Boaters on Lake Moultrie and the eastern portions of Lake Marion should seek safe harbor immediately. If caught on the open water, stay as low as possible and wear a personal flotation device. Remember, if you can hear thunder you are at risk for being struck by lightning. Excessive cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

MARINERS ON LAKE MOULTRIE AND EASTERN LAKE MARION SHOULD SEEK SAFE HARBOR... At 710 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm over Harleyville, or 7 miles east of Saint George, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...strong winds 45 to 55 mph and excessive cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar Indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. All outdoor activities should cease. Move indoors immediately. Some locations in the path of this storm include... Dorchester, Harleyville, Southern Lake Moultrie, Eadytown, Cross, Eastern Lake Marion, and Pinopolis.