'Holy Cow!': Thousands Without Power as Severe Weather Hits South Carolina

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11 June 2024 at 7:42 am

Thousands were left without power as wind and hail hit the Charleston area of South Carolina on Monday, June 10, local news reported.

The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of severe thunderstorms with the possibility of bringing quarter-sized hail and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.

Local media reported damage across the Lowcountry on Monday, where over 16,000 residents were left without power.

Footage captured by Eddie Thomas in his Goose Creek front garden shows severe weather.

“Holy cow!” Thomas can be heard saying in the video. Credit: Eddie Thomas via Storyful

Video transcript

So this is happening at the house right now.

Um, hail and a major storm just blew up out of nowhere.

Look how quickly the yard is turning white from the hail.

Holy cow.

Just want you guys to see.

So this is happening at the house right now.

Um, hail and a major storm just blew up out of nowhere.

Look how quickly the yard is turning white from the hail.

Holy cow.

I just want you guys to see So this is happening at the house right now.

Um, Hail and a major storm just blew up out of nowhere.

Look how quickly the yard is turning white from the hail.

Holy cow.

Just want you guys to see.

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