THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AT 8:23 P.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME A THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO WAS SPOTTED OFF OF THE COAST OF SOUTH CAROLINA PLEASE FIND AN UNDERGROUND BASEMENT OR A TORNADO SHELTER AND BRING PERISHABLE FOODS A BATTERY POWERED RADIO BOTTLED WATER AND A MEDKIT AND PLEASE DO NOT COME OUT UNTIL THIS MESSAGE SAYING THE COAST IS CLEAR COMES ON THE RADIO STAY SAFE