Charleston storm heavily damages 10 homes; no injuries
Source: AP
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Officials from the National Weather Service planned to confirm Friday if a tornado hit along the South Carolina coast after an overnight storm damaged 10 homes, blowing out windows, sending trees onto roofs and flipping over a trailer. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
The storm struck around 1 a.m. Friday on Johns Island southwest of downtown Charleston.
Numerous streets were closed because of downed trees and power lines, said James Ghi, a battalion chief with the St. John's Fire District.
"Crews are methodically going through the area looking to help people," Ghi said, but had found no one who had been hurt. "Obviously, we're really thankful."
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This photo provided by WCSC-TV shows storm damage in Johns Island, area in Charleston, S.C. The National Weather Service says a likely tornado has ripped siding off homes and downed trees in the Charleston area. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Meteorologist Douglas Berry says radar and damage reports indicate a tornado probably touched down in Charleston County early Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. (AP Photo WCSC-TV via AP)
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