Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 15 at 11:18PM EDT until March 16 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 8:18pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1118 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles north of
Goose Creek, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Public reported. At 11:07 PM EDT, the Charleston
International Airport measured a wind gust of 58 mph. Also,
a former NWS employee in West Ashley reported dime sized
hail at 11:00 PM EDT.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Naval Weapons Station Charleston,
Daniel Island, Bonneau, Jamestown, Huger, Old Santee Canal State
Park and Wando.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm has produced damaging winds and is capable of
producing large hail.
Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at
888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so.
Area Description:
Berkeley, SC; Charleston, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov