Special Weather Statement South Carolina | Effective 03/08/2026 12:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 3:59PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 8, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires: 
March 8, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northwest of Delemar Crossroads, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Ladson, I-26/I-526 Interchange, Knightsville, Sangaree, College Park and Magnolia Gardens. This includes the following highways... I-26 between mile markers 197 and 214. I-526 between mile markers 18 and 22.
Instruction: 
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news source for the latest information from the National Weather Service. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Inland Colleton; Dorchester; Inland Berkeley; Charleston; Tidal Berkeley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov