Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 8:01PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 5:01pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 801 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sheldon, moving northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Gardens Corner, Sheldon, Pocotaligo, Dale, Lobeco, Nemours
Plantation, Kress and Gilmania.
This includes I-95 in South Carolina between mile markers 32 and 34.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news
source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm. Do not drive
your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Excessive cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Inland Jasper; Beaufort
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov