Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:09PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:09pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 609 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Goose Creek to near Givhans Ferry
State Park, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Ladson,
Givhans Ferry State Park, Ridgeville, Jedburg, Knightsville and
Sangaree.
This includes I-26 between mile markers 187 and 209.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms. Do not drive
your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Excessive cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Inland Colleton; Dorchester; Inland Berkeley; Charleston; Tidal Berkeley
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov