Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:44PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Huger, moving southwest at 10 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...
Moncks Corner, Huger, Old Santee Canal State Park, Cordesville, Old
Cordesville, Ellwood, Limerick, Richmond, Wadboo and Comingtee.
Instruction:
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 Berkeley; Tidal Berkeley
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov