Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 7:42PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 4:42pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 742 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from over Magnolia Gardens to near
Jacksonboro, moving southeast at 5 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, West Ashley, Johns Island,
Hollywood, Ravenel, Cottageville, Delemar Crossroads, Jacksonboro
and Ashepoo.
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; Coastal Colleton; Charleston
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov