Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 5:50PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 2:50pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 550 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Summerville, and is stationary.
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, Ladson, Ridgeville,
Knightsville, Sangaree, Jedburg, College Park and Crowfield
Plantation.
This includes I-26 between mile markers 194 and 207.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news
source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at
888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so. You can also email your report
to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.
Area Description:
Dorchester; Inland Berkeley; Charleston
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov