Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 6:49PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 3:49pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 649 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Walterboro to near Givhans Ferry
State Park, 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...
Walterboro, Cottageville, Round O, Hiotts, Sidney, Gloverville,
Lowcountry Regional Airport, Colleton Medical Center, Norman
Landing and Rhodes Crossroads.
This includes I-95 in South Carolina between mile markers 56 and 64.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news
source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Inland Colleton; Dorchester
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov