Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:38PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 3:38pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 638 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 6 miles northeast of Reevesville to over
Smoaks, and is stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Saint George, Harleyville, Reevesville, Smoaks, Old Saint George,
Cat Hole, Springtown, Hudsontown, Grover and Mount Zion.
This includes the following highways...
I-26 between mile markers 170 and 178. I-95 in South Carolina between
mile markers 66 and 85.
Instruction:
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Inland Colleton; Dorchester
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov