Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
Showers and thunderstorms will impact portions of Lake Moultrie and
eastern Lake Marion through late afternoon. Gusty winds, locally
heavy rainfall reducing visibility to 1 NM or less and cloud-to-water
lightning can be expected. Mariners are urged to seek safe harbor.
Instruction:
Boaters on Lake Moultrie and the eastern portions of Lake Marion
should seek safe harbor immediately. If caught on the open water,
stay as low as possible and wear a personal flotation device.
Remember, if you can hear thunder you are at risk for being struck by
lightning..
Area Description:
Inland Berkeley
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov