Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 6:01PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Magnolia Gardens, moving east at 15 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, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek,
Hanahan, I-26/I-526 Interchange, Ladson, Naval Weapons Station
Charleston, West Ashley and Daniel Island.
This includes the following highways...
I-26 between mile markers 201 and 221. I-526 between mile markers 12
and 25.
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:
Dorchester; Inland Berkeley; Charleston; Tidal Berkeley
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov