Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 6:30pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 930 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ladys Island, moving southeast 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...
Beaufort, Port Royal, Edisto Beach, Ladys Island, Bennetts Point,
Fripp Island, Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station, Parris Island,
Burton and Shell Point.
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:
Beaufort; Coastal Colleton
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov