Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 2:36PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 11:36am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 236 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, moving east at 15 mph.
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...
Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, James Island, Isle Of Palms,
Sullivan's Island, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, Boone Hall
Plantation and Mount Pleasant Regional Airport.
This includes I-526 between mile markers 27 and 31.
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:
Charleston
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov