Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 12:00pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 300 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Beaufort, moving east at 5 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, Ladys Island, Bennetts Point, Beaufort Marine
Corps Air Station, Burton, Parris Island, Laurel Bay, Shell Point
and Chesterfield.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news
source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
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:
Beaufort; Coastal Colleton; Charleston
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov