Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 4:44PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 1:44pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 444 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
McPhersonville, moving north at 10 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...
Yemassee, Early Branch, McPhersonville, Cummings, Pocotaligo,
Grays, Davidson, Barkerville, Blountville and Fechtig.
This includes I-95 in South Carolina between mile markers 34 and 47.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news
source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm. Do not drive
your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Hampton; Inland Colleton; Inland Jasper; Beaufort
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov