Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 6 at 6:42PM EDT until September 6 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 642 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Givhans Ferry
State Park, moving southwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Summerville, Givhans Ferry State Park, Dorchester, Ridgeville,
Givhans, Jedburg, Pregnall, Norman Landing, Byrd and Lotts
Crossroads.
This includes the following highways...
I-26 between mile markers 182 and 189. I-95 in South Carolina near
mile marker 73.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm. Do not drive
your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at
888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so.
Area Description:
Dorchester, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov