Advarsler Charleston, South Carolina

Thunderstorm

11.7 6.27 PM 18.27 – 12.7 1.00 AM 01.00

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 11 at 2:27PM EDT until July 11 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 481 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN SOUTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA BERKELEY CHARLESTON COLLETON DORCHESTER THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLESTON, COTTAGEVILLE, DANIEL ISLAND, EDISTO BEACH, GOOSE CREEK, MONCKS CORNER, MOUNT PLEASANT, NORTH CHARLESTON, RIDGEVILLE, SAINT GEORGE, SUMMERVILLE, AND WALTERBORO.

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Thunderstorm

11.7 8.57 PM 20.57 – 11.7 9.45 PM 21.45

Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 4:57PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC At 457 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Southern Lake Moultrie to 6 miles northwest of Hendersonville, moving southeast at 35 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... North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Moncks Corner, Walterboro, Edisto Beach, Ladson and Givhans Ferry State Park. This includes the following highways... I-26 between mile markers 180 and 221. I-526 between mile markers 11 and 31. I-95 in South Carolina between mile markers 42 and 70. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

National Weather Service

Thunderstorm

11.7 9.12 PM 21.12 – 11.7 9.30 PM 21.30

780 WWUS52 KCHS 112127 SVSCHS Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 527 PM EDT Sat Jul 11 2026 SCC015-019-035-112137- /O.EXP.KCHS.SV.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260711T2130Z/ Berkeley SC-Charleston SC-Dorchester SC- 527 PM EDT Sat Jul 11 2026 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 530 PM EDT FOR BERKELEY, CHARLESTON AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES... The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT Saturday for a portion of southeast South Carolina. && LAT...LON 3292 8021 3306 7994 3297 7956 3296 7957 3294 7955 3289 7956 3283 7966 3278 7969 3273 7985 3267 7987 3262 7997 3258 8001 3257 8010 3251 8022 3277 8038 TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 342DEG 21KT 3290 7964 3275 8013 3270 8039 $$

National Weather Service

Wind

11.7 9.17 PM 21.17 – 11.7 10.45 PM 22.45

Special Marine Warning issued July 11 at 5:17PM EDT until July 11 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC For the following areas... Waters from South Santee River SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM... Charleston Harbor... At 517 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from near Capers Island Buoy to 15 NM northwest of Saint Helena Sound, moving south at 30 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots. SOURCE...Public reported. IMPACT...Boats could suffer significant structural damage in high winds. Small craft could capsize in suddenly higher waves. Locations impacted include... Charleston Nearshore Reef, Air Force Reef, Charleston Coastal Anglers, Joe Shuford Reef, Charleston Sixty, Rattlesnake Shoal, Lowcountry Anglers, Charleston Harbor Entrance, Crab Bank, Castle Pinkney, Capers Reef, Wappoo Cut, Capers Island Buoy, Kiawah Reef and Bull Breakers. Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected.

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Flood

11.7 9.19 PM 21.19 – 12.7 0.15 AM 00.15

Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 5:19PM EDT until July 11 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 518 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Thunderstorms are developing around the City and will impact Downtown Charleston over the next 60 to 90 minutes. Intense rainfall will product hourly rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour. Minor flooding of roadways can be expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mount Pleasant, Downtown Charleston, West Ashley, Charles Towne Landing, Medical University Of South Carolina, Marion Square, Columbus Street Terminal and The Citadel. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at 1-888-383-2024 or email your reports to [email protected].

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High temperature

11.7 6.42 PM 18.42 – 11.7 11.00 PM 23.00

Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 2:42PM EDT until July 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC * WHAT...Heat index values up to 112 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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