Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 2:08PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 11:08am
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 208 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ridgeville, moving east at 30 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...
Summerville, Givhans Ferry State Park, Ladson, Dorchester,
Ridgeville, Jedburg, Sangaree, Pringletown and New Hope.
This includes I-26 between mile markers 184 and 200.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news
source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
Excessive cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Dorchester; Inland Berkeley
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender: