Special Weather Statement South Carolina | Effective 04/05/2026 14:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 5 at 5:48PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 5, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires: 
April 5, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 548 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northwest of Huger, moving east at 25 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... Huger, Limerick, Cordesville, Bethera, Richmond, Old Cordesville, Smith, Farewell Corner, Comingtee and Thomas Corner.
Instruction: 
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news source for the latest information from the National Weather Service. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Inland Berkeley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston SC