Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 11 at 5:12PM EDT until July 11 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 512 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
over Bull Island to over Adams Run, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported multiple trees down across the
Charleston metro area.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Downtown
Charleston, West Ashley, I-26/I-526 Interchange, James Island and
Daniel Island.
This includes the following highways...
I-26 between mile markers 206 and 221. I-526 between mile markers 11
and 31.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms have produced damaging winds.
Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the
National Weather Service office in Charleston SC.
Area Description:
Berkeley, SC; Charleston, SC; Dorchester, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender: