South Carolina Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/12/2026 14:34

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 12 at 5:34PM EDT until July 12 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 2:34pm
Expires: 
July 12, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
SVRCHS The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of... Beaufort County in southeastern South Carolina... * Until 615 PM EDT. * At 534 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northwest of Fripp Island, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Port Royal, Parris Island, Ladys Island, Fripp Island, Shell Point, Burton, Hilton Head Airport and Folly Field.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds. Wind damage with this storm 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.
Area Description: 
Beaufort, SC
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston SC