A significant severe weather threat is anticipated today as a strong cold front heads towards the region, according to the National Weather Service. Strong to severe thunderstorms, gusty winds, as well as hail and isolated tornadoes are expected. A Wind Advisory may be issued for some areas.
TIMING:
- Severe risk begins in the morning with any individual storms that develop ahead of the main thunderstorm line.
- The strongest storms are expected to move through Charleston County between approximately 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.
- Risk continues through the afternoon until the cold front and the main line of thunderstorms shift offshore.
PRIMARY HAZARDS:
Large hail up to 2 inches in diameter
Damaging wind gusts potentially exceeding 75 mph (primary threat)
Tornadoes, including the potential for strong tornadoes (EF-2 or greater)
– Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island