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Charleston Weather - chswx.com

@chswx

8 years

(•_•) <) )╯Floodwaters / \ \(•_•) ( (> Carry / \ (•_•) <) )> Disease / \

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@chswx

3 years

There will be a fiery, bright ball in the sky for much of today. This is normal. It is the Sun, the star our planet orbits around at a distance of about 93 million miles. It will provide warmth and could enhance mood. Warning: Do not stare directly at it.

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6 years

The Coburg Cow remains in place as of 12:22 PM.

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2 years

Cow’s down.

Bill Burr

@BBonTV

2 years

When the famous Coburg Cow is removed from its perch on Savannah Highway, you know tropical weather conditions are in the forecast. ⁦ @FOX24Charleston ⁩ ⁦ @NWSCharlestonSC ⁩ #chsnews #chswx #ian

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6 years

It is so incredibly difficult to understate just how *lucky* we are in Charleston to be getting a little bit of rain and some occasional wind gusts.

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@chswx

4 years

There have been zero coastal flood events so far in 2020.

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5 years

Anvil crawlers putting on quite a show tonight. 🎥: Robin McNair

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2 years

Wall cloud near Cane Bay via @walkerranger7 @NWSCharlestonSC

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@chswx

6 years

This is _so_ Charleston.

Andrew Green

@andrewbg

6 years

Using Suntan Lotion bottle as an Ice Scraper #CHSWX #24WeeksUntilSummer

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@chswx

2 years

Pumpkin Spice Warning for tomorrow as temperatures may not get out of the 60s. A Pumpkin Spice Watch is in effect for the next few mornings given lows in the 50s.

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@chswx

6 years

Sharknadoes are generally favored in the right front quadrant of the hurricane, though they can happen anywhere.

Holy City Sinner

@HolyCitySinner

6 years

@chswx What is the probability of a #sharknado ?

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@chswx

2 years

A second waterspout off Sullivan’s briefly occurred a little after 10:10am. It has since dissipated. Video by Janette Wall.

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@chswx

6 years

Nice towering cumulus, or as Publix calls it, —-ulus.

Dave Williams

@LCWxDave

6 years

Clouds are pretty, that is all. #chswx #weather

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@chswx

6 years

COWCON: Action

Tammy Ingram

@tammyingram

6 years

Oh h*ck. @chswx #hurricaneflorence #coburgcow

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@chswx

1 month

If the aurora is visible from Tybee, it's very possible it may be visible from Charleston once we get some of this convective cloud cover out of here.

maybe: Jay

@BA_Biggie

1 month

Northern lights and a little lightening at Tybee Island GA @spann @WSAVAlysaC @StephanieAbrams

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6 months

Water level at 9.46’ in the harbor. We’ve just passed the high-water mark for Hurricane Matthew. This is the highest non-tropical tide on record at Charleston Harbor.

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@chswx

6 years

This is why you use the NHC forecast, folks. They are *very* good at their jobs!

Joey Sovine Live 5

@JoeySovine

6 years

Hats off to the @NHC_Atlantic ! They had the Florence storm track within 25-50 miles from 5 days out. That’s absolutely incredible! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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@chswx

5 years

Anybody else enjoying the slight, but noticeable, chill in the air this morning? 🙋‍♂️

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@chswx

6 years

Peace out, Flash Flood Watch and Tropical Storm Warning. Go on, and git.

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@chswx

4 years

Boy am I glad this is offshore...has a mini-hurricane appearance. (Not a warm core system!)

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@chswx

5 years

31 days into the government shutdown, and the fine folks at @NWSCharlestonSC continue to deliver forecasts and warnings to the people of the Lowcountry and GA Coastal Empire with no hiccups. My continued appreciation for the meteorologists who serve our nation on promise of pay.

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@chswx

5 years

And good riddance.

NWS Charleston, SC

@NWSCharlestonSC

5 years

Hurricane #Dorian will continue to track NE away from the SC Lowcounty and SE Georgia this evening! #Goodbye

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@chswx

5 years

Just did a little tour of West Ashley and parts of downtown. Cleanup crews are kicking ass — things look in really good shape, all things considered. The most dangerous thing on the road right now are drivers who do not know that disabled traffic lights are four way stops…

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@chswx

3 years

Exhale: Today is the last day of hurricane season.

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@chswx

6 years

I will never understand the bread and milk thing. You need non-perishables!

MsSnark

@Snarktastically

6 years

Walmart Market in Summerville. It’s like people think a storm is coming or something. Unfortunately for me, my kid only likes honey wheat 😂 @chswx @RobStormTeam2 #chs #Florence

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@chswx

4 years

Thank you to everyone for taking this severe weather threat seriously. I know it can be frustrating when it feels like you might have done all this for nothing, but you did the right thing by being prepared. It’s nice to feel lucky again.

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@chswx

5 years

It probably goes without saying, but the Bahamas are really going to need our help once this is all over.

Brad Panovich

@wxbrad

5 years

This is a 24 hr loop. The total distance traveled of the center of the eye of #Dorian was just ~ 30 miles #Bahamas

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@chswx

6 years

Severely nice weather safety tips: - Put as few walls between you and the outside as possible - Seeking shelter under a tree is perfectly acceptable - Wear a helmet for your bike ride - Use sunglasses and sunscreen - Remember: “When Sunshine Glows, Go Outdoors”

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@chswx

2 years

After being out in that water, the best course of action is to burn those clothes ;)

Connor Cozad

@ConnorCozad

2 years

Aftermath of #Ian in Charleston, SC @chswx #scwx

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@chswx

5 years

As rain bands begin to get stronger and stronger, power outages will begin to become more likely. With apologies to Alec Baldwin, Mitch, and Murray, remember this rule: ABC A - Always B - Be C - Charging Always be charging.

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@chswx

3 years

It will be in the 60s tomorrow morning. That is all.

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@chswx

5 years

One year ago today:

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@chswx

6 months

Gale to storm-force winds out there…looks like a barf-tastic ride! 🤢

Capt. Ben Black

@FishslayerSr

6 months

Offshore office, Charleston

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1 month

This was a little before 11pm from Grand Oaks in West Ashley. Three-second iPhone night mode exposure. Just flippin’ awesome.

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@chswx

5 years

Hurricane Warning for the Charleston coast has been cancelled.

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@chswx

6 years

Never fails that we find something interesting during a tropical system.

David Slade 🗞

@DSladeNews

6 years

Mystery object on Isle of Palms beach at 56th

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@chswx

6 years

Today marks ten years of @chswx . Thank you to everyone over the last decade for your storm reports, coffee, Patreon, weather questions, weather pictures, and most importantly, your trust. I am, quite frankly, amazed it's gotten this far.

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@chswx

4 years

Mental health tip of the day: You don't have to pay attention to seasonal hurricane forecasts right now if you don't want to.

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@chswx

10 months

Y’all, it feels great outside.

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@chswx

7 years

I’m having trouble believing it, but the 11pm track takes #CHS out of the cone. Note, though, impacts can be felt well away from the center.

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6 years

Yesterday: Record high minimums of 75 and 77 at the airport and downtown, respectively. Today: 59 in Summerville with low 60s elsewhere. Freaking finally, man.

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@chswx

6 years

Tropical Storm Warning has been dropped. Beat it, Michael.

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@chswx

4 years

Savor this. We have yet to hit the peak of what, by all accounts, looks to be a busy season.

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@chswx

2 years

Hurricane Warning now in effect for the entire SC coastline per NHC.

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6 years

Flo-glo at sunset. Unedited.

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5 years

Phenomenal viewing of the 🤘SUPER BLOOD WOLF MOON 🤘 total eclipse this evening. Here's one of my many shots from my home in West Ashley.

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@chswx

4 years

I spy 70s in the seven-day. 👀🍂

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@chswx

2 years

Unbelievably good news.

Dan Greenstein

@dg12x

2 years

@chswx The forecast has been updated accordingly. Looks like we may avoid any significant tidal flooding all together.

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@chswx

2 years

The Ian we encounter will NOT be the strength of the Ian Florida encountered. I think sometimes that might get lost with the tropical headlines sometimes, especially for new folks. We’ve done this before, and we’ll do it again, and we’re gonna be just fine.

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@chswx

6 years

The cow coming down is a perfect reminder that you should secure loose items outdoors. Strong winds can make outdoor items projectiles, direct hit or otherwise. Strong winds and rain will be felt far from the center of the storm. Keep getting ready!

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@chswx

5 years

This is one of those nights where you will want your phone to be able to alert you. Resist the urge to keep it on silent or Do Not Disturb tonight as you may not hear emergency alerts for flash flooding or tornadoes.

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@chswx

5 years

It's just...sitting there.

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@chswx

6 years

Yes, I’ve seen the Euro. It’s not gospel, but it underscores the low confidence in the forecast one way or the other. Respect this uncertainty by preparing and, if needed, evacuating!

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@chswx

6 years

🤔

Jennifer

@jshweh

6 years

@chswx I don’t understand the anchor-tied-to-the-front-porch strategy?

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@chswx

7 years

Some exciting news: @chswx has been recognized by NOAA as a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador.

@chswx is now a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador

I’m pleased to announce that @chswx has been accepted into the Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador initiative administered by NOAA and the…

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@chswx

6 years

Go immediately to the showers. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Floodwater is _nasty_.

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@chswx

2 years

I mean, wow. West Ashley:

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@chswx

4 years

The fiery orb crossing the horizon in the eastern sky is perfectly normal. No cause for alarm.

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@chswx

6 years

It’s been a long week.

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@chswx

6 months

Hearing people are driving through downtown creating a ton of wake. Stop that. You’re making it worse.

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@chswx

2 years

Put that coffee down: As winds pick up, you'll want to keep your devices and power bricks charged in case you lose power. Always be charging!

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@chswx

4 years

The weather’s going to be fine today. Take care of each other.

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@chswx

6 months

It is exceptionally dangerous to be attempting to travel downtown right now given continued heavy rain and record tides. Photo via Capt. Kathleen on Instagram:

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@chswx

6 years

Seeing reports of questionable forecasts from a vendor that should know better. This week is one of those times where weather apps driven purely by computerized forecasts fall short and you *must* listen to meteorologists.

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@chswx

3 years

Nothing but more daylight from here, friends. Happy Solstice.

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@chswx

4 years

Split the uprights!

Joey Sovine Live 5

@JoeySovine

4 years

And now the sunrise.

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@chswx

4 years

Daylight fans: Tonight marks the last pre-6PM sunset until time falls back on the first of November!

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@chswx

3 months

Max eclipse coming up around 3:10. The pasta strainer method is working beautifully!

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@chswx

4 years

#chswx ...again.

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@chswx

2 years

Cheers to y’all @NWSCharlestonSC . Long, long hours of briefings, coordination, excruciatingly tough forecasting executed well with a balanced, consistent message throughout the event.

NWS Charleston, SC

@NWSCharlestonSC

2 years

Good news. All tropical headlines in our area have been dropped!!!

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3 years

I am very ready to let it go…

NWS Charleston, SC

@NWSCharlestonSC

3 years

Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for southern SC and southeast GA as of 8am. #scwx #gawx

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@chswx

3 years

All clear for Daniel Island and Mt. Pleasant

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@chswx

5 years

There are no shortage of Scary Computer Model Runs going around regarding Dorian. Take a breath and let the meteorology get sorted out a bit more. If and when it's "go time," you'll know.

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@chswx

6 years

Storm Surge and Hurricane Watches have been dropped.

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1 year

That boom wasn’t me, for a change. Charleston this morning:

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@chswx

10 months

This is what was confirmed as a tornado:

IEM :: Local Storm Report App

Iowa Environmental Mesonet of Iowa State University

mesonet.agron.iastate.edu

Nick Dilbeck

@NDilbeck_Wx

10 months

Video of what appears to be a brief tornado flipping a vehicle earlier near Stokes Kia in Goose Creek on US 52. Video from mom2manygreens on TikTok Working to find out what time this was taken. #scwx #chswx @NWSCharlestonSC @chswx

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6 years

It’s a Severely Nice Weather Alert Day. Remain weather-aware by opening your sunroof, lowering your convertible’s top, and enjoying lunch outdoors. Expect highs right around 80 under mostly sunny skies.

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5 years

No, Dorian hasn’t moved.

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@chswx

3 years

Roses are red The radar is green At least it’s not ice Because that would be mean

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@chswx

2 years

Now that’s a shelf cloud, folks… Courtesy @ConnerD_R from Moncks Corner

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5 years

The 8am advisory confirms a north-northeastward motion has begun. We can see the effects of this as winds have turned to be much more out of the north over the last few hours. Tropical storm conditions look to persist for several more hours, but there is an end in sight.

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6 years

Well, it’s time for another measurement. My footsteps from earlier are almost completely gone.

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7 years

Better.

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@chswx

6 years

Rain is beginning in upper Berkeley County and will sink southward across the area over the next few hours. It’s moving at a snail’s pace. In fact, one could say it is as slow as Flolasses.

Nick Case’s Songs of the Summer

@Nick422

6 years

@chswx For those of us with pups, rough estimate of rain arrival in tricounty area?

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@chswx

2 years

Admin note regarding Twitter as a platform: First off, as long as Twitter remains a viable platform, @chswx will be here. With that in mind, I have serious concerns about the near-term stability of the platform in the wake of numerous layoffs and expected infrastructure cuts.

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@chswx

7 years

Thanks to everyone whose patronage of @chswx keeps things running! Become a patron today:

creating breaking weather content for the Charleston, SC metro

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@chswx

2 years

No winter storm this upcoming weekend.

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10 months

One more band of rain is moving through downtown. Generally will be light to moderate. From there, light rain will linger for a little longer. The good news is we are through the worst of this. Tomorrow will be gorgeous, BTW…

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@chswx

2 years

Things are brightening up out there a bit as dry air begins to infiltrate into the area, but winds remain quite gusty, and with such saturated soils after the soaking we've taken, more trees will likely come down. Continue to delay nonessential travel.

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3 years

Reminder about downtown roads…

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6 years

A+

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10 months

When we say tropical tornadoes are extremely difficult to warn for because of how short-lived they can be, well, Goose Creek just proved it.

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@chswx

2 years

Some good news: Tonight’s tide prediction has been revised down to 7.2’. It looks like more northerly winds are helping to keep the water levels a little more in check. Some minor flooding will still be possible around the 11PM high tide, but it should be less severe.

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4 years

Rivers Ave. living up to its name today...

Shea Gibson

@SheaGibsonWx

4 years

Earlier flooding on Rivers Ave near Otranto from eyewitness. Pic by Jill Conlin. @NWSCharlestonSC #chswx

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5 years

COWCON: Action

Bill Burr

@BBonTV

5 years

The famous Coburg Cow was taken down from its perch at Coburg Rd and Savannah Hwy in West Ashley. It was here when I visited yesterday at noon. @FOX24Charleston #chsnews #sctweets #HurricaneDorian

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3 years

You guessed it: SEVERELY NICE WEATHER ALERT DAY due to copious, uninterrupted sunshine, temperatures topping out in the upper 70s to around 80, and low humidity. Stay weather-aware by going outside and enjoying it!

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@chswx

10 months

Squalls are already working into the area from the south. These become more frequent and windier as the day goes on. Limited tornado threat for now, but that will increase as the day goes on. I know the 5am wake up sucked, but please leave your emergency alerts on today.

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10 months

The worst is over, and on the fast side of the timeline, too, which is always good. Winds may kick back up on the back side of Idalia overnight, but nothing damaging is expected. Heaviest rain is over, though showers may linger through early Thursday. Exhale!

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@chswx

2 years

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF CHARLESTON, COLLETON, BERKELEY AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES, At 831 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Jamestown to near Old Santee Can...

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@chswx

2 years

The Tropical Storm Warning is hanging on a little longer for the risk for tropical storm conditions in a few spots (mainly near the coast), but otherwise we are done with Ian’s weather. The recovery phase begins: listen to local officials and be safe as cleanup begins.

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