Walterboro, SC Avisos meteorológicos

Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC The combination of temperatures warming into the lower to mid 90s with moderate levels of humidity will produce heat indices near 105 this afternoon across much of the South Carolina Lowcountry and Southeast Georgia. Those participating in outside September 11th memorial activities should be prepared for this level of heat and humidity today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will produce relief in some areas later today. Cloud-to-ground lightning will pose a risk to anyone caught outdoors. Be prepared to seek shelter should thunderstorms approach. Remember, When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Lightning can strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek safe shelter inside a building or vehicle should thunderstorms approach.

National Weather Service

Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC At 228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Round O, moving northeast at 5 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... Walterboro, Cottageville, Round O, Ritter, Hiotts, Sidney, Gloverville, Lowcountry Regional Airport, Thayer and Neyles. This includes I-95 in South Carolina between mile markers 56 and 61. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.

National Weather Service