You’ve seen the reports: South Carolina is at risk of severe weather on Thursday.
But, what does that mean?
As a cold front moves across the southeast, the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Storm Prediction Center placed South Carolina under a “moderate ” risk of severe weather on Wednesday. While “moderate” doesn’t sound like much of a threat, if placed on a five-point scale, it would rank four points , falling immediately below the highest risk.
Unlike Charleston’s typical flash floods, the weather system moving towards SC will bring a heightened threat of damaging gusts of wind, large hail + tornadoes . 🌪️
NWS Charleston, SC weather briefing
The severe weather is predicted to increase during the afternoon + evening , specifically 3-8 p.m. along coastal areas. During this time, it’s likely to see downed trees + power lines which can cause potential power outages.
NWS Charleston, SC weather briefing
While it is advised not to panic, it’s important to be prepared in case of weather incidents.
NWS reminds us to have a plan in place , including a safe place to take shelter + reliable ways to receive warnings, such as phone alerts .
See National Weather Service’s full report on Charleston here
+ follow along with local weather alerts here
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