Severe Storms Move Out of Tri-County Area in South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Severe storms that impacted the Tri-County area, including Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties, have moved out, according to the National Weather Service.

The threat of storms persisted until 11:45 a.m., despite a severe thunderstorm warning that had expired earlier. Doppler radar tracked a line of storms moving northeast at 45 mph, starting from six miles south of Cross and reaching over Kiawah Island.

Though the initial threats have subsided, isolated severe thunderstorms remain possible throughout Tuesday. Damaging winds are now identified as the primary concern, with gusts capable of damaging roofs, siding, and trees.

Citizens are urged to report storm damage in their neighborhoods by sending photos via the provided media button. The weather service warns that fallen trees and limbs can take down power lines and lead to outages. Additionally, hail could damage outdoor objects.

A severe thunderstorm warning for Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, and Colleton Counties officially expired at 10:45 a.m., while a previous warning for Beaufort County expired at 10:15 a.m. Early morning tornado warnings for Charleston, Colleton, and Beaufort Counties were lifted shortly after 10 a.m.

As the area braces for potentially more storms later, residents are encouraged to stay alert and utilize local weather applications for updates.