Heat advisory issued for Beaufort Co. ahead of July 4 weekend. What it will feel like
It’s going to be a hot one, y’all.
Beaufort County is under a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday as local heat indexes reach between 105 and 108 degrees, according to The National Weather Service in Charleston.
The heat index is a measure of how hot it really feels when humidity is factored into the base temperature, the weather service says. While the temperature in Bluffton is forecast to reach 96 degrees, the heat index is boosted by the high humidity.
If you’re out and about on Tuesday, bring water and sunscreen. Try to limit your time outdoors.
Wednesday doesn’t look likely to bring reprieve. The National Weather Service has forecast a heat index of 102 in Beaufort County.
Forecast for Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head and Port Royal
Fortunately, the rest of the week’s forecast looks slightly less hot with chances of rain.
Here’s what to expect in Beaufort County the rest of the week:
Tuesday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 108. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday night: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday night: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Fourth of July weekend forecast
In Beaufort County, the weekend looks a little more normal for early July.
Friday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday night: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Independence Day: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
