Potential for severe thunderstorms in Beaufort County Monday evening. What to know
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the forecast issued at 4:44 p.m. on Monday.
A rainy weekend in Beaufort County may be punctuated by severe thunderstorms Monday evening, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service in Charleston.
All of the county is at risk for hazardous weather between 8 p.m. this evening and 2 a.m. Tuesday, the latest forecast, issued late in the afternoon Monday, says. Wind gusts could reach over 60 miles per hour, potentially downing trees and power lines, according to the NWS.
Large hail, exceeding one inch in diameter, is also possible.
An isolated tornado could occur east of I-95, according to the forecast. There’s “about a 5% chance” of that occurring, based on a forecast from early Monday morning, said NWS Senior Meteorologist Peter Mohlin.
“It’s been pretty soggy that’s for sure,” said Mohlin. Over the weekend, Hilton Head Island received at least 2.39 inches of rain, the NWS said.
After the week of damp conditions in the Lowcountry, Tuesday will be a “noticeably better day,” Mohlin said.
This story was originally published February 15, 2021 at 10:53 AM.
