Grab your umbrellas, Beaufort Co.! Lots of rain, possible dangerous winds heading our way
Severe weather may roll through eastern parts of South Carolina and Georgia Wednesday afternoon and evening, bringing threats of damaging winds, isolated hail and the possibility of tornadoes.
The National Weather Service warned of scattered thunderstorms moving through Beaufort County during the afternoon with “second round of strong, possibly severe thunderstorms” likely happening overnight as a cold front moves in.
“The primary threat will be damaging wind gusts, though large hail and an isolated tornado will also be possible,” the hazardous weather outlook forecast said. “The primary time period for severe weather will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.” on Wednesday.
The National Weather Service Charleston marked Beaufort County as a “slight risk” for the severe storms.
Rain is expected in Beaufort County through at least early Saturday.
Freezing temperatures are expected Saturday night, which may lead to freeze watches and warnings. Frost or freeze conditions are also possible Sunday night despite it not being as cold.
Five-day forecast, according to the NWS:
Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 p.m. High near 78. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a 10th and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 62. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m., then showers likely. High near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 31. Blustery.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
