Severe thunderstorms possible Monday evening in Beaufort County. Here’s the forecast
Monday is expected to end with a stormy evening, and even more rain is forecast in the week ahead.
For a short time around 2 p.m. Monday, special weather statements were issued by the National Weather Service in Charleston warning of the possibility of up to 55 mph wind and penny-sized hail on Hilton Head Island and in the Lady’s Island and Beaufort area.
Both of those alerts expired by 3:30 p.m., though both Beaufort and Jasper counties could see additional hazardous weather on Monday night.
Isolated severe thunderstorms through the evening may include damaging wind gusts that could down trees and power lines, according to the weather service. Rainfall amounts of 1/2 to 1 inch are expected Monday night, with locally higher amounts possible and the risk of minor flooding in low-lying areas.
The weather service recommends being alert to changes in the weather and seeking shelter in a sturdy structure.
Here is the forecast for the rest of the week:
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 6-9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 10 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 6-10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 6-9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. High near 84. South wind 7-11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. High near 83. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday night
Showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8 a.m. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
This story was originally published June 19, 2023 at 2:03 PM.
