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Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding in the Central U.S.; A Dangerous Heatwave Coming to the West

Multiple rounds of widespread heavy rain, localized flash flooding, and severe thunderstorms are possible from the central Plains into the Great Lakes today, Friday and Saturday. A dangerous heatwave with record breaking and triple digit temperatures is expected this weekend into next week over the Northwest U.S. Excessive Heat Watches and Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charleston, Charleston Air Force Base (KCHS)

Lat: 32.9°NLon: 80.04°WElev: 46ft.

Partly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed NE 17 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1022.5 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 24 Jun 2:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Charleston SC

Coastal Flood Advisory June 24, 07:00pm until June 24, 11:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 6 to 13 mph.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 71 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 83 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 73 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 7 to 11 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 85 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 74 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 86 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 74 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 86 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 74 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 6 to 13 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 6 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 7 to 11 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 7 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Charleston SC
 32.79°N 79.95°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
3:15 pm EDT Jun 24, 2021
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Jun 24, 2021-6pm EDT Jul 1, 2021
 
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