CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – An “Extreme” heat danger will persist across the Lowcountry this weekend, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours! Accordingly, the Live 5 First Alert Weather team has issued a First Alert Weather Day for Saturday in advance of potential heat-related impacts!
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Extreme heat levels remain likely through at least Saturday in advance of additional thunderstorms! Any storm that develops on Saturday carries the potential to produce strong wind gusts, heavy rainfall and isolated flooding. #SCWXpic.twitter.com/8RKXhJaJdn
— Meteorologist Dorien Minor (@MinorWX) August 15, 2026
First Alert Weather Days are issued when the weather will have a significant impact on you and your day.
An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for Berkeley, Charleston, Beaufort, and coastal Colleton counties through Saturday evening. In these areas, the heat index may climb to over 105° prior to lunchtime. Feels-like temperatures between 112° – 115° will be likely for most of the afternoon and early-evening hours…