Charleston, S.C. – Severe thunderstorms are pushing into South Carolina’s Lowcountry this evening, with the highest threat coming from damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph as storms continue through 3 a.m. Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, a line of strong storms is advancing from the northwest, with arrival times ranging from now until the early morning hours. Areas including Moncks Corner, Walterboro, and Beaufort could see wind damage, quarter-sized hail, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.
Communities near I-95 and along the Savannah River, including Sylvania and Statesboro, are likely to see storms between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., while coastal areas such as Hilton Head and Hinesville should prepare for impacts between midnight and 3 a.m…