“Special Weather Statement until 04:30PM” from Beaufort County Sheriff's Office : Nixle

Sunday July 12th, 2026 :: 04:04 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Special Weather Statement until 04:30PM

At 403 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles west of Bennetts Point, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bennetts Point, Edisto Island, Wiggins, Coffin Point, Eddings Point, Coosaw Island, Chisolm Point, Fenwick and Sams Point.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BEAUFORT ... COASTAL COLLETON ... CHARLESTON

Instructions:

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news source for the latest information from the National Weather Service. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Address/Location
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200

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Alert Details

Severity:: Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:: Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:: Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:: Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:: Special Weather Statement

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