“Special Weather Statement until 03:30PM” from Beaufort County Sheriff's Office : Nixle

Tuesday August 25th, 2026 :: 03:00 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Special Weather Statement until 03:30PM

At 300 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Beaufort, moving east at 5 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... Beaufort, Port Royal, Ladys Island, Bennetts Point, Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station, Burton, Parris Island, Laurel Bay, Shell Point and Chesterfield.

* 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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