Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:22PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

**Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:22PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC**

At 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over North Charleston, moving southwest 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... North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Hanahan, I-26/I-526 Interchange, West Ashley, Ladson, Naval Weapons Station Charleston, Downtown Charleston and Daniel Island.

This includes the following highways... I-26 between mile markers 201 and 218. I-526 between mile markers 11 and 24.

**What You Should Do:**

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**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Charleston SC

- **Effective:** Sep 19, 2026 4:22 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 5:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*