Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Nowcast as of 3:27 PM EDT on July 6, 2009
Now
Through 6 PM...scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop over portions of southeast South Carolina this afternoon and then shift northeast towards the Atlantic. Brief heavy downpours and occasional lightning will be the main concerns with thunderstorm activity. Rainfall totals between 1/10 to 1/4 inch are expected. Some locations may see up to 1/2 inch for this time frame.
Forecast for Charleston
Updated: 3:40 PM EDT on July 6, 2009
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph... becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Partly cloudy. Highs around 90.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Saturday
Sunny in the morning...then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Sunny in the morning...then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
... Strong thunderstorms will impact extreme east central Beaufort... western Charleston... southeastern Colleton... southeastern Dorchester and south central Berkeley counties through 445 PM EDT...
At 404 PM EDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a line of strong thunderstorms capable of producing gusty winds of 35 to 45 mph. These storms were located along a line extending from Clubhouse Crossroads to Harbor Island... or along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of slands bridge to 10 miles southwest of Edisto Beach... moving east at 20 mph.
Areas in and around Coffin Point... Parkers Ferry... Clubhouse Crossroads... Givhans... Canaan... Delemar Crossroads... Capwells Crossroads... Cooke Crossroads... Knightsville... Adams Run and Edisto Island will be impacted through 445 PM EDT.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring. Postpone outdoor activities promptly. Seek shelter inside an enclosed building.
Be alert for rapidly changing weather conditions as storms approach. Be ready to take immediate action in case a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued for your location.
