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 Berkeley
Updated: 3:40 PM EDT on July 6, 2009
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms... mainly this evening. 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 around 5 mph...becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms...mainly in the evening. Lows around 70. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph... becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows around 70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
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... central Charleston... extreme southeastern Colleton... southeastern Dorchester and southern Berkeley counties through 600 PM EDT...
At 457 PM EDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a line of strong thunderstorms capable of producing small hail... and strong winds of 45 to 55 mph. These storms were located along a line extending from Stallsville to Legareville to 11 miles northeast of Harbor Island... or along a line extending from Summerville to 10 miles south of Charleston to Edisto Beach... moving east at 25 mph.
Areas in and around Oakbrook... Summerville... west Ashley... Stono... Sangaree... Driggerstown... Oakatee... Groomville... Saint Johns... will be impacted through 600 PM EDT.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Frequent lightning is occurring with this thunderstorm. If outdoors... stay away from isolated tall objects. If indoors... stay away from windows and doors. Avoid using plumbing and electrical appliances unless it is an emergency.
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.
Please contact the National Weather Service in Charleston toll free at 1-888-383-2024 if you observe severe weather such as hail... downed trees... limbs and power lines.
Local Storm Report
07/05/2009 1040 PM
Pineville, Berkeley County.
Thunderstorm wind gust m55 mph, reported by official NWS obs.
07/05/2009 0636 PM
Pineville, Berkeley County.
Thunderstorm wind gust m48 mph, reported by official NWS obs.