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Flood Warning
Issued: 2:41 PM May. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast South Carolina, including the following counties, Colleton and Dorchester. * WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1029 AM EDT, a river gage along the Edisto River near Branchville indicated water levels caused by rainfall earlier in the week are peaking. Although widespread, major flooding will not occur, water may approach or impact homes, structures and roadways along the river the rest of this week. Some roadways that may be impacted include Biscayne Court. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cat Hole and Springtown. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 2:24 PM May. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Edisto River near Givhans Ferry. * WHEN...From Sunday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Weeks Landing in Canadys is not accessible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 930 AM EDT Friday, the stage was 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday morning and continue rising to a crest of 11.0 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 2:00 PM May. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...NEAR RECORD HEAT THIS AFTERNOON... Summer has made a return to the South Carolina Lowcountry and Southeast Georgia as strong high pressure prevails. High temperatures this afternoon are expected to peak into the mid 90s away from the beaches. These temperatures combined with moderate levels of humidity will produce heat index values of 98 to 102 degrees this afternoon. While this level of heat is not unusual for the area, this is the first real multi-day heat episode of the year. Be sure to take extra precautions if working outside today or if residing in a home of business without air conditioning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. &&
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