Issued by the National Weather Service, last updated at 5:10 PM on October 7, 2026
Coastal Colleton; Charleston
8:00 PM on October 7, 2026
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.4 to 7.6 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable
and minor flooding of properties.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 6:21 PM today
at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
Charleston Area NWS Forecast
Forecast for Charleston updated at 2:27 PM on October 7, 2026
This AfternoonPartly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
TonightMostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
ThursdayMostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Thursday NightCloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
FridayCloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday NightCloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Near steady temperature in the lower 70s.
SaturdayShowers with thunderstorms likely. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Saturday NightShowers with thunderstorms likely. Breezy. Near steady temperature in the lower 70s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SundayShowers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Sunday NightMostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 20 percent.