TORNADO WATCH 679 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES
IN SOUTHEAST GEORGIA
BULLOCH CANDLER EFFINGHAM
EVANS JENKINS SCREVEN
TATTNALL
IN SOUTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA
ALLENDALE BEAUFORT BERKELEY
CHARLESTON COLLETON DORCHESTER
HAMPTON JASPER
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLENDALE, BEAUFORT, BLUFFTON,
CHARLESTON, CLAXTON, COTTAGEVILLE, DANIEL ISLAND, EDISTO BEACH,
ESTILL, FAIRFAX, GLENNVILLE, GOOSE CREEK, HAMPTON, HARDEEVILLE,
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, METTER, MILLEN, MONCKS CORNER,
MOUNT PLEASANT, NORTH CHARLESTON, REIDSVILLE, RIDGELAND,
RIDGEVILLE, RINCON, SAINT GEORGE, SPRINGFIELD, STATESBORO,
SUMMERVILLE, SYCAMORE, SYLVANIA, VARNVILLE, WALTERBORO,
AND YEMASSEE.
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia, including the following
areas, Bulloch, Candler, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Effingham, Evans, Inland Bryan, Inland
Chatham, Inland Liberty, Inland McIntosh, Jenkins, Long, Screven
and Tattnall and southeast South Carolina, including the following
areas, Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal
Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton,
Inland Jasper and Tidal Berkeley.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Bands of heavy rainfall will spread across Southeast Georgia and
Southeast South Carolina throughout the day. Widespread rainfall
totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts
of 3 to 6 inches possible. Rainfall rates of up to 2 inches per
hour will be possible within the heaviest rain bands.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Be prepared to protect life and property, especially in areas prone
to flooding. If flooding develops, move to higher ground immediately.
If driving, be prepared for flooded roadways and possible road
closures.
Charleston Area NWS Forecast
Forecast for Charleston updated at 3:53 PM on October 10, 2026
TonightA chance of thunderstorms and showers this evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall and tornadoes, then some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SundayPartly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday NightPartly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Columbus DaySunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Monday NightMostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
TuesdaySunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Tuesday NightClear. Lows in the mid 60s.
WednesdaySunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Wednesday NightClear. Lows in the upper 60s.
ThursdaySunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Thursday NightMostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.