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Charleston Weather Discussion

The latest forecast and discussion for the Charleston, SC metro area

Thursday: Off & on storms continue with localized downpours

/ August 26, 2026 at 5:45 PM

Thursday’s weather setup will be similar to what we saw on Wednesday with scattered to numerous thunderstorms affecting some spots while the sun peeks out elsewhere. Temperatures will start in the low to mid-70s once again, warming to around 90° in the afternoon — just a smidge above normal for late August. The severe weather risk is low, but once again, a storm or two could produce gusty winds. There is also the risk for flooding given slow storm motions and potential training of rain across the same spots, so stay alert as you get out and about tomorrow.

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Charleston Area NWS Forecast

Forecast for Charleston updated at 5:37 PM on August 26, 2026