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Thursday: More morning storms

/ August 5, 2026 at 10:51 PM

Like the past few days, we will be getting our storms out of the way during Thursday’s morning and early afternoon hours as storms developing over the Atlantic drift coastward. Expect a warm and muggy start in the mid-70s, warming to around 90° in the afternoon once the sun emerges from behind the clouds. Showers and thunderstorms will once again be capable of producing heavy rain, with a flood advisory or two not out of the question especially if storms begin to train. We may also see a waterspout or two as well; earlier today, a storm off Kiawah produced four waterspouts (none of which made it to shore, at least). Keep an eye out on the beaches or if you have some boating planned.

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The week ahead: Unsettled, but not quite as hot

/ August 2, 2026 at 8:23 PM

The first week of August looks unsettled with more rain on the way, especially in the first half of the week as low pressure aloft becomes cut off and stalls for a couple days.

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