“It’s Summer, it’s Hot.” We hear ya, but this is no ordinary heat. Several all-time heat records are likely to be broken across the Eastern U.S. this weekend, with triple-digit heat up and down the East Coast. Stay hydrated, have a cooling plan and #StayCoolforthe4th
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and flash flooding are possible this afternoon through Friday morning. Damaging wind is the primary threat, but isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
Now is the time to review your severe weather plan and make sure ways to receive warnings.
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Oppressive heat continues throughout the weekend, with heat index values near 105-112° 🥵 Heat Advisories will likely be needed, especially across the coastal corridor.
We encourage you to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors, and take frequent breaks in the shade/AC!
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A widespread heat wave will build across the central U.S. through midweek before shifting to the East Coast, where it peaks on Friday, then slowly ease over the weekend.
An early season heatwave can often be more dangerous and pose a greater risk for heat-related illness. This will be the most significant heat so far this summer for many locations.
The most important things you can do in significant heat are to stay hydrated and interrupt your exposure to the heat by taking breaks out of the sun and/or being in cooled locations.
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Key Messages:
1) Less thunderstorm activity today as a cold front moves through, ushering in cooler and drier air into the middle of the week.
2) Minor coastal flooding is possible along the Charleston and Colleton County coastline with the upcoming evening high tide.
⚠️ALERT: T-storms with heavy rain will approach the Charleston Metro Area within the hour. Intense rainfall is being observed & more flash flooding could occur. Be prepared, especially if you live in Dtwn Charleston & near areas. Flash Flood Warnings may be needed. #chswx#scwx