Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 29 at 2:38AM EDT until August 29 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 11:38pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
TORCHS
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Tornado Warning for portions of...
Beaufort County in southeastern South Carolina...
* Until 300 AM EDT.
* At 238 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 1 mile southwest of Fripp Island, moving northeast at
10 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Fripp Island and Hunting Island.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
Area Description:
Beaufort, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov