Weather Warnings for South Carolina

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for South Carolina
Alerts Updated: June 1, 2026, 10:39 pm  UTC


Flood Advisory issued June 1 at 6:38PM EDT until June 1 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Summary: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 636 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated rain has ended across the Charleston peninsula. Emergency management officials report a number of roads in Downtown Charleston are still flooded and closed. City inundation sensors indicate water levels are starting to fall as water drains throughout the city. While additional near term flooding is unlikely, conditions remain hazardous throughout the downtown area. Another round of showers and thunderstorms could impact the area later this evening. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Downtown Charleston, Medical University Of South Carolina, Marion Square, Columbus Street Terminal and The Citadel.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  June 1, 2026, 6:38 pm      Expires:  June 1, 2026, 8:15 pm
Area:  Charleston, SC


Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 6:36PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Summary: At 636 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over McEntire Air Base, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... McEntire Air Base, Eastover, Gadsden, Poinsett State Park, Congaree National Park, Hopkins, Horrel Hill, and Fort Motte.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  June 1, 2026, 6:36 pm      Expires:  June 1, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Richland; Sumter; Calhoun


Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 1 at 6:30PM EDT until June 1 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Summary: SVRGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Chester County in Upstate South Carolina... * Until 700 PM EDT. * At 630 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast of Chester, or 5 miles southwest of Richburg, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. * Locations impacted include... Great Falls, Richburg, Blackstock, Cornwell, and Fishing Creek Reservoir.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  June 1, 2026, 6:30 pm      Expires:  June 1, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Chester, SC


Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 1 at 6:17PM EDT until June 1 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Summary: At 617 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Chester, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include... Chester, Richburg, Lowrys, Chester State Park, and Edgemoor.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  June 1, 2026, 6:17 pm      Expires:  June 1, 2026, 6:45 pm
Area:  Chester, SC