Charleston, SC – A tornado watch remains in effect for multiple counties in South Carolina, including Charleston and Columbia, until 1 p.m. Wednesday, as severe weather threatens the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) has advised residents to stay alert as storms capable of producing tornadoes move through the state.
According to the NWS in Charleston, the tornado watch covers Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, and Dorchester counties, including cities such as North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, and Walterboro. Coastal areas, including Charleston Harbor and waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach, are also included in the watch.
Further inland, the NWS in Columbia has issued the same tornado watch for Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, Orangeburg, and Sumter counties, impacting cities like Sumter, Camden, Bishopville, and Orangeburg.
Residents in the affected areas are urged to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and be prepared to take cover if warnings are issued. Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and possible tornadoes could lead to hazardous conditions, including power outages and localized flooding.
The tornado watch remains in effect until 1 p.m., and officials will continue monitoring the situation closely. Residents should stay tuned to local news and weather updates for the latest information
