Charleston, SC – After severe storms moved through the region Sunday, forecasters are now warning of a sharp temperature drop that could bring dangerously cold wind chills to parts of coastal South Carolina early this week.
According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, wind chill values are expected to dip into the upper teens to low 20s during the early morning hours Monday and again Tuesday. The coldest readings are forecast between 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. Monday, and again late Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Forecast maps show inland communities such as Walterboro, Summerville, and Moncks Corner feeling like 17 to 20 degrees at times. Coastal areas including Charleston and Beaufort could see wind chills around 20 to 23 degrees.
While actual air temperatures will remain above freezing in many locations, gusty winds will make it feel significantly colder. The National Weather Service notes that cold weather advisories could be issued if forecast trends continue.
Residents across Charleston County, Berkeley County, Dorchester County, and Colleton County are urged to dress in layers, protect pets, and use caution with space heaters.
The coldest conditions are expected during the pre-dawn hours, potentially impacting early commuters and students waiting at bus stops.
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