Numerous clusters of thunderstorms started developing across southeast Georgia in the early afternoon hours and gradually spread eastward through the late afternoon. These storms produced damaging wind gusts and frequent cloud to ground lightning.
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The episode as NWS CHS wrote it up.
Numerous clusters of thunderstorms started developing across southeast Georgia in the early afternoon hours and gradually spread eastward through the late afternoon. These storms produced damaging wind gusts and frequent cloud to ground lightning.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Charleston, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 10, 1:02 PM EST, 3 hours 20 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Charleston SC 202 PM EDT Thu Jul 10 2025 .SYNOPSIS... Weak high pressure will extend across the area into early next week. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... The region will remain placed between high pressure aloft over the Gulf of America and a longwave trough extending southward from the Great Lakes region. A shortwave trough will ripple across the southern periphery of this longwave trough across the southeastern states today. This shortwave trough will provide some synoptic forcing to aid in convection this afternoon. This Afternoon: An interesting set up today as thunderstorms this morning across the Charleston Tri-County produced thick cloud cover that is struggling to erode. Thus, there is a temperature gradient across the forecast area as of 2 PM, with upper 70s to around 80 across the Charleston Tri-County and Colleton County in SC, and mid to upper 80s elsewhere. Given the lack of daytime heating, precipitation chances have diminished across the area with thick, lingering cloud cover. Elsewhere, the forecast has changed very little, with showers and thunderstorms possible. The airmass remains very moist and unstable with SPC Mesoanalysis showing PWATs 2.0-2.1 inches and upwards of 2500 J/kg of ML CAPE. While CAPE values will be supportive of convection, SPC Mesoanalysis shows little to no shear to speak of. Therefore the severe risk remains marginal this afternoon. Damaging wind gusts will be the main hazard with any strong to severe storm that is able to form. Hail is also possible, given a freezing level slightly lower than previous days. Heavy rainfall is also possible this afternoon, with the HREF showing a >50% probability of greater than an inch of rainfall across most of the local area. Overnight: Convection will gradually wind down through the night, although a risk for at least isolated showers/tstms will linger, especially at the coast. Lows will range from the lower 70s well inland to the upper 70s/near 80 at the beaches. && .SHORT TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/... Aloft, mid-lvl vort energy associated with an h5 shortwave will slowly traverse the Carolinas this weekend, the bulk of which interacts with a moderately unstable environment locally on Friday, before shifting offshore and/or departing to the north this weekend. Although shear is rather weak on Friday (0-6 km Bulk Shear between 15-20 kt), it should remain sufficient for maintaining thunderstorm clusters within a moist and moderately unstable environment marked by PWATs around 2 inches, SBCAPE around 1500-2000 J/kg, mid-lvl lapse rates between -7.5 to -8.5 C/km and modest DCAPE, suggesting the potential for a few stronger thunderstorms and/or perhaps a marginally severe thunderstorm Friday afternoon/evening. By Saturday, shear and mid-lvl forcing become weaker, suggesting slightly less precip coverage and more "general" type thunderstorms during peak diurnal heating hours as the pattern becomes more typical of summertime. However, a stronger thunderstorm can not be ruled out with ample moisture and heating in place, perhaps near an inland moving sea breeze. Afternoon highs should remain in the low- mid 90s, while overnight lows are mild, only dipping into the low- mid 70s inland to upper 70s/around 80 near the beaches and across Downtown Charleston. On Sunday, convective activity resembles a summertime pattern with scattered afternoon/evening showers and thunderstorms that mostly remain sub-severe, but with a limited potential to become strong. The main issue will be warmer temps as the large-scale ridging expands across the Southeast United States. Afternoon highs should approach the mid 90s away from the beaches, and when combined with sfc dewpts in the low-mid 70s, support heat index values around 105 degrees. A downslope wind should help mix out dewpts sufficiently to keep heat index values just below Heat Advisory levels, but a few spots could touch 108 degrees during peak heating hours. && .LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/... Ridging will continue to build over the Deep South early next week, while an upper level low could develop across the Caribbean and move toward the Southeast Coast by the middle of next week. Typical diurnal convection will continue Monday with scattered showers and thunderstorms forecast, before an increase in precip coverage is possible by the middle of next week as the mid-upper lvl disturbance arrives. Monday will display above normal temps with highs largely in the mid-upper 90s. These temps along with sfc dewpts in the mid 70s could support marginal Heat Advisory conditions during peak heating hours Monday afternoon. Thereafter, precip coverage could play a role in maintaining heat index values below Heat Advisory conditions mid week. && .AVIATION /18Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/... KCHS/KJZI/KSAV: Tstms are expected to impact all three terminals late this afternoon/evening as numerous showers and tstms impact the Lowcountry and Southeast Georgia. Window of impacts looks greatest between 21-00z at all sites and TEMPO groups highlighting TSRA were maintained. Remnant cloud cover from earlier thunderstorms is impacting KCHS and KJZI, possibly limiting the coverage of thunderstorms this afternoon. However, confidence was not high enough to remove mention of thunder in the 18Z TAF. Showers and thunderstorms will diminish with nightfall, however an isolated shower is possible along the immediate coast possibly impacting KJZI. Otherwise, prevailing VFR through the remainder of the 18Z TAF period. Extended Aviation Outlook: Periods of flight restrictions are likely at CHS/JZI/SAV terminals Friday afternoon/evening due to shower and thunderstorm activity. Precip coverage becomes more typical of a summertime pattern late weekend and into early next week, with TEMPO flight restrictions possible due to shower/thunderstorm activity each day at all terminals. && .MARINE... Through Tonight: A S to SW flow will prevail through tonight as surface high pressure holds strong offshore. Winds will generally remain 15 kt or less, but some gusts to 20 kt are possible near the land/sea interface and Charleston Harbor this afternoon as the sea breeze moves inland. Seas will average 2-3 ft. Clusters of strong to severe tstms may move offshore this evening and pose a risk for wind gusts in excess of 34 kt, frequent cloud- to- ground lightning and vsbys less than 1 NM in locally heavy rainfall. Special Marine Warnings may be needed. Friday through Tuesday: Weak mid-lvl energy departing the region early weekend could result in scattered shower/thunderstorm activity across local waters, and perhaps a strong and/or isolated severe thunderstorm. Outside convection, a typical summertime pattern will return late weekend and persist into early next week with Atlantic high pressure centered offshore and weak sfc troughing developing inland each day. This should result in relatively benign conditions across local waters, with south to southwest winds around 15 kt or less each day and seas between 2-4 ft early weekend, subsiding to 1- 3 ft heading into next week. A few gusts up to 20 kt are possible, highest along the coast and in the Charleston Harbor due to sea breeze influences each afternoon. && .CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... GA...None. SC...None. MARINE...None. && NEAR TERM...CPM SHORT TERM...DPB LONG TERM...DPB AVIATION...CPM/DPB MARINE...CPM/DPB
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston SC 130 PM EDT Thu Jul 10 2025 GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>045-047>052-111730- Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans- Inland Bryan-Coastal Bryan-Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham-Long- Inland Liberty-Coastal Liberty-Inland McIntosh-Coastal McIntosh- Allendale-Hampton-Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley- Inland Jasper-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- Tidal Berkeley- 130 PM EDT Thu Jul 10 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. See the Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook for more information about the following possible hazardous weather: - Extreme Heat && The Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook can be found at: https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo/?wfo=chs
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
420 PM EDT Thu Jul 10 2025
SCZ043-049-050-102100-
Charleston SC-Inland Colleton SC-Coastal Colleton SC-
420 PM EDT Thu Jul 10 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT COLLETON AND CHARLESTON
COUNTIES UNTIL 5 PM EDT...
At 420 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles north of Bennetts Point, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Hollywood, Meggett, Adams Run, Jacksonboro, Bennetts Point, Bears
Bluff, Fenwick, Parkers Ferry, Beck Landing and Wiggins.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news
source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3268 8061 3284 8039 3267 8021 3251 8048
3267 8063
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 228DEG 17KT 3265 8045
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 TO 55 MPH
NEDSpecial Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 422 PM EDT Thu Jul 10 2025 SCZ042-043-047-048-102100- Hampton SC-Inland Jasper SC-Beaufort SC-Inland Colleton SC- 422 PM EDT Thu Jul 10 2025 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT BEAUFORT...JASPER...COLLETON AND HAMPTON COUNTIES UNTIL 5 PM EDT... At 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Coosawhatchie, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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... Ridgeland, Yemassee, Coosawhatchie, Gillisonville, McPhersonville, Grays, Pocotaligo, Grahamville, Early Branch and Sheldon. This includes I-95 in South Carolina between mile markers 19 and 44. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news source for the latest information from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3237 8110 3250 8120 3284 8090 3263 8069 TIME...MOT...LOC 2022Z 258DEG 12KT 3259 8096 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 TO 55 MPH NED
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
434 PM EDT Thu Jul 10 2025
GAZ100-102100-
Bulloch GA-
434 PM EDT Thu Jul 10 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT BULLOCH COUNTY UNTIL 5 PM EDT...
At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Georgia Southern, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Statesboro, Brooklet, Register, Denmark, Nevils, Georgia Southern,
Leefield, Stilson, Bay and Emit.
This includes I-16 between mile markers 113 and 138.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3227 8192 3230 8195 3242 8192 3244 8195
3253 8163 3251 8160 3251 8158 3248 8154
3247 8154 3245 8153 3242 8154 3239 8153
3239 8152 3233 8149 3233 8147 3225 8143
3215 8178 3217 8178 3224 8182 3227 8189
TIME...MOT...LOC 2033Z 260DEG 14KT 3240 8174
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 TO 55 MPH
NEDSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
457 PM EDT Thu Jul 10 2025
SCZ044-050-102130-
Charleston SC-Dorchester SC-
457 PM EDT Thu Jul 10 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CHARLESTON AND DORCHESTER
COUNTIES UNTIL 530 PM EDT...
At 457 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ravenel, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
North Charleston, Summerville, West Ashley, Johns Island,
Hollywood, Ravenel, Meggett, Delemar Crossroads, Capwells
Crossroads and Dungannon Heritage Preserve.
This includes I-526 near mile marker 12.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news
source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3285 8033 3299 8020 3280 8002 3267 8030
3279 8039
TIME...MOT...LOC 2057Z 229DEG 18KT 3277 8027
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 TO 55 MPH
CPMSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
459 PM EDT Thu Jul 10 2025
GAZ101-102145-
Effingham GA-
459 PM EDT Thu Jul 10 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EFFINGHAM COUNTY UNTIL 545 PM
EDT...
At 459 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Godley Station, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Springfield, Godley Station, Rincon, Bloomingdale, Guyton,
Pineora, Stillwell, Marlow, Ebenezer and Clyo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news
source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3211 8139 3217 8141 3221 8141 3222 8143
3227 8144 3233 8148 3247 8153 3250 8123
3246 8119 3245 8120 3242 8120 3236 8117
3235 8115 3235 8114 3229 8112 3224 8116
3223 8114 3224 8120 3213 8134
TIME...MOT...LOC 2059Z 234DEG 10KT 3219 8130
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 TO 55 MPH
NEDSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
508 PM EDT Thu Jul 10 2025
SCZ047-051-102145-
Coastal Jasper SC-Inland Jasper SC-
508 PM EDT Thu Jul 10 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT JASPER COUNTY UNTIL 545 PM
EDT...
At 508 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bellinger Hill Area, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bluffton, Bellinger Hill Area, Levy and Limehouse.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3214 8112 3215 8112 3215 8111 3216 8112
3223 8109 3223 8103 3218 8098 3210 8105
3213 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2108Z 219DEG 11KT 3216 8106
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 TO 55 MPH
NEDThe Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 57 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:22 UTC.
7 thunderstorm wind, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.
Local broadcast media shared a social media video showing a thunderstorm wind gust snapping off several large limbs off a tree and onto the driveway of a home.
Chatham County Emergency Management reported a downed power line in the 2100 block of Krenson Street.
Chatham County Emergency Management reported a downed power line in the 300 block of Beaufort Road.
Chatham County Emergency Management reported a power line down on Elm Street.
Chatham County Emergency Management reported a downed power line in the 3200 block of Cedar Street.
Chatham County Emergency Management reported a downed power line near the intersection of Coffee Bluff Road and Ben Kell Road.
Effingham Fire and Rescue reported that lightning struck a house along Smithwick Trail and caused damage to the structure.
Chatham County Emergency Management reported several downed power lines across the county including a tree blocking a roadway and at least one tree down on a power line.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Georgia in 2025Every state in 2025This day in weather historyWarnings in Georgia, July 2025
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1286251, 1286244, 1286245, 1286243, 1286248, 1286249, 1286242, 1286254.