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Hurricane Ian: Tropical Storm Winds, Heavy Rainfall Possible For Berkeley County

by Nikki Gaskins Campbell

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County’s emergency management team said it is closely watching Hurricane Ian as it churns toward Florida. The majority of South Carolina remains in the “error cone,” as of Monday.

“Our biggest possible threats from this storm are expected to be heavy rainfall and tropical storm force winds,” county officials posted to Facebook.

According to the National Weather Service, rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall are likely late Thursday night through Saturday. Locally heavy rainfall could result in flooding, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

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Gusty winds, possibly to tropical storm force, are expected to develop Wednesday night and persist through Friday.

A few tornadoes will be possible Thursday night through Friday, the National Weather Service reports.

CREDIT: National Weather Service
CREDIT: National Weather Service

Here’s what the forecast for Berkeley County looks like beginning Thursday:

Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 70.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night: Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 8 p.m. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Sunday night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
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