Lightning — Beaufort, South Carolina

2025-07-29 · near Hilton Head Is, Beaufort, South Carolina

Event narrative

Bluffton Fire and Rescue reported a lightning strike started a brush fire in Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Wider weather episode

A large cluster of thunderstorms developed just inland of the southeast South Carolina coast in the afternoon hours. These thunderstorms impacted Beaufort County and Colleton County with gusty winds and frequent lightning.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1287071. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.