Thunderstorm Wind in Charleston County, South Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind March 15, 2026 · Charleston County, South Carolina

58 mph

Measured gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A wind gust of 58 mph (50 knots) was measured at the Charleston International Airport (KCHS).

The wider storm

An isolated thunderstorm developed along the Charleston County coast in the late evening hours well ahead of an approaching cold front. This thunderstorm tracked to the northeast and became strong enough to produce strong wind gusts and large hail.

Began near (chs)charleston Afb (32.8995, -80.0407).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1316773. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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