Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Chatham County, Georgia
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 13 at 6:26PM EDT until August 13 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
At 626 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from over Cox to over Thunderbolt, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Richmond Hill, Tybee Island, Darien, Coffee Bluff, Windsor Forest, Hunter Army Airfield, Midtown Savannah, Downtown Savannah, Wilmington Island and Hutchinson Island. This includes the following highways... I-16 between mile markers 165 and 168. I-95 in Georgia near mile marker 50...and between mile markers 47 and 49...and between mile markers 51 and 80. I-516 between mile markers 3 and 7.
Effective August 13, 2026 at 6:26 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Charleston SC
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds. Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at 888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Chatham County, Georgia?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Chatham County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Bryan County, Liberty County, Long County, McIntosh County, Jasper County.