Image by National Weather ServiceImage by 20080710rain.jpg This 5:08 p.m. radar image shows the storm pushing east at some 16 mph.
A bank of rain is pushing its way to Charleston at some 16 mph. Thunderstorms, penny sized hail, and winds in excess of 60 mph are forecast by the National Weather Service. We recommend finding somewhere nice and staying put for a bit.
As of 6:32 p.m. 23 power outages had been reported in the Charleston area, and 1,991 in the Oragneburg. Looks like fun is on the way. Also, keep an eye on the National Weather Service's radar map.
Some useful links:
- View a map of total rainfall
- Report a power outage: 1-888-333-4465 (streetlights and outdoor lighting: 1-800-251-7234)
- SCE&G's mobile Web page
- SCE&G's storm tips
- Area traffic cameras
To top it off, rain's forecast throughout much of the weekend:
Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind between 8 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. West wind between 7 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind between 6 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 88. North wind between 5 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind between 4 and 7 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Oh, and this sentiment is from us here at TheDigitel:
Rain, rain, go away
Come again some other day
We want to go outside and play
Come again some other day
