South Carolina Warns of Severe Weekend Storms, State of Emergency Declared in Georgia

Severe weather is expected in South Carolina this weekend, reminiscent of a significant storm outbreak on March 15, 2008. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has warned of potential damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, flash floods, and hail as storms are projected to develop late Saturday into Sunday. Georgia has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of the storms, which are predicted to create squall lines moving southeast. Additionally, parts of western North Carolina are under a high wind advisory, with thunderstorms possibly affecting Tennessee and Georgia. South Carolina Emergency Management is closely monitoring the situation and encourages residents to register for emergency alerts. Forecast updates and alerts will be provided throughout the weekend by the National Weather Service and local news outlets.