🚧 CHECKPOINT ALERT 🚧 Today, Friday, May 10th, starting between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. CPD will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints near the following locations:
 
St. Andrews Blvd. near Sycamore Ave.
Calhoun St. near Smith St.
 
Don’t drink and drive!
 
#chsnews #chstrfc

FIRST ALERT// Radar & Strom Update// TAP HERE

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Charleston SC, North Charleston SC and Mount Pleasant SC until 2:45 PM EDT

While most of the rain has cleared, winds will continue to gust 25-35 mph overnight into tmrw. Be sure to secure outdoor items through the night. Gusts could continue to bring down tree limbs, cause localized power outages & difficulty driving over bridges/overpasses. #scwx #gawx

Flooding is heavily impacting downtown. We advise all residents to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel.

Do NOT Drive Through Flooded Streets or Around Barricades!

High tide is expected at 10:51 AM, and forecasts indicate that flooding will subside by early afternoon.

These parking garages are open for FREE until 4/12 at 8am:

Tech Center
WestEdge
Visitors Center

IMPORTANT: follow these steps when exiting the garage:

1️⃣ Press the call button on the exit stand.
2️⃣ Mention that you're taking advantage of the free storm parking.

FIRST ALERT: Already over 1' in many spots this morning. Still plenty more to come!

WX ALERT

▪️Heavy rainfall from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. today will likely cause flooding in and around the city. 

▪️Expect 3 inches of rain, with higher totals in some areas. 

▪️Avoid travel if possible and plan carefully. 

▪️Strong winds may make bridge travel hazardous.

The Ashley River Memorial Bridge traveling from West Ashley to Downtown Charleston is temporarily closed until repairs can be made due to a malfunction. Please use the James Island Connector or alternative routes and allow additional time for travel. #chsnews #chstrfc

2024 Cooper River Bridge Run Update

The race has started! Runners are now making their way across the Ravenel Bridge.

#chsnews #chstrfc #GETOVERIT

2024 Cooper River Bridge Run Update 🏃‍♂️🚨

The race will be kicking off shortly! Both the race route and pedestrian walkway are now closed. #chsnews #chstrfc #GETOVERIT

3 DAYS AWAY! 🏃‍♂️

The 2024 Cooper River Bridge Run is almost here! Stay informed on road closures that will be happening around the downtown area starting on Friday, April 5th. Check out the video for more details! 🚨

#Charleston #CRBR #GETOVERIT #chsnews #chstrfc

⛈️Weather Alert:

There is the potential for strong winds and thunderstorms tomorrow between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please secure your trash and outdoor items.

Stay tuned to local weather sources for the latest information.

At a ribbon cutting ceremony, Charleston County and City of Charleston leaders announced the substantial completion of the Glenn McConnell Pkwy Widening Project.
Crews are completing final pavement striping with nighttime work.
#ChsTrfc #ChsNews
News Release: charlestoncounty.org/news/2024/4838…

Make sure to have your umbrella handy tonight and tomorrow morning! Showers and thunderstorms will move into the region tonight, likely lasting until tomorrow morning. Heavy rainfall is possible, which could lead to minor flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas #scwx #gawx

High pressure will move off the coast today. A storm system will impact the area Wednesday into Thursday, with occasional heavy rain thunderstorms. High pressure and sunny skies will return Thursday through early next week. weather.gov/chs

We are officially on Instagram! Give us a follow at @citycharlestonsc for the latest news from your local government.

#NEW : City of Charleston says they're opening up parking garages ahead of tonight's rain. The city says free parking will be available from 4:00 p.m. today until noon tomorrow at the 99 West Edge and the Charleston Tech Center parking garages ABC News 4 #chsnews #chswx

Do NOT drive through flood waters or around barricades. Driving through floods can damage homes and businesses due to wakes.

Check storm drains and clear any leaves or debris.

Spread the word! Share this post with friends and neighbors. Together, we can navigate the storm!

MAYOR COGSWELL INITIATES ACTIVE FLOODING MITIGATION PLAN IN PREPARATION FOR SEVERE WEATHER. Read more here to be prepared for tomorrow’s possible flooding: charleston-sc.gov/CivicAlerts.as…