From the archive: the brief published on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Dangerous afternoon heat, storms rolling in after 2 PM
High of 94, low of 80, heat index pushing 110. SW 3-12 mph holds through midday then eases, thick sticky air with water near 85 F. Storms remain possible after 2 PM but stay isolated.
In town today: Full Draw Film Tour at The Charleston Music Hall, 7 PM. The Charleston Music Hall hosts the Full Draw Film Tour at 7 PM, a good indoor option when the heat peaks.