Tuesday started off with several strong to severe thunderstorms and areas of heavy rain. Strong wind gusts caused numerous trees to be downed and some power outages, mainly in Bulloch, Hampton, Jasper, Beaufort, and Chatham County.

There was briefly a tornado warning for Beaufort County, though no damage was reported from that storm cell. 

More unsettled weather is in the forecast for the next several days. Wednesday will feature a mix of clouds and sunshine along with scattered afternoon storms.

High temperatures will reach the upper 80s to lower 90s.

Due to the summer heat, a few isolated strong to severe storms are possible. Damaging wind gusts in excess of 40 to 50 mph would be the main concern.

Hotter temperatures will also be an issue for the better part of the next 7 days. Highs will gradually become warmer heading into the weekend with them topping out in the low to even mid 90s.

Heat index temperatures will be over 100° when the high humidity is factored in. 

If you have outdoor plans, be sure to keep an eye to the sky for afternoon thunderstorms and stay hydrated due to the summer-like heat.