Charleston is waking up to mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 60s Sunday, but the day will turn breezy as northeast winds build. The high should reach about 73 degrees, with gusts of 20 to 25 mph making the waterfront and exposed areas feel noticeably windier.
Coastal Flooding Possible Around Sunday High Tide
Minor coastal flooding is possible along portions of the South Carolina coast early Sunday afternoon, especially around the Charleston Harbor high tide near 1 p.m. The National Weather Service says water levels could reach roughly 6.9 to 7.1 feet, with minor flooding beginning at 7 feet.
Scattered to numerous showers may develop across southeast Georgia and portions of South Carolina Sunday morning, decreasing in coverage during the afternoon. Boaters should pay closer attention: northeast winds of 15 to 20 knots and seas of 5 to 8 feet are expected offshore, with Small Craft Advisories continuing outside Charleston Harbor.
Mild Weather Holds Through Midweek
Sunday night stays mostly cloudy with a low near 62 and a slight chance of rain. Monday will be partly sunny and warmer, reaching 75 degrees, while northeast winds remain strong enough for occasional gusts around 20 mph.
Temperatures climb further Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs near 78 and 79 degrees under mostly sunny skies. A few showers could return Wednesday afternoon, and Thursday brings the week’s better rain chance, including a possibility of showers and thunderstorms as a cold front approaches.
For context, the coastal flooding concern adds a new wrinkle to the breezy weekend setup outlined in an earlier Charleston forecast. Conditions look calmer and cooler by next weekend, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s.
