Severe thunderstorms possible Sunday across the Lowcountry

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Storm Team 2 is tracking the possibility for some severe thunderstorms across the Lowcountry on Sunday.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, and Williamsburg counties until 5 p.m.

Forecasters say scattered severe storms are expected to move into the area Sunday afternoon into evening. Specifically, there is a risk of severe thunderstorms between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Charleston.

Primary threats include damaging wind gusts and heavy rain; however, there is also a possibility of some hail and frequent lightning.

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