Dorchester County, SC — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:45 PM ET, Dorchester County, South Carolina is at WATCH (30/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Thunderstorms expected This Afternoon.
Updated Aug 29, 02:45 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
30 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected This Afternoon
- ▸ Main Trail fire 90 mi away (820 acres, 60% contained)
- ▸ 0.1% of SC customers without power
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Main Trail 90 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | None M2.5+ in region |
| POWER GRID | Carolinas at 77.4% of 7-day peak · 0.1% of South Carolina customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in South Carolina |
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