South Carolina wind advisories
There are no wind advisories in South Carolina right now. The last one was issued on October 10, 2026.
Gusty winds will make driving difficult and may blow around loose objects and down tree limbs.
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Active wind advisories in South Carolina
None right now. Other active alerts in South Carolina: 5 (see the South Carolina alerts page).
Wind Advisories in South Carolina by year
South Carolina averaged 14.6 wind advisories per year from 2016 to 2025, and has had 9 so far in 2026. The most recent was issued on October 10, 2026.
Counties with the most wind advisories
| County | 2016โ2025 |
|---|---|
| Charleston County | 44 |
| Colleton County | 41 |
| Greenville County | 40 |
| Oconee County | 39 |
| Pickens County | 38 |
| Beaufort County | 36 |
| Chester County | 33 |
| York County | 33 |
| Jasper County | 32 |
| Union County | 31 |
What a wind advisory means
Wind advisories are for winds below high wind warning criteria but strong enough to cause problems, commonly sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph or gusts of 46 to 57 mph.
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What to do
- Use extra caution driving, especially in high-profile vehicles.
- Secure outdoor objects.