Perry, SC Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Perry.

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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 9:56PM EST until January 24 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 17 to 24 degrees expected, with wind chills similar or slightly colder. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This continues to be an unusually long period of bitterly cold weather. Be sure to take protective actions to prepare both your home and business as well as yourself for this period of very cold weather.

Special Weather Statement issued January 23 at 9:54PM EST by NWS Charleston SC

Temperatures tonight are forecast to remain below freezing through 9 or 10 AM Friday, falling into the upper teens to lower 20s tonight. As a result many roadways will remain hazardous for travel with refreezing liquid, compact snow/ice, and black ice. This includes primary roads, secondary roads, and back roads, plus bridges and overpasses. Black ice is difficult to see and distinguish from dry surfaces. The deceptive nature of black ice can catch you unaware while you are driving or walking, causing you to lose control of your motor vehicle or to slip and fall.

Flood Warning issued January 23 at 9:08PM EST until January 25 at 6:27PM EST by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santee River near Jamestown. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, several dirt logging roads are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 830 PM EST Thursday, the stage was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

Special Weather Statement issued January 23 at 7:47PM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Refreezing of melted ice and snow will create patchy black ice on area roads tonight and early Friday morning. Icy spots could form on paved surfaces such as bridges and overpasses, primary and secondary roads, parking lots, sidewalks and driveways. Black ice is difficult to see and distinguish from dry surfaces. The deceptive nature of black ice can catch you unaware while you are driving or walking, causing you to lose control of your motor vehicle or to slip and fall.

Special Weather Statement issued January 23 at 3:16PM EST by NWS Charleston SC

Temperatures tonight are forecast to dip below freezing shortly after nightfall, falling into the upper teens to low 20s tonight. As a result many roadways will remain hazardous for travel with refreezing liquid, compact snow/ice, and black ice. This includes primary roads, secondary roads, and back roads, plus bridges and overpasses. Black ice is difficult to see and distinguish from dry surfaces. The deceptive nature of black ice can catch you unaware while you are driving or walking, causing you to lose control of your motor vehicle or to slip and fall.