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ATLANTIC BASIN

Tropical weather

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SEASONAL PERSPECTIVE

Winter outlooks

Official Winter Outlook - 2026/27

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Weather articles

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Storms that shaped
our coast.

Looking back helps us understand what comes next.

1989

SEPTEMBER 21–22 · HURRICANE HUGO

A defining storm for the Lowcountry

Hugo’s wind and storm tide left a lasting mark on the Charleston area. Explore the National Weather Service’s account, observations, and historical imagery.

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