Update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Berkeley County

Update, 3 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 9 p.m.

Original Report: There's a chance for isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected for the area, including Berkeley and Dorchester counties, with a few storms possibly becoming severe — producing damaging wind gusts more than 60 mph and quarter-sized hail, according to the NWS.

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The weather should be at its worst between 2-10 p.m. Residents are encouraged to monitor local media for updates, and to prepare to move indoors quickly this afternoon and evening as bad weather approaches.

The forecast from the NWS calls for the stormy weather to continue through Wednesday.