Author Archives: Christine Mahoney

Cougar Alert Test

By | September 4, 2025

This is a test of the COUGAR ALERT emergency notification system. If this had been an actual emergency, you would have received specific instructions and been directed to the College of Charleston’s emergency website at emergency.charleston.edu for information. Now is also a good time to familiarize yourself with the College’s Staying Safe – Emergencies on… Read More »

Cougar Alert Test

By | September 3, 2025

This is a test of the COUGAR ALERT emergency notification system.  If this had been an actual emergency, you would have received specific instructions and been directed to the College of Charleston’s emergency website at emergency.charleston.edu for information.  Now is also a good time to familiarize yourself with the College’s Staying Safe – Emergencies on… Read More »

Campus Advisory: College to Test Emergency Alert System Sept. 3, 4

By | August 27, 2025

Update Your Cougar Alert Contact Information!    Dear Campus Community,    On September 3 and 4, the College of Charleston will conduct a test of the Cougar Alert emergency notification system. The testing dates and times are as follows:    3:55 p.m., Wednesday, September 3, 2025  11:55 a.m., Thursday, September 4, 2025  You can help us ensure that… Read More »

Campus Advisory: Flash Flood Warning

By | August 23, 2025

  The National Weather Service has forecast several rounds of showers and thunderstorms today which will result in flooding around downtown Charleston. Today’s total rainfall is predicted to be between 1.5-2.5 inches. Locally greater amounts exceeding 4 inches are possible. Hourly rainfall rates could be as high as 2-3 inches an hour. High tide tonight is… Read More »

Campus Advisory: Severe Weather Impacts Possible

By | August 15, 2025

The National Weather Service has forecast thunderstorms and intense rainfall rates this afternoon which could result in flooding around downtown Charleston. The period of greatest concern is 2:30-6:00 p.m. due to high tide at approximately 1:31 p.m. Please visit this page to view the latest updates from the National Weather Service. If lightning and/or high… Read More »

Campus Advisory: Flash Flood Warning

By | August 11, 2025

    Update: The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Charleston until 3:15 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 11.  The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Charleston until 12:30 p.m. this afternoon, Monday, Aug. 11. Numerous roads are or may be closed and water is approaching some businesses… Read More »

Campus Advisory: Extreme Heat Through Wednesday

By | July 25, 2025

From Friday through Wednesday, the Charleston area will experience high temperatures, with heat indices between 109 and 116 degrees, peaking on Monday, according to National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston. Heat Advisories are likely and Extreme Heat Watches/Warnings are possible. Sunday and Monday are forecasted for the highest heat indices of the period, according to NWS Charleston. A… Read More »