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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The Charleston Fire Department is responding to a gas leak at the Stern Center. Please avoid the area.
Dear Campus Community, From Friday through Monday, the Charleston area will experience high temperatures, with heat indices between 106 and 110 degrees, according to National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston. A Heat Advisory is in effect on Friday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday are forecasted for the highest heat indices… Read More »
The College of Charleston Emergency Management Team is aware of the Tropic Storm Watch that has been issued for Charleston County and the forecasted impacts of what could become Tropical Storm Chantel. At this time, there are no changes to class and work schedules for Monday, July 7. The campus community will be notified… Read More »
The Charleston Fire Department has responded to a suspected gas leak at the Francis Marion Hotel located at Calhoun and King Streets. Presently, King St. is closed from Vanderhorst to Calhoun St. The timeline to reopen King St. has not been released. Please avoid this area.
Dear Campus Community, The National Weather Service has predicted wind gusts of up to 55 mph for parts of Charleston County, with higher winds on elevated bridges on Wednesday, March 5. The College will be open for regular business operations. Students are on spring break. Supervisors are encouraged to be flexible with employees who may… Read More »