Dear Campus Community, While recent forecasts have improved for our region, the College of Charleston’s Emergency Management team is still monitoring the impact of the developing storms in the Atlantic. Currently, the College of Charleston remains on a normal operations schedule. Any adjustments to schedules and/or work modes will be communicated through the Cougar Alert… Read More »
Dear Campus Community, The College of Charleston’s Emergency Management team is closely monitoring two weather disturbances in the Atlantic, Hurricane Humberto and another developing storm. At this time, the College of Charleston remains on a normal operations schedule. Heavy rainfall unassociated with the tropical systems is possible starting on Saturday. High tide on Saturday is… Read More »
Dear Campus Community, College of Charleston officials are closely monitoring the forecast for tropical systems in the Atlantic, which could bring severe weather conditions to our area next week. No decisions have been made regarding any modifications to class and work schedules. The College’s Emergency Management Team is in regular contact with local and state… Read More »
Dear Campus Community, We are experiencing an unexpected maintenance issue with our Central Energy Plant. This is impacting temperature control for the following buildings: Rita Liddy Addlestone Library Craig Hall Buist Rivers Rutledge Rivers Crews are on site and we expect systems to return to normal in the next few hours. We will update campus… Read More »
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.