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Small Craft Advisory 45, NWS Charleston, SC

July 15, 2011

NWS Charleston, SC issued this small craft advisory at Jul 15, 2011, 3:46 PM EDT. It took effect at Jul 16, 2011, 3:03 AM EDT. It was in force for 40 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 15, 2011, 3:46 PM EDT (19:46 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 16, 2011, 3:03 AM EDT
Expired
Jul 17, 2011, 7:22 PM EDT
In force
40 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

589 
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MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
346 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2011

AMZ374-160400-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0045.110716T1000Z-110718T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
346 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM
EDT MONDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ330-350-352-160400-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-110716T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
346 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
247 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1017 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2011

AMZ330-350-352-161000-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-110716T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1017 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ374-161030-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0045.110716T1000Z-110718T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1017 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO
5 AM EDT MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO
5 AM EDT MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
724 
WHUS72 KCHS 160703
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
303 AM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

AMZ330-161515-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-110716T2100Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
303 AM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-161515-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-110717T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
303 AM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ374-161515-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0045.110716T0703Z-110718T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
303 AM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
663 
WHUS72 KCHS 161019
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
619 AM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

AMZ330-161830-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-110716T2100Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
619 AM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-161830-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-110717T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
619 AM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ374-161830-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-110718T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
619 AM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
619 
WHUS72 KCHS 161418
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1018 AM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

AMZ330-162100-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-110716T2100Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1018 AM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-162230-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-110717T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1018 AM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ374-162230-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-110718T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1018 AM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
793 
WHUS72 KCHS 161714
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
114 PM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

AMZ330-161815-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-110716T2100Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
114 PM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. 

$$

AMZ350-352-170115-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-110717T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
114 PM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ374-170115-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-110718T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
114 PM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
416 
WHUS72 KCHS 161901
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
301 PM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

AMZ350-352-170315-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-110717T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
301 PM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ374-170315-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-110718T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
301 PM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
202 
WHUS72 KCHS 162204
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
604 PM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

AMZ354-170615-
/O.EXA.KCHS.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-110717T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
604 PM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-170615-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-110717T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
604 PM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ374-170615-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-110718T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
604 PM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
453 
WHUS72 KCHS 170055
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
855 PM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

AMZ350-352-354-170900-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-110717T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
855 PM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ374-170900-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-110718T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
855 PM EDT SAT JUL 16 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
344 
WHUS72 KCHS 170717
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
317 AM EDT SUN JUL 17 2011

AMZ350-170830-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-110717T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
317 AM EDT SUN JUL 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. 

$$

AMZ352-354-171500-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-110717T1500Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
317 AM EDT SUN JUL 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ374-171530-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-110718T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
317 AM EDT SUN JUL 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
265 
WHUS72 KCHS 170958
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
558 AM EDT SUN JUL 17 2011

AMZ352-354-171100-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-110717T1500Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
558 AM EDT SUN JUL 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. 

$$

AMZ374-171800-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-110718T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
558 AM EDT SUN JUL 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
589 
WHUS72 KCHS 171458
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1058 AM EDT SUN JUL 17 2011

AMZ374-172300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-110718T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1058 AM EDT SUN JUL 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
364 
WHUS72 KCHS 171838
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
238 PM EDT SUN JUL 17 2011

AMZ374-180400-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-110718T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
238 PM EDT SUN JUL 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
403 
WHUS72 KCHS 171844
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
244 PM EDT SUN JUL 17 2011

AMZ374-180400-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-110718T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
244 PM EDT SUN JUL 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
129 
WHUS72 KCHS 172322
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
722 PM EDT SUN JUL 17 2011

AMZ374-180030-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-110718T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
722 PM EDT SUN JUL 17 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. 

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Charleston, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Jul 15, 1:53 PM EDT, 1 hour 53 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 15, 1:53 PM EDT, 1 hour 53 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
153 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2011

.SYNOPSIS...
A WEAK COLD FRONT WILL SLOWLY PUSH SOUTHWARD THROUGH THE LOCAL
AREA THROUGH SATURDAY...BEFORE DISSIPATING BY EARLY NEXT WEEK.
HIGH PRESSURE WILL THEN BECOME MORE DOMINANT BY THE MIDDLE OF NEXT
WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
130 PM UPDATE...NO BIG CHANGES. ALTHOUGH THERE HAS BEEN A LULL IN
THE HEAVY RAINFALL OVER THE LAST SEVERAL HOURS...THE THREAT FOR
SOME CONVECTIVE PRECIP...MAINLY ACROSS SE GA...WILL MAINTAIN THE
POSSIBILITY OF MORE HEAVY RAIN AND LOCALIZED FLASH FLOODING AND
THUS WILL MAINTAIN THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR NOW.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY/...
UNSETTLED WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE NIGHT AS THE FRONT
MEANDERS ACROSS THE REGION. LOWS WILL DROP INTO THE LOWER-MID
70S...ALTHOUGH A FEW UPPER 60S COULD SNEAK INTO THE FAR NORTH
AREAS PRIOR TO SUNRISE.

THE SYNOPTIC FRONT WILL SLOWLY SHIFT SOUTH THROUGH THE FORECAST
AREA ON SATURDAY...WHILE SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS FROM THE
NORTH. THE 00Z NAM SOLUTION REMAINS THE DRY OUTLIER BY MOVING
DRIER AIR INTO THE REGION EARLIER AND DEPICTING A NEARLY RAIN FREE
FORECAST FOR SATURDAY. OTHER NUMERICAL MODELS...INCLUDING THE GFS
AND ECMWF...DEPICT A MUCH WETTER DAY WITH A BAND OF DEEP MOISTURE
LINGERING ACROSS MUCH OF THE LOCAL AREA. CONSIDERING ENHANCED
CONVERGENCE ALONG THE FRONT...AS WELL AS SOME FAIRLY SIGNIFICANT
SHORTWAVE ENERGY SOUTH OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER...WILL LEAN TOWARD
THE WETTER SOLUTIONS AND HIGHER POPS FOR SATURDAY. WILL INDICATE
THUNDERSTORM CHANCES RANGING FROM AROUND 30 PERCENT CHARLESTON TRI
COUNTY AREA TO 50 PERCENT SOUTHEAST GEORGIA...AS LOCATIONS TO THE
SOUTH WILL BE CLOSER TO ENHANCEMENTS ALONG THE DESCENDING FRONT.
LOCALLY HEAVY DOWNPOURS COULD ONCE AGAIN BE AN ISSUE WITHIN SLOW
MOVING STORMS ON SATURDAY.

PWAT VALUES WILL DECREASE BY SUNDAY AS A SLOT OF DRIER DEEP LAYER
AIR SHIFTS INTO THE REGION WITHIN THE BUILDING SURFACE HIGH TO THE
NORTH/NORTHEAST. BEST MOISTURE AND CONVERGENCE WILL SHIFT SOUTH
WITH THE FRONT AT THE SAME TIME THAT UPPER LEVEL RIDGING BEGINS TO
REBUILD FROM THE WEST. WILL LIMIT CHANCE POPS IN THE 30 PERCENT
RANGE MAINLY SOUTH OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER DURING THE DAYTIME HOURS
ON SUNDAY...WITH JUST A SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN FOR ZONES TO THE
NORTH.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COASTAL LOW OR WEAK TROPICAL WAVE OFF THE
FLORIDA COAST SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY REMAINS IN QUESTION. THE
00Z NAM SOLUTIONS DEPICTS A MORE WELL DEFINED LOW...WHILE THE GFS
AND ECMWF SUGGEST THE SYSTEM WILL BE MORE OF AN OPEN WAVE THAT
DISSIPATES TO THE SOUTH/SOUTHEAST BY MIDDAY MONDAY. WILL ONCE
AGAIN LEAN TOWARD THESE MORE SUBTLE SOLUTIONS...HINTING AT THE
OFFSHORE WAVE BY INCREASING POPS OVER THE WATERS AND COASTAL
COUNTIES SUNDAY NIGHT.

DEEP MOISTURE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS OFFSHORE WAVE OF LOW PRESSURE
WILL CREATE A NOTICEABLE NORTHWEST/SOUTHEAST PWAT GRADIENT ACROSS
THE FORECAST AREA. AS A RESULT...EXPECT MORE SOLID RAIN CHANCES
SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 16 IN SOUTHEAST GEORGIA FOR MONDAY...WITH
LOCATIONS TO THE NORTH LIKELY ONLY SEEING AN ISOLATED SHOWER OR
THUNDERSTORM.

TEMPERATURES ON SATURDAY WILL BE A FEW DEGREES BELOW SEASONAL
NORMALS WITHIN THICK CLOUD COVER AND STRONG ONSHORE FLOW. EXPECT
HIGH TEMPERATURES GENERALLY IN THE MID 80S NEAR THE COAST TO UPPER
80S INLAND. A STEADY WARMING TREND WILL THEN COMMENCE SUNDAY AND
MONDAY UNDER RISING HEIGHTS ALOFT AND IMPROVED INSOLATION FROM
LESS CLOUD COVER.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
THE CENTER OF AN UPPER LEVEL RIDGE WILL GRADUALLY SHIFT EASTWARD
THROUGH THE EXTENDED PERIOD...WHILE ATLANTIC HIGH PRESSURE GENERALLY
REMAINS IN CONTROL AT THE SURFACE. THIS PATTERN WILL SUPPORT A
MORE TYPICAL SUMMERTIME REGIME WITH ISOLATED AFTERNOON/EVENING
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TUESDAY THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK.
TEMPERATURES WILL GRADUALLY WARM ABOVE SEASONAL NORMALS BY
WEDNESDAY...POTENTIALLY PEAKING IN THE UPPER 90S ACROSS INLAND
AREAS BY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. HIGHER DEWPOINTS DURING THIS PERIOD
ALSO SUGGEST THAT HEAT ADVISORIES COULD BECOME NECESSARY ONCE
AGAIN.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
KCHS...MOSTLY VFR. ISO SH/TSTMS POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON/EVENING
BUT WITH THE BULK OF THE PRECIP EXPECTED S OF THE TERM...WILL HOLD
OFF MENTIONING FOR NOW. A PINCHING OF THE PRES GRADIENT WILL
SUPPORT GUSTY CONDITIONS AT TIMES.

KSAV...DECENT CHANCE OF CONDS REMAINING SUB-VFR FOR A LARGE PART
OF THE TAF PERIOD GIVEN THE LOW CLOUDS/PRECIP ASSOCIATED WITH A
STALLED OUT FRONT JUST S OF THE AREA. HOWEVER...HIGHEST CONFIDENCE
IS OVER THE FIRST SEVERAL HOURS AS WELL AS LATE TONIGHT. ANY SH/TS
THAT AFFECT THE TERM COULD PRODUCE IFR OR LOWER VSBYS DUE TO HEAVY
RAINFALL.

EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWER AND
THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE IS EXPECTED TO RESULT IN TEMPORARY REDUCTIONS
TO CIGS AND VSBYS AT MAINLY KSAV THROUGH SUNDAY. MORE TYPICAL
AFTERNOON/EVENING SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE IS EXPECTED
MONDAY AND TUESDAY...WITH MORE ISOLATED REDUCTIONS TO CIGS AND
VSBYS ANTICIPATED.

&&

.MARINE...
GRADIENT PINCHING IS SUPPORTING RATHER WINDY CONDITIONS ACROSS
MAINLY THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATERS THIS MORNING. SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL LIKELY CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING FOR ALL
SOUTH CAROLINA WATERS INCLUDING THE CHARLESTON HARBOR. ATTM WE
BELIEVE BOTH WINDS AND SEAS WILL REMAIN BELOW FLAG THRESHOLDS
ACROSS THE GEORGIA WATERS...ALTHOUGH IT WILL BE CLOSE AT TIMES.
SEAS WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH THE PERIOD.

SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...A WEAKENING STATIONARY FRONT WILL
LINGER NEAR OR JUST SOUTH OF THE WATERS THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
ATLANTIC HIGH PRESSURE WILL THEN BECOME THE DOMINANT FEATURE BY
EARLY NEXT WEEK. ALL MODELS SUGGEST THAT A WAVE OF LOW PRESSURE
WILL DEVELOP OFF THE FLORIDA COAST SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY...WITH
MODELS DISAGREEING ON THE STRENGTH AND TRACK OF THIS FEATURE.
DESPITE THE DISCREPANCIES IN SURFACE PATTERN DETAILS...CONSENSUS
SHOWS THE PRESSURE GRADIENT REMAINING TIGHT ACROSS THE MARINE ZONES
THROUGH MONDAY. WINDS AND/OR SEAS COULD THEREFORE APPROACH SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY THRESHOLD ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE LOCAL WATERS
DURING THIS TIME. THE SOUTH CAROLINA NEARSHORE WATERS AND GEORGIA
OFFSHORE WATERS COULD POTENTIALLY REACH CRITERIA FOR SEAS UP TO 6
FT...WHILE THE CHARLESTON HARBOR COULD SEE WINDS REACHING 20 KT AT
TIMES.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
A STRENGTHENING ONSHORE FLOW WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP TIDE LEVELS
ABOVE PREDICTED LEVELS THROUGH TONIGHT. TIDES WILL LIKELY REACH
SHALLOW COASTAL FLOODING THRESHOLDS AT CHARLESTON HARBOR AND
POSSIBLY FORT PULASKI. WILL HOLD OFF ON HOISTING A COASTAL
FLOOD ADVISORY SINCE THE HIGHEST OF THE TWO HIGH TIDE CYCLES WILL
NOT OCCUR UNTIL THIS EVENING. WILL ADDRESS IN THE HAZARDOUS
WEATHER OUTLOOK.

&&

.CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...FLASH FLOOD WATCH UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR GAZ099>101-
     114>119-137>141.
SC...FLASH FLOOD WATCH UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR SCZ047-048-
     051.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR AMZ330-
     350-352.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 15, 3:52 AM EDT, 11 hours 54 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
352 AM EDT FRI JUL 15 2011

GAZ087-088-SCZ040-042>045-160800-
JENKINS-SCREVEN-ALLENDALE-HAMPTON-INLAND COLLETON-DORCHESTER-
INLAND BERKELEY-
352 AM EDT FRI JUL 15 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEAST GEORGIA AND
SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

GAZ099>101-114>116-118-137-138-140-SCZ047-160800-
CANDLER-BULLOCH-EFFINGHAM-TATTNALL-EVANS-INLAND BRYAN-INLAND CHATHAM-
LONG-INLAND LIBERTY-INLAND MCINTOSH-INLAND JASPER-
352 AM EDT FRI JUL 15 2011

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEAST GEORGIA AND
SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLASH FLOOD WATCH.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

SCZ048-051-160800-
BEAUFORT-COASTAL JASPER-
352 AM EDT FRI JUL 15 2011

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLASH FLOOD WATCH.
   MODERATE RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS.

COASTAL FLOODING...SHALLOW COASTAL FLOODING IS POSSIBLE AROUND
HIGH TIDE THIS EVENING. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY MAY BE NEEDED.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

RIP CURRENTS...THERE WILL BE ENHANCED RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS
THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

GAZ117-119-139-141-160800-
COASTAL BRYAN-COASTAL CHATHAM-COASTAL LIBERTY-COASTAL MCINTOSH-
352 AM EDT FRI JUL 15 2011

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEAST GEORGIA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLASH FLOOD WATCH.

COASTAL FLOODING...SHALLOW COASTAL FLOODING MAY OCCUR THIS EVENING
AROUND HIGH TIDE. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY MAY BE NEEDED.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

RIP CURRENTS...THERE WILL BE AN ENHANCED RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS
THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

SCZ049-050-160800-
COASTAL COLLETON-CHARLESTON-
352 AM EDT FRI JUL 15 2011

...MODERATE RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   MODERATE RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS.

COASTAL FLOODING...SHALLOW COASTAL FLOODING MAY OCCUR AROUND HIGH
TIDE THIS EVENING. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY MAY EVENTUALLY BE
NEEDED.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

RIP CURRENTS...THERE WILL BE AN ENHANCED RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS
THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

SCZ052-160800-
TIDAL BERKELEY-
352 AM EDT FRI JUL 15 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

COASTAL FLOODING...SHALLOW COASTAL FLOODING MAY OCCUR AROUND HIGH
TIDE THIS EVENING. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY MAY EVENTUALLY BE
NEEDED.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

AMZ330-350-352-354-374-160800-
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT 20 NM...INCLUDING
GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
352 AM EDT FRI JUL 15 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jul 15, 12:20 PM EDT, 3 hours 26 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1220 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2011

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0336 PM     HEAVY RAIN       NORTH CHARLESTON        32.85N  79.98W
07/14/2011  E1.80 INCH       CHARLESTON         SC   PUBLIC

            MULTIPLE REPORTS OF WATER ON COSGROVE AVENUE BETWEEN
            AZALEA DRIVE AND RIVERS AVENUE. ROAD STILL PASSABLE.

&&

CORRECTED EVENT

EVENT NUMBER CHS1100667

BDC

The office that day

Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 14, 11:10 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningCHS77 min
Jul 14, 11:27 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSBryan, Chatham93 min
Jul 14, 11:52 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningCHSBryan, Chatham113 min
Jul 15, 1:06 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningCHS81 min
Jul 15, 2:37 AM EDTFlash Flood WatchCHSBulloch, Candler, Effingham, Evans, Long, Tattnall20 hr
Jul 15, 3:37 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningCHS83 min
Jul 15, 8:43 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCHSMcIntosh47 min
Jul 15, 9:35 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSMcIntosh115 min
Jul 15, 11:04 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSLong, McIntosh2 hr
Jul 15, 11:44 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSMcIntosh108 min
Jul 15, 3:45 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryCHS7 hr
Jul 15, 5:03 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSBryan, Chatham, Liberty57 min
Jul 15, 5:43 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningCHSBryan, Chatham, Liberty60 min
Jul 15, 6:15 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSLong, Tattnall55 min
Jul 15, 7:13 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSChatham62 min
Jul 15, 1:04 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSBeaufort, Jasper56 min
Jul 15, 2:28 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCHSBeaufort32 min
Jul 15, 2:32 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningCHSBeaufort, Colleton, Jasper118 min
Jul 15, 4:14 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSCharleston, Colleton91 min

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Sources

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