Severe Thunderstorm Warning 121, NWS Charleston, SC

398 
WWUS52 KCHS 182241
SVSCHS

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
641 PM EDT THU AUG 18 2016

SCC015-035-182300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SV.W.0121.000000T0000Z-160818T2300Z/
DORCHESTER SC-BERKELEY SC-
641 PM EDT THU AUG 18 2016

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT
FOR DORCHESTER AND BERKELEY COUNTIES...

AT 641 PM EDT...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE
EXTENDING FROM 16 MILES WEST OF GEORGETOWN TO NEAR GIVHANS FERRY
STATE PARK...MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 30 MPH.

HAZARD...60 MPH WIND GUSTS. 

SOURCE...RADAR INDICATED. 

IMPACT...EXPECT DAMAGE TO ROOFS...SIDING...AND TREES. 

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
SUMMERVILLE...MONCKS CORNER...GIVHANS FERRY STATE PARK...LADSON...
RIDGEVILLE...JAMESTOWN...PINOPOLIS AND KNIGHTSVILLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
BUILDING.

CONTINUOUS CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THESE STORMS.
MOVE INDOORS IMMEDIATELY. LIGHTNING IS ONE OF NATURE'S LEADING
KILLERS. REMEMBER...IF YOU CAN HEAR THUNDER...YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO
BE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

REPORT DAMAGE DIRECTLY TO THE CHARLESTON NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AT
1-888-383-2024 WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.

&&

LAT...LON 3326 8000 3332 7974 3324 7953 3296 8034
      3299 8041 3305 8040 3306 8055 3321 8016
TIME...MOT...LOC 2241Z 325DEG 27KT 3332 7958 3299 8040 

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

238 
WWUS52 KCHS 182300
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SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
700 PM EDT THU AUG 18 2016

SCC015-035-182310-
/O.EXP.KCHS.SV.W.0121.000000T0000Z-160818T2300Z/
DORCHESTER SC-BERKELEY SC-
700 PM EDT THU AUG 18 2016

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR DORCHESTER AND BERKELEY
COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED...
    
THE STORMS WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAVE WEAKENED BELOW SEVERE
LIMITS...AND HAVE EXITED THE WARNED AREA. THEREFORE THE WARNING HAS
BEEN ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.

LAT...LON 3326 8000 3332 7974 3324 7953 3296 8034
      3299 8041 3305 8040 3306 8055 3321 8016
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 301DEG 19KT 3332 7958 3299 8040 

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston SC
354 PM EDT THU AUG 18 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure centered offshore will weaken and sag south through
late week while a surface trough develops inland. The trough will
persist over the region during the weekend. A cold front will move
south through the area early next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY MORNING/...
Rest of today: Convection continues to expand in coverage, with
multiple strong to marginally-severe cells inland of our CWA. With
DCAPEs as high as 1100-1200 J/kg and SBCAPEs in excess of 3500
Joules, an isolated marginally-severe cell cannot be ruled out
within the local forecast area. The primary threat from the
strongest storms will be wind, but slow storm motion and efficient
precipitation production may contribute to localized nuisance
flooding. Convection is expected to wane but perhaps not entirely
dissipate with the loss of diurnal heating.

Tonight: The forecast area remains under the influence of weakening
and retreating Atlantic high pressure. A trough will begin to
establish itself inland through the remainder of today into tonight.
Given enough lingering moisture and instability, some semblance
of shower/thunderstorm activity could remain throughout the night across
our area depending on how mesoscale boundaries set up. Slight
chance POPs will remain in place through the overnight hours for
most locations. Lows will range from the mid to upper 70s,
warmest near the coast.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Friday and Friday night: The day will start with the mid/upper level
ridge centered along the Florida panhandle, with a weakening trend
through the overnight as the pattern flattens out. At the surface,
high pressure over the Atlantic will begin to weaken and the
development of an inland trough will become the primary feature
through the period. There is virtually nothing aloft to help focus
convective development aloft, so diurnal development will be
centered around the inland trough and surface heating. It certainly
looks like mid range chance PoP's are warranted, with most of the
activity inland of the coast. The prevailing low level flow will be
more west-southwest, so the afternoon seabreeze will likely be more
progressive across southeast South Carolina and more pinned along
the coast in southeast Georgia. Overall, the severe weather threat
is low thanks to a rather generic environment. Should be another
warm afternoon with highs reaching the mid 90s in many areas.
Overnight, any lingering convection will diminish with the loss of
heating and rest of the overnight should be rain free. Typical lows
in the mid to upper 70s.

Saturday through Sunday: The forecast area will remain on the
northern periphery of the large ridge across the Gulf of Mexico and
the Caribbean and in a general area of zonal flow. Again, no
significant shortwaves are progged to translate through in the
westerly flow, so afternoon and evening convection will depend on
surface heating and action within the inland trough. Saturday's
coverage looks quite similar to Friday, while Sunday looks quite
muted ahead of a cold front approaching from the west. Each day, the
low level flow will take on a more westerly component, which will
help result in above normal temperatures despite the lowered heights
aloft. The forecast is a bit above guidance, featuring mid 90s each
day with even some potential for upper 90s across southeast Georgia.
The severe weather threat remains low with only very marginal severe
weather parameters.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Global models are in relatively good agreement that a cold front
will approach the region on Monday but likely wait until Monday
Night and early Tuesday before advancing through the forecast area.
Monday will see mid 90s for most areas once again with a chance of
showers and tstms ahead of front. Cooler high pressure will then
build north of the forecast area through the middle of next week.
The flow will turn onshore by mid week and highs are expected to
only reach the mid to upper 80s by Wednesday. South Carolina areas
look to see mainly dry weather after the front while isolated to
scattered showers and a few tstms are possible in South Georgia,
mainly to the south of I-16 from Tuesday onward.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Expect primarily VFR conditions at both KCHS and KSAV, but scattered
showers/thunderstorms are developing across the forecast area,
and there are increasing chances for convection near either
terminal into the evening hours. The probability for direct
impacts and coincident flight restrictions at either terminal
today remains relatively low. TAFs mention thunderstorms in the
vicinity of both terminals from 18-01Z, and radar trends will be
closely monitored to determine if amendments will be necessary
prior to the next regular issuance.

Extended Aviation Outlook: Expect prevailing VFR conditions, but
brief flight restrictions in lowering ceilings and/or reduced vsbys
if terminals are directly impacted by showers and/or thunderstorms,
primarily during the afternoon and evening hours each day.

&&

.MARINE...
Tonight: Atlantic high pressure will continue to retreat eastward
while a surface trough develops inland, resulting in primarily
southerly to southwesterly winds 10-15 knots. Weak surging overnight
appears likely, with gusts expected to top out at less than 20
knots. Seas will remain 2-3 ft.

Friday through Tuesday: The local waters will be stuck between the
offshore high and the inland surface trough through the weekend.
This setup will drive a persistent southwest flow through this
period, with wind speeds mainly in the 10-15 knot range. Speeds will
likely increase to 15-20 knots periodically, primarily with the sea
breeze along the land/sea interface in the afternoon and evening.
Then in the Sunday night into Monday time period, a cold front is
expected to push through and turn the wind more northwest for a time
before becoming more disorganized through Tuesday. Seas will stay in
the 2-3 ft range through the period.

&&

.CLIMATE...
The record high minimum temperature at KCXM for August 18 is 82
degrees set in 1998.

&&

.CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
SC...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...
NEAR TERM...JMC
SHORT TERM...BSH
LONG TERM...
AVIATION...BSH/JMC
MARINE...BSH/JMC
CLIMATE...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
354 AM EDT THU AUG 18 2016

AMZ330-350-352-354-374-GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-
042>045-047>052-190800-
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-JENKINS-SCREVEN-CANDLER-BULLOCH-EFFINGHAM-TATTNALL-EVANS-
INLAND BRYAN-COASTAL BRYAN-INLAND CHATHAM-COASTAL CHATHAM-LONG-
INLAND LIBERTY-COASTAL LIBERTY-INLAND MCINTOSH-COASTAL MCINTOSH-
ALLENDALE-HAMPTON-INLAND COLLETON-DORCHESTER-INLAND BERKELEY-
INLAND JASPER-BEAUFORT-COASTAL COLLETON-CHARLESTON-COASTAL JASPER-
TIDAL BERKELEY-
354 AM EDT THU AUG 18 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ASSISTANCE IS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
518 PM EDT THU AUG 18 2016

GAZ088-101-SCZ040-042-182200-
EFFINGHAM GA-SCREVEN GA-ALLENDALE SC-HAMPTON SC-
518 PM EDT THU AUG 18 2016

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF EFFINGHAM...
SCREVEN...HAMPTON AND ALLENDALE COUNTIES UNTIL 600 PM EDT...

AT 517 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
STRONG THUNDERSTORM NEAR SYLVANIA...MOVING EAST AT 10 MPH.

  HAZARD...STRONG WINDS 45 TO 55 MPH AND UP TO PENNY SIZED HAIL.

  IMPACT...EXPECT MINOR DAMAGE TO TREE LIMBS AND BLOWING AROUND OF
           LIGHT...UNSECURED OBJECTS. MINOR HAIL DAMAGE TO PLANTS...
           TREES AND CROPS IS POSSIBLE. DAMAGE TO WINDSHIELDS IS
           UNLIKELY.

SOME LOCATIONS IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM INCLUDE... SYLVANIA...LAKE
WARREN STATE PARK...ESTILL...GIFFORD...NEWINGTON...OLIVER... LURAY
AND HUNTERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REPORT DAMAGE DIRECTLY TO THE CHARLESTON NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AT
1-888-383-2024 WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. YOU CAN ALSO EMAIL YOUR
REPORT TO NWS.CHARLESTONSC@NOAA.GOV.

&&

LAT...LON 3294 8153 3287 8115 3246 8141 3251 8158
      3252 8162 3253 8162 3252 8163 3253 8163
      3253 8165 3254 8166 3256 8172 3259 8175
TIME...MOT...LOC 2117Z 274DEG 11KT 3276 8155

DPB

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
522 PM EDT THU AUG 18 2016

SCZ043-044-182200-
DORCHESTER SC-INLAND COLLETON SC-
522 PM EDT THU AUG 18 2016

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF DORCHESTER AND
COLLETON COUNTIES UNTIL 600 PM EDT...

AT 522 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER PADGETTS...OR 16 MILES NORTHWEST OF
WALTERBORO...MOVING EAST AT 10 MPH.

  HAZARD...STRONG WINDS 45 TO 55 MPH AND UP TO PENNY SIZED HAIL.

  IMPACT...EXPECT MINOR DAMAGE TO TREE LIMBS AND BLOWING AROUND OF
           LIGHT...UNSECURED OBJECTS. MINOR HAIL DAMAGE TO PLANTS...
           TREES AND CROPS IS POSSIBLE. DAMAGE TO WINDSHIELDS IS
           UNLIKELY.

SOME LOCATIONS IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM INCLUDE... SAINT
GEORGE...COLLETON...ST. GEORGE...REEVESVILLE...SMOAKS...LODGE...
WILLIAMS AND CANADYS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REPORT DAMAGE DIRECTLY TO THE CHARLESTON NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AT
1-888-383-2024 WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. YOU CAN ALSO EMAIL YOUR
REPORT TO NWS.CHARLESTONSC@NOAA.GOV.

&&

LAT...LON 3313 8049 3283 8077 3305 8104 3310 8095
      3310 8093 3306 8090 3309 8088 3310 8089
      3313 8089 3325 8065
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 286DEG 10KT 3308 8087

DPB

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
538 PM EDT THU AUG 18 2016

SCZ045-182230-
INLAND BERKELEY SC-
538 PM EDT THU AUG 18 2016

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF BERKELEY COUNTY UNTIL
630 PM EDT...
...MARINERS ON LAKE MOULTRIE SHOULD SEEK SAFE HARBOR...

AT 537 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER NORTHERN LAKE MOULTRIE...OR 11 MILES NORTH
OF MONCKS CORNER...MOVING EAST AT 15 MPH.

  HAZARD...STRONG WINDS 45 TO 55 MPH AND EXCESSIVE CLOUD TO GROUND
           LIGHTNING.

  IMPACT...EXPECT MINOR DAMAGE TO TREE LIMBS AND BLOWING AROUND OF
           LIGHT...UNSECURED OBJECTS. ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SHOULD
           CEASE. MOVE INDOORS IMMEDIATELY.

SOME LOCATIONS IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM INCLUDE... MONCKS
CORNER...ST. STEPHEN...BONNEAU...PINOPOLIS...BONNEAU BEACH...SAINT
STEPHEN...OLD SANTEE CANAL STATE PARK AND LAKE MOULTRIE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

BOATERS ON LAKE MOULTRIE SHOULD SEEK SAFE HARBOR IMMEDIATELY. IF
CAUGHT ON THE OPEN WATER...STAY AS LOW AS POSSIBLE AND WEAR A
PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE. REMEMBER...IF YOU CAN HEAR THUNDER YOU
ARE AT RISK FOR BEING STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

REPORT DAMAGE DIRECTLY TO THE CHARLESTON NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AT
1-888-383-2024 WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. YOU CAN ALSO EMAIL YOUR
REPORT TO NWS.CHARLESTONSC@NOAA.GOV.

&&

LAT...LON 3350 7996 3343 7987 3343 7988 3340 7985
      3337 7980 3314 7988 3323 8019 3345 8018
      3346 8016 3345 8015 3346 8015 3346 8014
      3348 8015 3350 8012 3350 8009 3351 8008
      3351 7999
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 271DEG 12KT 3336 8005

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
550 PM EDT THU AUG 18 2016

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

0504 PM     TSTM WND DMG     4 NNW SMOAKS            33.14N  80.84W
08/18/2016                   COLLETON           SC   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED A TREE DOWN AND
            IN THE ROADWAY ON BUCKHEAD ROAD NEAR BEREA ROAD. DAMAGE
            ASSOCIATED WITH THUNDERSTORM OUTFLOW.

&&

EVENT NUMBER CHS1600671

BSH