Alert archive / South Carolina / Gale Warnings in 2017
Gale Warning 4, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this gale warning at Apr 5, 2017, 2:49 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 6, 2017, 12:16 AM EDT. It was in force for 28 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 5, 2017, 2:49 PM EDT (18:49 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 6, 2017, 12:16 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 7, 2017, 3:49 AM EDT
- In force
- 28 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
The text
As transmitted.
990 WHUS72 KCHS 051849 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC 249 PM EDT WED APR 5 2017 AMZ330-060400- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0028.170406T0000Z-170406T0800Z/ /O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0004.170406T0800Z-170407T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0004.170406T0800Z-170407T0400Z/ CHARLESTON HARBOR- 249 PM EDT WED APR 5 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT. * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. WAVES BUILDING TO 2 TO 3 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$ AMZ350-352-354-374-060400- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0028.170406T0000Z-170406T0800Z/ /O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0004.170406T0800Z-170407T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0004.170406T0800Z-170407T0400Z/ WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM- WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM- WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT 20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO 60 NM- 249 PM EDT WED APR 5 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT. * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$
10 follow-up statements
546 WHUS72 KCHS 060153 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC 953 PM EDT WED APR 5 2017 AMZ330-061000- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170406T0800Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0004.170406T0800Z-170407T0400Z/ CHARLESTON HARBOR- 953 PM EDT WED APR 5 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. WAVES BUILDING TO 2 TO 3 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$ AMZ350-352-354-374-061000- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170406T0800Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0004.170406T0800Z-170407T0400Z/ WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM- WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM- WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT 20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO 60 NM- 953 PM EDT WED APR 5 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$
860 WHUS72 KCHS 060416 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC 1216 AM EDT THU APR 6 2017 AMZ354-374-061230- /O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170406T0800Z/ /O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0004.170406T0416Z-170407T0400Z/ 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- 1216 AM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$ AMZ330-061230- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170406T0800Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0004.170406T0800Z-170407T0400Z/ CHARLESTON HARBOR- 1216 AM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS AROUND 0 FOOT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$ AMZ350-352-061230- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170406T0800Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0004.170406T0800Z-170407T0400Z/ WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM- WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM- 1216 AM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$
129 WHUS72 KCHS 060744 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC 344 AM EDT THU APR 6 2017 AMZ330-061545- /O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170406T0800Z/ /O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0004.170406T0744Z-170407T0400Z/ CHARLESTON HARBOR- 344 AM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 TO 3 FT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$ AMZ350-352-061545- /O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170406T0800Z/ /O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0004.170406T0744Z-170407T0400Z/ WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM- WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM- 344 AM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$ AMZ354-374-061545- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T0400Z/ WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT 20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO 60 NM- 344 AM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$
774 WHUS72 KCHS 061408 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC 1008 AM EDT THU APR 6 2017 AMZ350-352-062215- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T0400Z/ WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM- WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM- 1008 AM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$ AMZ330-062215- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T0400Z/ CHARLESTON HARBOR- 1008 AM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$ AMZ354-374-062215- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T0400Z/ 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- 1008 AM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. HIGHEST WINDS AND SEAS BEYOND 40 NM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$
779 WHUS72 KCHS 061905 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC 305 PM EDT THU APR 6 2017 AMZ330-070000- /O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T0000Z/ CHARLESTON HARBOR- 305 PM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$ AMZ350-352-070315- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T0400Z/ WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM- WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM- 305 PM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET...EXCEPT 2 TO 3 FEET NEAR SHORE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$ AMZ354-374-070315- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T0400Z/ WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT 20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO 60 NM- 305 PM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 8 FEET...EXCEPT 2 TO 3 FEET NEAR SHORE. HIGHEST WINDS AND SEAS MAINLY BEYOND 40 NM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$
455 WHUS72 KCHS 062320 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC 720 PM EDT THU APR 6 2017 AMZ330-070730- /O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0029.170406T2320Z-170407T0900Z/ CHARLESTON HARBOR- 720 PM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. && $$ AMZ354-070730- /O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0029.170406T2320Z-170408T0300Z/ WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT 20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 720 PM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT FRIDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. && $$ AMZ350-352-374-070400- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T0400Z/ 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 EXTENDING FROM 20 TO 60 NM- 720 PM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET...EXCEPT 2 TO 3 FEET NEAR SHORE. * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$
929 WHUS72 KCHS 062345 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC 745 PM EDT THU APR 6 2017 AMZ350-352-374-070400- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T0400Z/ WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM- WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM- WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO 60 NM- 745 PM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET...EXCEPT 2 TO 3 FEET NEAR SHORE. * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$ AMZ330-070745- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170407T0900Z/ CHARLESTON HARBOR- 745 PM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. && $$ AMZ354-070745- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170408T0300Z/ WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT 20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 745 PM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... * IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. && $$
632 WHUS72 KCHS 070217 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC 1017 PM EDT THU APR 6 2017 AMZ352-071030- /O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T0400Z/ /O.EXA.KCHS.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170408T0300Z/ WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM- 1017 PM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT FRIDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. && $$ AMZ350-374-070600- /O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T0600Z/ WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM- WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO 60 NM- 1017 PM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET...EXCEPT 2 TO 3 FEET NEAR SHORE. * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$ AMZ330-070900- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170407T0900Z/ CHARLESTON HARBOR- 1017 PM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. && $$ AMZ354-071030- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170408T0300Z/ WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT 20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 1017 PM EDT THU APR 6 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... * IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. && $$
919 WHUS72 KCHS 070458 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC 1258 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017 AMZ350-374-070900- /O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T0900Z/ WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM- WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO 60 NM- 1258 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET. * IMPACTS...WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. && $$ AMZ330-070900- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170407T0900Z/ CHARLESTON HARBOR- 1258 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. && $$ AMZ352-354-071300- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170408T0300Z/ 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- 1258 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. && $$
345 WHUS72 KCHS 070749 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC 349 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017 AMZ350-071600- /O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170408T0400Z/ WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM- 349 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. && $$ AMZ374-071600- /O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170408T0800Z/ WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO 60 NM- 349 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. && $$ AMZ330-071600- /O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170407T2200Z/ CHARLESTON HARBOR- 349 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. && $$ AMZ352-354-071600- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170408T0300Z/ 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- 349 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS... ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning 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 gale warning went out at Apr 5, 1:40 PM EDT, 1 hour 9 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 5, 1:40 PM EDT, 1 hour 9 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston SC
140 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
...Severe Weather Outbreak Possible Later Today Into Tonight...
.SYNOPSIS...
A warm front will lift north through the area today then a
strong cold front will move through late tonight. Strong high
pressure will build in Thursday through early next week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
UPDATE: Tornado Watch in effect for areas close to the CSRA
until 8 PM, likely to be expanded farther north and east through
southern SC later today. As of early afternoon, a few storms
have developed across southeast GA but low-mid level capping, as
seen on the 18Z CHS sounding, is likely keeping convection at a
minimum thus far. However, much stronger storms with possible
tornadoes, are occurring farther inland toward the Midlands and
central GA.
Today: Confidence continues to slowly increase for the
potential of severe thunderstorms this afternoon. An extremely
complex environment will be continually evolving throughout the
day. Although damaging straight-line winds and large hail are
more likely, there will also be a significant risk of tornadoes,
which may be strong and/or long-lived. Overall the greatest
threat of severe weather will be near and west of I-95.
Latest satellite imagery indicates a good bit of clearing in the
cloud cover across southeast GA and into southeast SC in the
wake of a shortwave this morning. Significant instability with
SB cape over 2000 J/kg is expected through the afternoon ahead
of a secondary shortwave which should push upstream convection
into the area from the west. In addition, very strong deep layer
shear of about 50-60 kt is likely and thus any storms will be
capable of quickly becoming severe. Will also need to watch for
some storms possibly developing along the sea breeze and thus
convective trends could get quite complex later this afternoon.
Tonight: Models continue to show a very intense and negatively
tilting short wave digging into GA and the Carolinas after
midnight. Potent low level wind fields will be in place ahead of
a strong surface pressure rise/fall couplet and mid-level dry
slot in the late night pre-frontal environment. There is a good
chance we could see a squall line producing a region of
widespread wind damage if the worse case plays out. Strong upper
forcing should overcome weaker surface based instability if we
indeed get raked with widespread convection by then. The main
severe weather risk after midnight would appear to straight line
damaging wind gusts, especially along and north of the Savannah
River.
&&
.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
An expansive low pressure system will lift northeast into the New
England states on Thursday. Any lingering precipitation associated
with the departing cold front should quickly move offshore in the
morning with a dry forecast for the remainder of the day. A tight
pressure gradient will be in place, resulting in quite breezy
conditions. West winds could approach Wind Advisory criteria. Will
maintain mention in the HWO. If a Wind Advisory is not hoisted, then
a Lake Wind Advisory will be needed for Lake Moultrie.
Friday and Saturday: Quiet and dry as high pressure builds into the
region. Friday will get a bit gusty again, however will not be as
strong as Thursday. Much cooler temperatures are expected. Friday
night lows may even dip into the upper 30s far inland.
&&
.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Surface high pressure will shift into the Atlantic Sunday and
prevail through the middle of next week. Should be a quiet and dry
period with no weather concerns. Temperatures will generally be on a
warming trend as the forecast area becomes positioned on the
backside of the high and heights rise aloft.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Showers and storms expected to become more likely late afternoon
through at least this evening ahead of a strong cold front,
likely sooner at KSAV based on radar/high-res model trends.
Very strong winds, greater than 50 kt, and hail greater than
golf ball size are possible as well as strong tornadoes with any
storms. Even outside convection, strong/gusty winds will
increase through the period, with gusts near 30 kt after
daybreak as winds veer to the west.
Extended Aviation Outlook: Gusty west winds are expected on Thursday
and again Friday.
&&
.MARINE...
Strong low level wind fields will increase in the wake of a warm
front later today into this evening. Southerly flow will tend
to back to more southeast this afternoon as a series of upper
level disturbances cross the southeast states. While winds and
seas will be building later this afternoon, the greater chance
for SCA conditions will come after sunset this evening as the
low level jet really ramps up. The low level mixing environment
will not be conducive to stronger gusts until late night when a
strong cold front accelerates through GA and SC. Prior to
daybreak, winds should shift west along the GA coast with good
chances for Gales developing. We have issued a gale watch all
waters including the CHS harbor late tonight. Seas will become
very rough with sea heights building to 4-6 ft near shore and
perhaps above 10 ft out near the Gulf Stream. Thunderstorms
could easily produce hazardous conditions with large hail and
damaging wind gusts this afternoon into the overnight.
Thursday through Monday: Nasty marine conditions will be ongoing at
the start of the period. Wind gusts on Thursday could reach gale
force in the outer portions of the waters, and a Gale Watch has been
hoisted for all zones including the Charleston Harbor. Winds and
seas will remain elevated through Friday, before improving late
Friday night as high pressure builds in. Marine zones should be free
of headlines by Saturday morning, with no additional issues expected
through Monday.
&&
.CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
SC...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from late tonight through Thursday evening for
AMZ330-350-352-354-374.
Small Craft Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT
Thursday for AMZ330-350-352-354-374.
&&
NEAR TERM...RJB
SHORT TERM...ECT
LONG TERM...ECT
AVIATION...ECT/RJB
MARINE...ECTHazardous weather outlook, Apr 5, 2:44 PM EDT, 5 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston SC 244 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017 GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>045-047>052-061000- 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- 244 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...TORNADO WATCH 125 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tornado Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024. AMZ350-352-354-374-061000- 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- 244 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. Severe thunderstorms: Severe thunderstorms could produce damaging winds greater than 70 mph, large hail, and waterspouts expected through tonight ahead of an approaching cold front, with the greatest risk coming tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024. AMZ330-061000- Charleston Harbor- 244 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...TORNADO WATCH 125 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tornado Watch. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 3:37 AM EDT | Gale Watch | CHS | 11 hr | |
| Apr 5, 3:37 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | CHS | 24 hr | |
| Apr 5, 2:44 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | CHS | Allendale, Berkeley, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton | 29 hr |
| Apr 5, 2:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Allendale, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton | 59 min |
| Apr 5, 3:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Hampton | 34 min |
| Apr 5, 3:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Colleton, Hampton | 42 min |
| Apr 5, 3:38 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Berkeley, Dorchester | 37 min |
| Apr 5, 4:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Berkeley | 26 min |
| Apr 5, 5:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Hampton | 63 min |
| Apr 5, 5:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Hampton | 36 min |
| Apr 5, 6:05 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Jasper | 55 min |
| Apr 5, 6:47 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton | 44 min |
| Apr 5, 7:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester | 67 min |
| Apr 5, 7:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Beaufort | 26 min |
| Apr 5, 7:39 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CHS | 2 hr | |
| Apr 5, 7:42 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CHS | 2 hr | |
| Apr 5, 7:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Charleston | 39 min |
| Apr 5, 7:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Berkeley, Charleston | 64 min |
| Apr 5, 4:33 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Bulloch, Candler, Jenkins, Screven | 57 min |
| Apr 5, 4:50 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Bulloch, Candler, Jenkins, Screven | 40 min |
| Apr 5, 4:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Tattnall | 34 min |
| Apr 5, 5:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Evans, Tattnall | 56 min |
| Apr 5, 5:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Effingham | 34 min |
| Apr 5, 6:21 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Bulloch, Candler, Evans, Tattnall | 39 min |
| Apr 5, 6:32 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Evans, Tattnall | 43 min |
| Apr 5, 7:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Evans | 24 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.