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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Charleston, SC

April 5, 20178 counties in Georgia; 5 counties in South Carolina

NWS Charleston, SC issued this wind advisory at Apr 5, 2017, 2:44 PM EDT for 8 counties in Georgia; 5 counties in South Carolina. It took effect at Apr 6, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 5, 2017, 2:44 PM EDT (18:44 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 6, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 6, 2017, 7:18 PM EDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

Counties Bulloch County, GA, Candler County, GA, Effingham County, GA, Evans County, GA, Jenkins County, GA, Long County, GA, Screven County, GA, Tattnall County, GA, Allendale County, SC, Berkeley County, SC, Colleton County, SC, Dorchester County, SC, Hampton County, SC

The radar

The Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 33 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 12:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 134 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Charleston AFB, SC at 12:00Z on 2017-04-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 626 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Charleston AFB, SC at 12:00Z on 2017-04-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 45 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
626 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-105 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
862 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
45 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
178 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.2
Supercell composite
2.2

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The text

As transmitted.

906 
WWUS72 KCHS 051844
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
244 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>045-047>052-060630-
/O.NEW.KCHS.WI.Y.0001.170406T1200Z-170407T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, 
Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, 
Richmond Hill, Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, 
Tybee Island, Ludowici, Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Townsend, 
Darien, Allendale, Hampton, Yemassee, Walterboro, Saint George, 
Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Ridgeland, Beaufort, 
Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, Charleston, North Charleston, 
Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island
244 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* LOCATIONS...Southern SC and southeast GA.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will make travel difficult...especially 
  for high profile vehicles and on elevated surfaces such as 
  bridges and overpasses. Lightweight objects such as trash cans 
  and lawn furniture will also be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for strong winds. Extra caution should be taken while
driving high profile vehicles and on bridges and overpasses.
Light weight objects such as trash cans and lawn furniture should
be secured. Mariners should avoid venturing onto Lake Moultrie.

&&

$$

JRL
5 follow-up statements
709 
WWUS72 KCHS 060218
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1018 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>045-047>052-061030-
/O.CON.KCHS.WI.Y.0001.170406T1200Z-170407T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, 
Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, 
Richmond Hill, Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, 
Tybee Island, Ludowici, Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Townsend, 
Darien, Allendale, Hampton, Yemassee, Walterboro, Saint George, 
Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Ridgeland, Beaufort, 
Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, Charleston, North Charleston, 
Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island
1018 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Southern SC and southeast GA.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will make travel difficult...especially 
  for high profile vehicles and on elevated surfaces such as 
  bridges and overpasses. Lightweight objects such as trash cans 
  and lawn furniture will also be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for strong winds. Extra caution should be taken while
driving high profile vehicles and on bridges and overpasses.
Light weight objects such as trash cans and lawn furniture should
be secured. Mariners should avoid venturing onto Lake Moultrie.

&&

$$
781 
WWUS72 KCHS 060751
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
351 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>045-047>052-061600-
/O.CON.KCHS.WI.Y.0001.170406T1200Z-170407T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, 
Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, 
Richmond Hill, Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, 
Tybee Island, Ludowici, Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Townsend, 
Darien, Allendale, Hampton, Yemassee, Walterboro, Saint George, 
Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Ridgeland, Beaufort, 
Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, Charleston, North Charleston, 
Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island
351 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Southern SC and southeast GA.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will make travel difficult...especially 
  for high profile vehicles and on elevated surfaces such as 
  bridges and overpasses. Lightweight objects such as trash cans 
  and lawn furniture will also be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for strong winds. Extra caution should be taken while
driving high profile vehicles and on bridges and overpasses.
Light weight objects such as trash cans and lawn furniture should
be secured. Mariners should avoid venturing onto Lake Moultrie.

&&

$$
978 
WWUS72 KCHS 061405
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1005 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>045-047>052-062215-
/O.CON.KCHS.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170407T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, 
Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, 
Richmond Hill, Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, 
Tybee Island, Ludowici, Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Townsend, 
Darien, Allendale, Hampton, Yemassee, Walterboro, Saint George, 
Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Ridgeland, Beaufort, 
Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, Charleston, North Charleston, 
Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island
1005 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Southeast South Carolina and Southeast Georgia.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will make travel difficult...especially 
  for high profile vehicles and on elevated surfaces such as 
  bridges and overpasses. Lightweight objects such as trash cans 
  and lawn furniture will also be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for strong winds. Extra caution should be taken while
driving high profile vehicles and on bridges and overpasses.
Light weight objects such as trash cans and lawn furniture should
be secured. Mariners should avoid venturing onto Lake Moultrie.

&&

$$
168 
WWUS72 KCHS 061901
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
301 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>045-047>052-070000-
/O.CON.KCHS.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170407T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, 
Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, 
Richmond Hill, Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, 
Tybee Island, Ludowici, Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Townsend, 
Darien, Allendale, Hampton, Yemassee, Walterboro, Saint George, 
Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Ridgeland, Beaufort, 
Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, Charleston, North Charleston, 
Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island
301 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Southeast South Carolina and Southeast Georgia.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will make travel difficult...especially 
  for high profile vehicles and on elevated surfaces such as 
  bridges and overpasses. Lightweight objects such as trash cans 
  and lawn furniture will also be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for strong winds. Extra caution should be taken while
driving high profile vehicles and on bridges and overpasses.
Light weight objects such as trash cans and lawn furniture should
be secured. Mariners should avoid venturing onto Lake Moultrie.

&&

$$
964 
WWUS72 KCHS 062318
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
718 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

SCZ045-070730-
/O.CAN.KCHS.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170407T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.LW.Y.0009.170406T2318Z-170407T0900Z/
Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Goose Creek and Moncks Corner
718 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR LAKE
MOULTRIE...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Lake Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 5 AM EDT Friday. The Wind
Advisory has been cancelled.

* WINDS...West 20 knots with gusts to 25 knots. 

* WAVES...2 feet.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will 
  make conditions difficult for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners on Lake Moultrie should use extra caution since strong
winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>044-047>052-070030-
/O.CAN.KCHS.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170407T0000Z/
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 Jasper-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, 
Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, 
Richmond Hill, Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, 
Tybee Island, Ludowici, Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Townsend, 
Darien, Allendale, Hampton, Yemassee, Walterboro, Saint George, 
Summerville, Ridgeland, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, 
Edisto Beach, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, 
and Daniel Island
718 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has cancelled the Wind
Advisory.

Winds will continue to diminish across Southeast South Carolina
and Southeast Georgia this evening.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 5, 4:33 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCHSBulloch, Candler, Jenkins, Screven57 min
Apr 5, 4:50 PM EDTTornado WarningCHSBulloch, Candler, Jenkins, Screven40 min
Apr 5, 4:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCHSTattnall34 min
Apr 5, 5:19 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCHSBryan, Bulloch, Candler, Evans, Tattnall56 min
Apr 5, 5:27 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCHSBulloch, Candler, Effingham, Jenkins, Screven63 min
Apr 5, 5:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCHSEffingham34 min
Apr 5, 6:05 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCHSBryan, Bulloch, Effingham55 min
Apr 5, 6:21 PM EDTTornado WarningCHSBulloch, Candler, Evans, Tattnall39 min
Apr 5, 6:32 PM EDTTornado WarningCHSEvans, Tattnall43 min
Apr 5, 7:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCHSEvans24 min
Apr 5, 3:37 AM EDTGale WatchCHS11 hr
Apr 5, 3:37 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCHS24 hr
Apr 5, 2:46 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCHSAllendale, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton59 min
Apr 5, 2:49 PM EDTGale WarningCHS37 hr
Apr 5, 3:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCHSHampton34 min
Apr 5, 3:28 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCHSColleton, Hampton42 min
Apr 5, 3:38 PM EDTTornado WarningCHSBerkeley, Dorchester37 min
Apr 5, 4:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCHSBerkeley26 min
Apr 5, 5:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCHSHampton36 min
Apr 5, 6:47 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCHSBeaufort, Colleton, Hampton44 min
Apr 5, 7:23 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCHSCharleston, Colleton, Dorchester67 min
Apr 5, 7:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCHSBeaufort26 min
Apr 5, 7:39 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningCHS2 hr
Apr 5, 7:42 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningCHS2 hr
Apr 5, 7:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCHSCharleston39 min
Apr 5, 7:56 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCHSBerkeley, Charleston64 min

Nearby

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.