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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Charleston, SC

March 21, 2018Long County, Georgia

NWS Charleston, SC issued this wind advisory at Mar 21, 2018, 3:25 AM EDT for Long County, Georgia. It took effect at Mar 21, 2018, 10:37 AM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 21, 2018, 3:25 AM EDT (07:25 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 21, 2018, 10:37 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 21, 2018, 7:00 PM EDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

County Long County, GA

The radar

The Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 139 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2018-03-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2018-03-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 139 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2132 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
85 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
139 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
177 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

000 
WWUS72 KCHS 210725
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
325 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

GAZ116>119-137>141-211530-
/O.NEW.KCHS.WI.Y.0002.180321T1600Z-180321T2300Z/
Inland Bryan-Coastal Bryan-Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham-Long-
Inland Liberty-Coastal Liberty-Inland McIntosh-Coastal McIntosh-
Including the cities of Pembroke, Richmond Hill, Garden City, 
Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, Tybee Island, Ludowici, 
Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Townsend, and Darien
325 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM EDT this
evening.

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Southeast Georgia.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 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. 

&&

$$

SCZ045-211530-
/O.EXT.KCHS.LW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180322T0200Z/
Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Goose Creek and Moncks Corner
325 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING
FOR LAKE MOULTRIE...

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.

* WAVES...2 to 3 feet.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
405 
WWUS72 KCHS 211437
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1037 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

SCZ048>052-212245-
/O.EXB.KCHS.WI.Y.0002.180321T1437Z-180321T2300Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, 
Edisto Beach, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, 
and Daniel Island
1037 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Southeast Georgia.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 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.

&&

$$

GAZ116>119-137>141-212245-
/O.EXT.KCHS.WI.Y.0002.180321T1437Z-180321T2300Z/
Inland Bryan-Coastal Bryan-Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham-Long-
Inland Liberty-Coastal Liberty-Inland McIntosh-Coastal McIntosh-
Including the cities of Pembroke, Richmond Hill, Garden City, 
Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, Tybee Island, Ludowici, 
Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Townsend, and Darien
1037 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Southeast Georgia.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 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.

&&

$$

SCZ045-212245-
/O.CON.KCHS.LW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180322T0200Z/
Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Goose Creek and Moncks Corner
1037 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR LAKE MOULTRIE...

* WINDS...West 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.

* WAVES...2 to 3 feet.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
882 
WWUS72 KCHS 211736
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
136 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

GAZ116>119-137>141-SCZ048>052-212300-
/O.CON.KCHS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180321T2300Z/
Inland Bryan-Coastal Bryan-Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham-Long-
Inland Liberty-Coastal Liberty-Inland McIntosh-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Pembroke, Richmond Hill, Garden City, 
Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, Tybee Island, Ludowici, 
Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Townsend, Darien, Beaufort, 
Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, Charleston, North Charleston, 
Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island
136 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Southeast Georgia.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 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.

&&

$$

SCZ045-220145-
/O.CON.KCHS.LW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180322T0200Z/
Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Goose Creek and Moncks Corner
136 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR LAKE MOULTRIE...

* WINDS...West 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.

* WAVES...2 to 3 feet.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
143 
WWUS72 KCHS 211946
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
346 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

GAZ116>119-137>141-SCZ048>052-212300-
/O.CON.KCHS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180321T2300Z/
Inland Bryan-Coastal Bryan-Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham-Long-
Inland Liberty-Coastal Liberty-Inland McIntosh-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Pembroke, Richmond Hill, Garden City, 
Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, Tybee Island, Ludowici, 
Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Townsend, Darien, Beaufort, 
Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, Charleston, North Charleston, 
Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island
346 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Southeast Georgia.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 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.

&&

$$

SCZ045-220200-
/O.CON.KCHS.LW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180322T0200Z/
Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Goose Creek and Moncks Corner
346 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR LAKE MOULTRIE...

* WINDS...West 20 to 25 knots.

* WAVES...2 to 3 feet.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
053 
WWUS72 KCHS 212235
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
635 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

GAZ116>119-137>141-SCZ048>052-212345-
/O.EXP.KCHS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180321T2300Z/
Inland Bryan-Coastal Bryan-Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham-Long-
Inland Liberty-Coastal Liberty-Inland McIntosh-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Pembroke, Richmond Hill, Garden City, 
Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, Tybee Island, Ludowici, 
Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Townsend, Darien, Beaufort, 
Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, Charleston, North Charleston, 
Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island
635 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to diminish this evening.

$$

SCZ045-220200-
/O.CON.KCHS.LW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180322T0200Z/
Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Goose Creek and Moncks Corner
635 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR LAKE MOULTRIE...

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 knots.

* WAVES...1 to 2 feet.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 21, 6:30 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCHS6 hr

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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.