Alert archive / Georgia / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018
Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this winter storm warning at Jan 2, 2018, 4:05 PM EST for 7 counties in Georgia; 5 counties in South Carolina. It took effect at Jan 3, 2018, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 13 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 2, 2018, 4:05 PM EST (21:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 3, 2018, 6:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 3, 2018, 7:01 PM EST
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
Counties Bulloch County, GA, Candler County, GA, Effingham County, GA, Evans 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), 29 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:04 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 6:30 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 6 Nne Sangaree, SC | 5 INCHES OF STORM TOTAL SNOW REPORTED. |
| Jan 3, 10:30 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.13 | 2 Ene College Park, SC | 1/8 INCH OF ICE ACCUMULATION. |
| Jan 3, 10:45 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0 | 3 Ssw Summerville, SC | SUMMERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTED THAT THE BACONS BRIDGE ROAD BRIDGE BETWEEN HOLLY ROAD AND SWINTON IS CLOSED DUE TO ICE. |
| Jan 3, 1:00 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Metter, GA | WARNING POINT REPORTED AROUND 2 INCHES OF SNOW IN METTER. |
| Jan 3, 1:15 PM EST | SNOW 2 | 1 S Summerville, SC | SNOW BEGAN AROUND 1115 AM. |
| Jan 3, 2:00 PM EST | SNOW 1 | Dover, GA | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF 1.0 INCH OF SNOW IN DOVER. NO ICE ACCUMULATION. |
| Jan 3, 2:00 PM EST | SNOW 1 | Metter, GA | SNOWFALL HAS ENDED. CONDITIONS BECOMING PARTLY SUNNY. |
| Jan 3, 2:00 PM EST | SNOW 1.8 | 2 Ese Knightsville, SC | 1.75 INCHES OF STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL REPORTED IN THE OAKDALE SUBDIVISION IN SUMMERVILLE |
| Jan 3, 2:22 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | 1 Sw Sangaree, SC | 2.5 INCHES OF SNOW ON TREE BRANCH CIRCLE IN SUMMERVILLE. |
| Jan 3, 2:24 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 Nnw Knightsville, SC | 4 INCHES OF SNOW ON ESTERO COURT IN SUMMERVILLE. |
| Jan 3, 2:29 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Meldrim, GA | 3 INCHES OF SNOW IN SOUTHERN EFFINGHAM COUNTY. |
| Jan 3, 2:30 PM EST | SNOW 0.5 | 5 N Sylvania, GA | |
| Jan 3, 2:30 PM EST | SNOW 3 | 1 Ssw Newington, GA | 3.0 INCHES OF SNOW REPORTED AROUND HIGHWAY 21 AND HIGHWAY 24 IN NEWINGTON. |
| Jan 3, 2:30 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Oliver, GA | |
| Jan 3, 2:35 PM EST | SNOW 2.3 | 3 Ssw Ladson, SC | MEASURED IN THE WESCOTT PLANTATION AREA. |
| Jan 3, 2:37 PM EST | SNOW 2.8 | 3 N Givhans, SC | NEARLY 3 INCHES OF SNOW MEASURED ON CUMMINGS CHAPEL ROAD NEAR RIDGEVILLE. |
| Jan 3, 2:45 PM EST | SNOW 2.6 | 2 Ese Jedburg, SC | DORCHESTER COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT MEASURED 2.1 INCHES OF SNOW SINCE 1230 PM. STORM TOTAL SNOW IS NOW 2.6 INCHES. |
| Jan 3, 2:45 PM EST | SNOW 2.6 | 2 Ese Jedburg, SC | DORCHESTER COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT MEASURED 2.1 INCHES OF SNOW SINCE 1230 PM. STORM TOTAL SNOW IS NOW 2.6 INCHES. |
| Jan 3, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Estill, SC | SNOW TOTAL. |
| Jan 3, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Estill, SC | SNOW TOTAL. |
| Jan 3, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 2.2 | 3 W Charleston Airport, SC | HAM RADIO OPERATOR REPORTS 2.25 INCHES OF SNOWFALL ON ARCHDALE BLVD NEAR DORCHESTER RD |
| Jan 3, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 2.2 | Dorchester, SC | HAM RADIO OPERATOR REPORTS 2.2 INCHES OF SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION IN DORCHESTER SC |
| Jan 3, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Jamestown, SC | HAM RADIO OPERATOR IN JAMESTOWN REPORTS 3 INCHES OF SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION |
| Jan 3, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 1 Wnw Hagan, GA | 3.5 INCHES STORM TOTAL SNOW REPORTED AT THIS LOCATION...WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTS AROUND THE COUNTY RANGING FROM 4 TO 4.5 INCHES. |
| Jan 3, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 1 Wnw Hagan, GA | 3.5 INCHES STORM TOTAL SNOW REPORTED AT THIS LOCATION...WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTS AROUND THE COUNTY RANGING FROM 4 TO 4.5 INCHES. |
| Jan 3, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 3.8 | Rincon, GA | |
| Jan 3, 3:11 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 6 Sse Stilson, GA | |
| Jan 3, 3:12 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 W Sangaree, SC | 4 INCHES IN THE TRADITIONS OFF OF MARYMEADE DRIVE. |
| Jan 3, 3:13 PM EST | SNOW 2 | 1 E Lodge, SC | HAM RADIO OPERATOR REPORTS 2 INCHES OF SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION AT STEPHENS CROSSROADS |
| Jan 3, 3:15 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 5 Ese Islandton, SC | HAM RADIO OPERATOR REPORTS 3.5 INCHES OF SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SNIDERS HWY AND HWY 21 |
| Jan 3, 3:15 PM EST | SNOW 3.9 | 1 W College Park, SC | ALMOST 4 INCHES IN TALL PINES IN LADSON. |
| Jan 3, 3:17 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 2 Nw Sangaree, SC | 4 INCHES IN THE NEXTON AREA NEAR SUMMERVILLE. |
| Jan 3, 3:30 PM EST | SNOW 1.5 | Fairfax, SC | FAIRFAX POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTED 1.5 INCHES OF STORM TOTAL SNOW. |
| Jan 3, 3:30 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Fairfax, SC | FAIRFAX ROADS AND BRIDGES REPORTED 2-3 INCHES OF STORM TOTAL SNOW. WATER AND SEWER REPORTED 2 INCHES OF STORM TOTAL SNOW. |
| Jan 3, 3:35 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Hampton, SC | SNOW TOTAL AMOUNT. |
| Jan 3, 3:35 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Hampton, SC | SNOW TOTAL AMOUNT. |
| Jan 3, 3:38 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 2 N Summerville, SC | 4 INCHES OF SNOW ON AVONSHIRE DRIVE. |
| Jan 3, 3:42 PM EST | SNOW 0.8 | Statesboro, GA | ABOUT 3/4 INCH OF SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION REPORTED NEAR STATESBORO |
| Jan 3, 3:43 PM EST | SNOW 5.5 | 5 Sse Knightsville, SC | OVER 5 INCHES AT HIGHWAY 61 NEAR BACONS BRIDGE. |
| Jan 3, 3:45 PM EST | SNOW 4.5 | 6 Nne Sangaree, SC | HAM RADIO OPERATOR REPORTS 4.5 INCHES OF SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION IN CANE BAY |
| Jan 3, 3:45 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 3 S Summerville, SC | HAM RADIO OPERATOR REPORTS 5 INCHES OF SNOW ACCUMULATION IN THE IRON GATE SUBDIVISION |
| Jan 3, 3:50 PM EST | SNOW 3.1 | 3 Wsw Ladson, SC | 3.1 INCHES OF SNOW ACCUMULATION REPORTED OFF BEVERLY DR |
| Jan 3, 3:52 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Meldrim, GA | NOW UP TO 3.5 INCHES IN SOUTHERN EFFINGHAM COUNTY. |
| Jan 3, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 1.5 | Ludowici, GA | |
| Jan 3, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 2 | 4 W Ludowici, GA | |
| Jan 3, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 2.6 | Glennville, GA | |
| Jan 3, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 2.9 | Reidsville, GA | |
| Jan 3, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 4 Ne Eden, GA | 4 INCHES OF STORM TOTAL SNOW REPORTED. DRIZZLE BEGAN AROUND 0800, TURNING TO FREEZING RAIN BY 0830. CONVERSION TO SLEET AROUND 0900, WITH SNOW MIXING IN BY 0945. HEAVILY SNOWING BY 1100 CONTINUING THROUGH 1400 BEFORE TAPERING OFF BY 1600. |
| Jan 3, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Round O, SC | HAM RADIO OPERATOR REPORTS 4 INCHES OF SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION IN ROUND 0 |
| Jan 3, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 Nw College Park, SC | |
| Jan 3, 4:03 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 3 S Knightsville, SC | MEASURED NEAR HIGHWAY 17A AND DORCHESTER ROAD. |
| Jan 3, 4:15 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Yemassee, SC | SNOW TOTAL. |
| Jan 3, 4:15 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Yemassee, SC | SNOW TOTAL. |
| Jan 3, 4:15 PM EST | SNOW 6 | 1 S Summerville, SC | NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTS 6 INCHES OF SNOW ACCUMULATION OFF GAHAGEN RD |
| Jan 3, 4:15 PM EST | SNOW 6.8 | 1 S Summerville, SC | NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTED 6.8 INCHES OF STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATION OFF GAHAGEN RD |
| Jan 3, 4:27 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 Sw Sangaree, SC | MEASURED ON TREE BRANCH CIRCLE. |
| Jan 3, 4:30 PM EST | SNOW 1.8 | Canadys, SC | HAM RADIO OPERATOR REPORTS 1.75 INCHES OF SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION NEAR THE SC HWY 61/I-95 INTERCHANGE. |
| Jan 3, 4:30 PM EST | SNOW 3.3 | Dorchester, SC | HAM RADIO OPERATOR REPORTS 3.3 INCHES OF SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION |
| Jan 3, 4:30 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 Nw College Park, SC | NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTS 5 INCHES OF SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION |
| Jan 3, 4:32 PM EST | SNOW 6.5 | 7 Sse Moncks Corner, SC | MEASURED IN THE PIMLICO NEIGHBORHOOD. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 130 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1656 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 65 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -86 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 83 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
253 WWUS42 KCHS 022105 WSWCHS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 405 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 GAZ101-116>119-137>141-030515- /O.UPG.KCHS.WS.A.0001.180103T1100Z-180104T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.WS.W.0001.180103T1100Z-180104T0000Z/ Effingham-Inland Bryan-Coastal Bryan-Inland Chatham- Coastal Chatham-Long-Inland Liberty-Coastal Liberty- Inland McIntosh-Coastal McIntosh- Including the cities of Rincon, Springfield, Pembroke, Richmond Hill, Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, Tybee Island, Ludowici, Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Townsend, and Darien 405 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Total ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Effingham, Bryan, Chatham, Long, Liberty and McIntosh counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. The worst conditions are expected during the morning and early afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions and significant reductions in visibility at times, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ SCZ043>045-047>052-030515- /O.UPG.KCHS.WS.A.0001.180103T1100Z-180104T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.WS.W.0001.180103T1100Z-180104T0500Z/ Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-Inland Jasper-Beaufort- Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-Tidal Berkeley- Including the cities of Walterboro, Saint George, Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Ridgeland, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island 405 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Total ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Colleton, Dorchester, Berkeley, Jasper, Beaufort and Charleston counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to midnight EST Wednesday night. The worst conditions are expected during the late morning and afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions and significant reductions in visibility at times, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ GAZ100-114-115-030515- /O.NEW.KCHS.WS.W.0001.180103T1100Z-180104T0000Z/ Bulloch-Tattnall-Evans- Including the cities of Statesboro, Reidsville, and Claxton 405 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Bulloch, Tattnall and Evans counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. The worst conditions are expected during the morning and early afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions and significant reductions in visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ GAZ087-088-099-SCZ040-042-030515- /O.NEW.KCHS.WW.Y.0001.180103T1100Z-180104T0000Z/ Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Allendale-Hampton- Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Allendale, Hampton, and Yemassee 405 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of one to two inches expected. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Allendale and Hampton counties. In Georgia, Jenkins, Screven and Candler counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. The worst conditions are expected during the morning and early afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions and reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
8 follow-up statements
729 WWUS42 KCHS 030113 WSWCHS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 813 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 GAZ100-101-114>119-137>141-031000- /O.CON.KCHS.WS.W.0001.180103T1100Z-180104T0000Z/ Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-Inland Bryan-Coastal Bryan- Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham-Long-Inland Liberty- Coastal Liberty-Inland McIntosh-Coastal McIntosh- Including the cities of Statesboro, Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, Richmond Hill, Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, Tybee Island, Ludowici, Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Townsend, and Darien 813 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected. * WHERE...Bulloch, Effingham, Tattnall, Evans, Inland Bryan, Coastal Bryan, Inland Chatham, Coastal Chatham, Long, Inland Liberty, Coastal Liberty, Inland McIntosh and Coastal McIntosh counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. The worst conditions are expected during the morning and early afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ SCZ043>045-047>052-031000- /O.CON.KCHS.WS.W.0001.180103T1100Z-180104T0500Z/ Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-Inland Jasper-Beaufort- Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-Tidal Berkeley- Including the cities of Walterboro, Saint George, Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Ridgeland, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island 813 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two or three inches inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected. * WHERE...Inland Colleton, Dorchester, Inland Berkeley, Inland Jasper, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, Charleston, Coastal Jasper and Tidal Berkeley counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to midnight EST Wednesday night. The worst conditions are expected during the late morning and afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions and significant reductions in visibility at times, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. Cold wind chills as low as 15 above zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ GAZ087-088-099-SCZ040-042-031000- /O.CON.KCHS.WW.Y.0001.180103T1100Z-180104T0000Z/ Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Allendale-Hampton- Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Allendale, Hampton, and Yemassee 813 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Allendale and Hampton counties. In Georgia, Jenkins, Screven and Candler counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. The worst conditions are expected during the morning and early afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions and significant reductions in visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
715 WWUS42 KCHS 030840 WSWCHS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 340 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 GAZ088-099-SCZ040-042-031645- /O.UPG.KCHS.WW.Y.0001.180103T1100Z-180104T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KCHS.WS.W.0001.180103T1100Z-180104T0000Z/ Screven-Candler-Allendale-Hampton- Including the cities of Sylvania, Metter, Allendale, Hampton, and Yemassee 340 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. Light ice accumulations are possible at the onset of the precipitation later this morning. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Allendale and Hampton counties. In Georgia, Screven and Candler counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ GAZ100-101-114>119-137>141-031645- /O.CON.KCHS.WS.W.0001.180103T1100Z-180104T0000Z/ Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-Inland Bryan-Coastal Bryan- Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham-Long-Inland Liberty- Coastal Liberty-Inland McIntosh-Coastal McIntosh- Including the cities of Statesboro, Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, Richmond Hill, Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, Tybee Island, Ludowici, Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Townsend, and Darien 340 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected. Locally higher amounts for both the snow and ice accumulations are possible. * WHERE...Bulloch, Effingham, Tattnall, Evans, Inland Bryan, Coastal Bryan, Inland Chatham, Coastal Chatham, Long, Inland Liberty, Coastal Liberty, Inland McIntosh and Coastal McIntosh counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 15 above zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ SCZ043>045-047>052-031645- /O.CON.KCHS.WS.W.0001.180103T1100Z-180104T0500Z/ Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-Inland Jasper-Beaufort- Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-Tidal Berkeley- Including the cities of Walterboro, Saint George, Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Ridgeland, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island 340 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. Locally higher amounts for both the snow and ice accumulations are possible. * WHERE...Inland Colleton, Dorchester, Inland Berkeley, Inland Jasper, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, Charleston, Coastal Jasper and Tidal Berkeley counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 15 above zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ GAZ087-031645- /O.CON.KCHS.WW.Y.0001.180103T1100Z-180104T0000Z/ Jenkins- Including the city of Millen 340 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST today. The worst conditions are expected during the morning and early afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions and significant reductions in visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
425 WWUS42 KCHS 031628 WSWCHS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 1128 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 SCZ040-042-040030- /O.EXT.KCHS.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0500Z/ Allendale-Hampton- Including the cities of Allendale, Hampton, and Yemassee 1128 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Allendale and Hampton Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ GAZ088-099>101-114>119-137>141-040000- /O.CON.KCHS.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0000Z/ Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-Inland Bryan- Coastal Bryan-Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham-Long-Inland Liberty- Coastal Liberty-Inland McIntosh-Coastal McIntosh- Including the cities of Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, Richmond Hill, Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, Tybee Island, Ludowici, Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Townsend, and Darien 1128 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation occurring. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected, highest west of Ludowici, Pembroke, and Springfield. Ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch, highest along and east of Ludowici, Hinesville and Rincon. * WHERE...Screven, Candler, Bulloch, Effingham, Tattnall, Evans, Inland Bryan, Coastal Bryan, Inland Chatham, Coastal Chatham, Long, Inland Liberty, Coastal Liberty, Inland McIntosh and Coastal McIntosh Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for dangerous travel conditions and isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ SCZ043>045-047>052-040030- /O.CON.KCHS.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0500Z/ Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-Inland Jasper-Beaufort- Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-Tidal Berkeley- Including the cities of Walterboro, Saint George, Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Ridgeland, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island 1128 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation occurring. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. The highest snowfall amounts will be across Colleton, Dorchester, Berkeley, and northern Charleston Counties, where locally higher totals are possible. Additional ice accumulations of one to three tenths of an inch are possible, highest across Beaufort, Charleston, and the southern portions of Dorchester and Berkeley Counties. * WHERE...Inland Colleton, Dorchester, Inland Berkeley, Inland Jasper, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, Charleston, Coastal Jasper and Tidal Berkeley Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel will be dangerous and nearly impossible. Expect wind chills as low as 15 above zero. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ GAZ087-040000- /O.CON.KCHS.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0000Z/ Jenkins- Including the city of Millen 1128 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. * WHERE...Jenkins County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ JRL
536 WWUS42 KCHS 031852 WSWCHS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 152 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 GAZ088-099>101-114>119-137>141-040000- /O.CON.KCHS.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0000Z/ Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-Inland Bryan- Coastal Bryan-Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham-Long-Inland Liberty- Coastal Liberty-Inland McIntosh-Coastal McIntosh- Including the cities of Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, Richmond Hill, Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, Tybee Island, Ludowici, Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Townsend, and Darien 152 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected, highest along the Savannah River. Snow will taper off from west to east through the remainder of the afternoon. * WHERE...Screven, Candler, Bulloch, Effingham, Tattnall, Evans, Inland Bryan, Coastal Bryan, Inland Chatham, Coastal Chatham, Long, Inland Liberty, Coastal Liberty, Inland McIntosh and Coastal McIntosh Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Extremely hazardous travel conditions exist due to the combination of ice and snow on area roads. Be prepared for isolated power outages as winds increase this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ SCZ040-042>045-047>052-040300- /O.CON.KCHS.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0500Z/ Allendale-Hampton-Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley- Inland Jasper-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- Tidal Berkeley- Including the cities of 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 152 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts are expected. The highest snowfall totals are expected across eastern Colleton, Dorchester, Berkeley, and Charleston Counties. Snow is expected to begin tapering off late this afternoon along the Savannah River, and between 6 and 9 pm over the Tri-County area. * WHERE...Allendale, Hampton, Inland Colleton, Dorchester, Inland Berkeley, Inland Jasper, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, Charleston, Coastal Jasper and Tidal Berkeley Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Extremely hazardous travel conditions exist due to the combination of ice and snow on area roads. Be prepared for isolated power outages as winds increase this afternoon. Cold wind chills as low as 15 above zero can be expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ GAZ087-040000- /O.CON.KCHS.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0000Z/ Jenkins- Including the city of Millen 152 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow has mostly ended across Jenkins County, though hazardous travel conditions persist. * WHERE...Jenkins County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution when traveling. $$ JRL
581 WWUS42 KCHS 031951 WSWCHS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 251 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 GAZ088-099-100-114-115-137-140-141-032100- /O.CAN.KCHS.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0000Z/ Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Tattnall-Evans-Long-Inland McIntosh- Coastal McIntosh- Including the cities of Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, Reidsville, Claxton, Ludowici, Townsend, and Darien 251 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Heavy snow has tapered off. Flurries or light snow are possible through 3 pm. Temperatures may briefly rise above freezing late this afternoon, then drop into the lower 20s tonight. Roads and bridges will likely be icy through Thursday morning. $$ GAZ087-032100- /O.CAN.KCHS.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0000Z/ Jenkins- Including the city of Millen 251 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The snow has ended across Jenkins County. No further precipitation is expected. However, roads may remain icy through Thursday morning. $$ GAZ101-116>119-138-139-040000- /O.CON.KCHS.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0000Z/ Effingham-Inland Bryan-Coastal Bryan-Inland Chatham- Coastal Chatham-Inland Liberty-Coastal Liberty- Including the cities of Rincon, Springfield, Pembroke, Richmond Hill, Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, Tybee Island, Hinesville, and Fort Stewart 251 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. * WHERE...Effingham, Inland Bryan, Coastal Bryan, Inland Chatham, Coastal Chatham, Inland Liberty and Coastal Liberty Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Extremely hazardous travel conditions exist due to the combination of ice and snow on area roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ SCZ040-042>045-047>052-040400- /O.CON.KCHS.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0500Z/ Allendale-Hampton-Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley- Inland Jasper-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- Tidal Berkeley- Including the cities of Allendale, Hampton, Yemassee, Walterboro, Saint George, Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Ridgeland, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island 251 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Snow will continue across southern SC, tapering off from west to east late. Additional accumulations up to an inch are possible west of Interstate 95 through 430 pm. Across the Charleston Tri-County area, heavy snow with some sleet will continue through 6 pm. Additional snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. * WHERE...Allendale, Hampton, Inland Colleton, Dorchester, Inland Berkeley, Inland Jasper, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, Charleston, Coastal Jasper and Tidal Berkeley Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Extremely hazardous travel conditions exist due to the combination of ice and snow on area roads. Cold wind chills as low as 15 above zero are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ JRL
917 WWUS42 KCHS 032101 WSWCHS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 401 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 SCZ040-032215- /O.CAN.KCHS.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0500Z/ Allendale- Including the city of Allendale 401 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Heavy snow has tapered off. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing through tonight, dropping into the lower 20s by daybreak Thursday. Roads and bridges will likely remain treacherous through Thursday morning. $$ GAZ101-116-117-138-139-032215- /O.CAN.KCHS.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0000Z/ Effingham-Inland Bryan-Coastal Bryan-Inland Liberty- Coastal Liberty- Including the cities of Rincon, Springfield, Pembroke, Richmond Hill, Hinesville, and Fort Stewart 401 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Heavy snow has tapered off. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing through tonight, dropping into the lower 20s by daybreak Thursday. Roads and bridges will likely remain treacherous through Thursday morning. $$ GAZ118-119-040000- /O.CON.KCHS.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0000Z/ Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham- Including the cities of Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, and Tybee Island 401 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of up to one half inch expected. * WHERE...Chatham County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Roads and bridges will remain dangerous through Thursday morning as temperatures drop into the lower 20s late tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ SCZ042>045-047>052-040500- /O.CON.KCHS.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0500Z/ Hampton-Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-Inland Jasper- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- Tidal Berkeley- Including the cities of Hampton, Yemassee, Walterboro, Saint George, Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Ridgeland, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island 401 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow tapering off from west to east through 7 pm. Additional accumulations of 1 to 2 inches possible across the Charleston Tri-County area. * WHERE...Hampton, Colleton, Dorchester, Berkeley, Jasper, Beaufort, and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Roads and bridges will remain dangerous through Thursday morning as temperatures drop into the lower 20s late tonight. Wind chill readings will range from 10 to 15 degrees tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ JRL
229 WWUS42 KCHS 032245 WSWCHS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 545 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 SCZ042-043-047>049-051-032345- /O.CAN.KCHS.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0500Z/ Hampton-Inland Colleton-Inland Jasper-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton- Coastal Jasper- Including the cities of Hampton, Yemassee, Walterboro, Ridgeland, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, and Edisto Beach 545 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Heavy snow has tapered off. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing through tonight, dropping into the lower 20s by daybreak Thursday. Roads and bridges will likely remain treacherous through Thursday morning. $$ GAZ118-119-032345- /O.CAN.KCHS.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0000Z/ Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham- Including the cities of Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Wilmington Island, and Tybee Island 545 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Heavy snow has tapered off. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing through tonight, dropping into the lower 20s by daybreak Thursday. Roads and bridges will likely remain treacherous through Thursday morning. $$ SCZ044-045-050-052-040400- /O.EXT.KCHS.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0400Z/ Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-Charleston-Tidal Berkeley- Including the cities of Saint George, Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island 545 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. The snow will continue to slowly end from west to east across the warning area. Additional accumulations up to one half inch are possible. The greatest amounts will occur across eastern Berkeley and Charleston Counties. * WHERE...Dorchester, Berkeley, and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Roads and bridges will remain dangerous through Thursday morning as temperatures drop into the lower 20s late tonight. Wind chill readings will range from 10 to 15 degrees tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ JRL
226 WWUS42 KCHS 040001 WSWCHS URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 701 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 SCZ044-045-050-052-040115- /O.CAN.KCHS.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0400Z/ Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-Charleston-Tidal Berkeley- Including the cities of Saint George, Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island 701 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Heavy snow has tapered off. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing through tonight, dropping into the lower 20s by daybreak Thursday. Roads and bridges will likely remain treacherous through Thursday morning. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm 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 winter storm warning went out at Jan 2, 1:01 PM EST, 3 hours 4 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 2, 1:01 PM EST, 3 hours 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston SC
101 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018
.SYNOPSIS...
Arctic high pressure will continue through the rest of the
week. A storm system passing offshore will likely bring some
wintry weather to the area Wednesday. A cold front could affect
the area early next week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Cold, dry high pressure will continue to be the main weather
feature today. After a chilly start, temperatures have only
slowly been rising despite full sunshine. Based on trends and
the latest high-resolution temperature data, we bumped high
temps downward, with mid 30s north to upper 30s south.
Tonight: Arctic high pressure will remain centered north of the
forecast area. Scattered clouds should remain through this
evening, then filling in to BKN to OVC after midnight.
Temperatures are forecast to steadily cool from sunset through
midnight, ranging in the mid 20s. Near term guidance have
trended a little slower with the arrival of the deeper moisture
and measurable precipitation tonight. Using a blend of
operational and ensemble guidance, I will keep mentionable PoPs
limited to the pre-dawn hours Wednesday. Forecast soundings
indicate that the initial hours of precipitation, hydrometeors
will encounters a pronounced warm nose between 2-4 kft.
Following the top down method and partial thicknesses,
precipitation should favor FZRA across the coastal region and
SN/IP inland. It is possible that portions of the Coastal Empire
of GA could see a light glaze ice around dawn Wednesday.
&&
.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Confidence increasing in wintry weather across most of the forecast
area Wednesday. Arctic high pressure will persist while a strong
upper disturbance shifts through the region helping a surface low
strengthen and move north off the Southeast U.S. coast. Models are
in pretty good agreement indicating the low staying a good distance
offshore with the NAM remaining the strongest and most westward with
the system. Thus, it has more moisture farther inland but also
warmer low-level air closer to the coast. This would mean more
snow/sleet inland and more freezing rain near the coast. We
preferred more of a GFS/ECMWF solution which doesn't have much
precipitation inland, especially toward the CSRA, but just enough
moisture and cold air near the coast to get a snow/sleet/freezing
rain mix. Our latest snow/sleet accumulation forecast is for around
1-3 inches, highest near the SC coast. However, given the
uncertainty, a Winter Storm Watch will be posted for most of the
area for the potential for at least 2 inches of snow and/or 0.25
inches of ice. The precipitation will end from southwest to
northeast during the afternoon and should be completely out of
northern portions of the Lowcountry by around midnight.
Temperatures will be much below normal through the period with wind
chills likely near Advisory levels near the coast (15 degrees) each
morning.
&&
.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Upper troughing will dominate the region into Saturday with cold and
dry surface high pressure prevailing. The high will shift offshore
early next week bringing some milder air into the region and another
chance of some rain by the end of the period as a cold front
approaches, possibly moving through the area as early as Monday
night.
Temperatures will remain below normal through Sunday before getting
back closer to even above normal Monday, then possibly falling back
below normal if the cold front has already pushed through. Wind
chills could be near 15 degrees for most of the area through
Saturday morning which could necessitate another Wind Chill Advisory
for coastal areas.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
VFR conditions will prevail through late tonight. A large and
powerful low pressure system will push deep moisture onshore
during the pre-dawn hours Wednesday morning while cold Canadian
air remains in place. Increasing confidence that freezing rain,
mixed with snow and or sleet will overspread the TAF sites mid
to late Wed morning. Best indications are that the precipitation
will transition to predominantly snow and sleet during Wed
afternoon, continuing into the evening before tapering off,
first at KSAV, then KCHS. The time of precipitation-type
transition is key for pinning down accumulations of each.
Latest forecast is showing around a tenth of an inch of ice
accretion from freezing rain, followed by 1-3" of snow/sleet.
Extended Aviation Outlook: Restrictions likely Wednesday
afternoon/evening with wintry precipitation ongoing.
&&
.MARINE...
The gradient will relax somewhat today, though remain tight
enough to support Small Craft Advisories in all waters outside
Charleston Harbor. Tonight, as low pressure develops well
offshore and strong high pressure remains to the north, the
gradient will again tighten up, with Small Craft conditions
persisting through at least Wednesday evening (into Thu night
for the offshore GA waters). Cannot completely rule out some
Gale force gusts over the offshore GA waters closer to the Gulf
Stream Wed into Wed night.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Coastal flooding is possible around the time of the morning
high tide Wednesday.
&&
.CLIMATE...
Record lows for 3 January:
KCHS: 19/1957
KCXM: 23/1918
KSAV: 18/2001
Record snowfall for 3 January:
KCHS: Trace/2002
KCXM: no record available
KSAV: no snow ever recorded on this date
&&
.EQUIPMENT...
The temperature/dewpoint sensor on the KCHS ASOS is
malfunctioning once again. Use data with caution. The observer
is manually augmenting the observation until the problem can be
resolved. Parts are on order.
&&
.CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through Wednesday
evening for GAZ101-116>119-137>141.
SC...Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through Wednesday
evening for SCZ043>045-047>052.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EST Thursday for AMZ350-352-
354.
Small Craft Advisory until midnight EST Thursday night for
AMZ374.
&&
NEAR TERM...JRL/NED
SHORT TERM...RJB
LONG TERM...RJB
AVIATION...JRL/RJB
MARINE...JRL
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
CLIMATE...
EQUIPMENT...Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 2, 4:00 PM EST, 5 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston SC 400 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 GAZ100-101-114>116-118-137-138-140-032100- Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-Inland Bryan-Inland Chatham-Long- Inland Liberty-Inland McIntosh- 400 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. GAZ087-088-099-SCZ040-042-032100- Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Allendale-Hampton- 400 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Weather Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. SCZ043>045-047-052-032100- Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-Inland Jasper- Tidal Berkeley- 400 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. AMZ330-350-352-354-032100- 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- 400 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. AMZ374-032100- Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM- 400 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. GAZ117-119-139-141-032100- Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 400 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Warning. Wind Chills: The combination of temperatures and winds will likely lead to wind chills near 15 degrees each morning through Saturday. Thus, Wind Chill Advisories will be possible. Coastal Flooding: Tide levels could get high enough to produce minor saltwater flooding around the time of the morning high tide Wednesday. A Coastal Flood Advisory will be likely. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. SCZ048>051-032100- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 400 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Warning. Wind Chills: The combination of temperatures and winds will likely lead to wind chills near 15 degrees each morning through Saturday. Thus, Wind Chill Advisories will be possible. Coastal Flooding: Tide levels could get high enough to produce minor saltwater flooding around the time of the morning high tide Wednesday. A Coastal Flood Advisory will be likely. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 3:06 AM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | CHS | 6 hr | |
| Jan 2, 3:33 AM EST | Winter Storm Watch | CHS | Effingham, Long | 13 hr |
| Jan 2, 4:05 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | CHS | Candler, Jenkins, Screven | 23 hr |
| Jan 2, 3:53 PM EST | Gale Watch | CHS | 12 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.