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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Charleston, SC

February 7, 20205 counties in South Carolina; 8 counties in Georgia

NWS Charleston, SC issued this wind advisory at Feb 7, 2020, 3:48 AM EST for 5 counties in South Carolina; 8 counties in Georgia. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 7, 2020, 3:48 AM EST (08:48 UTC)
Expired
Feb 7, 2020, 2:52 PM EST
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 08:51 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

Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 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 00:00Z on 2020-02-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 251 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Charleston AFB, SC at 00:00Z on 2020-02-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 412 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
251 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-50 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
718 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
75 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
412 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
427 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.7
Supercell composite
5.5

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The text

As transmitted.

019 
WWUS72 KCHS 070848
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
348 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

SCZ045-071700-
/O.CAN.KCHS.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200207T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.WI.Y.0002.200207T0848Z-200207T2200Z/
Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Goose Creek and Moncks Corner
348 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR LAKE MOULTRIE...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Inland Berkeley County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated soil combined with gusty winds
  may result in uprooted trees. Trees may fall on power lines, 
  across roads, and on nearby structures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>044-047>052-071700-
/O.NEW.KCHS.WI.Y.0002.200207T0848Z-200207T2200Z/
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, Fort Mcallister, Oak Level, 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, Levy, Chelsea, Jasper, and Daniel Island
348 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast South Carolina and southeast 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated soil combined with gusty winds
  may result in uprooted trees. Trees may fall on power lines, 
  across roads, and on nearby structures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
647 
WWUS72 KCHS 071458
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
958 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>045-047>052-072200-
/O.CON.KCHS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200207T2200Z/
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, Fort Mcallister, Oak Level, 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, Levy,
Chelsea, Jasper, and Daniel Island
958 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast South Carolina and southeast 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated soil combined with gusty winds
  may result in uprooted trees. Trees may fall on power lines, 
  across roads, and on nearby structures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
160 
WWUS72 KCHS 071736
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1236 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>045-047>052-072200-
/O.CON.KCHS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200207T2200Z/
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, Fort Mcallister, Oak Level, 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, Levy,
Chelsea, Jasper, and Daniel Island
1236 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast South Carolina and southeast 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated soil combined with gusty winds 
  may result in uprooted trees. Trees may fall on power lines, 
  across roads, and on nearby structures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
498 
WWUS72 KCHS 071952
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
252 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

SCZ045-080000-
/O.CAN.KCHS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200207T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.LW.Y.0006.200207T1952Z-200208T0000Z/
Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Goose Creek and Moncks Corner
252 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR
LAKE MOULTRIE...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and 
  waves 1 to 2 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Moultrie.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters 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>052-072100-
/O.CAN.KCHS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200207T2200Z/
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, Fort Mcallister, Oak Level, 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, Levy, Chelsea, Jasper, and Daniel Island
252 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...



$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 6, 9:38 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryCHS6 hr
Feb 6, 9:45 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCHSJasper45 min
Feb 6, 10:11 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningCHS94 min
Feb 6, 10:46 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCHSBeaufort, Charleston44 min
Feb 6, 11:08 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningCHS2 hr
Feb 6, 11:29 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCHSCharleston46 min
Feb 6, 11:59 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCHSBerkeley, Charleston29 min
Feb 7, 11:49 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryCHS13 hr
Feb 7, 2:34 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningCHSCharleston, Colleton, Dorchester40 days
Feb 7, 2:52 PM ESTLake Wind AdvisoryCHSBerkeley4 hr
Feb 6, 8:35 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningCHSBryan, Bulloch, Chatham, Effingham45 days
Feb 6, 8:35 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningCHSEvans21 days
Feb 6, 9:40 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCHSLiberty50 min
Feb 6, 10:05 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCHSChatham, McIntosh25 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.