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Freeze Warning 2, NWS Charleston, SC

March 8, 20215 counties in South Carolina; 8 counties in Georgia

NWS Charleston, SC issued this freeze warning at Mar 8, 2021, 12:58 PM EST for 5 counties in South Carolina; 8 counties in Georgia. It took effect at Mar 9, 2021, 2:00 AM EST. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 8, 2021, 12:58 PM EST (17:58 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 9, 2021, 2:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 9, 2021, 8:00 AM EST
In force
6 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 18:00 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 12:00Z, 6.0 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 2021-03-08Temperature 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, Charleston AFB, SC at 12:00Z on 2021-03-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -44 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2595 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-44 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-26 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

437 
WWUS72 KCHS 081758
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1258 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>116-137-138-SCZ040-042>045-090200-
/O.NEW.KCHS.FZ.W.0002.210309T0700Z-210309T1300Z/
Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-
Inland Bryan-Long-Inland Liberty-Allendale-Hampton-
Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, 
Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, 
Richmond Hill, Ludowici, Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Allendale, 
Hampton, Yemassee, Walterboro, Saint George, Summerville, 
Goose Creek, and Moncks Corner
1258 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

GAZ118-140-SCZ047>052-090200-
/O.NEW.KCHS.FR.Y.0002.210309T0700Z-210309T1300Z/
Inland Chatham-Inland McIntosh-Inland Jasper-Beaufort-
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Townsend, 
Ridgeland, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, 
Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Levy, Chelsea, 
Jasper, and Daniel Island
1258 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...In South Carolina, Inland Jasper, Beaufort, Coastal 
  Colleton, Charleston, Coastal Jasper and Tidal Berkeley 
  Counties. In Georgia, Inland Chatham and Inland McIntosh 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
  uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
650 
WWUS72 KCHS 082047
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
347 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>116-137-138-SCZ040-042>045-090500-
/O.CON.KCHS.FZ.W.0002.210309T0700Z-210309T1300Z/
Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-
Inland Bryan-Long-Inland Liberty-Allendale-Hampton-
Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, 
Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, 
Richmond Hill, Ludowici, Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Allendale, 
Hampton, Yemassee, Walterboro, Saint George, Summerville, 
Goose Creek, and Moncks Corner
347 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

GAZ118-140-SCZ047>052-090500-
/O.CON.KCHS.FR.Y.0002.210309T0700Z-210309T1300Z/
Inland Chatham-Inland McIntosh-Inland Jasper-Beaufort-
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Townsend, 
Ridgeland, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, 
Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Levy, Chelsea, 
Jasper, and Daniel Island
347 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...In South Carolina, Inland Jasper, Beaufort, Coastal 
  Colleton, Charleston, Coastal Jasper and Tidal Berkeley 
  Counties. In Georgia, Inland Chatham and Inland McIntosh 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
799 
WWUS72 KCHS 090212
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
912 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>116-137-138-SCZ040-042>045-091300-
/O.CON.KCHS.FZ.W.0002.210309T0700Z-210309T1300Z/
Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-
Inland Bryan-Long-Inland Liberty-Allendale-Hampton-
Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, 
Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, 
Richmond Hill, Ludowici, Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Allendale, 
Hampton, Yemassee, Walterboro, Saint George, Summerville, 
Goose Creek, and Moncks Corner
912 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

GAZ118-140-SCZ047>052-091300-
/O.CON.KCHS.FR.Y.0002.210309T0700Z-210309T1300Z/
Inland Chatham-Inland McIntosh-Inland Jasper-Beaufort-
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Townsend, 
Ridgeland, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, 
Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Levy, Chelsea, 
Jasper, and Daniel Island
912 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...In South Carolina, Inland Jasper, Beaufort, Coastal 
  Colleton, Charleston, Coastal Jasper and Tidal Berkeley 
  Counties. In Georgia, Inland Chatham and Inland McIntosh 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
213 
WWUS72 KCHS 090553
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1253 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>116-137-138-SCZ040-042>045-091300-
/O.CON.KCHS.FZ.W.0002.210309T0700Z-210309T1300Z/
Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-
Inland Bryan-Long-Inland Liberty-Allendale-Hampton-
Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, 
Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, 
Richmond Hill, Ludowici, Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Allendale, 
Hampton, Yemassee, Walterboro, Saint George, Summerville, 
Goose Creek, and Moncks Corner
1253 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 to 32 degrees expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will be at or below freezing
  for up to 2 to 4 hours, with scattered to widespread frost.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

GAZ118-140-SCZ047>052-091300-
/O.CON.KCHS.FR.Y.0002.210309T0700Z-210309T1300Z/
Inland Chatham-Inland McIntosh-Inland Jasper-Beaufort-
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Townsend, 
Ridgeland, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, 
Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Levy, Chelsea, 
Jasper, and Daniel Island
1253 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 to 35 degrees will result in 
  frost formation.

* WHERE...In South Carolina, Inland Jasper, Beaufort, Coastal 
  Colleton, Charleston, Coastal Jasper and Tidal Berkeley 
  Counties. In Georgia, Inland Chatham and Inland McIntosh 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
262 
WWUS72 KCHS 090800
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
300 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>116-137-138-SCZ040-042>045-091300-
/O.CON.KCHS.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210309T1300Z/
Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-
Inland Bryan-Long-Inland Liberty-Allendale-Hampton-
Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, 
Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, 
Richmond Hill, Ludowici, Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Allendale, 
Hampton, Yemassee, Walterboro, Saint George, Summerville, 
Goose Creek, and Moncks Corner
300 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 to 32 degrees 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will be at or below freezing 
  for up to 2 to 4 hours, with scattered to widespread frost.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

GAZ118-140-SCZ047>052-091300-
/O.CON.KCHS.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210309T1300Z/
Inland Chatham-Inland McIntosh-Inland Jasper-Beaufort-
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Townsend, 
Ridgeland, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, 
Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Levy, Chelsea, 
Jasper, and Daniel Island
300 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 to 35 degrees will result in 
  frost formation.

* WHERE...In South Carolina, Inland Jasper, Beaufort, Coastal 
  Colleton, Charleston, Coastal Jasper and Tidal Berkeley 
  Counties. In Georgia, Inland Chatham and Inland McIntosh 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
723 
WWUS72 KCHS 091235
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
735 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>116-137-138-SCZ040-042>045-091345-
/O.EXP.KCHS.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210309T1300Z/
Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-
Inland Bryan-Long-Inland Liberty-Allendale-Hampton-
Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, 
Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, 
Richmond Hill, Ludowici, Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Allendale, 
Hampton, Yemassee, Walterboro, Saint George, Summerville, 
Goose Creek, and Moncks Corner
735 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021

...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures will rise rapidly this morning, and the Freeze
Warning will expire at 8 AM. 

$$

GAZ118-140-SCZ047>052-091345-
/O.EXP.KCHS.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210309T1300Z/
Inland Chatham-Inland McIntosh-Inland Jasper-Beaufort-
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Townsend, 
Ridgeland, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Edisto Beach, 
Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Levy, Chelsea, 
Jasper, and Daniel Island
735 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021

...FROST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures will rise rapidly this morning, and the Frost
Advisory will expire at 8 AM. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 8, 12:58 PM ESTFrost AdvisoryCHS19 hr

Nearby

Freeze Warnings in Georgia, 2021Freeze Warnings in South Carolina, 2021Every freeze warning in 2021

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.