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Frost Advisory 1, NWS Charleston, SC

March 7, 2021

NWS Charleston, SC issued this frost advisory at Mar 7, 2021, 3:22 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 8, 2021, 2:00 AM EST. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Mar 7, 2021, 3:22 PM EST (20:22 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 8, 2021, 2:00 AM EST
Expired: Mar 8, 2021, 8:00 AM EST
In force: 6 hr
Issued by: NWS Charleston, SC

The text

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049 
WWUS72 KCHS 072022
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
322 PM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>116-137-138-SCZ040-042>045-047-050-052-
080430-
/O.UPG.KCHS.FZ.A.0001.210308T0700Z-210308T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.FZ.W.0001.210308T0700Z-210308T1300Z/
Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-
Inland Bryan-Long-Inland Liberty-Allendale-Hampton-
Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-Inland Jasper-
Charleston-Tidal 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, Moncks Corner, Ridgeland, Charleston, 
North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island
322 PM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees expected.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to be at or below
  freezing for up to 5 or 6 hours. Scattered to widespread frost 
  will also occur.

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.

&&

$$

GAZ118-080430-
/O.NEW.KCHS.FZ.W.0001.210308T0700Z-210308T1300Z/
Inland Chatham-
Including the cities of Garden City, Pooler, and Savannah
322 PM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Inland Chatham County.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to be at or below
  freezing for up to 5 or 6 hours. Scattered to widespread frost
  will also occur.

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.

&&

$$

GAZ140-SCZ048-049-051-080430-
/O.NEW.KCHS.FR.Y.0001.210308T0700Z-210308T1300Z/
Inland McIntosh-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
Including the cities of Townsend, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, 
Edisto Beach, Levy, Chelsea, and Jasper
322 PM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...In South Carolina, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton and 
  Coastal Jasper Counties. In Georgia, Inland McIntosh County.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

4 follow-up statements

426 
WWUS72 KCHS 080115
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
815 PM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>116-118-137-138-SCZ040-042>045-047-050-052-
081000-
/O.CON.KCHS.FZ.W.0001.210308T0700Z-210308T1300Z/
Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-
Inland Bryan-Inland Chatham-Long-Inland Liberty-Allendale-Hampton-
Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-Inland Jasper-
Charleston-Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, 
Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, 
Richmond Hill, Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Ludowici, 
Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Allendale, Hampton, Yemassee, 
Walterboro, Saint George, Summerville, Goose Creek, 
Moncks Corner, Ridgeland, Charleston, North Charleston, 
Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island
815 PM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees expected.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to be at or below
  freezing for up to 5 or 6 hours. Scattered to widespread frost
  will also occur.

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.

&&

$$

GAZ140-SCZ048-049-051-081000-
/O.CON.KCHS.FR.Y.0001.210308T0700Z-210308T1300Z/
Inland McIntosh-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
Including the cities of Townsend, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, 
Edisto Beach, Levy, Chelsea, and Jasper
815 PM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...In South Carolina, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton and 
  Coastal Jasper Counties. In Georgia, Inland McIntosh County.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

783 
WWUS72 KCHS 080541
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1241 AM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>116-118-137-138-SCZ040-042>045-047-050-052-
081300-
/O.CON.KCHS.FZ.W.0001.210308T0700Z-210308T1300Z/
Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-
Inland Bryan-Inland Chatham-Long-Inland Liberty-Allendale-Hampton-
Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-Inland Jasper-
Charleston-Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, 
Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, 
Richmond Hill, Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Ludowici, 
Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Allendale, Hampton, Yemassee, 
Walterboro, Saint George, Summerville, Goose Creek, 
Moncks Corner, Ridgeland, Charleston, North Charleston, 
Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island
1241 AM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 to 31 degrees 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to be at or 
  below freezing for up to 5 or 6 hours. Scattered to widespread 
  frost will also occur.

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.

&&

$$

GAZ140-SCZ048-049-051-081300-
/O.CON.KCHS.FR.Y.0001.210308T0700Z-210308T1300Z/
Inland McIntosh-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
Including the cities of Townsend, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, 
Edisto Beach, Levy, Chelsea, and Jasper
1241 AM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 to 34 degrees will result in 
  scattered frost formation.

* WHERE...In South Carolina, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton and 
  Coastal Jasper Counties. In Georgia, Inland McIntosh County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

878 
WWUS72 KCHS 080805
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
305 AM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>116-118-137-138-SCZ040-042>045-047-050-052-
081300-
/O.CON.KCHS.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210308T1300Z/
Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-
Inland Bryan-Inland Chatham-Long-Inland Liberty-Allendale-Hampton-
Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-Inland Jasper-
Charleston-Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, 
Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, 
Richmond Hill, Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Ludowici, 
Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Allendale, Hampton, Yemassee, 
Walterboro, Saint George, Summerville, Goose Creek, 
Moncks Corner, Ridgeland, Charleston, North Charleston, 
Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island
305 AM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 31 degrees 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST this morning.

* 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 6 to 8 hours. Scattered to widespread frost will also
  occur.

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.

&&

$$

GAZ140-SCZ048-049-051-081300-
/O.CON.KCHS.FR.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210308T1300Z/
Inland McIntosh-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
Including the cities of Townsend, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, 
Edisto Beach, Levy, Chelsea, and Jasper
305 AM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 to 34 degrees will result in 
  scattered frost formation.

* WHERE...In South Carolina, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton and 
  Coastal Jasper Counties. In Georgia, Inland McIntosh County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

876 
WWUS72 KCHS 081235
NPWCHS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
735 AM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>116-118-137-138-SCZ040-042>045-047-050-052-
081345-
/O.EXP.KCHS.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210308T1300Z/
Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-
Inland Bryan-Inland Chatham-Long-Inland Liberty-Allendale-Hampton-
Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-Inland Jasper-
Charleston-Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Millen, Sylvania, Metter, Statesboro, 
Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke, 
Richmond Hill, Garden City, Pooler, Savannah, Ludowici, 
Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Allendale, Hampton, Yemassee, 
Walterboro, Saint George, Summerville, Goose Creek, 
Moncks Corner, Ridgeland, Charleston, North Charleston, 
Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island
735 AM EST Mon Mar 8 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. 

A Frost Advisory or a Freeze Watch or Warning will likely be
required again tonight.

$$

GAZ140-SCZ048-049-051-081345-
/O.EXP.KCHS.FR.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210308T1300Z/
Inland McIntosh-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
Including the cities of Townsend, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, 
Edisto Beach, Levy, Chelsea, and Jasper
735 AM EST Mon Mar 8 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. 

A Frost Advisory will likely be required again tonight for parts
of the area.

$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 7, 3:12 AM EST	Freeze Watch	CHS	Allendale, Berkeley, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton	12 hr
Mar 7, 3:22 PM EST	Freeze Warning	CHS	Allendale, Berkeley, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton	17 hr

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Sources

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