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Flash Flood Warning 7, NWS Charleston, SC

December 17, 2023Berkeley County, Charleston County, Colleton County, South Carolina

NWS Charleston, SC issued this flash flood warning at Dec 17, 2023, 9:33 AM EST for Berkeley County, Charleston County, Colleton County, South Carolina. It was in force for 5 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 17, 2023, 9:33 AM EST (14:33 UTC)
Expired
Dec 17, 2023, 3:00 PM EST
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Damage threat
Considerable
Flood severity
None

Counties Berkeley County, SC, Charleston County, SC, Colleton County, SC

The radar

The Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 117 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 17, 9:45 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODCharleston, SCRoad closed due to flooding: Market Street downtown.
Dec 17, 9:45 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODCharleston, SCRoad closed due to flooding: Market Street downtown.
Dec 17, 9:48 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODCharleston, SCRoad closed due to flooding: Bogard St near Rutledge Ave.
Dec 17, 9:48 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODCharleston, SCRoad closed due to flooding: Bogard St near Rutledge Ave.
Dec 17, 9:50 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODCharleston, SCRoad closed due to flooding: Lockwood Dr between Wentworth and Broad.
Dec 17, 9:50 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODCharleston, SCRoad closed due to flooding: Lockwood Dr between Wentworth and Broad.
Dec 17, 9:51 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODCharleston, SCRoad closed due to flooding: Bennett St between Barre St and Rutledge Ave.
Dec 17, 9:51 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODCharleston, SCRoad closed due to flooding: Bennett St between Barre St and Rutledge Ave.
Dec 17, 10:45 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODEdisto Island, SCRoad closed due to flooding. Saltwater flooding at Lybrand and Dockside in Edisto.
Dec 17, 10:45 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODEdisto Island, SCRoad closed due to flooding. Saltwater flooding at Lybrand and Dockside in Edisto.
Dec 17, 10:50 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODEdisto Island, SCRoad closed due to flooding: Saltwater flooding on Palmetto Ave.
Dec 17, 10:50 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODEdisto Island, SCRoad closed due to flooding: Saltwater flooding on Palmetto Ave.
Dec 17, 11:30 AM ESTFLASH FLOODCharleston, SCVideo shared via social media shows water entering a business along South Market Street.
Dec 17, 11:30 AM ESTFLASH FLOODCharleston, SCVideo shared via social media shows water entering a business along South Market Street.
Dec 17, 11:50 AM ESTRAIN 0Mount Pleasant, SCFlooding reported on Ben Sawyer Blvd to Sullivan's Island from Mt Pleasant.
Dec 17, 11:50 AM ESTRAIN 0Mount Pleasant, SCFlooding reported on Ben Sawyer Blvd to Sullivan's Island from Mt Pleasant.
Dec 17, 11:53 AM ESTFLASH FLOOD6 Ne Mount Pleasant, SCAt least one home was flooded on Mercury Road, the homeowner needed to be rescued. The entire area along the roads of Mercury, Hamlin, and Atlanta Drive was flooded with a combination of salt and fresh water. An estimated 30-40 homes were surrounded by floodwa
Dec 17, 11:53 AM ESTFLASH FLOOD6 Ne Mount Pleasant, SCAt least one home was flooded on Mercury Road, the homeowner needed to be rescued. The entire area along the roads of Mercury, Hamlin, and Atlanta Drive was flooded with a combination of salt and fresh water. An estimated 30-40 homes were surrounded by floodwa
Dec 17, 11:54 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD1 E Charleston, SCA maximum tide level of 9.86 ft MLLW (4.10 ft MHHW) was observed at the Charleston Harbor tide gage. Major coastal flooding typically begins along the coasts of Charleston and Colleton counties when tide levels reach 8.0 FT MLLW (2.24 ft MHHW) in the Charlesto
Dec 17, 11:54 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD1 E Charleston, SCA maximum tide level of 9.86 ft MLLW (4.10 ft MHHW) was observed at the Charleston Harbor tide gage. Major coastal flooding typically begins along the coasts of Charleston and Colleton counties when tide levels reach 8.0 FT MLLW (2.24 ft MHHW) in the Charlesto
Dec 17, 11:59 AM ESTRAIN 16.321 W Mcclellanville, SCA personal weather station located along Old Cemetery Rd recorded 16.32 inches of rainfall since midnight. In a 2-hour period, between 1:29pm and 3:29pm, 5.97 inches of rain fell.
Dec 17, 11:59 AM ESTRAIN 16.321 W Mcclellanville, SCA personal weather station located along Old Cemetery Rd recorded 16.32 inches of rainfall since midnight. In a 2-hour period, between 1:29pm and 3:29pm, 5.97 inches of rain fell.
Dec 17, 12:00 PM ESTRAIN 01 Nne Mount Pleasant, SCEmergency Manager replayed pictures of the 526 Westbound/17 Northbound onramp from Bowman Road closed due to flooding.
Dec 17, 12:00 PM ESTRAIN 01 Nne Mount Pleasant, SCEmergency Manager replayed pictures of the 526 Westbound/17 Northbound onramp from Bowman Road closed due to flooding.
Dec 17, 12:01 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD5 Ssw Edisto Island, SCEmergency manager reports that Palmetto Blvd is closed at 100 and 300 blocks. Additionally, the Lybrand/Dock Site is closed with water crossing from Big Bay Creek into Wyndham.
Dec 17, 12:01 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD5 Ssw Edisto Island, SCEmergency manager reports that Palmetto Blvd is closed at 100 and 300 blocks. Additionally, the Lybrand/Dock Site is closed with water crossing from Big Bay Creek into Wyndham.
Dec 17, 12:03 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD3 Ssw Edisto Island, SCEmergency Manager reports 2.5 ft of flood waters moving across the causeway. Highway 174 is closed at the Edistonian Gas Station.
Dec 17, 12:03 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD3 Ssw Edisto Island, SCEmergency Manager reports 2.5 ft of flood waters moving across the causeway. Highway 174 is closed at the Edistonian Gas Station.
Dec 17, 12:15 PM ESTRAIN 05 Se Cainhoy, SCEmergency Manger relayed pictures of flooding along Carolina Park Blvd at the roundabout intersection with Park Ave Blvd.
Dec 17, 12:15 PM ESTRAIN 05 Se Cainhoy, SCEmergency Manger relayed pictures of flooding along Carolina Park Blvd at the roundabout intersection with Park Ave Blvd.
Dec 17, 12:15 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD2 W Charleston, SCVideo shared via social media shows flood waters covering Highway 17 into West Ashley. Report says that at least 6 cars are stranded due to the flood waters.
Dec 17, 12:15 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD2 W Charleston, SCVideo shared via social media shows flood waters covering Highway 17 into West Ashley. Report says that at least 6 cars are stranded due to the flood waters.
Dec 17, 12:30 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD1 Nne Charleston, SCVideo relayed via social media shows water inside a building along Drake Street.
Dec 17, 12:30 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD1 Nne Charleston, SCVideo relayed via social media shows water inside a building along Drake Street.
Dec 17, 12:30 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD1 Nne Mount Pleasant, SCEmergency Manager relayed pictures of flooding on Rosemead Road at Bowman Road.
Dec 17, 12:30 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD1 Nne Mount Pleasant, SCEmergency Manager relayed pictures of flooding on Rosemead Road at Bowman Road.
Dec 17, 12:30 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD1 W Mount Pleasant, SCPicture relayed of flooding in the parking lot near the Shem Creek Boardwalk.
Dec 17, 12:30 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD1 W Mount Pleasant, SCPicture relayed of flooding in the parking lot near the Shem Creek Boardwalk.
Dec 17, 12:50 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD4 Ene Mount Pleasant, SC*** 1 Fatal *** Broadcast media reports a drowning occurred off of Omni Blvd. The victim was a 72 year old woman. The car was fully submerged in flood waters and she was trapped inside.
Dec 17, 12:50 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD4 Ene Mount Pleasant, SC*** 1 FATAL *** Broadcast media reports a drowning occurred off of Omni Blvd. The victim was a 72 year old woman. The car was fully submerged in flood waters and she was trapped inside.
Dec 17, 12:57 PM ESTRAIN 4.29Charleston Executive Ai, SCKJZI reported 4.29 inches of rain since midnight.
Dec 17, 12:57 PM ESTRAIN 4.29Charleston Executive Ai, SCKJZI reported 4.29 inches of rain since midnight.
Dec 17, 12:59 PM ESTRAIN 4.63Mount Pleasant Airport, SCKLRO reported 4.63 inches of rain since midnight.
Dec 17, 12:59 PM ESTRAIN 4.63Mount Pleasant Airport, SCKLRO reported 4.63 inches of rain since midnight.
Dec 17, 1:00 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD2 Wsw Charleston, SCWater entered several businesses at South Windermere Shopping Center.
Dec 17, 1:00 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD2 Wsw Charleston, SCWater entered several businesses at South Windermere Shopping Center.
Dec 17, 1:04 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD1 Wsw Daniel Island, SCPicture relayed of flood waters covering the boardwalk and dock at Beresford Creek on Daniel Island.
Dec 17, 1:04 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD1 Wsw Daniel Island, SCPicture relayed of flood waters covering the boardwalk and dock at Beresford Creek on Daniel Island.
Dec 17, 1:24 PM ESTRAIN 4.022 Nnw Charleston, SCCoCoRaHS report of 4.02 inches of rain today, with 2.83 inches in the past 6 hours.
Dec 17, 1:24 PM ESTRAIN 4.022 Nnw Charleston, SCCoCoRaHS report of 4.02 inches of rain today, with 2.83 inches in the past 6 hours.
Dec 17, 1:25 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD1 Nw North Charleston, SCLaw enforcement reports that Rivers Ave is closed in both directions at Melbourne Ave due to coastal flooding from the adjacent Noisette Creek.
Dec 17, 1:25 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD1 Nw North Charleston, SCLaw enforcement reports that Rivers Ave is closed in both directions at Melbourne Ave due to coastal flooding from the adjacent Noisette Creek.
Dec 17, 1:30 PM ESTRAIN 5.943 Se Cainhoy, SCCoCoRaHS report of 5.94 inches so far, with 4.68 inches in the past 6 hours.
Dec 17, 1:30 PM ESTRAIN 5.943 Se Cainhoy, SCCoCoRaHS report of 5.94 inches so far, with 4.68 inches in the past 6 hours.
Dec 17, 1:31 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD3 Se Cainhoy, SCCoCoRaHS observer reported that due to a combination of elevated tide and heavy rainfall, water from Toomer Creek Marsh has risen well into backyards along Sonja Way and Bloomingdale Lane in the Marsh Walk subdivision of Park West. Water level is the highest o
Dec 17, 1:31 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD3 Se Cainhoy, SCCoCoRaHS observer reported that due to a combination of elevated tide and heavy rainfall, water from Toomer Creek Marsh has risen well into backyards along Sonja Way and Bloomingdale Lane in the Marsh Walk subdivision of Park West. Water level is the highest o
Dec 17, 1:39 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD3 S Cainhoy, SCBroadcast media relayed video via social media of flood waters covering the parking lot at RiverTowne Country Club.
Dec 17, 1:39 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD3 S Cainhoy, SCBroadcast media relayed video via social media of flood waters covering the parking lot at RiverTowne Country Club.
Dec 17, 1:44 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD3 N North Charleston, SCLaw Enforcement reports that Virginia Ave is closed in both directions at 526 due to coastal flooding.
Dec 17, 1:44 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOOD3 N North Charleston, SCLaw Enforcement reports that Virginia Ave is closed in both directions at 526 due to coastal flooding.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 7 storm reports to this flash flood warning; the first came 117 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 12:00Z, 2.6 hours before the alert went out and 17 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 2023-12-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 20 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Charleston AFB, SC at 12:00Z on 2023-12-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 347 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
20 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-14 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
550 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
70 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
347 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
368 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

230 
WGUS52 KCHS 171433
FFWCHS
SCC015-019-029-171800-
/O.NEW.KCHS.FF.W.0007.231217T1433Z-231217T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston SC
933 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Berkeley County in southeastern South Carolina...
  Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina...
  Colleton County in southeastern South Carolina...

* Until 100 PM EST.

* At 927 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated moderate to heavy rainfall 
  with a few thunderstorms impacting much of the lower South 
  Carolina coast. The risk for significant flash flooding will 
  increase as high tide occurs. The combination of heavy rainfall 
  and tide levels likely reaching the major category in Charleston 
  Harbor will result in an enhanced risk for for both fresh water 
  and saltwater flooding for locations along the immediate coast, 
  Charleston Harbor and any other major waterways such as the 
  Cooper, Wando and Ashley Rivers. Flooding may also develop along 
  Church Creek in West Ashley.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
           flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
           urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Goose Creek, Hanahan, 
  McClellanville, Edisto Beach, Downtown Charleston, Daniel Island, 
  Fort Sumter, James Island, I-26/I-526 Interchange, West Ashley, 
  Johns Island, Hollywood, Isle Of Palms, Folly Beach, Ravenel, 
  Sullivan's Island, Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Report flooding directly to the Charleston National Weather Service 
at 1-888-383-2024 or email your reports to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.

&&

LAT...LON 3273 8043 3280 8031 3282 8010 3289 8013
      3288 8010 3297 8004 3292 7980 3297 7968
      3314 7953 3317 7938 3314 7927 3311 7926
      3307 7931 3298 7934 3298 7951 3289 7955
      3273 7985 3266 7987 3259 7999 3246 8031

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$
3 follow-up statements
557 
WGUS72 KCHS 171539
FFSCHS

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1039 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

SCC015-019-029-171800-
/O.CON.KCHS.FF.W.0007.000000T0000Z-231217T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Berkeley SC-Charleston SC-Colleton SC-
1039 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR BERKELEY, CHARLESTON AND COLLETON COUNTIES...

At 1035 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated moderate to heavy rainfall 
with a few thunderstorms impacting much of the lower South Carolina 
coast. The risk for significant flash flooding remains high with a 
major high tide in progress in the Charleston Harbor. The 
combination of heavy rainfall and extremely high tide levels will 
result in an enhanced risk for for both freshwater and saltwater 
flooding for locations along the immediate coast, Charleston Harbor 
and any other major waterways such as the Cooper, Wando and Ashley 
Rivers. Flooding may also develop along Church Creek in West Ashley. 
THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Goose Creek, Hanahan, 
  McClellanville, Edisto Beach, Downtown Charleston, Daniel Island, 
  Fort Sumter, James Island, I-26/I-526 Interchange, West Ashley, 
  Johns Island, Hollywood, Isle Of Palms, Folly Beach, Ravenel, 
  Sullivan's Island, Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Report flooding directly to the Charleston National Weather Service 
at 1-888-383-2024 or email your reports to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.

&&

LAT...LON 3273 8043 3280 8031 3282 8010 3289 8013
      3288 8010 3297 8004 3292 7980 3297 7968
      3314 7953 3317 7938 3314 7927 3311 7926
      3307 7931 3298 7934 3298 7951 3289 7955
      3273 7985 3266 7987 3259 7999 3246 8031

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$
610 
WGUS52 KCHS 171752
FFWCHS
SCC015-019-029-172000-
/O.EXT.KCHS.FF.W.0007.000000T0000Z-231217T2000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1252 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Berkeley County in southeastern South Carolina...
  Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina...
  Colleton County in southeastern South Carolina...

* Until 300 PM EST.

* At 1247 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated a line of intense rainfall 
  moving up the Charleston County coast. The risk for flash flooding 
  continues for area around Awendaw and McClellanville where an 
  additional 1 to 3 inches of rain could fall through 3 PM. 
  Elsewhere across Charleston County, including Downtown Charleston 
  as well as Edisto Beach and Daniel Island, the heaviest rains have 
  shifted east of those locations. No additional flash flooding is 
  expected. However, many areas remain flooded due to a combination 
  of high tides and rainfall of 4 to 6 inches. It will take several 
  hours for flood waters to recede. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
           flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
           urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Goose Creek, Hanahan, 
  McClellanville, Edisto Beach, Downtown Charleston, Daniel Island, 
  Fort Sumter, James Island, I-26/I-526 Interchange, West Ashley, 
  Johns Island, Hollywood, Isle Of Palms, Folly Beach, Ravenel, 
  Sullivan's Island, Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Report flooding directly to the Charleston National Weather Service 
at 1-888-383-2024 or email your reports to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.

&&

LAT...LON 3273 8043 3280 8031 3282 8010 3289 8013
      3288 8010 3297 8004 3292 7980 3297 7968
      3314 7953 3317 7938 3314 7927 3311 7926
      3307 7931 3298 7934 3298 7951 3289 7955
      3273 7985 3266 7987 3259 7999 3246 8031

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$
930 
WGUS72 KCHS 171931
FFSCHS

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
231 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

SCC015-019-029-172000-
/O.CON.KCHS.FF.W.0007.000000T0000Z-231217T2000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Berkeley SC-Charleston SC-Colleton SC-
231 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR BERKELEY, CHARLESTON AND COLLETON COUNTIES...

At 230 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated a band of moderate to heavy 
rainfall with embedded thunderstorms over northern Charleston 
County, primarily over the Awendaw to McClellanville areas. This 
band is expected to produce an addition 1.5 to 2 inches of rainfall 
by 3 PM. Radar rainfall estimates and automated rain gauge indicate 
that 4 to 6 inches has fallen over the area so far today. Some 
weather stations near the South Santee River reported over 10 inches 
of rainfall. The combination of elevated tide levels along with the 
heavy rainfall will likely lead to additional flooding along streams 
and creeks. In addition, low areas will likely develop deep ponding 
of water, flooding roads and possibly nearby structures.

In addition, social media and traffic reports indicates that 
flooding is ongoing across portions of Mount Pleasant, Downtown 
Charleston, James and Johns Islands.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Goose Creek, Hanahan, 
  McClellanville, Edisto Beach, Downtown Charleston, Daniel Island, 
  Fort Sumter, James Island, I-26/I-526 Interchange, West Ashley, 
  Johns Island, Hollywood, Isle Of Palms, Folly Beach, Ravenel, 
  Sullivan's Island, Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Report flooding directly to the Charleston National Weather Service 
at 1-888-383-2024 or email your reports to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.

&&

LAT...LON 3273 8043 3280 8031 3282 8010 3289 8013
      3288 8010 3297 8004 3292 7980 3297 7968
      3314 7953 3317 7938 3314 7927 3311 7926
      3307 7931 3298 7934 3298 7951 3289 7955
      3273 7985 3266 7987 3259 7999 3246 8031

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

NED

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood 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 flash flood warning went out at Dec 17, 7:39 AM EST, 1 hour 54 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 17, 7:39 AM EST, 1 hour 54 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston SC
739 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
A strong nor'easter will cross the region today and tonight,
followed by high pressure through the rest of the week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Low level warm advection is intensifying out of the Atlantic,
where MLCAPE of 250-500 J/kg is expanding north into our Georgia
waters. this will lead to the formation of isolated or scattered
t-storms on the Georgia waters early on, spreading north into
the South Carolina waters during the mid and late morning. It
will also generate some heavier rainfall rates, first over the
ocean, then across some coastal land areas as we progress
through the morning. Flood Advisories can be expected.

Today: A classic nor'easter will impact the entire area as a
piece of the main upper trough moving across the Great lakes and
Ohio and Tennessee Valley briefly tries to cut off from the
westerlies across the southeast states. The main surface low
down around 998 mb will move ashore from the Gulf of Mexico
somewhere near or over the Big Bend region of Florida early on.
The low then crosses the peninsula and re- emerges off the
northeast Florida and southeast Georgia coasts by late morning,
then it rides northeast not too far off our coast. As it does so
it deepens to around 990 mb by end of the day. This system,
although it is baroclinic, will be similar to a low or mid range
tropical storm, in that it will bring a number of weather
hazards.

Heavy Rainfall/Flooding: While we will discuss this further in
the HYDRO section below, after collaboration with WPC, we have
raised rainfall amounts to as much as 4-7 inches near and east
of I-95, with locally higher amounts. To the west the amounts
will still be impressive, but more in the 3-4 inch range.

High Winds: The Wind Advisory has been both expanded in areal
coverage and extended in time. It still looks like there will be
two distinct high wind events. The first is this morning with
strong low level jetting in the warm sector. The second is this
afternoon into tonight due to a very tight pressure gradient in
wake of the low and in response to cold air advection. The
forecaster yesterday talked about the possibility of a sting
jet, but should one occur, and based on simulated satellite
imagery, it would transpire to the south of our area. This still
bears close watching through the day, as sting jets are very
difficult to forecast accurately.

Utilizing the HREF as the main reasoning for the Wind Advisory,
it shows 40-55 mph gusts over coastal Charleston, Colleton and
Beaufort County this morning. While a second region of 40-45 mph
wind gusts develops late morning across interior Georgia and
spreads eastward through the day and into tonight. Thus we have
extended the Wind Advisory through 1 AM tonight, although it
could go longer for at least parts of the local counties. There
will also be higher winds on elevated bridges and overpasses,
especially in and near the Savannah, Beaufort and Charleston
areas.

The combination of the widespread rains and these winds will
cause some downing of trees and power lines.

Severe Weather: Although destabilization will be tempered by
extensive rains ahead of the surface low, and the overall MLCAPE
and lapse rates are quite poor, given the strength of the shear,
there does remain the potential for a few damaging wind events
and maybe even a couple of brief tornadoes. The best chances
for any severe weather is across Charleston, Berkeley and
Colleton, where SPC has a Slight Risk. The most likely timing
for any severe weather is during the late morning and this
afternoon. Even in the absence of severe weather, isolated
general or marginally severe t-storms can occur over a much
larger portion of the forecast area.

We're showing 100% PoPs all places given the high PWat which is
well above the 90th percentile for the date. With the track of
the low to be mostly if not entirely over the ocean, max temps
will mainly be in the upper 50s and lower 60s. Although some
mid to perhaps upper 60s can also occur overt parts of the
coastal counties where there is some influx of marine air.

With the low off to the northeast tonight, rain coverage drops
dramatically from southwest to northeast, with steadily clearing
skies during the late evening and overnight. Cold advection will
drop lows to the lower and middle 40s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
By Monday morning, the nor'easter will be positioned near the Outer
Banks and accelerating northward. Some lingering showers across the
Charleston and Berkeley County are possible during the pre-dawn
hours Monday due to wrap-around moisture on the backside of the low,
however rain will quickly come to an end in the morning as low level
flow shifts out of the west and a dry air mass moves into the area.
Skies will rapidly clear in the morning to reveal nearly full
sunshine. A mid-level low will dive down into the Mid-Atlantic late
Monday, which will push a reinforcing surface cold front across the
region overnight. A large area of high pressure situated over the
Central U.S. will then shift into the eastern portion of CONUS. This
will result in dry, rain-free conditions through the short-term
period.

High temperatures Monday will reach the upper 50s for most locations
and near 60 degrees along the coast. Monday night will be chilly due
to the FROPA; causing lows to dip into the upper 20s far inland and
low 30s elsewhere. Tuesday will be colder behind the front, with
highs only reaching the mid to upper 40s despite full sunshine. We
expect the coldest night of the week to occur Tuesday night into
Wednesday morning with lows plummeting in the mid to upper 20s away
from the coast and low to mid 30s along the immediate coastline.
Wednesday should be a touch warmer with highs in the upper 40s to
low 50s.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Surface high pressure will prevail across the eastern U.S. resulting
in dry, rain-free conditions through the rest of the week. A warming
trend will persist through the weekend, with temperatures near-
normal on Thursday and increasing to above normal for the weekend.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
KCHS/KJZI/KSAV: Intensifying low pressure moving onshore from
the Gulf of Mexico near Cedar Key early this morning will re-
emerge off the coastal of KJAX by late morning, then lifts
northeast over the nearby Atlantic of the terminals this
afternoon. This will lead to moderate or heavy steady rains
impacting all sites into the afternoon, before tapering off
late, and ending tonight. IFR conditions will prevail as a
result, before drier air aloft moves in overnight and leads to a
return to VFR late in the 12Z TAF cycle. We did tweak the
timing of any t-storms occurring, mainly late morning/early
afternoon at KSAV and during the afternoon at KCHS and KJZI.
VCTS will suffice for now until radar trends are better
determined. All terminals will experience strong and gusty
surface winds and/or LLWS through most of the forecast period.

Extended Aviation Outlook: Other than breezy conditions Monday, VFR
will prevail through the week.

&&

.MARINE...
We've finally starting getting Gale Force gusts at 41008 and the
Savannah Entrance Light, and these winds will spread further
north this morning, reaching even higher speeds on all waters.
No changes to the ongoing Gale and Storm Warnings. The 00Z and
06Z runs of the NamNest and several runs of the HRRR showing
the possibility of hurricane force wind gusts at 41004 during
the late morning or early afternoon.

Today and tonight: Extremely dangerous conditions will occur
over our coastal waters in response to intensifying low
pressure that rides over the marine area later this morning and
this afternoon, pulling off to the northeast during tonight. The
risk of Storm Force wind gusts has increased enough where we
have a Storm Warning on the Georgia offshore waters and the
Charleston County Atlantic waters. The other marine zones have a
Gale Warning, although there could be a few gusts approaching
Storm Force. Just not enough for that high of a warning.

Wind gusts will reach around 50 kt over the AMZ350 waters, with
some indications of even briefly higher values. They'll also
reach near 50 kt on AMZ374, with 40 or 45 kt elsewhere in the
Atlantic. Charleston Harbor winds look to peak at 35-40 kt.
Seas will be as big as 11-18 feet in the Atlantic and waves up
to 4 feet in Charleston Harbor.

There is a few hours of a somewhat "lull" in winds this
afternoon during the transition between the surface low moving
northeast and before the cold advection gets cranking again in
its wake.

Mariners care also advised that isolated severe storms with
damaging winds and isolated waterspouts are also possible today,
especially near and north and east of the track of the surface
low. That pretty much covers the entire marine area.

Monday through Friday: By Monday morning, the nor'easter will be
positioned near the Outer Banks and accelerating northward. Seas and
westerly winds will remain elevated Monday into Tuesday as a cold
front pushes offshore late Monday night. Small Craft Advisories will
likely be needed for all marine zones, including the Charleston
Harbor. By Tuesday night, the nearshore waters out to 20nm should be
free of headlines as seas drop to 3 to 5 feet in those zones.
Meanwhile, a Small Craft Advisory will likely persist through the
period for the outer GA waters (from 20-60nm) due to the
continuation of 6 foot seas. Winds shifting out of the
north/northeast will decrease to around 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt
late Tuesday night as well. For Wednesday and beyond, no marine
concerns are anticipated with high pressure in place.

High Surf: Now that there has been an extended stretch of
strong onshore winds that continue today, we have maintained the
High Surf Advisory for all beaches. There will also be areas of
beach erosion.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Storm total rainfall amounts of 4-7" can be expected. PWATs in
excess of 1.50" and impressive moisture transport via a 50-55 kt
low-level jet will support some modest rainfall rates for
December. WPC has the entire region in a Slight Risk of
Excessive Rainfall today as a result.

For areas along/east of I-95, some surface-based instability
will support even heavier hourly rainfall rates, possibly as
high as 2 or even 3 inches per hour. With the core of the
heaviest rains likely to occur this morning near high tide,
there will be an increased risk for flash flooding with tides
running far above predicted levels. A Flood Watch remains in
effect for areas along/east of I-95, including both the
Charleston and Savannah metro regions.

Area rivers and creeks will also respond to these rains,
although it will take at least 1-2 days for some of the bigger
rivers to reach flood stage. Area creeks have the best chance of
responding to these rains much more quickly, and we'll monitor
for possible Flood Warnings through the day.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Given that there will still be strong northeast or east winds along
the coast with the late morning high tide, and there will likely
be heavy rainfall ongoing at or near the high tide, we have gone
ahead with a Coastal Flood Warning for coastal Charleston and
coastal Colleton. A Coastal Flood Advisory is also in effect for
the rest of the coast, including the Tidal Berkeley zone. It's
very likely that at least 2 foot departures will occur, which is
a very rare occurrence. Climatology from Fort Pulaski reveals
that high tides reaching action stage or greater from non-tropical
events since 1996 totaled 346. Of those 346, only 1 high tide
had a 2 foot departure or greater. At Charleston Harbor, there
have been 838 high tides reaching minor flooding or greater from
non-tropical events since 1996. Out of those 838 events, only
14 high tide events had a tidal departure of 2 feet or higher.
Our latest forecast is for departures of almost 2.5 ft MLLW at
both Fort Pulaski and in Charleston Harbor.

Interestingly is that tides tonight and Monday will swing the
other way, with large negative departures to occur due to the
strong offshore flow.

&&

.CLIMATE...
December 17 Record Rainfall
KCHS: 0.66/1975 (1.05 so far today)
KCXM: 1.18/1923
KSAV: 1.96/1880

&&

.CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...Wind Advisory until 1 AM EST Monday for GAZ087-088-099>101-
     114>119-137>141.
     Flood Watch until 1 PM EST this afternoon for GAZ116>119-
     137>141.
     High Surf Advisory until 1 AM EST Monday for GAZ117-119-139-
     141.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 1 PM EST this afternoon for
     GAZ117-119-139-141.
SC...Wind Advisory until 1 AM EST Monday for SCZ040-042>045-047>052.
     Flood Watch until 1 PM EST this afternoon for SCZ043>045-
     047>052.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 1 PM EST this afternoon for
     SCZ048-051-052.
     High Surf Advisory until 9 AM EST Monday for SCZ048>051.
     Coastal Flood Warning until 1 PM EST this afternoon for SCZ049-
     050.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 4 AM EST Monday for AMZ330-352.
     Storm Warning until 4 PM EST this afternoon for AMZ350.
     Gale Warning until 1 AM EST Monday for AMZ354.
     Storm Warning until 1 PM EST this afternoon for AMZ374.

&&

NEAR TERM...
SHORT TERM...
LONG TERM...
AVIATION...
MARINE...
HYDROLOGY...
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
CLIMATE...
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 17, 6:39 AM EST, 2 hours 54 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston SC
639 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

GAZ116-118-137-138-140-SCZ047-171245-
Inland Bryan-Inland Chatham-Long-Inland Liberty-Inland McIntosh-
Inland Jasper-
639 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia and
southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

GAZ087-088-099>101-114-115-SCZ040-042-171245-
Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-Allendale-
Hampton-
639 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia and
southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

AMZ330-171245-
Charleston Harbor-
639 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.

Severe Thunderstorms: Isolated thunderstorms today could become
severe with damaging wind gusts and perhaps a few waterspouts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

SCZ049-050-171245-
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
639 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   High Surf Advisory.
   Wind Advisory.
   Coastal Flood Warning.

Severe Thunderstorms: Isolated thunderstorms today could become
severe with damaging wind gusts and perhaps a brief tornado.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Surf Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

GAZ117-119-139-141-171245-
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
639 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   High Surf Advisory.
   Wind Advisory.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

SCZ048-051-171245-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
639 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   High Surf Advisory.
   Wind Advisory.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Surf Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

SCZ052-171245-
Tidal Berkeley-
639 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Wind Advisory.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

Severe Thunderstorms: Isolated thunderstorms today could become
severe with damaging wind gusts and perhaps a brief tornado.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

AMZ350-171245-
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
639 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Warning.

Severe Thunderstorms: Isolated thunderstorms today could become
severe with damaging wind gusts and perhaps a few waterspouts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

AMZ352-171245-
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
639 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.

Severe Thunderstorms: Isolated thunderstorms today could become
severe with damaging wind gusts and perhaps a few waterspouts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

AMZ374-171245-
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
639 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

AMZ354-171245-
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
639 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

SCZ045-171245-
Inland Berkeley-
639 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Wind Advisory.

Severe Thunderstorms: Isolated thunderstorms today could become
severe with damaging wind gusts and perhaps a brief tornado.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

SCZ043-044-171245-
Inland Colleton-Dorchester-
639 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 17, 5:52 AM EST, 3 hours 41 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston SC
552 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0520 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 22 ESE Racccon Bluff    31.40N  80.87W
12/17/2023  M47 mph          AMZ354             GA   Buoy

            The buoy at Gray's Reef measured a wind gust of 41
            knots.

&&

Event Number CHS2301595

BRM

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 17, 3:13 AM ESTCoastal Flood WarningCHS12 hr
Dec 17, 3:13 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryCHS12 hr
Dec 17, 8:15 AM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSBeaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Jasper5 hr
Dec 17, 9:48 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningCHS27 min
Dec 17, 9:56 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningCHS34 min
Dec 17, 10:10 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningCHS35 min
Dec 17, 11:10 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningCHS35 min
Dec 17, 11:21 AM ESTTornado WarningCHSCharleston24 min
Dec 17, 2:58 PM ESTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatCHSBerkeley, Charleston3 hr
Dec 17, 3:16 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSBerkeley, Charleston104 min
Dec 17, 5:18 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSBerkeley, Charleston102 min
Dec 17, 6:03 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSCharleston117 min

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