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Storm Warning 2, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this storm warning at Dec 16, 2023, 3:06 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 17, 2023, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Dec 16, 2023, 3:06 PM EST (20:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 17, 2023, 6:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 17, 2023, 4:00 PM EST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
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909 WHUS72 KCHS 162006 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 306 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 AMZ374-170415- /O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-231217T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0013.231216T2006Z-231217T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.SR.W.0002.231217T1100Z-231217T1800Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM- 306 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ350-170415- /O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-231217T0500Z/ /O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0013.231216T2006Z-231217T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.SR.A.0001.231217T1100Z-231217T2100Z/ Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 306 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Storm Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft possible. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions deteriorate. && $$ AMZ352-170415- /O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-231217T0500Z/ /O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0013.231216T2006Z-231218T0800Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 306 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ354-170415- /O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-231217T0500Z/ /O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0013.231216T2006Z-231218T0400Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 306 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ330-170415- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-231217T1100Z/ /O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0017.231217T1100Z-231217T1900Z/ /O.EXB.KCHS.GL.W.0013.231217T1100Z-231217T1900Z/ Charleston Harbor- 306 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 feet. For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Charleston Harbor. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 2 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
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974 WHUS72 KCHS 162315 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 615 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 AMZ330-170715- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-231217T1100Z/ /O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0013.231217T1100Z-231218T0600Z/ Charleston Harbor- 615 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 feet. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Charleston Harbor. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ374-170715- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231217T1100Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.SR.W.0002.231217T1100Z-231217T1800Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM- 615 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ350-170715- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231217T1100Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.SR.A.0001.231217T1100Z-231217T2100Z/ Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 615 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EST SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Storm Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft possible. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from 6 AM EST Sunday through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions deteriorate. && $$ AMZ352-170715- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T0800Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 615 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ354-170715- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T0400Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 615 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
680 WHUS72 KCHS 170348 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 1048 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 AMZ350-171200- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231217T1100Z/ /O.UPG.KCHS.SR.A.0001.231217T1100Z-231217T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KCHS.SR.W.0002.231217T1100Z-231217T2100Z/ Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 1048 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ374-171200- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231217T1100Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.SR.W.0002.231217T1100Z-231217T1800Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM- 1048 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ330-171200- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-231217T1100Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.231217T1100Z-231218T0600Z/ Charleston Harbor- 1048 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 30 kt . For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Charleston Harbor. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ352-171200- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T0800Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 1048 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ354-171200- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T0400Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 1048 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
911 WHUS72 KCHS 170808 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 308 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 AMZ330-171615- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-231217T1100Z/ /O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0013.231217T1100Z-231218T0900Z/ Charleston Harbor- 308 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 30 kt . For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt becoming northwest and waves 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Charleston Harbor. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ352-171615- /O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 308 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt becoming northwest and seas 9 to 14 ft. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ350-171615- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231217T1100Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.SR.W.0002.231217T1100Z-231217T2100Z/ Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 308 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ374-171615- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231217T1100Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.SR.W.0002.231217T1100Z-231217T1800Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM- 308 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ354-171615- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T0400Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 308 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt becoming northwest and seas 7 to 12 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
014 WHUS72 KCHS 171030 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 530 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 AMZ350-171830- /O.EXP.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231217T1100Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.SR.W.0002.231217T1100Z-231217T2100Z/ Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 530 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ374-171800- /O.EXP.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231217T1100Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.SR.W.0002.231217T1100Z-231217T1800Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM- 530 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ330-171830- /O.EXP.KCHS.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-231217T1100Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.231217T1100Z-231218T0900Z/ Charleston Harbor- 530 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Charleston Harbor. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ354-171830- /O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T0600Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 530 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt becoming northwest and seas 7 to 12 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ352-171830- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 530 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt becoming northwest and seas 9 to 14 ft. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
575 WHUS72 KCHS 171434 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 934 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 AMZ330-172245- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/ Charleston Harbor- 934 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Charleston Harbor. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ352-172245- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 934 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt becoming northwest and seas 9 to 14 ft. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ354-172245- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T0600Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 934 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt becoming northwest and seas 7 to 12 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ350-172100- /O.CON.KCHS.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-231217T2100Z/ Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 934 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ374-171800- /O.CON.KCHS.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-231217T1800Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM- 934 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
219 WHUS72 KCHS 171732 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 1232 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 AMZ374-180145- /O.EXP.KCHS.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-231217T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KCHS.GL.W.0013.231217T1800Z-231218T1100Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM- 1232 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY... ...STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ330-180145- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/ Charleston Harbor- 1232 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Charleston Harbor. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ352-180145- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 1232 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ354-180145- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T0600Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 1232 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ350-172100- /O.CON.KCHS.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-231217T2100Z/ Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 1232 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
179 WHUS72 KCHS 172034 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 334 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 AMZ350-180445- /O.EXP.KCHS.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-231217T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KCHS.GL.W.0013.231217T2100Z-231218T1100Z/ Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 334 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY... ...STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ354-180445- /O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 334 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ330-180445- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/ Charleston Harbor- 334 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Charleston Harbor. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ352-180445- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 334 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ374-180445- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231218T1100Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM- 334 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this 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 storm warning went out at Dec 16, 12:59 PM EST, 2 hours 7 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 16, 12:59 PM EST, 2 hours 7 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1259 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023
.SYNOPSIS...
A nor'easter will bring impacts to our region this weekend,
followed by high pressure next week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
The forecast area will be positioned in between a mid level ridge
offshore and an approaching trough to the west. The prominent
feature will be a shortwave passing across the Gulf of Mexico which
is helping to organize our big weather maker for tonight and Sunday.
By the end of the day, the surface low will be headed towards
the west coast of Florida. Locally, a ridge of high pressure
will continue to extend into the region, while an inverted
trough lingers near the coast.
12z KCHS RAOB still showed extensive dry mid level air, so it will
take some time for the atmosphere to moisten. Still will see
some showers push onshore, with highest probabilities/coverage
over the southern tier of counties across Georgia. Forecast
shows PoPs increasing with time, but the bulk of activity
associated with the low should arrive during the overnight
hours. High temperatures will be in the 60s, warmest over
southeast SC.
Tonight: The Gulf low continues to deepen in response to not
only the initial short wave aloft, but also another short wave
moving across the northern Gulf. The low looks to be down to
about 996-998 mb as it moves onshore near the Florida Big Bend
region late as it moves northeast. Dew points will have
increased as much as around 20F degrees in the 24 hour period
from 12Z Saturday to 12Z Sunday. As such we have PWat that
along climb considerably, reaching at least 1.5 or 1.75 inches
or much greater than the 90th percentile; maybe even near the
record max for the date. Additionally, the Integrated Water
Vapor Transport is some 3 or 4 standard deviations just off our
coast, all while indicating an atmospheric river developing and
pointing towards the Southeast, with the feed of tropical like
moisture coming from the both the Gulf and Caribbean.
The surface low is linked to an upper jet streak and with large
height falls aloft, forcing is certainly in place. Strengthening
850-700 mb frontogenesis also transpires, leading to an
expansion of rains from south-southwest to north-northeast,
some of which will become heavy overnight. The system in the Gulf
of Mexico as it draws closer will have a steady feed of
moisture off the Atlantic as winds increase to some 45-55 kt at
850 mb. That along with the elevated PWat and the aforementioned
atmospheric river will lead to not only a widespread rain
shield, but also pockets of some heavier rains. QPF will average
1-2 inches with the usual locally higher amounts. This will pose
a problem to many poor drainage and low-lying areas. But the
potential for Flash Flooding is low.
We have a solid 100% PoPs all locations. Although CAPE and
instability are limited, given the strength of the shear and
forcing we are compelled to mention isolated t-storms from
about the Savannah area southward during the late night period.
This is in line with the 00Z HREF thunder probabilities. Lows
tonight will be at their warmest in two weeks, barely dipping
into the 50s or near 60F degrees.
The gradient tightens further in response to the huge difference
in pressures between robust high pressure near Nova Scotia and
the low approaching Florida. There's as much as a 40-45 mb
spread between the centers of both features, and the pinching of
the gradient locally will support east and northeast winds of
at least 15-25 mph and gusty. The highest winds will be over
the coastal counties, but shy of any land based Wind Advisory
thresholds, as the warm advection regime will somewhat limit
the amount of mixing from aloft.
&&
.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Sunday: The forecast area will see the greatest impacts from the
system Sunday. The low will be positioned near the FL/GA border
Sunday morning. It is expected to continue moving northeast along
the GA/SC coast into Sunday night. Overhead lies the right front
entrance region within a highly amplified jet streak which will
support lift and allow for intensification of the surface low as it
tracks northward along the coast. In addition, a mid-level shortwave
embedded with a broad trough over the Eastern half of the U.S will
amplify forcing for ascent. Strong onshore flow will usher in deep
moisture as the low approaches the area. Mid-day the area will see
PWAT values peaking around 1.5-1.75", which would be well above the
90th percentile per the SPC Sounding Climatology. Showers (some
heavy at times) and possibly a few thunderstorms will continue
through the evening. In terms of severe weather, instability is
rather weak with about 200-500 J/kg SBCAPE mainly along the coastal
areas. However with strong forcing and bulk shear values 60-70 kt,
an isolated severe thunderstorm with damaging wind gusts cannot be
ruled out. We will also have to keep watch for rotation, which could
spawn a brief tornado especially as storms move onshore. Showers/t-
storms will clear the Georgia counties initially, by late evening
Sunday, and then the SC counties after midnight.
Most locations can expect an additional 1.5-3.0 inches of rain
Sunday. Guidance shows decent probabilities (about 35%) across the
Charleston Tri-County region as well as the Beaufort area for 3+
inches of rainfall within a 3-hour period. That being said, isolated
areas along the SC coast are likely to receive total rainfall
amounts greater than 3.0 inches on Sunday alone. Minor flooding is
likely in areas that are low-lying along with ponding of water in
areas that easily flood. Ponding across roadways is possible,
especially during times of heavier rains. Overall, the lack of
rainfall lately will likely allow parched soils to absorb a decent
amount of rain. Additionally, gusty conditions are expected Sunday
especially across the beaches as the low makes its closest approach.
Gusts 30-35 mph are possible across the forecast area away from the
coast, with gusts up to 40 mph along the coast. Locations along the
beaches could gust 40-45 mph, which could warrant a Wind Advisory.
Across Lake Moultrie, gusts around 30 kt will be common, however 35-
40kt gusts are possible during the evening, which would also warrant
a Wind Advisory. For now, a Lake Wind Advisory has been issued for
Lake Moultrie Sunday morning through at least Sunday night. Lastly,
relatively mild temperatures are expected, with highs in the low 60s
inland and mid 60s closer to the coast. Overnight temperatures could
drop as low as the mid to upper 40s.
Monday and Tuesday: The surface low will accelerate toward the
Northeast Monday. Some lingering showers are possible during the pre-
dawn hours Monday with wrap-around moisture remaining on the
backside of the low, however rains will quickly come to an end in
the morning as llvl flow shifts out of the west. Skies will rapidly
clear Monday and high temperatures for the day will reach the upper
50s. Monday night into Tuesday, a cold front will push through the
area allowing high pressure from across the Central U.S. to shift
into the eastern half of CONUS. Tuesday will be much cooler behind
the front, with highs only reaching the mid to upper 40s despite
full sunshine.
&&
.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Surface high pressure will prevail across the eastern U.S. resulting
in dry, rain-free conditions through the rest of next week.
Temperatures will stay below normal Wednesday, but will warm to near
normal for the latter half of next week.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Conditions at the terminals will deteriorate through the period,
with prevailing flight restrictions expected to develop
overnight and then continue through 18z Sunday and beyond.
Spotty light showers this afternoon will increase in coverage
and intensity tonight as low pressure lifts northeast into the
region, first spreading into KSAV before expanding northward to
KCHS/KJZI. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall with reductions
in visibility are expected. There is even potential for a few
rumbles of thunder and we opted to include VCTS. Outside of
convection, ceilings will likely drop to IFR levels.
The other item of concern is gusty winds. East to northeast winds
will increase with gusts to around 30 kt forecast, perhaps
higher. There could be a period of LLWS Sunday morning. Will
address this in future TAF issuances if necessary.
Extended Aviation Outlook: Flight restrictions will continue o
Sunday due to heavy rain along with gusty winds. LLWS is
possible Sunday as the surface low passes near the terminals.
Outside of breezy conditions, VFR will return Monday and prevail
through much of next week.
&&
.MARINE...
Today: A deepening low in the eastern Gulf of Mexico will shift
eastward, an inverted trough will linger over the local waters,
while robust high pressure is found near the Canadian border
with northern New England. The interaction between all of these
synoptic features will cause the surface pressure gradient to
elevate further, causing NE to E winds to increase with time.
As a result we have Small Craft Advisories in effect for all
Atlantic waters, including the Charleston Harbor. Seas over the
ocean will reach 6 or 7 feet within 209 nm and 8 or 9 feet
further out with the favorable fetch.
Tonight: Marine conditions will become extremely hazardous with
as much as a 6-7 millibar spreads over the waters between the
high to the distant north and the approaching low in the Gulf
heading onshore of Florida late. Solid Gales will occur over the
ocean, maybe even close to Storm Force wind gusts on the outer
Georgia waters late. Meanwhile, Charleston Harbor will achieve
solid advisory levels. Mariners can expect easterly winds as
great as 20-30 kt in Charleston Harbor, and at least 30-40 kt
over the ocean. The continued favorable onshore fetch will allow
for seas to build as large as 10 or 11 feet within 20 nm and
11-16 feet on the outer Georgia waters. Marine interests on the
Georgia waters should be alert for some late night t-storms as
the surface low gets closer.
Sunday: Dangerous marine conditions are expected, as we anticipate
the greatest impacts to occur Sunday as the low pressure system
tracks along the GA/SC coast while intensifying. Gale Warnings
remain in effect for all marine zones except for the Charleston
Harbor where a Gale Watch has been issued. Gusts could even briefly
approach storm force strength beyond 20nm at their peak Sunday
afternoon/evening. Very steep waves will be occurring, peaking
around 10-15 ft within 20 nm and up to 18 ft for the GA waters
beyond 20 nm.
Monday through Thursday: By Monday morning, the system will be away
from the area and accelerating northward. Westerly winds will remain
elevated Monday into Tuesday as a cold front pushes offshore.
By Tuesday night, the nearshore waters out to 20nm should be free of
headlines, meanwhile a Small Craft Advisory will persist for the
outer GA waters (from 20-60nm) due to 6 foot seas. Winds will shift
out of the north Wednesday into Thursday with speeds averaging
15 kt.
High Surf: Strong onshore winds and hazardous seas will lead to
large breaking waves of 4-6 ft at all of our beaches starting
around midnight tonight. A High Surf Advisory has been issued as
a result. It will remain in effect until Sunday night for our
Georgia beaches and Monday morning for our South Carolina
beaches.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
A nor'easter will bring elevated tides to the entire coastline
through early next week.
Sunday: Coastal flooding is likely along our entire coast with the
morning high tide. Tides could reach moderate levels at Charleston
Harbor and minor levels at Fort Pulaski.
Monday: Minor coastal flooding is possible at Charleston Harbor and
Fort Pulaski during the morning high tide.
&&
.CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...High Surf Advisory from midnight tonight to midnight EST
Sunday night for GAZ117-119-139-141.
SC...Lake Wind Advisory from 7 AM Sunday to 9 AM EST Monday for
SCZ045.
High Surf Advisory from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Monday
for SCZ048>051.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EST Sunday for AMZ330.
Gale Watch from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon for
AMZ330.
Small Craft Advisory until midnight EST tonight for AMZ350-352-
354.
Gale Warning from midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Monday for
AMZ350.
Gale Warning from midnight tonight to 3 AM EST Monday for
AMZ352.
Gale Warning from midnight tonight to 11 PM EST Sunday for
AMZ354.
Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for AMZ374.
Gale Warning from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday for
AMZ374.
&&
NEAR TERM...
SHORT TERM...
LONG TERM...
AVIATION...
MARINE...
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 16, 4:34 AM EST, 10 hours 32 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston SC 434 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 GAZ087-088-099>101-114>116-118-137-138-140-SCZ040-042>044-047-170945- Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans- Inland Bryan-Inland Chatham-Long-Inland Liberty-Inland McIntosh- Allendale-Hampton-Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Jasper- 434 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Strong Winds: Parts of the area might require a Wind Advisory for Sunday into Sunday night. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. AMZ330-170945- Charleston Harbor- 434 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. 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. SCZ049-050-170945- Coastal Colleton-Charleston- 434 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST MONDAY... 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. High Surf Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Surf Advisory. Coastal Flooding: Persistent northeasterly winds will produce coastal flooding during the high tide Sunday morning, when moderate to major coastal flooding is possible. Strong Winds: A Wind Advisory could be required for Sunday into Sunday night. Severe Thunderstorms: Isolated thunderstorms could become severe with damaging wind gusts and perhaps a brief tornado on Sunday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. GAZ117-119-139-141-170945- Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 434 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT... 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. High Surf Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Surf Advisory. Coastal Flooding: Persistent northeasterly winds could result in coastal flooding during Sunday morning high tide. Strong Winds: A Wind Advisory could be required for Sunday into Sunday night. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. SCZ048-051-170945- Beaufort-Coastal Jasper- 434 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST MONDAY... 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. High Surf Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Surf Advisory. Coastal Flooding: Persistent northeasterly winds could result in coastal flooding during the high tide Sunday morning. Strong Winds: A Wind Advisory could be required for Sunday into Sunday night. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. SCZ052-170945- Tidal Berkeley- 434 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Strong Winds: Parts of the area might require a Wind Advisory for Sunday into Sunday night. Coastal Flooding: Persistent northeasterly winds could result in coastal flooding during the high tide Sunday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. AMZ350-170945- Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 434 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 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...Sunday through Friday. 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 could become severe with damaging wind gusts and perhaps a few waterspouts on Sunday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. AMZ352-170945- Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 434 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 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...Sunday through Friday. 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 could become severe with damaging wind gusts and perhaps a few waterspouts on Sunday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. AMZ374-170945- Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM- 434 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 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...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. AMZ354-170945- Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 434 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 PM EST SUNDAY... 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...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. SCZ045-170945- Inland Berkeley- 434 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 9 AM EST MONDAY FOR LAKE MOULTRIE... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Lake Wind Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 16, 11:12 AM EST, 3 hours 54 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1112 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1036 AM Coastal Flood 1 E Charleston 32.78N 79.93W
12/16/2023 Charleston SC Other Federal
A maximum tide level of 7.14 ft MLLW (1.38 ft MHHW) was
observed at the Charleston Harbor tide gage. Shallow
Coastal Flooding typically begins along the coasts of
Charleston and Colleton counties when tide levels reach
7.0 ft MLLW (1.24 ft MHHW) in the Charleston Harbor.
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Event Number CHS2301594
rfmThe office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 3:08 AM EST | Gale Watch | CHS | 12 hr | |
| Dec 16, 7:26 AM EST | Lake Wind Advisory | CHS | Berkeley | 8 hr |
| Dec 16, 3:02 PM EST | Wind Advisory | CHS | Allendale, Berkeley, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton | 36 hr |
| Dec 16, 3:03 PM EST | Coastal Flood Watch | CHS | 12 hr | |
| Dec 16, 3:05 PM EST | Flood Watch | CHS | Berkeley, Colleton, Dorchester | 26 hr |
| Dec 16, 3:06 PM EST | Storm Watch | CHS | 8 hr |
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