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Tornado Warning 14, NWS Charleston, SC

August 30, 2023Charleston County, Dorchester County, South Carolina

NWS Charleston, SC issued this tornado warning at Aug 30, 2023, 3:38 PM EDT for Charleston County, Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was in force for 20 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Aug 30, 2023, 3:38 PM EDT (19:38 UTC)
Expired
Aug 30, 2023, 3:58 PM EDT
In force
20 min
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

Counties Charleston County, SC, Dorchester County, SC

The radar

The Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

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 watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Aug 30, 10:51 AM EDTTornado WatchSPC11 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 313 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, Jacksonville, FL at 12:00Z on 2023-08-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 888 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, Jacksonville, FL at 12:00Z on 2023-08-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 361 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
888 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-2 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
600 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
361 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
421 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.8
Supercell composite
16.2

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

370 
WFUS52 KCHS 301938
TORCHS
SCC019-035-302015-
/O.NEW.KCHS.TO.W.0014.230830T1938Z-230830T2015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston SC
338 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Tornado Warning for portions of...
  Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina...
  Dorchester County in southeastern South Carolina...

* Until 415 PM EDT.
    
* At 338 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Magnolia Gardens, moving north at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include:
  North Charleston, Summerville, Ladson, and Magnolia Gardens.

This warning includes I-26 between mile markers 205 and 209.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes from tropical storms or hurricanes can form and move very
quickly. TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY! If you wait until you hear a tornado
it could be too late. Take action now to immediately protect
yourself.

&&

LAT...LON 3300 8012 3300 8010 3299 8010 3300 8005
      3284 8004 3283 8014 3302 8022 3304 8017
TIME...MOT...LOC 1938Z 167DEG 30KT 3288 8010 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

JRL
2 follow-up statements
094 
WWUS52 KCHS 301948
SVSCHS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
348 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

SCC019-035-302015-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-230830T2015Z/
Charleston SC-Dorchester SC-
348 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF CHARLESTON AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES...
    
At 348 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ladson, moving north at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include: 
North Charleston, Summerville, and Ladson. 

This warning includes I-26 between mile markers 205 and 210.
 
LAT...LON 3300 8012 3300 8010 3299 8010 3300 8005
      3292 8004 3290 8017 3302 8022 3304 8017
TIME...MOT...LOC 1948Z 167DEG 30KT 3296 8012 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

BRM
884 
WWUS52 KCHS 301958
SVSCHS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
358 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

SCC019-035-302008-
/O.CAN.KCHS.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-230830T2015Z/
Charleston SC-Dorchester SC-
358 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF CHARLESTON AND DORCHESTER
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southeastern
South Carolina.

Remember, a Tornado Warning remains in effect for western Dorchester 
County until 415 pm.

LAT...LON 3300 8012 3300 8010 3299 8010 3300 8005
      3292 8004 3290 8017 3302 8022 3304 8017
TIME...MOT...LOC 1956Z 167DEG 30KT 3304 8014 

$$

JRL

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado 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 tornado warning went out at Aug 30, 1:56 PM EDT, 1 hour 42 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 30, 1:56 PM EDT, 1 hour 42 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston SC
156 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
Hurricane Idalia is expected to bring significant impacts to
the area today into Thursday morning. High pressure will then
return late week and continue into the weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Center of Idalia is across far southern Georgia (Clinch county
per KJAX radar). Initial heavy rainband is advancing through the
far northern part of the CWA...wrapping into an axis of more
persistent rainfall across the northwestern two-thirds of the
CWA. Idalia will continue to track up through the southeast GA
counties along with the strongest associated winds through the
afternoon hours. Circulation center (and strongest winds) is
expected to slide up through the SC counties during the evening.
Heaviest total rainfall is still looking to occur across the
western part of the CWA (4 to 8 inches) with lesser amounts
toward the coast.

As Idalia moves through South Carolina overnight, the impacts
will eventually taper off from south-southwest to north-
northeast through the night, and temperatures will drop to the
lower and middle 70s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Thursday: The region will likely still be feeling some of the
effects of Idalia Thursday morning as it departs the forecast area
in the morning hours. Rainfall is expected to have already cleared
the areas across southeastern GA by Thursday morning. Rainfall
across southeastern SC is expected to taper off through the morning
hours, continuing to clear from southwest to northeast as the storm
departs the region. Winds could remain breezy on the backside of the
storm through the afternoon hours, with gusts around 20 mph
possible, especially across southeastern SC. With strong northerly
flow temperatures are expected to only reach into the upper 70s
across most of southeastern SC. Low to mid 80s are forecast across
southeastern GA. Overnight lows will dip into the mid 60s inland
with upper 60s closer to the coastline.

Friday and Saturday: High pressure will build into the region at the
surface while aloft heights rise as ridging builds into the area.
The resulting forecast will be quiet pleasant, with POPs no higher
than 15%. Temperatures will be several degrees below normal, with
highs only reaching into the low to mid 80s. Dew points only in the
low 60s will yield pleasant weather heading into the holiday
weekend, especially after the heat of the last month.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
High pressure will continue to build in at the surface through the
weekend and into early next week while ridging builds in aloft as
well. Subsidence from the building high pressure will yield POPs
generally less than 15%. Temperatures will be slightly below normal
Sunday, gradually warming into early next week.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
KCHS/KJZI/KSAV: Initial heavy rainband has moved through the
terminal locations with a bit more showery conditions persisting
through the afternoon and into the evening. Generally MVFR
conditions with occasional IFR conditions possible.

Wind-wise: Strongest winds will be reaching the SAV terminal
between now and around 00Z, with gusts up to 35 knots possible.
Idalia circulation will pass overhead of SAV with winds turning
into the WNW this evening. CHS/JZI will have their strongest
winds between 23Z and 03Z with winds turning into the WNW
overnight.

Extended Aviation Outlook: KCHS/KJZI: Breezy conditions are
possible Thursday with N to NW winds gusting to around 20 mph.
Some low cigs and low vis are possible Thursday morning as some
remnant showers linger before Idalia moves out of the forecast
area. Thereafter, prevailing VFR.

KSAV: Prevailing VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
Today and tonight: Extremely dangerous marine conditions will
overspread the coastal waters as Hurricane Idalia passes into
the Southeast States, with tropical storm force winds spreading
in from south to north with time. Gusty winds and isolated
waterspouts will also accompany any squalls and feeder bands
that impact the local waters. Mariners should remain in port.

Thursday: Idalia is forecast to move out of the marine waters by
Thursday afternoon, with conditions improving quickly after it's
departure. However, some lingering 6 ft seas will be possible,
especially across the Charleston County nearshore waters. Once the
tropical headlines are discontinued a Small Craft Advisory may be
needed. By the afternoon N to NW winds are forecast to remain around
15 to 20 knots with an occasional gust to 25 knots possible.

Friday through Monday: High pressure will build into the region
after Idalia pushes further offshore and out of the local marine
waters. N to NE winds, generally around 15 knots will prevail. Seas
will remain slightly elevated as swell from Idalia continues to
impact the local waters. 4 to 6 ft is forecast over the nearshore
waters, with 5 to 7 ft possible over the 20-60 nm offshore GA
waters. Small Craft Advisories will likely be needed through the
weekend.

Rip Currents: The approach of Idalia, swells from Franklin,
plus the enhanced astronomical influences due to the Perigean
Spring Tides (the full moon and the perigee) will yield a High
Risk of rip currents at all beaches today. An enhanced risk of
rip currents will persist through the remainder of the week as
longer period swell continues to impact the local beaches. In
addition, large breaking waves are expected to impact the
beaches.

Longer period swell from distant Hurricane Franklin, remnant
effects of Idalia, and enhanced astronomical influences due to
the full moon will yield a High Risk of rip currents across SC
beaches on Thursday. A Moderate Risk of rip currents is in
effect for the GA beaches.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
The latest forecast has been adjusted just a bit further east
from previous, showing an average of 4-8 inches across the
counties from Berkeley to Allendale and Hampton in South
Carolina, and then from Screven to Evans and Tattnall in
Georgia. Most other locations will receive 2-4 inch rain
amounts, which includes the Charleston, Beaufort and Savannah
regions. Any deviation in the path of Idalia could result in
amounts that are higher or lower. A Flood Watch remains in
effect into tonight, and Flash Flood Warnings are likely to be
issued. In addition, some of the heavier rainfall is expected
to occur this evening, coinciding with the high tide, which will
exacerbate the flash flooding threat. These rain amounts will
also impact area rivers, with one warning already in effect for
Burton's Ferry on the Savannah River.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Astronomical high tides remain elevated this week, with today's
evening high tides being of particular concern at both Charleston
Harbor and Fort Pulaski. Although we might even reach minor
coastal flooding in Charleston Harbor with the morning high
tide. The potential for coastal inundation will then be
exacerbated by the approach and passage of Idalia tonight. The
timing for Idalia moving in (or the peak surge) is also right at
the time of this evenings high tide. This will result
significant coastal flooding, especially from the Tybee and St.
Catherine's locations north to the Charleston, Sullivan's island
and Isle of Palms regions. Major coastal flooding will likely
occur in Charleston Harbor and potentially at Fort Pulaski. Both
sites could peak in the top 10 crests in recorded history.

After Idalia passes, tides will rapidly fall as offshore winds
commence. By Sunday, offshore winds will weaken with the potential
for more coastal flooding issues early next week.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Record Rainfall:

August 30:
KCHS: 3.75/1985
KCXM: 3.75/1910
KSAV: 3.19/1959

&&

.CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...Hurricane Watch for GAZ099>101.
     Tropical Storm Warning for GAZ087-088-099>101.
     Hurricane Warning for GAZ114>119-137>141.
     Flood Watch through late tonight for GAZ087-088-099>101-
     114>119-137>141.
     High Risk for Rip Currents until 8 PM EDT this evening for GAZ117-
     119-139-141.
     Storm Surge Watch for GAZ117-139-141.
     Storm Surge Warning for GAZ119.
SC...Hurricane Watch for SCZ045-050-052.
     Tropical Storm Warning for SCZ040-042>045-050-052.
     Hurricane Warning for SCZ047>049-051.
     Flood Watch through late tonight for SCZ040-042>045-047>052.
     High Risk for Rip Currents until 8 PM EDT this evening for
     SCZ048>051.
     Storm Surge Warning for SCZ048>051.
MARINE...Hurricane Watch for AMZ330-350.
     Tropical Storm Warning for AMZ330-350.
     Hurricane Warning for AMZ352-354-374.
&&

NEAR TERM...Adam
SHORT TERM...CPM
LONG TERM...CPM
AVIATION...Adam/CPM
MARINE...CPM
HYDROLOGY...
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
CLIMATE...
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 30, 3:25 PM EDT, 13 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston SC
325 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

GAZ114-137-140-311930-
Tattnall-Long-Inland McIntosh-
325 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon 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.
   Hurricane Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Hurricane Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not
limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National
Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.

GAZ087-088-311930-
Jenkins-Screven-
325 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 661 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Tornado Watch.
   Flood Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Tropical Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not
limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National
Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.

GAZ141-311930-
Coastal McIntosh-
325 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon 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 Risk for Rip Currents.
   Hurricane Warning.
   Storm Surge Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Hurricane Warning.
   Storm Surge Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not
limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National
Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.

GAZ099>101-311930-
Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-
325 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 661 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Tornado Watch.
   Flood Watch.
   Hurricane Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Hurricane Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

SCZ047-311930-
Inland Jasper-
325 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 662 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Tornado Watch.
   Flood Watch.
   Hurricane Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Hurricane Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not
limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National
Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.

SCZ048-049-051-311930-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
325 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 662 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Tornado Watch.
   Flood Watch.
   High Risk for Rip Currents.
   Hurricane Warning.
   Storm Surge Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   High Risk for Rip Currents.
   Hurricane Warning.
   Storm Surge Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not
limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National
Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.

SCZ040-042>044-311930-
Allendale-Hampton-Inland Colleton-Dorchester-
325 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 662 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Tornado Watch.
   Flood Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Tropical Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not
limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National
Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.

SCZ045-052-311930-
Inland Berkeley-Tidal Berkeley-
325 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 662 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Tornado Watch.
   Flood Watch.
   Hurricane Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Hurricane Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

GAZ115-116-118-138-311930-
Evans-Inland Bryan-Inland Chatham-Inland Liberty-
325 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 661 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Tornado Watch.
   Flood Watch.
   Hurricane Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Hurricane Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not
limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National
Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.

GAZ117-139-311930-
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Liberty-
325 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 661 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Tornado Watch.
   Flood Watch.
   High Risk for Rip Currents.
   Hurricane Warning.
   Storm Surge Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Hurricane Warning.
   Storm Surge Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not
limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National
Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.

GAZ119-311930-
Coastal Chatham-
325 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 661 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Tornado Watch.
   Flood Watch.
   High Risk for Rip Currents.
   Hurricane Warning.
   Storm Surge Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Hurricane Warning.
   Storm Surge Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not
limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National
Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.

SCZ050-311930-
Charleston-
325 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 662 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Tornado Watch.
   Flood Watch.
   High Risk for Rip Currents.
   Hurricane Watch.
   Storm Surge Warning.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   High Risk for Rip Currents.
   Hurricane Watch.
   Storm Surge Warning.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not
limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National
Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.

AMZ330-350-311930-
Charleston Harbor-
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
325 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 662 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Tornado Watch.
   Hurricane Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Hurricane Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not
limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National
Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.

AMZ352-311930-
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
325 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 662 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Tornado Watch.
   Hurricane Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Hurricane Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not
limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National
Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.

AMZ374-311930-
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
325 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Hurricane Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Hurricane Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not
limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National
Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.

AMZ354-311930-
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
325 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 661 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Tornado Watch.
   Hurricane Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Hurricane Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any reports of hazardous weather including, but not
limited to large hail, damaging winds and flooding to the National
Weather Service in Charleston at 1-888-383-2024.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Aug 30, 2:33 PM EDT, 1 hour 5 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston SC
233 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

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

0232 PM     Rain             2 SSE Reidsville        32.06N  82.11W
08/30/2023  M3.25 inch       Tattnall           GA   Public

            Rainfall total so far since midnight.

&&

Event Number CHS2301148

ETM
Local storm report, Aug 30, 2:37 PM EDT, 1 hour 1 minute before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston SC
237 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

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

0237 PM     Rain             5 N Bellville           32.23N  81.97W
08/30/2023  M3.49 inch       Evans              GA   Public

            Rainfall total so far since midnight.

&&

Event Number CHS2301149

ETM
Local storm report, Aug 30, 2:39 PM EDT, 59 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston SC
239 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

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

0238 PM     Rain             2 ESE Metter            32.39N  82.02W
08/30/2023  M3.42 inch       Candler            GA   Public

            Rainfall total so far since midnight.

&&

Event Number CHS2301150

ETM
Local storm report, Aug 30, 2:41 PM EDT, 57 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston SC
241 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

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

0240 PM     Rain             2 ENE Lanier            32.14N  81.51W
08/30/2023  M3.27 inch       Bryan              GA   Public

            Rainfall total so far since midnight.

0241 PM     Rain             4 S Meldrim             32.08N  81.37W
08/30/2023  M3.37 inch       Chatham            GA   Public

            Rainfall total so far since midnight.

&&

Event Number CHS2301151
Event Number CHS2301152

ETM
Local storm report, Aug 30, 2:45 PM EDT, 53 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston SC
245 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

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

0230 PM     Funnel Cloud     4 E Statesboro          32.46N  81.71W
08/30/2023                   Bulloch            GA   Trained Spotter

            Funnel cloud reported near HWY 24 and Zettwell Road.

&&

Event Number CHS2301153

DAK
Local storm report, Aug 30, 2:53 PM EDT, 45 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston SC
253 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

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

1222 PM     Tornado          1 NW Goose Creek        32.99N  80.04W
08/30/2023                   Berkeley           SC   Emergency Mngr

            Emergency management reported that a car was flipped
            over at the intersection of Camelot Drive and South
            Goose Greek Blvd. Video was used to confirm that the car
            was hit by a brief, weak tornado. No other damage
            reported.

&&

Event Number CHS2301154

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 30, 2:28 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningCHSAllendale7 hr
Aug 30, 4:40 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningCHS65 min
Aug 30, 5:14 AM EDTHurricane WarningCHS12 hr
Aug 30, 5:20 AM EDTStorm Surge WarningCHS21 hr
Aug 30, 11:01 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningCHSAllendale21 days
Aug 30, 11:15 AM EDTTornado WarningCHSCharleston30 min
Aug 30, 11:43 AM EDTTornado WarningCHSCharleston, Dorchester11 min
Aug 30, 1:24 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningCHS25 min
Aug 30, 3:29 PM EDTTornado WarningCHSBerkeley, Charleston15 min
Aug 30, 3:35 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedCHSBerkeley, Charleston25 min
Aug 30, 3:52 PM EDTTornado WarningCHSColleton, Dorchester23 min
Aug 30, 3:54 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSAllendale, Hampton, Jasper5 hr
Aug 30, 4:11 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningCHS21 min
Aug 30, 4:19 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningCHS26 min
Aug 30, 4:47 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatCHSAllendale, Hampton, Jasper3 hr
Aug 30, 4:48 PM EDTTornado WarningCHSBerkeley, Charleston27 min
Aug 30, 5:16 PM EDTTornado WarningCHSBerkeley29 min
Aug 30, 5:20 PM EDTTornado WarningCHSHampton, Jasper25 min
Aug 30, 5:41 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSColleton, Hampton45 min
Aug 30, 6:26 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatCHSColleton, Hampton4 hr
Aug 30, 6:57 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSBerkeley, Colleton, Dorchester5 hr
Aug 30, 7:52 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningCHSAllendale, Hampton, Jasper6 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.