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Tornado Warning 18, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this tornado warning at Aug 30, 2023, 5:16 PM EDT for Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was in force for 29 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, 5:16 PM EDT (21:16 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 30, 2023, 5:45 PM EDT
- In force
- 29 min
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
County Berkeley County, SC
The radar
The Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 140 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:17 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 10:51 AM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 310 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 169 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -75 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 943 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 36 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 49 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
312
WFUS52 KCHS 302116
TORCHS
SCC015-302145-
/O.NEW.KCHS.TO.W.0018.230830T2116Z-230830T2145Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston SC
516 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Tornado Warning for portions of...
Berkeley County in southeastern South Carolina...
* Until 545 PM EDT.
* At 516 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northeast of Huger, moving north at 40 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:
Jamestown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3343 7987 3343 7988 3340 7985 3337 7980
3338 7979 3332 7974 3332 7970 3327 7958
3315 7956 3313 7960 3313 7964 3311 7965
3309 7977 3346 7992
TIME...MOT...LOC 2116Z 166DEG 35KT 3315 7968
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
BSH3 follow-up statements
289
WWUS52 KCHS 302125
SVSCHS
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
525 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
SCC015-302145-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-230830T2145Z/
Berkeley SC-
525 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF BERKELEY COUNTY...
At 525 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Jamestown, moving north at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include:
Jamestown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3343 7987 3343 7988 3340 7985 3337 7980
3338 7979 3332 7974 3332 7970 3327 7958
3319 7957 3317 7960 3313 7968 3312 7978
3346 7992
TIME...MOT...LOC 2125Z 173DEG 34KT 3323 7968
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
BSH785
WWUS52 KCHS 302136
SVSCHS
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
536 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
SCC015-302145-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-230830T2145Z/
Berkeley SC-
536 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF BERKELEY COUNTY...
At 536 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Jamestown, 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:
Jamestown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3340 7985 3337 7980 3338 7979 3332 7974
3332 7970 3327 7958 3325 7960 3323 7965
3322 7970 3323 7979 3344 7989 3343 7987
3342 7987
TIME...MOT...LOC 2136Z 168DEG 33KT 3332 7969
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
BSH889
WWUS52 KCHS 302143
SVSCHS
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
543 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
SCC015-302152-
/O.EXP.KCHS.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-230830T2145Z/
Berkeley SC-
543 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF BERKELEY COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
545 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southeastern
South Carolina.
LAT...LON 3340 7985 3337 7980 3338 7979 3332 7974
3332 7970 3327 7958 3325 7960 3323 7965
3322 7970 3323 7979 3344 7989 3343 7987
3342 7987
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 166DEG 35KT 3337 7970
$$
BSHWhat 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, 5:12 PM EDT, 4 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 30, 5:12 PM EDT, 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston SC
512 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
.SYNOPSIS...
Idalia will continue to bring significant impacts to the area
through tonight. High pressure will then return late week and
continue into the weekend.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY MORNING/...
Center of Idalia is across far southeast Georgia. A few bands of
heavy rainfall continue to pivot up 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 late
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 /6 AM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Idalia will continue to shift away from the area on Thursday, with
improving conditions through the day. There has been a somewhat
faster exit of the system, so any lingering showers are largely
expected to be confined to the Charleston tri-county in the
morning. Later in the afternoon, isolated showers and
thunderstorms could develop near the Georgia coast. The threat
for tropical storm force winds will rapidly decrease as well,
but gusty winds could persist on the backside for a period of
time.
High pressure will provide quiet and dry weather Friday and
Saturday. The exception could be near the Georgia coast in the
afternoon where isolated convection could develop. Highs will be
cooler than normal, generally peaking in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
Low temperatures will drop to the 60s across most locations.
&&
.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
High pressure is expected to prevail early next week with rain
chances held below 15%. Cooler than normal temperatures will
moderate/warm with time.
&&
.AVIATION /21Z 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: Improving conditions on Thursday
with VFR expected at all terminals by the afternoon.
&&
.MARINE...
Today and tonight: Extremely dangerous marine conditions will be
found across the coastal waters this evening as Hurricane
Idalia passes through the Southeast States, with tropical storm
force winds spreading 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 through Monday: Marine conditions will markedly improve
through the day on Thursday as Idalia shifts away from the area, but
tropical headlines will likely need to be replaced by Small Craft
Advisories for some period of time due to elevated seas. 6 ft seas
could persist over portions of the coastal waters into the weekend.
Rip Currents: An enhanced risk of rip currents will persist through
the remainder of the week as longer period swell continues to impact
the local beaches. A High Risk of rip currents is expected across SC
beaches on Thursday, with Moderate Risk for 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 1-4 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. The potential for coastal inundation
will be exacerbated tonight by the approach and passage of
Idalia. 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 remain elevated late week into
the weekend due to lingering astronomical influences and winds
turning back to the northeast after Idalia exits the region. At
least minor coastal flooding will remain possible with high tide
cycles.
&&
.CLIMATE...
Record Rainfall:
August 30:
KCHS: 3.75/1985
KCXM: 3.75/1910
KSAV: 3.19/1959
&&
.CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...Tropical Storm Warning for GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141.
Flood Watch until 2 AM EDT Thursday 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 Warning for GAZ119.
SC...Tropical Storm Warning for SCZ040-042>045-047>052.
Flood Watch until 2 AM EDT Thursday for SCZ040-042>045-047>052.
Storm Surge Warning for SCZ048>051.
High Rip Current Risk through Thursday evening for SCZ048>051.
MARINE...Tropical Storm Warning for AMZ330-350-352-354-374.
&&
NEAR TERM...Adam
SHORT TERM...ETM
LONG TERM...ETM
AVIATION...Adam/ETM
MARINE...Adam/ETMHazardous weather outlook, Aug 30, 3:25 PM EDT, 1 hour 51 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, 2:41 PM EDT, 2 hours 35 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
ETMLocal storm report, Aug 30, 2:45 PM EDT, 2 hours 31 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
DAKLocal storm report, Aug 30, 2:53 PM EDT, 2 hours 23 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
rfmLocal storm report, Aug 30, 3:39 PM EDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston SC
339 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0330 PM Waterspout 2 ENE Folly Beach 32.67N 79.90W
08/30/2023 Charleston SC County Official
2 waterspouts reported moving onshore at Folly Beach
between 1700 block and old lighthouse.
&&
Event Number CHS2301155
DAKLocal storm report, Aug 30, 5:15 PM EDT, 1 minute before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston SC
515 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0327 PM Tropical Cyclone 6 SE Cainhoy 32.87N 79.75W
08/30/2023 Charleston SC Emergency Mngr
Several trees down, shingle damage to a house, one car
blown onto the sidewalk in Carolina Park. Possible
tornado.
&&
Event Number CHS2301156
JRLLocal storm report, Aug 30, 5:16 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston SC
516 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0336 PM Tropical Cyclone Shadowmoss 32.85N 80.08W
08/30/2023 Charleston SC Public
Tree down in Shadowmoss. Possible tornado.
&&
Event Number CHS2301157
JRLThe office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2:28 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | CHS | Allendale | 7 hr |
| Aug 30, 4:40 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CHS | 65 min | |
| Aug 30, 5:14 AM EDT | Hurricane Warning | CHS | 12 hr | |
| Aug 30, 5:20 AM EDT | Storm Surge Warning | CHS | 21 hr | |
| Aug 30, 11:01 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | CHS | Allendale | 21 days |
| Aug 30, 11:15 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Charleston | 30 min |
| Aug 30, 11:43 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Charleston, Dorchester | 11 min |
| Aug 30, 1:24 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CHS | 25 min | |
| Aug 30, 3:29 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Berkeley, Charleston | 15 min |
| Aug 30, 3:35 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Berkeley, Charleston | 25 min |
| Aug 30, 3:38 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Charleston, Dorchester | 20 min |
| Aug 30, 3:52 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Colleton, Dorchester | 23 min |
| Aug 30, 3:54 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CHS | Allendale, Hampton, Jasper | 5 hr |
| Aug 30, 4:11 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CHS | 21 min | |
| Aug 30, 4:19 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CHS | 26 min | |
| Aug 30, 4:47 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CHS | Allendale, Hampton, Jasper | 3 hr |
| Aug 30, 4:48 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Berkeley, Charleston | 27 min |
| Aug 30, 5:20 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Hampton, Jasper | 25 min |
| Aug 30, 5:41 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CHS | Colleton, Hampton | 45 min |
| Aug 30, 6:26 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CHS | Colleton, Hampton | 4 hr |
| Aug 30, 6:57 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CHS | Berkeley, Colleton, Dorchester | 5 hr |
| Aug 30, 7:52 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | CHS | Allendale, Hampton, Jasper | 6 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.