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Tornado Warning 8, NWS Charleston, SC

August 30, 2023Bryan County, Chatham County, Georgia

NWS Charleston, SC issued this tornado warning at Aug 30, 2023, 10:27 AM EDT for Bryan County, Chatham County, Georgia. It was in force for 33 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, 10:27 AM EDT (14:27 UTC)
Expired
Aug 30, 2023, 11:00 AM EDT
In force
33 min
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

Counties Bryan County, GA, Chatham County, GA

The radar

The Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:32 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, 5:38 AM EDTTornado WatchSPC12 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 12:00Z, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 161 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.

542 
WFUS52 KCHS 301427
TORCHS
GAC029-051-301500-
/O.NEW.KCHS.TO.W.0008.230830T1427Z-230830T1500Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1027 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Tornado Warning for portions of...
  Bryan County in southeastern Georgia...
  Chatham County in southeastern Georgia...

* Until 1100 AM EDT.
    
* At 1027 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Keller, moving northwest 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:
  Pooler, Richmond Hill, Fort Mcallister, Keller, Belfast, and
  Burroughs.

This warning includes I-95 in Georgia between mile markers 84 and 99.
 
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 3181 8114 3178 8126 3199 8145 3207 8125
TIME...MOT...LOC 1427Z 156DEG 29KT 3183 8124 

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

$$

JRL
3 follow-up statements
139 
WWUS52 KCHS 301434
SVSCHS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1034 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

GAC029-051-301500-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230830T1500Z/
Bryan GA-Chatham GA-
1034 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 AM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF BRYAN AND CHATHAM COUNTIES...
    
At 1034 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Keller, 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
Bryan and Chatham Counties, including the following locations... Port
Royal, Sweet Hill, Brisbon, Rabbit Hill, Oak Level, Dunham Marsh,
Daniel, and Georgetown.

This warning includes I-95 in Georgia between mile markers 84 and 99.
 
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 3199 8145 3207 8125 3186 8119 3183 8130
TIME...MOT...LOC 1434Z 159DEG 29KT 3189 8126 

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

$$

JRL
363 
WWUS52 KCHS 301442
SVSCHS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1042 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

GAC029-051-301500-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230830T1500Z/
Bryan GA-Chatham GA-
1042 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 AM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF BRYAN AND CHATHAM COUNTIES...
    
At 1042 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Richmond Hill, moving northwest 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: 
Pooler, Richmond Hill, and Burroughs. 

This warning includes I-95 in Georgia between mile markers 87 and 99.
 
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 3199 8145 3207 8125 3193 8123 3190 8133
TIME...MOT...LOC 1442Z 156DEG 29KT 3195 8129 

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

$$

JRL
165 
WWUS52 KCHS 301452
SVSCHS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1052 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

GAC029-051-301501-
/O.EXP.KCHS.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230830T1500Z/
Bryan GA-Chatham GA-
1052 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF BRYAN AND CHATHAM COUNTIES
WILL EXPIRE AT 1100 AM EDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 PM EDT for southeastern
Georgia.

LAT...LON 3199 8145 3207 8125 3193 8123 3190 8133
TIME...MOT...LOC 1451Z 156DEG 29KT 3201 8132 

$$

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, 10:25 AM EDT, 2 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 30, 10:25 AM EDT, 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1025 AM 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/...
Idalia is quickly approaching the Florida/Georgia border with
a few outer rainbands rotating up and through the region. No big
changes made to the going forecast at this point...except to
crank up pops to 100 percent for the next several hours.

Previous discussion...
Hurricane Idalia with a pressure down near 940 mb early on is
making landfall near the Big Bend area of Florida this morning,
before it lifts northeast across southeast Georgia late today,
and near or slightly inland of the South Carolina coast tonight.
The hurricane is moving between a mid level trough over the
northwest Gulf of Mexico and ridge over the Bahamas. The system
is expected to turn north-northeast and then move northeastward
to eastward on the southern side of a mid level trough that is
moving through the northeast states.

Based on the latest NHC forecast, the center of Idalia is
expected to move across the Altamaha River around 5-6 PM,
passing through the Savannah area around 8-9 PM, Beaufort and
Hilton Head 9-10 PM, and the Charleston region around 11 PM to
midnight. Since the initial strength of Idalia will be higher
than original forecast, it will still be a hurricane (cat 1) as
it passes into southeast Georgia, then slowly weakens to a
Tropical Storm as it moves into Charleston County.

Some forecast details could change dependent on the exact
progression of the system, but the larger scale threats will
generally be the same: flooding rain, storm surge, winds of
tropical storm force or hurricane strength, and tornadoes.

We maintain mention of heavy rainfall in the forecast, and have
also added isolated tornadoes. The tornado risk is based on STP
values that are 2-3 units and numerous updraft helicity swaths
that encompass the local counties. A Tornado Watch is already
in effect for southeast Georgia, and another Tornado Watch will
be issued for South Carolina later today, with the SPC forecast
showing all counties in a Slight Risk. In addition, strong and
gusty winds will also occur with rainbands that develop and move
on through from time to time, producing winds in excess of 40 or
50 mph.

Temperatures will be held down today due to the extensive and
thick cloud cover, and the steady rains developing.

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 TUESDAY/...
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 /14Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
KCHS/KJZI/KSAV: Conditions will continue to deteriorate today
into tonight, as Idalia impacts the terminals with periods of
rain and showers, along with a chance of TSRA and stronger winds.
This will cause MVFR or potential even IFR weather through much
of the time. The heavier rains will occur today into this
evening, with occasional rainbands to swing through. These bands
will likely produce winds in excess of 35 or 45 kt.
Additionally, a 50-55 kt jet down around 2000 ft will move
through this afternoon and evening, resulting in several hours
of low level wind shear. Although the steady rains will diminish
tonight as Idalia moves to the northeast late, flight
restrictions will continue due to low ceilings.

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.
&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 30, 5:42 AM EDT, 4 hours 45 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston SC
542 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

GAZ114>116-118-137-138-140-310945-
Tattnall-Evans-Inland Bryan-Inland Chatham-Long-Inland Liberty-
Inland McIntosh-
542 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 661 IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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.

   Tornado Watch.
   Hurricane Warning.
   Flood 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.

.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.

GAZ087-088-310945-
Jenkins-Screven-
542 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 661 IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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.

   Tornado Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Flood 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.

   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.

GAZ117-139-141-310945-
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
542 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 661 IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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 Risk for Rip Currents.
   Tornado Watch.
   Hurricane Warning.
   Storm Surge Watch.
   Flood 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>101-310945-
Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-
542 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 661 IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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.

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

SCZ047-310945-
Inland Jasper-
542 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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.

   Hurricane Warning.
   Flood 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.

.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.

SCZ048-049-051-310945-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
542 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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 Risk for Rip Currents.
   Hurricane Warning.
   Storm Surge Warning.
   Flood 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 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>044-310945-
Allendale-Hampton-Inland Colleton-Dorchester-
542 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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.

   Tropical Storm Warning.
   Flood 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.

   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.

SCZ045-052-310945-
Inland Berkeley-Tidal Berkeley-
542 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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.

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

GAZ119-310945-
Coastal Chatham-
542 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 661 IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

SCZ050-310945-
Charleston-
542 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

AMZ330-350-310945-
Charleston Harbor-
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
542 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT...

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.

   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.

AMZ352-374-310945-
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
542 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

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.

   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.

AMZ354-310945-
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
542 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 661 IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

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.

   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, 6:42 AM EDT, 3 hours 45 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston SC
642 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

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

0600 AM     Tropical Cyclone 2 WSW Folly Beach       32.64N  79.97W
08/30/2023                   Charleston         SC   Mesonet

            The site at Folly South End reported a wind gust of 48
            mph.

&&

Event Number CHS2301136

33

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 30, 2:28 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningCHSScreven7 hr
Aug 30, 5:14 AM EDTHurricane WarningCHSEvans, Long, Tattnall12 hr
Aug 30, 5:20 AM EDTStorm Surge WarningCHS21 hr
Aug 30, 9:24 AM EDTTornado WarningCHSLiberty, McIntosh8 min
Aug 30, 9:51 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningCHSTattnall, Toombs5 days
Aug 30, 10:02 AM EDTTornado WarningCHSBryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty17 min
Aug 30, 11:01 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningCHSScreven21 days
Aug 30, 11:16 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningCHSEvans21 days
Aug 30, 2:06 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSTattnall114 min
Aug 30, 2:19 PM EDTTornado WarningCHSBulloch26 min
Aug 30, 2:32 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSBryan, Bulloch, Candler, Evans, Jenkins, Screven and 1 more88 min
Aug 30, 3:13 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatCHSBryan, Bulloch, Candler, Evans, Liberty, Long and 1 more4 hr
Aug 30, 3:54 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSBulloch, Candler, Effingham, Jenkins, Screven5 hr
Aug 30, 4:46 PM EDTTornado WarningCHSEffingham, Screven29 min
Aug 30, 4:47 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatCHSBulloch, Candler, Effingham, Jenkins, Screven3 hr
Aug 30, 6:52 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningCHSBryan, Bulloch, Candler, Evans, Liberty, Long and 1 more9 hr
Aug 30, 7:52 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningCHSBulloch, Candler, Effingham, Jenkins, Screven6 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.