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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 50, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 10, 2024, 7:33 PM EDT for 4 counties in South Carolina. It was in force for 57 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 10, 2024, 7:33 PM EDT (23:33 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 10, 2024, 8:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 57 min
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Hail
- 2.5 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Berkeley County, SC, Charleston County, SC, Colleton County, SC, Dorchester County, SC
The radar
The Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 12:00Z, 11.6 hours before the alert went out and 23 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
- 491 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -125 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1090 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -41 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 91 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 1.3
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 10, 7:03 PM EDT, 30 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 10, 7:03 PM EDT, 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Charleston SC 703 PM EDT Mon Jun 10 2024 .SYNOPSIS... A cold front will stall south of the region tonight. High pressure will build in from the north through the weekend, then shift east early next week. && .NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM TUESDAY MORNING/... Although overall convective coverage has not been particularly great this afternoon, several distinct clusters of strong to severe cells continue to impact portions of the area. Mesoanalysis indicates most of southern SC remains untapped with buoyant surface-based parcels. These areas currently have 2,000-2,500 J/kg SBCAPE and Lifted Indices around -5C. The DCAPE remains fairly low over the forecast area which helps explain why we have thus far not been seeing very strong winds with the storms. Nocturnal stabilization is expected to reduce the severe potential pretty quickly here in the next 1-2 hrs. We already see expansive CINH across southern GA where earlier convection has impacted. We plan to start clearing out counties from the ongoing Severe Thunderstorm Watch starting with far southern GA areas and working northward as convection clears the area. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through the overnight due to the proximity of the surface front. Low temperatures generally range in the mid 60s to lower 70s. && .SHORT TERM /6 AM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY/... A zonal flow will persist Tuesday through Thursday while surface high pressure builds in from the northwest. An unseasonably dry airmass will prevail on Tuesday with PWATs dropping below 1" everywhere except near the coast. A decent sea breeze is anticipated in the afternoon. An isolated shower or tstm will be possible near the coast as the sea breeze develops, but it should be too dry to sustain any convection farther inland. The surface high will gradually shift over the Mid-Atlantic region Wednesday into Thursday. Meanwhile a weak coastal trough will develop offshore before drifting closer to the coast. Moisture will gradually increase across the area from the Atlantic, though considerably better moisture will be across southeast GA Wednesday and Thursday. The main forcing mechanism for convection will be the afternoon sea breeze, though there are hints that some shortwave energy will move in on Thursday, potentially increasing convective coverage during the daytime. High temps during the period will be in the upper 80s to lower 90s. && .LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/... A deep layered ridge will prevail Friday through Monday. However, there should be enough instability in place each day to support scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours when the sea breeze is active. Saturday looks like the hottest day of the period based on the position of the upper ridge axis just to the west. Highs could reach the upper 90s inland. && .AVIATION /00Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... Showers and thunderstorms are expected to blossom this afternoon in vicinity of a stalled front. Guidance is pretty consistent in showing the time period of potential greatest impact being 20-00z. Any convection that moves over the terminals could bring gusty winds and reductions in ceilings and visibility. Bulk of shower/thunderstorm activity should shift off the coast in the evening with VFR expected the remainder of the night and through Tuesday morning. Extended Aviation Outlook: Mostly VFR conditions expected; however, isolated convection could bring brief flight restrictions mainly in the afternoons. && .MARINE... Tonight: Main marine concerns for this evening will be the potential for strong winds and hail within any showers/thunderstorms that move offshore. Special Marine Warnings and/or Marine Weather Statements could be needed. Outside of convection, winds and seas are fairly benign. Southeast winds initially become more north or northwesterly by daybreak with front moving a bit further offshore. Seas average in the 2-3 foot range, with some 4 footers possible in the outer Georgia waters late. Tuesday through Saturday: High pressure will prevail north of the waters through late week before shifting offshore. Northerly winds expected Tuesday before turning back to the E and then S by late week. Wind speeds should generally remain below 15 kt. && .CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... GA...None. SC...None. MARINE...None. && NEAR TERM...ETM/JRL SHORT TERM...JRL LONG TERM...JRL AVIATION...ETM/JRL MARINE...ETM/JRL
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 10, 2:20 PM EDT, 5 hours 13 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston SC 220 PM EDT Mon Jun 10 2024 GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>045-047>052-111830- Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans- Inland Bryan-Coastal Bryan-Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham-Long- Inland Liberty-Coastal Liberty-Inland McIntosh-Coastal McIntosh- Allendale-Hampton-Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley- Inland Jasper-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- Tidal Berkeley- 220 PM EDT Mon Jun 10 2024 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 403 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia and 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. Severe Thunderstorm Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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. AMZ330-350-352-354-111830- Charleston Harbor- Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 220 PM EDT Mon Jun 10 2024 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 403 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... 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. Severe Thunderstorm Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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. AMZ374-111830- Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM- 220 PM EDT Mon Jun 10 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Severe Thunderstorms: Numerous to widespread thunderstorms are forecast to push off the coast late this afternoon. Several of these thunderstorms will be capable of producing wind gusts in excess of 35 knots and large hail. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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
Special weather statement, Jun 10, 5:50 PM EDT, 1 hour 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
550 PM EDT Mon Jun 10 2024
GAZ087-088-099-100-114-102230-
Bulloch-Candler-Jenkins-Tattnall-Screven-
550 PM EDT Mon Jun 10 2024
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SCREVEN, BULLOCH,
JENKINS, CANDLER AND TATTNALL COUNTIES...
At 550 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Swainsboro to
Stillmore to Aline, and moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...strong winds 45 to 55 mph and up to nickel sized hail.
SOURCE...Radar Indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to plants,
trees and crops is possible. Damage to windshields is
unlikely.
Some locations in the path of these storms include...
Statesboro, Metter, Butts, Brooklet, Portal, Cobbtown, Pulaski, and
Register.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect. Thunderstorms can produce
large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes suddenly, sometimes
with little or no warning. Be alert for rapidly changing weather
conditions and be ready to act quickly if severe weather is observed
or a warning is issued.
Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at
888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so. You can also email your
report to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.
&&
LAT...LON 3242 8220 3248 8218 3253 8214 3256 8209
3254 8203 3260 8200 3266 8208 3272 8211
3283 8182 3255 8163 3230 8152 3226 8222
3234 8224 3235 8225
TIME...MOT...LOC 2150Z 258DEG 38KT 3261 8228 3245 8220 3235 8215
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
AdamLocal storm report, Jun 10, 6:27 PM EDT, 1 hour 6 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston SC
627 PM EDT Mon Jun 10 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0355 PM Hail 4 SSE Glennville 31.88N 81.91W
06/10/2024 M1.75 inch Long GA Broadcast Media
TV media reported golf ball size hail along HWY 301.
&&
Event Number CHS2400448
JRLSpecial weather statement, Jun 10, 6:31 PM EDT, 1 hour 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
631 PM EDT Mon Jun 10 2024
GAZ087-088-099-100-102315-
Bulloch-Candler-Jenkins-Screven-
631 PM EDT Mon Jun 10 2024
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SCREVEN, BULLOCH,
JENKINS AND CANDLER COUNTIES...
At 631 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm over Garfield, or 11 miles southwest of Millen,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...strong winds 45 to 55 mph and up to penny sized hail.
SOURCE...Radar Indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to plants,
trees and crops is possible. Damage to windshields is
unlikely.
Some locations in the path of this storm include...
Statesboro, Metter, Millen, Sylvania, Butts, Portal, Hiltonia, and
Newington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at
888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so. You can also email your
report to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.
&&
LAT...LON 3248 8218 3253 8214 3256 8208 3254 8203
3260 8200 3266 8208 3278 8213 3282 8215
3289 8212 3292 8207 3292 8195 3295 8186
3291 8176 3297 8166 3253 8149 3251 8154
3249 8155 3237 8215
TIME...MOT...LOC 2231Z 257DEG 27KT 3267 8206
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
DPBLocal storm report, Jun 10, 6:51 PM EDT, 42 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston SC
651 PM EDT Mon Jun 10 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0622 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 NNE Ridgeland 32.50N 80.97W
06/10/2024 Jasper SC 911 Call Center
Tree reported down in the 12000 block of North Jacob
Smart Blvd. Time estimated from radar.
&&
Event Number CHS2400449
ACDLocal storm report, Jun 10, 7:09 PM EDT, 24 minutes before
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Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 4:30 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Jenkins | 45 min |
| Jun 10, 5:05 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Jenkins, Screven | 25 min |
| Jun 10, 5:29 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Effingham, Screven | 46 min |
| Jun 10, 2:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Evans, Long, Tattnall | 53 min |
| Jun 10, 3:41 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Bryan, Liberty, Long, Tattnall | 64 min |
| Jun 10, 4:21 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Bryan, Chatham, Liberty, McIntosh | 54 min |
| Jun 10, 4:29 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CHS | 91 min | |
| Jun 10, 4:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Chatham | 30 min |
| Jun 10, 5:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | McIntosh | 30 min |
| Jun 10, 5:23 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CHS | 67 min | |
| Jun 10, 5:45 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Chatham, Effingham | 60 min |
| Jun 10, 5:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Bulloch, Candler | 40 min |
| Jun 10, 6:00 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CHS | 90 min | |
| Jun 10, 6:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Candler, Jenkins, Screven | 44 min |
| Jun 10, 7:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Effingham | 24 min |
| Jun 10, 5:53 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Allendale | 37 min |
| Jun 10, 6:26 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Colleton | 34 min |
| Jun 10, 6:35 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Dorchester | 25 min |
| Jun 10, 11:48 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Berkeley | 27 min |
| Jun 10, 5:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Beaufort, Jasper | 49 min |
| Jun 10, 6:21 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper | 54 min |
| Jun 10, 7:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester | 52 min |
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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.