Scattered thunderstorms developed in the evening hours across south Georgia and pushed into the southeast Georgia region. A few of these storms became severe and produced damaging wind gusts.
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The episode as NWS CHS wrote it up.
Scattered thunderstorms developed in the evening hours across south Georgia and pushed into the southeast Georgia region. A few of these storms became severe and produced damaging wind gusts.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jul 15, 5:08 PM EST, 1 hour 25 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Charleston SC 608 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2016 .SYNOPSIS... Through next week, Atlantic high pressure will extend west over the region, and a trough of low pressure will linger inland. && .NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SATURDAY MORNING/... Early Friday evening: Adjusted pops to account for expected trends over the next couple of hours. While thunderstorms over the CHS Tri-County region should wane and shift S/SW, expect additional scattered/numerous thunderstorms to cross the Altamaha River and spread into SE GA especially south of I-16. The threat for isolated damaging wind gusts, locally heavy rain and frequent lightning will persist into the evening. Tonight: Ongoing convective activity is expected to diminish later this evening and become confined mainly inland closer to the Midlands. Residual outflow boundaries in this area could continue to kick off at least isolated shallow convection beyond sunset. Thereafter, the focus then turns to what appears to be mainly speed convergence within the enhanced gradient between the inland trough and the high over the Atlantic. Models all show varying degrees of showers and storms getting started after midnight, though most of the activity looks to be focused over the coastal waters and along the coast. Have kept POP's in this area in the 20 percent chance range for now, and higher values may eventually be needed based on evening model runs. Otherwise, expect a warm and muggy night with lows in the upper 70s in most areas. && .SHORT TERM /6 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY/... Typically strong instability will support showers/thunderstorms through this period, with the best coverage across northern/western counties during the early afternoon through late afternoon/early evening hours. Showers/thunderstorms could also develop over coastal counties/adjacent coastal waters during the late night/early morning hours. A few afternoon/evening thunderstorms could briefly become severe with damaging wet microbursts, while PWAT values around 2 inches could support locally excessive rainfall especially where thunderstorms move slowly/erratically or redevelop/train over the same areas. Daily differences will be subtle and will be addressed within the following paragraphs. Saturday: A weak upper trough and associated enhanced moisture as depicted by 850-500 mean relative humidity progs will push into areas north of I-16. Meanwhile, on the periphery of the upper trough SW 850-500 mb winds 10-20 knots should support relatively progressive multicell thunderstorms with an isolated damaging wind threat but a limited potential for excessive rainfall. Thus, raised pops into the low-end likely category across inland counties Saturday afternoon. Sunday: The weak upper trough and enhanced moisture featuring PWAT values around 2 inches should persist. Weaker low/mid level winds as compared with Saturday will support a complex mesoscale boundary environment which will promote slower, more erratic thunderstorm propagation marked by brief pulse severe thunderstorms and a greater chance for locally excessive rainfall. Capped max pops around 50 percent north of I-16 Sunday afternoon, but locally greater pops could eventually be required. Monday: Guidance suggests a subtle trend toward upper ridging, so coverage of afternoon/evening showers/thunderstorms could be somewhat reduced as compared with Saturday/Sunday. Thus, capped maximum pm pops in the 30-40 percent range. Once again, a weak steering environment will translate to complex mesoscale boundaries including the sea breeze and thunderstorm outflow which will support erratic thunderstorm movement, brief episodes of pulse severe thunderstorms with damaging wet microbursts and locally excessive rainfall. Through this period, guidance depicts sufficient convection over coastal counties/adjacent coastal waters to justify at least slight chance/chance pops during the late night/early morning hours. However, model signals remain mixed with respect to the potential for more significant convection/locally heavy rainfall during any nocturnal convection episodes. Will continue to assess. Otherwise, expect high temps in the lower to mid 90s except mid/upper 80s on the beaches and lows mid/upper 70s inland and lower 80s on the beaches through the period. daily heat index values will peak over 100F but should remain below 110F, so Heat Advisories are not expected. As always, temperatures will quickly fall into the 70s where afternoon/evening thunderstorms occur. && .LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/... Atlantic high pressure will extend westward over the southeast U.S. while a trough persists inland. This will lead to a continuation of mid-July weather with diurnal convection. The models are in good agreement breaking/weakening the mid/upper level ridge over the southeast in half as a trough develops to our north. This should result in temperatures closer to normal, but little change from the typical day to day chances for diurnal convection. && .AVIATION /22Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/... Thunderstorms will shift south of KCHS but could move into the KSAV vicinity from the south this evening. Once storms diminish late this evening the rest of the 18Z TAF period is expected to be VFR. Extended Aviation Outlook: Mainly VFR outside showers/thunderstorms. && .MARINE... Tonight: Basically a persistence forecast for the local waters as the set up remains the same. The waters will continue to be caught between the inland trough and high pressure to the east. This will drive a moderate south to southwest flow, with some enhancement within a nocturnal surge. Winds are expected to top out in the 15-20 knot range, highest across the South Carolina waters. Seas will range 2-4 feet. Saturday through Wednesday: No significant changes from recent conditions are expected through this period. S/SW winds will be enhanced by the diurnal sea breeze and will surge for several hours each night. Capped maximum winds at 20 knots through the period. Seas of 2-4 feet will prevail, highest beyond 20 nm. Thunderstorms will create locally hazardous conditions. && .CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... GA...None. SC...None. MARINE...None. && SYNOPSIS... NEAR TERM...BSH/SPR SHORT TERM...SPR LONG TERM...MS AVIATION...BSH/SPR MARINE...BSH/SPR
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC 347 AM EDT FRI JUL 15 2016 AMZ330-350-352-354-374-GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040- 042>045-047>052-161345- 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- WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO 60 NM-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- 347 AM EDT FRI JUL 15 2016 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS...SOUTHEAST GEORGIA AND SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ASSISTANCE IS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
445 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2016
SCZ044-045-052-152130-
DORCHESTER SC-INLAND BERKELEY SC-TIDAL BERKELEY SC-
445 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2016
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF DORCHESTER AND
BERKELEY COUNTIES UNTIL 530 PM EDT...
AT 444 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER SANGAREE...OR OVER SUMMERVILLE. THIS STORM
WAS NEARLY STATIONARY.
HAZARD...STRONG WINDS 45 TO 55 MPH AND UP TO NICKEL SIZED HAIL.
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... NORTH
CHARLESTON...SUMMERVILLE...GOOSE CREEK...HANAHAN...SLANDS BRIDGE...
GIVHANS FERRY STATE PARK...LADSON AND RIDGEVILLE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THIS STORM MAY INTENSIFY. BE CERTAIN TO MONITOR LOCAL RADIO AND TV
STATIONS AS WELL AS LOCAL CABLE TV OUTLETS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.
REPORT DAMAGE DIRECTLY TO THE CHARLESTON NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AT
1-888-383-2024 WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. YOU CAN ALSO EMAIL YOUR
REPORT TO NWS.CHARLESTONSC@NOAA.GOV.
&&
LAT...LON 3319 7970 3297 7994 3295 8004 3300 8005
3299 8010 3300 8010 3302 8016 3301 8018
3299 8015 3300 8013 3298 8011 3298 8013
3293 8009 3286 8037 3297 8042 3304 8039
3307 8049
TIME...MOT...LOC 2044Z 176DEG 4KT 3305 8016PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
520 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0513 PM HAIL 2 ESE KNIGHTSVILLE 33.00N 80.21W
07/15/2016 E0.88 INCH DORCHESTER SC NWS EMPLOYEE
NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTED NICKEL SIZED HAIL ALONG U.S.
ROUTE 17A.
&&
EVENT NUMBER CHS1600604
SPRPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
542 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0456 PM TSTM WND DMG 6 SSW MONCKS CORNER 33.12N 80.07W
07/15/2016 BERKELEY SC 911 CALL CENTER
THE BERKELEY COUNTY WARNING POINT REPORTED A TREE DOWN
ALONG SOUTH LIVE OAK DRIVE.
&&
EVENT NUMBER CHS1600605
DPBPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
555 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0521 PM TSTM WND DMG 2 SSW SUMMERVILLE 32.99N 80.19W
07/15/2016 DORCHESTER SC 911 CALL CENTER
THE DORCHESTER COUNTY WARNING POINT REPORTED A POWER
LINE DOWN ALONG MIKEL ROAD.
&&
EVENT NUMBER CHS1600606
DPBSPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
634 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2016
SCZ043-044-050-152300-
DORCHESTER SC-INLAND COLLETON SC-CHARLESTON SC-
634 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2016
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF CHARLESTON...
DORCHESTER AND COLLETON COUNTIES UNTIL 700 PM EDT...
AT 631 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
STRONG THUNDERSTORM NEAR DELEMAR CROSSROADS...OR 11 MILES SOUTHWEST
OF SLANDS BRIDGE...MOVING WEST AT 5 MPH.
HAZARD...STRONG WINDS 45 TO 55 MPH AND UP TO PENNY SIZED HAIL.
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...
RAVENEL...COTTAGEVILLE...ASHEPOO...JACKSONBORO AND DELEMAR
CROSSROADS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TORRENTIAL RAINFALL IS ALSO OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM AND MAY LEAD TO
FLOODING OF LOW LYING AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR
VEHICLE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS.
REPORT DAMAGE DIRECTLY TO THE CHARLESTON NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AT
1-888-383-2024 WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. YOU CAN ALSO EMAIL YOUR
REPORT TO NWS.CHARLESTONSC@NOAA.GOV.
&&
LAT...LON 3292 8032 3279 8023 3272 8056 3299 8053
TIME...MOT...LOC 2231Z 094DEG 6KT 3284 8038SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
706 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2016
GAZ100-114>116-137-138-152345-
BULLOCH GA-TATTNALL GA-LONG GA-EVANS GA-INLAND LIBERTY GA-
INLAND BRYAN GA-
706 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2016
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF BULLOCH...EVANS...
LIBERTY...LONG...TATTNALL AND BRYAN COUNTIES UNTIL 745 PM EDT...
AT 706 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
STRONG THUNDERSTORM 8 MILES NORTHWEST OF FORT STEWART...MOVING
NORTHEAST AT 15 MPH.
HAZARD...STRONG WINDS 45 TO 55 MPH AND UP TO PENNY SIZED HAIL.
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...
HINESVILLE...PEMBROKE...BAY...FORT
STEWART...LANIER...WALTHOURVILLE... GLENNVILLE AND FLEMINGTON.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TORRENTIAL RAINFALL IS ALSO OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM AND MAY LEAD TO
FLOODING OF LOW LYING AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR
VEHICLE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS.
EXCESSIVE CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM.
LIGHTNING CAN STRIKE 15 MILES AWAY FROM A THUNDERSTORM. SEEK SAFE
SHELTER INSIDE A BUILDING OR VEHICLE.
REPORT DAMAGE DIRECTLY TO THE CHARLESTON NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AT
1-888-383-2024 WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. YOU CAN ALSO EMAIL YOUR
REPORT TO NWS.CHARLESTONSC@NOAA.GOV.
&&
LAT...LON 3176 8164 3192 8205 3226 8176 3223 8146
3204 8139
TIME...MOT...LOC 2306Z 218DEG 13KT 3198 8170The Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 82 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:33 UTC.
5 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Bulloch County dispatch reported a tree down near the intersection of Jim Waters Road and Aden Lanier Road.
Bulloch County dispatch reported a tree down on Johnson Street.
Screven County dispatch reported a tree down near the intersection of Statesboro Highway and Highway 17.
Screven County dispatch reported a tree down near the intersection of Dorsey Clark Road and Highway 17.
Screven County dispatch reported a tree down near Oliver Landing.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Georgia in 2016Every state in 2016This day in weather historyWarnings in Georgia, July 2016
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 652353, 652354, 652356, 652358, 652359.