Strong to severe thunderstorms developed across Southeast Georgia as a mid-level shortwave encountered a weak surface boundary during peak diurnal heating.
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Strong to severe thunderstorms developed across Southeast Georgia as a mid-level shortwave encountered a weak surface boundary during peak diurnal heating.
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 Jun 4, 1:00 PM EST, 1 hour 35 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Charleston SC 200 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2019 .SYNOPSIS... High pressure north of the area will move off the coast today then remain anchored offshore through late week while a surface trough lingers over Georgia and the Carolinas. A series of upper level disturbances are expected to result in periods of unsettled weather this weekend into early next week. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... High pressure will be situated to our north while remnants of a weak front lingers to the south. Aloft, a shortwave trough will move overhead out of the northwest flow. Given this upper forcing and the remnant boundary, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon. There will actually be deep layer shear present, around 30-35 knots, so some storm organization is expected. While mid level lapse rates aren't impressive, SPC mesoanalysis indicates MLCAPE values in the 1500-2000 J/kg range with DCAPEs over 1000 J/kg. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was recently issued and will be in effect through 8 PM this evening. Main threat would be damaging winds, although with WBZ heights around 10.5 kft, could not rule out large hail. Otherwise, temperatures will be noticeably cooler than the past several days. Highs will be upper 80s/low 90s away from the beaches. Tonight: Convection could linger inland in the evening hours and rain chances are concentrated across locations closer to the Midlands. For the latter portion of the night there could be isolated shower development in the onshore southeasterly flow, but the forecast is dry for now. Temperatures should fall into the low 70s in most locations. && .SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... Wednesday and Thursday: The main surface features will be the extensive offshore ridge and an inland trough over GA and SC. Broad mid level ridging will prevail mid week, however models have been trending toward more erosion of the ridge by weak short waves ejecting from the lower Gulf Coast region on Thursday. Moisture looks to gradually deepen this period with Pwats rising over 2 inches at times. Prospects for mainly diurnal convection are quite decent both days, however details will take more time to resolve as models have vast differences in initiation timing and general coverage. We maintained POPS in the 30-50 percent range each day and 20-30 percent in the evenings. Potential for severe weather is a bit uncertain, probably only marginal given forecast mid levels progs and the onset of deeper moisture aloft. Temps should run close to climo values, perhaps a couple degrees on the warm side. Friday: A backdoor front was handled quite differently by the GFS and ECMWF on the 00Z model run but confidence was there to raise POPs to likely inland from I-95 as deep moisture and low level convergence were pinpointing much of southeast GA during the afternoon hours. It appears that just about anywhere could see some downpours during late week as the upper ridge moves offshore. && .LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/... Confidence remains good that periods of unsettled weather will develop over the weekend and continue into early next week as upper troughing and deep moisture prevail. Occasional convective rains are expected during this period. Showers and tstms may become numerous at times during the peak diurnal period with brief heavy rains. Global models lack agreement on the strength/alignment of the upper trough and we still cap rain chances at 50-60 percent during daytime periods. Temps are expected to be near climo during the period. && .AVIATION /18Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/... Mainly VFR through 18z Wednesday. Brief flight restrictions possible within afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Have kept VCTS for now, and will amend if necessary based on latest radar trends. Otherwise, gusty southeast/east winds will subside after sunset. Extended Aviation Outlook: Mainly VFR. Brief restrictions are possible due to afternoon/evening showers/thunderstorms during the period. && .MARINE... Today through Tonight: An enhanced easterly gradient will feature strengthening onshore flow across the local waters. East winds will gradually become more southeasterly through the afternoon. Wind speeds should generally top out in the 15-20 knot range everywhere, with some isolated gusts to around 25 knots at times. At this time, conditions are expected to remain below Small Craft Advisory thresholds for the Atlantic coastal waters. In Charleston Harbor, more frequent gusts to 25 knots are expected and an advisory is in effect from 11 am through 8 pm. Strong thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening, and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 8 PM for the nearshore coastal waters including CHS Harbor. The gradient will weaken overnight and southeast winds will steadily diminish into the 10-15 knot range by sunrise Wednesday. Seas should stay in the 2-4 ft range. Wednesday through Saturday: A southerly component should prevail mid to late week as the waters will be on the return- side flow of high pressure offshore. Winds will mainly be 15 kt or less with seas 2 to 3 ft. The gradient may strengthen over the weekend as low pressure moves into the Mississippi Valley region, however models differ on the surface pattern during this time period. It looks convection will eventually become more common over the waters beyond late week as deep moisture increases and diurnal convergence strengthens. && .TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING... Another round of shallow coastal flooding is expected with the evening high tide, and chances are better that this will extend into the southeast Georgia coast. Onshore and elevated easterly to southeasterly flow will prevail today which will help keep tidal departures running high. These wind effects combined with a higher astronomical high tide lead to increased confidence in coastal flooding. Our current Total Water Level forecast features ~7.5 ft in Charleston Harbor and ~9.4 ft at Fort Pulaski. Moderate coastal flooding is increasingly possible and a Coastal Flood Advisory will almost certainly be needed. The combination of astronomical influences on onshore winds will lead to elevated tides. Minor coastal flooding will be possible with the evening high tides through at least Wednesday, mainly for the SC coast. && .EQUIPMENT... WFO Charleston SC will only conduct upper-air soundings at 12Z until further notice due to a shortage of helium. && .CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... GA...None. SC...None. MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for AMZ330. && NEAR TERM...ETM SHORT TERM... LONG TERM... AVIATION...BSH MARINE...BSH TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING... EQUIPMENT...
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston SC 144 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2019 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-051745- Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 144 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2019 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 324 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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. Coastal Flooding: Minor to moderate coastal flooding is expected to occur with the evening high tide. A Coastal Flood Advisory will be needed. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Coastal Flooding: Minor coastal flooding will be possible with the evening high tides through at least Wednesday. Coastal Flood Advisories could be needed. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. GAZ087-088-099>101-114>116-118-137-138-140-SCZ040-042>045-047-052- 051745- Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans- Inland Bryan-Inland Chatham-Long-Inland Liberty-Inland McIntosh- Allendale-Hampton-Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley- Inland Jasper-Tidal Berkeley- 144 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2019 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 324 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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...Wednesday through Monday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. AMZ330-350-352-354-051745- 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- 144 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2019 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 324 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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...Wednesday through Monday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time. AMZ374-051745- Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM- 144 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. 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
251 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2019
SCZ043-044-041915-
Inland Colleton-Dorchester-
251 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2019
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF DORCHESTER COUNTY...
At 250 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm over Givhans Ferry State Park. This storm was
nearly stationary.
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...
Summerville, Givhans Ferry State Park, Ridgeville, Givhans,
Knightsville and Jedburg.
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.
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
1-888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so. You can also email your
report to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.
&&
LAT...LON 3307 8047 3314 8035 3303 8019 3293 8037
TIME...MOT...LOC 1850Z 323DEG 4KT 3305 8037
MTESpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
254 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2019
SCZ040-042-041945-
Allendale-Hampton-
254 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2019
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF HAMPTON AND ALLENDALE
COUNTIES...
At 252 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm over Appleton, or near Allendale. This storm was
nearly stationary. Other strong thunderstorms were located near
Fairfax and in far southeastern portions of Allendale County.
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...
Allendale, Hampton, Lake Warren State Park, Fairfax, Brunson,
Gifford, Sycamore and Luray.
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.
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
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 8102 3268 8139 3281 8143 3282 8142
3282 8143 3284 8142 3284 8143 3305 8149
3311 8125
TIME...MOT...LOC 1852Z 323DEG 4KT 3302 8139
MTESpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
302 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2019
GAZ114-137-041930-
Tattnall-Long-
302 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2019
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF LONG AND TATTNALL
COUNTIES...
At 302 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm near Donald, or 11 miles northwest of Ludowici,
moving southeast 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...
Donald.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 3185 8197 3181 8179 3168 8184 3170 8187
3171 8188 3173 8191 3176 8192 3175 8193
3176 8195 3179 8195 3178 8198 3181 8201
TIME...MOT...LOC 1902Z 296DEG 15KT 3178 8192Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
306 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2019
GAZ114-115-137-138-041930-
Evans-Tattnall-Inland Liberty-Long-
306 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2019
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF EVANS...LIBERTY...
LONG AND TATTNALL COUNTIES...
At 306 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm near Midway, or 11 miles southeast of Claxton,
moving southeast 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...
Glennville.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3198 8194 3209 8186 3202 8166 3189 8177
TIME...MOT...LOC 1906Z 296DEG 15KT 3202 8182Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
332 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2019
GAZ114-137-138-042000-
Tattnall-Inland Liberty-Long-
332 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2019
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF LIBERTY...LONG AND
TATTNALL COUNTIES...
At 332 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm near Glennville, or 13 miles south of Claxton,
moving east 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...
Glennville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 3194 8196 3204 8189 3201 8165 3180 8172
TIME...MOT...LOC 1932Z 287DEG 13KT 3197 8185PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
333 PM EDT TUE JUN 04 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0330 PM HAIL GIVHANS 33.01N 80.34W
06/04/2019 E1.00 INCH DORCHESTER SC PUBLIC
QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR GIVHANS FERRY STATE
PARK.
&&
EVENT NUMBER CHS1900366
RJBThe Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 90 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:37 UTC.
4 thunderstorm wind, 2 hail, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.
The Candler County 911 Call Center reported a tree down along Porter Highway near the intersection with Hendricks Road.
The Screven County 911 Call Center reported a tree blown down along Highway 21 near the intersection with Carver Avenue.
A tree was reported down along East Ogeechee Street in Sylvania.
A trained spotter reported hail the size of ping pong balls near the intersection of Metter Road and Banks Dairy Road.
A trained spotter reported multiple trees and tree limbs down along Metter Road near the intersection with Banks Dairy Road.
A police officer reported quarter size hail in Newington.
The Liberty County Emergency Manager confirmed a lightning strike causing a fire at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church on Live Oak Drive. Videos from media indicated a total loss of the structure.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Georgia in 2019Every state in 2019This day in weather historyWarnings in Georgia, June 2019
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: 831279, 831280, 831281, 831274, 831285, 831276, 831278.