Hail in Georgia, July 14, 2022

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston SC
426 PM EDT Thu Jul 14 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will slowly give way to a stalling cold front
late this week which will dissipate inland early next week.

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.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY MORNING/...
Through This Evening: Radar indicates convection has initiated
along the sea breeze and is moving inland. Additional convection
is developing and spreading across inland locations. The
general movement of the convection is towards the northeast. A
majority of the CAMs and the synoptic models have numerous
convection persisting into this evening. SPC Mesoscale Analysis
has MLCAPEs 2,000-2,500 J/kg. Though, shear is somewhat
lacking. Effective bulk shear is generally 25 kt and trending
lower. DCAPEs vary across our area, generally ranging from above
800 J/kg near the coast to below 800 J/kg further inland.
Therefore, severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are a
concern, partially aided by precipitation loading. Also, we
can't completely rule out hail in the tallest and strongest
storms with 500 mb temperatures of minus 8 degrees C. As for
precipitation, PWATs exceed 2" across our area, which is still
well above normal for this time of year. The storms are moving,
but interactions amongst boundaries could cause some storms to
remain in locations for extended periods of time, causing
flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas that have had an
abundance of rainfall the past few weeks. The worst of the
convection is expected to dissipate later this evening.

Overnight: High pressure will remain in the Atlantic while a
stationary front is located to our northwest. The model
consensus has the bulk of the rainfall trending towards to
northeast with time, with gradual dissipation in both coverage
and intensity. However, it's not looking like it'll completely
dry out for most locations outside of our far inland GA
counties. This aspect of the forecast will need need more
adjustments based on future radar trends. Low temperatures
should be a few degrees cooler than previous nights due to the
rainfall, ranging from around 70 degrees for most locations,
and the mid to upper 70s along the immediate coast.

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.SHORT TERM /6 AM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY/...
A rather unsettled weather pattern will persist across the Southeast
United States this weekend as a stalled front is positioned inland
under vort energy draped across the local area. Latest guidance
suggests ample mid-lvl troughing, moisture, modest instability and
meso-scale driven forcing will support at least scattered to
numerous showers and thunderstorms across parts of southeast South
Carolina and southeast Georgia on Friday, mainly across inland areas
during afternoon hours, then towards the coast during evening and
overnight hours. Given the extent of moisture (PWATs around 2.0
inches) and recent rains, the main concern heading into the weekend
will continue to be localized heavy rainfall and the potential for
Flood Advisories. The threat for localized heavy rainfall associated
with scattered to numerous showers/thunderstorms should persist into
at least Saturday and perhaps Sunday as subtle vort energy
approaches from the northwest along the back edge of the exiting mid-
lvl trough while an upper lvl low approaches from the south, then
meanders over the Southeast United States. Given the extent of
precip and clouds this weekend, high temps should remain a few
degrees below normal, generally peaking in the mid-upper 80s each
afternoon. Overnight lows should remain slightly cooler as well,
generally in the low-mid 70s.

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.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
The stalled front inland should dissipate early next week with weak
deep troughing generally persisting into mid week. A more typical
summertime rain pattern should return with mostly scattered
afternoon/evening showers and storms. No significant risk of severe
storms is expected through at least Tuesday given the weaker deep
layer shear but that could change Wednesday as the shear looks to
increase a bit. Temperatures should be near to above normal through
the period.

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.AVIATION /20Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
20Z Update: Convection has initiated along the sea breeze and is
moving inland, while additional convection is developing across
inland locations. Flight restrictions should be limited to when
the TAF sites are being directly impacted by the storms. The
timing remains uncertain, so amendments will be made based on
radar trends. Otherwise, most of the convection should
dissipate overnight, with VFR expected for the later half of
the TAF time period.

Extended Aviation Outlook: Periodic flight restrictions are possible
at KCHS/KJZI/KSAV terminals during showers/thunderstorms each
afternoon/evening this weekend into early next week.

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.MARINE...
Through Early This Evening: Strong thunderstorms will impact
the coastal waters with gusty winds and cloud to water
lightning. Mariners are advised to monitor weather conditions
and weather alerts.

Tonight: High pressure will remain in the Atlantic while a
stationary front is located to our northwest. The interaction
between these two features will yield south southwest winds
10-15 kt this evening, with a few kt increase around midnight as
a diurnal jet tries to develop. Winds should veer to the
southwest and ease to around 10 kt by daybreak Thursday.

Friday through Tuesday: A stalled front will linger inland this
weekend while high pressure persists across the western Atlantic.
The pattern will favor a weak pressure gradient across local waters
with winds/seas remaining well below Small Craft Advisory levels.
However, conditions could become at least marginally favorable for
non-supercell waterspouts late week as the boundary lingers across
the local area in a rather moist and weakly sheared environment. A
more typical summertime pattern should then resume early next week
with high pressure to the east and an inland trough leading to
slightly enhanced South/Southwest winds. However, Small Craft
Advisories are not anticipated through the period.

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.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Tides will continue running high this evening due to
astronomical influences. There could be enough positive anomaly
to produce minor coastal flooding in tidal portions of
Charleston and Colleton Counties.

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.CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
SC...None.
MARINE...None.

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NEAR TERM...
SHORT TERM...DPB
LONG TERM...DPB
AVIATION...DPB
MARINE...DPB
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston SC
349 PM EDT Thu Jul 14 2022

SCZ049-050-152000-
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
349 PM EDT Thu Jul 14 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Severe thunderstorms: A few strong storms are possible into this
evening, with the main threat being damaging wind gusts. In
addition, localized heavy rainfall and minor flooding is possible.

Coastal Flooding: Minor coastal flooding is possible with this
evenings high tide.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Coastal Flooding: Tides will continue running high the rest of this
week due to astronomical influences. There could be enough positive
anomaly to produce minor coastal flooding around the time of the
evening high tide.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>045-047-048-051-052-
152000-
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 Jasper-Tidal Berkeley-
349 PM EDT Thu Jul 14 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia and
southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Severe thunderstorms: A few strong storms are possible into this
evening, with the main threat being damaging wind gusts. In
addition, localized heavy rainfall and minor flooding is possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

AMZ330-350-352-354-374-152000-
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 from 20 to 60 NM-
349 PM EDT Thu Jul 14 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Severe thunderstorms: A few strong storms are possible into this
evening, with the main threat being damaging wind gusts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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
518 PM EDT Thu Jul 14 2022

GAZ118-SCZ047-048-051-142145-
Inland Chatham-Inland Jasper-Coastal Jasper-Beaufort-
518 PM EDT Thu Jul 14 2022

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF CHATHAM, BEAUFORT AND
JASPER COUNTIES...

At 518 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pritchardville
to Savannah International Airport. These storms were nearly
stationary.

HAZARD...strong winds 45 to 55 mph and excessive cloud to ground
         lightning.

SOURCE...Radar Indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects. All outdoor activities should
         cease. Move indoors immediately.

Some locations in the path of these storms include...
Pooler, Bluffton, Bellinger Hill Area, Godley Station, Savannah
International Airport, Downtown Savannah, Jasper and Garden City.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms 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 these storms.
Lightning can strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 3216 8128 3223 8117 3223 8115 3224 8115
      3239 8091 3230 8074 3207 8111
TIME...MOT...LOC 2118Z 255DEG 1KT 3227 8096 3214 8119

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH