Heavy rain caused some minor road flooding.
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The episode as NWS ILM wrote it up.
Heavy rain caused some minor road flooding.
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 Wilmington, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Aug 27, 2:54 PM EST, 2 hours 51 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Wilmington NC 354 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023 .SYNOPSIS... Unsettled weather is likely over the next several days. Tropical Storm Idalia will move over or near the area mid to late week leading to heavy rain, high winds, as well as coastal and marine impacts. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/... Latest surface analysis shows a nearly stationary frontal boundary draped across the northwestern portion of the local forecast area, spanning roughly from Timmonsville to Elizabethtown. Convection has now spawned along this boundary, aided by a weakening shortwave aloft that's providing some extra forcing and organization to these storms. This is expected to be the focus for convection for the rest of this evening, with associated cold pools and outflow boundaries keeping the storms alive inland. With plenty of instability to work with (MLCAPE at 2000-2500 J/kg) and DCAPE over 1000 J/kg, strong to potentially severe storms are possible tonight, with damaging winds being the main threat. This activity may linger through midnight, a little later than usual, due to the favorable forcing and lift inland. Rain chances slowly let up throughout the overnight hours, though scattered showers along and west of I-95 will still be possible. Winds die down late tonight, and areas of fog are possible before sunrise Monday morning, particularly in spots where the rain fell. Lows tonight in the low-to-mid 70s. Monday, same old frontal boundary remains stalled inland, not moving much from the previous day. More showers and storms possible by the afternoon, though the activity shouldn't be as widespread as what is ongoing currently, since the shortwave energy aloft drops off. Even so, strong storms are possible again, with plenty of instability to work with. Highs in the upper 80s to near 90 in some spots. && .SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/... Similar scenario heading into Tuesday as Monday, with weak embedded energy in the WSW flow aloft working in tandem with an aftn sea breeze to product scattered showers and thunderstorms, some with heavy rain and strong gusty winds. Temps still normal for late August, with highs in the upper 80s to around 90. && .LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/... Main event during the long term period is approaching Tropical Storm Idalia. Idalia is forecast to move up through Florida then either move directly over our area or stay off our coast on Thursday. Regardless of the exact track, expect periods of moderate to heavy rain, gusty winds (highest along the coast where tropical storm conditions are possible), and several coastal hazards including hazardous surf and strong rip currents. The timing of the greatest impacts is late Wednesday into Thursday, before conditions improve late Thursday into Friday as Idalia pushes offshore. Expect much drier weather for Friday into the weekend. Please keep up with the latest on Idalia at www.nhc.noaa.gov. && .AVIATION /19Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... Showers are finally starting to show on radar, with the convective initiation split between the inland frontal boundary and the seabreeze pushing from the coast. Expecting convection to become more scattered this afternoon and evening, with a focus on the inland terminals more than anybody else. Feel pretty confident on a TEMPO group for TSRA at both KFLO and KLBT from 21-01Z this evening, with MVFR or brief IFR possible within storms. Also put a TEMPO group for KILM slightly earlier, with slightly less confidence. Front likely lingers inland tonight, before starting to recede northwestward after midnight. This means scattered showers and storms may continue to threaten KFLO and KLBT after 02Z. Should dry off a bit after 06Z, but winds die down. Fog or low stratus looks like a pretty good bet tonight, especially where rain falls. IFR restrictions may build into KFLO and KLBT before sunrise Monday, and may take awhile to erode away. Should be back to VFR for everyone towards the end of the 18Z TAF period. Extended Outlook... The frontal boundary will linger through Tuesday producing more widespread showers and t-storms. Tropical Storm Idalia likely creates a few flight restrictions by late Wednesday, though the details here are still murky. && .MARINE... Through Monday...Southerly winds at 10-15kts should decrease to 5-10kts tonight and become a bit more easterly. Winds will then become a bit more out of the SE by late Monday morning. Seas generally 2- 3ft. Monday Night Through Friday...This period starts off fairly quiet with weak sfc high pressure over the vicinity and another sea breeze for Tuesday. Conditions then steadily deteriorate Wednesday and Thursday as current Tropical Storm Idalia either moves through the area or stays off to the SE. Expect strong winds and high seas regardless of the exact track of Idalia, with tropical storm-level conditions possible Wednesday overnight into the day Thursday. Improving marine conditions then for Friday with NW flow. && .ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... SC...None. NC...None. MARINE...None. && SYNOPSIS...ILM NEAR TERM...IGB SHORT TERM...MAS LONG TERM...MAS AVIATION...IGB MARINE...MAS/IGB
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wilmington NC 350 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023 NCZ087-096-099-105-109-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-055-058-059-282000- Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Inland Brunswick-Marlboro- Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-Williamsburg-Inland Georgetown- Central Horry-Northern Horry- 350 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Widespread thunderstorms developing near a stalled frontal boundary will bring the potential for extended periods of heavy rain and localized flooding through late this evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Tropical Storm Idalia in the northwestern Caribbean Sea will start to creep into the eastern Gulf of Mexico by Monday, and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Tuesday. This system is likely to bring weather impacts to the eastern Carolinas Wednesday into Thursday, including heavy rainfall and gusty winds. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ106-108-SCZ056-282000- Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown- 350 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023 ...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and northeast 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. Moderate Risk of Rip Currents. Widespread thunderstorms developing near a stalled frontal boundary will bring the potential for extended periods of heavy rain and localized flooding through late this evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Dangerous rip currents and hazardous surf may develop Tuesday and Wednesday due to swells from Hurricane Franklin. Tropical Storm Idalia in the northwestern Caribbean Sea will start to creep into the eastern Gulf of Mexico by Monday, and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Tuesday. This system is likely to bring weather impacts to the eastern Carolinas Wednesday into Thursday, including heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Minor coastal flooding is possible with the late afternoon and early evening high tides this upcoming week. Coastal flooding is possible outside of any potential tropical cyclone impacts. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ110-SCZ054-282000- Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry- 350 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Widespread thunderstorms developing near a stalled frontal boundary will bring the potential for extended periods of heavy rain and localized flooding through late this evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Dangerous rip currents and hazardous surf are possible Tuesday and Wednesday due to swells from Hurricane Franklin. Tropical Storm Idalia in the northwestern Caribbean Sea will start to creep into the eastern Gulf of Mexico by Monday, and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Tuesday. This system is likely to bring weather impacts to the eastern Carolinas Wednesday into Thursday, including heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Minor coastal flooding is possible with the late afternoon and early evening high tides this week. Coastal flooding is possible outside of any potential tropical cyclone impacts. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ107-282000- Inland New Hanover- 350 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Widespread thunderstorms developing near a stalled frontal boundary will bring the potential for extended periods of heavy rain and localized flooding through late this evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Tropical Storm Idalia in the northwestern Caribbean Sea will start to creep into the eastern Gulf of Mexico by Monday, and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Tuesday. This system is likely to bring weather impacts to the eastern Carolinas Wednesday into Thursday, including heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Minor coastal flooding is likely with the late afternoon and early evening high tides this week. Coastal flooding is expected outside of any potential tropical cyclone impacts. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. AMZ250-252-254-256-282000- Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 350 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Tropical Storm Idalia in the northwestern Caribbean Sea will start to creep into the eastern Gulf of Mexico by Monday, and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Tuesday. This system is likely to bring weather impacts to the eastern Carolinas Wednesday into Thursday, including heavy rainfall and gusty winds. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. IGB
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
405 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023
SCZ032-272030-
Florence SC-
405 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Florence
County through 430 PM EDT...
At 405 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Effingham, or 7 miles south of Florence, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lake City, Pamplico, Hyman, Hannah, Mars Bluff, Effingham, Poston,
Francis Marion University, Friendfield, Claussen, New Hope,
Evergreen, Kingsburg, Scranton, Coward, and Lake City Community
Hospital.
This includes Interstate 95 in South Carolina between mile markers
153 and 156.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3423 7963 3403 7951 3400 7951 3399 7952
3397 7950 3397 7948 3395 7949 3393 7947
3393 7946 3392 7946 3392 7945 3391 7945
3387 7942 3385 7981 3413 7993
TIME...MOT...LOC 2005Z 343DEG 11KT 3407 7976
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
TRASpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
421 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023
NCZ087-096-272115-
Robeson NC-Bladen NC-
421 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Bladen
and northeastern Robeson Counties through 515 PM EDT...
At 421 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
St. Pauls, or 10 miles north of Lumberton, moving southeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
St. Pauls, Smiths, Rex, Howellsville, Tolarsville, Duart, Robeson
Community College, Tobermory, Barker Ten Mile, Jerome, Parkton,
Rennert, and Tar Heel.
This includes Interstate 95 in North Carolina between mile markers 22
and 38.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3490 7894 3488 7892 3486 7893 3484 7890
3485 7880 3485 7872 3484 7867 3459 7885
3476 7917 3492 7901
TIME...MOT...LOC 2021Z 298DEG 13KT 3478 7896
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
TRASpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
449 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023
NCZ096-099-272130-
Columbus NC-Bladen NC-
449 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Bladen and
northeastern Columbus Counties through 530 PM EDT...
At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Bladen Community College to Freeman. These
storms were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Elizabethtown, Rowan, Sandyfield, Carvers, Bladen Community College,
Abbottsburg, Lisbon, Lagoon, Elkton, Emerson, Council, Kelly, Ruskin,
Freeman, White Oak, Delco, Riegelwood, Clarkton, White Lake, and
Bolton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3453 7826 3450 7825 3446 7818 3440 7825
3437 7823 3437 7821 3436 7821 3422 7825
3458 7884 3485 7869 3485 7866
TIME...MOT...LOC 2049Z 299DEG 3KT 3463 7871 3434 7827
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
TRASpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
502 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023
NCZ105-107-109-272130-
Inland New Hanover NC-Inland Brunswick NC-Inland Pender NC-
502 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northern New Hanover,
southwestern Pender and northeastern Brunswick Counties through 530
PM EDT...
At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Rocky Point to Riegelwood. Movement was
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Wilmington, Leland, Hampstead, Wrightsboro, Wilmington International
Airport, Batarora, Rocky Point, Murrayville, Castle Hayne, Phoenix,
Kings Grant, Porters Neck, Ogden, Belville, Navassa, Sandy Creek.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between mile markers 408 and 416.
Interstate 140 between mile markers 15 and 20.
US Route 17 in Brunswick County between mile markers 41 and 44.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3439 7769 3419 7792 3419 7795 3420 7796
3419 7796 3421 7825 3424 7824 3436 7816
3435 7820 3436 7821 3437 7821 3446 7786
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 307DEG 15KT 3440 7791 3433 7820
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
TRASpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
505 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023
SCZ023-032-272130-
Florence SC-Darlington SC-
505 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Florence
and southwestern Darlington Counties through 530 PM EDT...
At 504 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Oats to near Timmonsville. Movement was
east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Florence, Timmonsville, Lamar, Lydia, and Oats.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 20 between mile markers 126 and 141.
Interstate 95 in South Carolina near mile marker 146, and between
mile markers 151 and 160.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3434 8017 3415 7973 3404 7987 3418 8014
3420 8011 3423 8011 3427 8014 3428 8013
3430 8016 3431 8016 3433 8018 3434 8018
TIME...MOT...LOC 2104Z 265DEG 13KT 3422 8013 3411 7990
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
TRASpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
543 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023
SCZ032-033-039-058-059-272215-
Marion SC-Northern Horry SC-Williamsburg SC-Florence SC-
Central Horry SC-
543 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern
Florence, northwestern Horry, Marion and northeastern Williamsburg
Counties through 615 PM EDT...
At 542 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Galivants Ferry to 6 miles east of Cades.
Movement was northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Horry, Loris, Johnsonville, Hemingway, Galivants Ferry, Hannah,
Poston, Brittons Neck, Indiantown, Gresham, Bayboro, Allsbrook, Green
Sea, Kingsburg, Aynor, and Stuckey.
This includes SC Highway 22 between mile markers 1 and 8.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3424 7903 3382 7977 3368 7957 3404 7883
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 240DEG 7KT 3403 7916 3379 7967
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
TRAThe national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Street flooding resulted from heavy rain and backed up storm drains. Three rain gauges in the area reported 4. 2 to 5. 0 inches of rain.
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