A surface front and mid-level energy encountering a moderately unstable and deep moisture environment led to thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and heavy rainfall across Southeast Georgia.
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A surface front and mid-level energy encountering a moderately unstable and deep moisture environment led to thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and heavy rainfall across Southeast Georgia.
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 Aug 5, 1:56 PM EST, 2 hours 14 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Charleston SC 256 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025 .SYNOPSIS... A front will linger near or just south of the area this week, while high pressure remains centered well to the north. Low pressure could develop off the Southeast U.S. coast on Thursday and persist into the weekend. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... Rest of Today: The synoptic pattern is ushering deep moisture into our area (PWATS 2-2.25"). Combined with lift from a front to our south and some mid-level forcing, will generate plenty of convection this afternoon. While there is modest instability, shear will remain weak. So the risk of widespread severe thunderstorms is low. But a few stronger ones are possible. The main concern will be the heavy downpours due to the high PWATs and relatively slow storm motions. Some spots could get a quick 1-2" of rain. This is backed up by the hi-res models and the HREF. So flooding of low-lying and poorly drained areas will need to be monitored, along with the potential for pockets of flash flooding. At this typing, WPC has our area in a Slight Risk for excessive rainfall. Tonight: The mid-levels will consist of a trough across the Midwest, with an axis extending into the Deep South. At the surface, our area will remain between a stationary front to our south and High pressure to our north. Convection could persist overnight over land areas. Though, it should be isolated to scattered in coverage. Otherwise, the bulk of the convection is expected to remain offshore. Some could brush along the immediate coast. Lows will be in the upper 60s well inland to the mid 70s near the coast. && .SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... Short term guidance indicates a H5 trough advancing across the Southeast U.S. on Wednesday. At the sfc, a ridge should remain centered over the western Carolinas, with a wavy stationary front along the coast. SBCAPE is forecast to increase between 2000-3000 J/kg along the coast, especially if a coastal trough develops. Latest run of the HREF and HRRR, thunderstorms should develop in the afternoon along the sea breeze, especially along the SC coast. During the rest of the afternoon and evening, numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms should advance inland. High temperatures are forecast to range from the upper 80s along the coast the mid 80s inland. Thursday and Friday, the forecast area is forecast to remain in a weakness, between a ridge over the western Atlantic and another ridge centered over Southern Plains. Each afternoon, a weak sea breeze should develop during the afternoon, pushing inland through the evening. In addition, NHC has highlighted the Southeast U.S. Atlantic waters with a 40 percent chance of tropical cyclone formation over the next 7-days. WPC sfc pressure maps indicate that the spot the low is expected to remain off shore off the GA/SC coast. High temperatures are forecast to range in the mid to upper 80s. Low temperatures should favor values in the 70s. && .LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/... This weekend, uncertainty remain high, but the low off the coast should track to the north. The forecast area should remain under deep moisture, PW values around 2 inches. Starting early next week, H5 ridging should increase across the region, with 595 dm H5 heights across the region by Tuesday. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are possible each afternoon and evening. Temperatures should gradually warm through the period, with highs ranging in the 90s by Tuesday. && .AVIATION /18Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/... Convection may cause TEMPO MVFR visibilities at CHS and SAV for the next few hours, with VCTS or VCSH persisting through the evening. Convection should dissipate late in the evening and overnight. MVFR ceilings are then expected overnight through early Wednesday morning, followed by improving conditions. Extended Aviation Forecast: As a front stalls nearby this weekend, brief flight restrictions will be possible as showers and/or thunderstorms develop along this boundary through early next week. && .MARINE... Rest of Today and Tonight: Our coastal waters remain sandwiched between a stationary front to our south and High pressure to our north. This will support E to NE winds sustained at 5-10 kt, easing late tonight. Seas will be 2-4 ft this evening, subsiding to 1-3 ft overnight. Wednesday through Sunday: The sfc pattern will support steady northeast winds between 10-15 kts, with occasional gusts to 20 kts. Wave heights should generally range between 2 to 3 ft. In addition, NHC has highlighted the Southeast U.S. Atlantic waters with a 40 percent chance of tropical cyclone formation over the next 7-days. WPC sfc pressure maps indicate that the spot the low is expected to remain off shore off the GA/SC coast. && .TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING... As we approach Full Moon on August 9th, the evening high tide will be rising above/near 6.5 ft MLLW (action stage) at the Charleston tide gauge, while remaining well below action stage at the Fort Pulaski tide gauge. Minor coastal flooding may be possible on Thursday and Friday along the Charleston coastline. && .CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... GA...None. SC...None. MARINE...None. && NEAR TERM... SHORT TERM... LONG TERM... AVIATION... MARINE...
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston SC 330 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025 GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>045-047>052-061930- 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- 330 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. See the Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook for more information about the following possible hazardous weather: - Excessive Rainfall .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. See the Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook for more information about the following possible hazardous weather: - Coastal Flood && The Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook can be found at: https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo/?wfo=chs
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
122 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025
SCZ045-051815-
Inland Berkeley SC-
122 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT BERKELEY COUNTY UNTIL 215 PM
EDT...
At 122 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pinopolis, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Moncks Corner, Saint Stephen, Bonneau, Bonneau Beach, Northern
Lake Moultrie, Southern Lake Moultrie, Pinopolis, Old Santee Canal
State Park, Macbeth and Wilder.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news
source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
If on or near Lake Moultrie, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
&&
LAT...LON 3312 8006 3329 8017 3349 7995 3348 7994
3346 7990 3345 7990 3344 7988 3343 7987
3343 7988 3342 7986 3340 7985 3338 7981
3337 7981 3338 7978 3336 7978 3333 7975
3333 7976 3332 7972
TIME...MOT...LOC 1722Z 239DEG 15KT 3325 8003
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 TO 55 MPH
NEDSpecial Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 303 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025 SCZ043-044-051930- Dorchester SC-Inland Colleton SC- 303 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT COLLETON AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES UNTIL 330 PM EDT... At 303 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Canadys, and is 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... Walterboro, Smoaks, Canadys, Ruffin, Springtown, Rhodes Crossroads, Stokes, Grover, Sidney and Smyly. This includes I-95 in South Carolina between mile markers 60 and 71. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. && LAT...LON 3294 8079 3309 8085 3313 8054 3296 8050 TIME...MOT...LOC 1903Z 0DEG 0KT 3303 8068 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH ST
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 401 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025 GAZ087-088-100-052030- Bulloch GA-Screven GA-Jenkins GA- 401 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SCREVEN...JENKINS AND BULLOCH COUNTIES UNTIL 430 PM EDT... At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Scarboro, moving east 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... Millen, Rocky Ford, Woodcliff, Scarboro, Thomasboro, Parkers, Zeigler, Goloid, Waters and Lewis. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news source for the latest information from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3281 8193 3284 8167 3262 8165 3263 8192 TIME...MOT...LOC 2001Z 267DEG 12KT 3272 8187 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH ST
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
412 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025
GAZ100-115-116-138-052045-
Inland Liberty GA-Bulloch GA-Inland Bryan GA-Evans GA-
412 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT LIBERTY...BRYAN...
EVANS AND BULLOCH COUNTIES UNTIL 445 PM EDT...
At 412 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from over Groveland to over Allenhurst,
moving northeast 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...
Hinesville, Richmond Hill, Pembroke, Fort Stewart, McIntosh,
Lanier, Walthourville, Midway, Riceboro and Flemington.
This includes the following highways...
I-16 between mile markers 128 and 147.
I-95 in Georgia between mile markers 75 and 85.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3176 8130 3172 8153 3177 8164 3179 8164
3181 8167 3194 8168 3204 8177 3205 8176
3205 8177 3217 8188 3235 8150 3233 8149
3233 8147 3227 8144 3219 8141 3216 8141
3215 8140 3211 8140 3210 8139 3203 8136
TIME...MOT...LOC 2011Z 247DEG 12KT 3215 8173 3197 8158 3179 8156
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
STSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
453 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025
GAZ101-118-SCZ047-051-052130-
Coastal Jasper SC-Inland Chatham GA-Effingham GA-Inland Jasper SC-
453 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EFFINGHAM...JASPER AND CHATHAM
COUNTIES UNTIL 530 PM EDT...
At 453 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bloomingdale, moving northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pooler, Richmond Hill, Savannah International Airport, Godley
Station, I-16/I-95 Interchange, Downtown Savannah, Hutchinson
Island, Rincon, Garden City and Port Wentworth.
This includes the following highways...
I-16 between mile markers 149 and 165.
I-95 in Georgia between mile markers 93 and 112.
I-95 in South Carolina between mile markers 2 and 5.
I-516 between mile markers 4 and 9.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3216 8140 3235 8115 3215 8101 3194 8129
3198 8129 3198 8131 3201 8131 3201 8132
3202 8132 3202 8133 3204 8135 3203 8135
3205 8136 3205 8137 3207 8137 3207 8138
TIME...MOT...LOC 2053Z 240DEG 3KT 3210 8130
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 TO 55 MPH
NEDSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
500 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025
SCZ040-042-052130-
Allendale SC-Hampton SC-
500 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT ALLENDALE AND HAMPTON COUNTIES
UNTIL 530 PM EDT...
At 500 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fairfax, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Allendale, Hampton, Lake Warren State Park, Varnville, Estill,
Fairfax, Brunson, Gifford, Sycamore and Luray.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3296 8151 3312 8119 3301 8107 3290 8098
3269 8140 3273 8142 3275 8141 3277 8143
3278 8142 3278 8143 3279 8142 3283 8143
3283 8142 3285 8144 3284 8146 3285 8146
3287 8145 3288 8148 3290 8146 3290 8148
TIME...MOT...LOC 2059Z 259DEG 10KT 3292 8123
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 TO 55 MPH
NEDThe Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 71 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:12 UTC.
3 flash flood, 2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
An emergency manager reported a tree down on a house along Quacco Road.
A 60 mph wind gust was reported at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV).
An emergency manager reported Benton Boulevard north of Pooler Parkway closed due to flooding. One vehicle was also stalled in the water.
An emergency manager reported Park Avenue from Pooler Parkway to Tanger Outlets closed due to flooding. A vehicle was also stalled in one to two feet of floodwater near the intersection of Canal Street and Park Avenue.
An emergency manager reported multiple vehicles stranded in floodwaters near the intersection of Forest Lakes Drive and North Godley Station Boulevard.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Georgia in 2025Every state in 2025This day in weather historyWarnings in Georgia, August 2025
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: 1291221, 1291220, 1291231, 1291217, 1291219.