Scattered thunderstorms developed in a summertime environment across southeast Georgia in the afternoon hours. A few of these storms became strong enough to produce damaging wind gusts and hail.
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The episode as NWS CHS wrote it up.
Scattered thunderstorms developed in a summertime environment across southeast Georgia in the afternoon hours. A few of these storms became strong enough to produce damaging wind gusts and hail.
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 14, 12:59 PM EST, 1 hour 31 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Charleston SC 159 PM EDT Mon Jul 14 2025 .SYNOPSIS... Atlantic high pressure will prevail into the upcoming weekend. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... This Afternoon: Aloft, a weak upper-lvl ridge will remain across the Southeast as a surface low offshore of the Florida coastline continues to track westward. These features will yield east- northeastward flow throughout the day, which is uncommon for this time of the year. At the surface, this low developing off the Florida coastline will dominate the flow across the region and might cause for a more progressive seabreeze this afternoon. From KCHS 12Z sounding, moderate instability and a K index value of ~35 suggests isolated to numerous thunderstorms will develop in the afternoon (mainly along and west of I-95 corridor). Recent hi- res guidance has been indicating that drier air will be located along the immediate coastline and just inland of the South Carolina coastline with PWAT values from 1.4 to 1.8 inches with the deeper moisture (PWAT values > 2.0 inches) west of I-95. Thus, the current idea remains that showers and thunderstorms will initiate along and west of the I-95 corridor. DCAPE values will be ~800 J/kg, but nothing looks particularly noteworthy in terms of the severe threat. However, there is still a possibility of strong to marginally severe storms where boundary interactions occur. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible along and west of I-95 where the ample moisture and storm coverage is expected. As far as rainfall amounts .. 1-2 inches with higher amounts possible with these storms. Heat index values as of 2PM are generally between 100-106 across the forecast area, just shy of Heat Advisory criteria. As convection begins this afternoon some relief in the heat is expected. Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms should shift further inland and off to the southwest throughout the evening. Temperatures will drop into the mid to upper 70s (with warmer temperatures closer to the beaches). As the developing low offshore of the Florida coastline travels westward, showers and thunderstorms could develop over the coastal waters overnight. Coverage should increase overnight and could draw closer to the coast by daybreak. && .SHORT TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/... Tuesday: A weakening TUTT will be approaching Florida with dry air located on the northwest flank. PWATs drop to less than 1.5", with 2"+ PWATs on either side. Surface convergence from Monday will have moved further inland over GA on Tuesday with a sea breeze forecast to move inland during the afternoon. The lower PWAT air will likely limit convection slightly, but the overall extent of coverage should still be at least chance. High temperatures will also be lower on Tuesday as 1000/ 850 mb thicknesses fall to 1415 m (or about 10 m cooler than Monday) due to the undercutting TUTT. Wednesday - Thursday: Another TUTT will break off and approach the region Wednesday allowing thunderstorms to continue both days. Storm motions Wednesday are forecast to be around 10 kt, but increase to near 20 kt by Thursday as the TUTT moves overhead and elongates the wind field slightly. This means the greatest chance for locally heavy rainfall will be on Wednesday, with slightly lower chances on Thursday due to increased storm motion. High temperatures will be near climo or in the lower 90s. && .LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/... The TUTT that was near the area on Thursday will cross Florida Saturday keeping afternoon thunderstorm chances in the forecast through the weekend. High temperatures will also remain near climo/ slightly above climo as low level thicknesses slowly recover. Max heat index values each afternoon will be near or just below advisory criteria (108 F). && .AVIATION /18Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... 00Z TAFs: Expect VFR conditions to persist at KCHS/KJZI/KSAV. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop along and west of I-95 this afternoon and maintained VCTS starting at 21Z. Most of the thunderstorm activity should remain inland of KCHS and KJZI. There is a chance of fog developing at KSAV before daybreak (~09Z), however left the mention out of the TAFs at this moment as confidence is low with this. Extended Aviation Outlook (Tuesday through Saturday): VFR will mainly prevail throughout the period, however brief flight restrictions are possible within showers and thunderstorms that develop in the afternoon and/or evening hours. && .MARINE... This Afternoon and Tonight: Expect generally northeast to east- northeast flow at 5 to 10 kt to prevail through tonight. This flow pattern will generally be driven by the circulation around the developing low pressure off the Florida coastline. It could become a bit gusty in the afternoon with gusts up to 15 to 20 kt as the seabreeze pushes inland (gusts strongest across the immediate coastline and the Charleston Harbor). Southeasterly swell will continue to mix into the local waters and seas will be 1 to 2 ft. Showers and thunderstorms will develop over the coastal waters tonight and increase in coverage closer to daybreak. Otherwise, no marine concerns expected. Tuesday through Saturday: A TUTT will be located just off of the SC coast through the extended while at the surface Bermuda high pressure will be in control. For the marine zones, this will translate to each afternoon featuring wind gusts peaking 15 to 20 kt due to an inland advancing sea breeze. Seas through the period will be 2-4 ft. && .CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... GA...None. SC...None. MARINE...None. && NEAR TERM...Dennis SHORT TERM...Haines LONG TERM...Haines AVIATION...Dennis/Haines MARINE...Dennis/Haines
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston SC 146 PM EDT Mon Jul 14 2025 GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>045-047>052-151800- 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- 146 PM EDT Mon Jul 14 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. See the Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook for more information about the following possible hazardous weather: - Extreme Heat && 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
316 PM EDT Mon Jul 14 2025
GAZ099-141945-
Candler GA-
316 PM EDT Mon Jul 14 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CANDLER COUNTY UNTIL 345 PM
EDT...
At 316 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Metter, moving southeast 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...
Metter, Pulaski, Aline, Union, Metter Municiple Airport, Parish,
Canoe Pond, Olifftown, Brannen Lake and Excelsior.
This includes I-16 between mile markers 96 and 112.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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LAT...LON 3249 8217 3255 8206 3253 8201 3250 8198
3247 8197 3246 8196 3245 8196 3244 8194
3242 8193 3242 8192 3232 8195 3227 8197
3230 8214 3238 8223 3243 8219 3247 8218
TIME...MOT...LOC 1915Z 324DEG 14KT 3245 8209
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 TO 55 MPH
ETMThe Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 101 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:30 UTC.
3 thunderstorm wind, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
Candler County Emergency Management reported nickel sized hail on Highway 23 near Olifftown Road.
Candler County Emergency Management reported trees down on Highway 121 between Brannen Road and Pond View Road.
Liberty County dispatch reported a large limb down in the roadway at Olmstead Drive and North Main Street. Also, power lines were down on Sabreena Circle.
A tree was reported down along Ceasar Avenue. The report was relayed via social media.
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, July 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: 1287035, 1287036, 1287038, 1287037.