Area Forecast Discussion
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458 FXUS62 KCHS 252255 AFDCHS Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Charleston SC 655 PM EDT Tue Jun 25 2024 .SYNOPSIS...
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High pressure will remain over the western Atlantic while a weak cold front approaches the area. This front will likely linger near the area through mid-week, followed by another front towards the end of the week.
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&& .NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING/...
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Tonight: Few to scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue across parts of the local area for the next few hours, within an environment displaying SBCAPE around 4000-4500 J/kg, DCAPE around 1000-1200 J/kg and 0-3 km lapse rates near 8.5 C/km. Shear remains weak however, suggesting pulse type convection producing bouts of gusty winds and localized heavy downpours early evening, before quickly trending weaker with the loss of daytime heating around sunset. Once convection dissipates after sunset, expect a mostly dry night, although an isolated shower/thunderstorm could occur just about anywhere at the coast where warm/moist conditions will linger. Lows tonight will range from the mid 70s inland to around 80 at the beaches and Downtown Charleston.
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&& .SHORT TERM /6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY/...
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Broad troughing aloft will be present over the East Coast of the U.S. Wednesday and persist through the work week. Similarly, at the surface a trough will be present along the southeast coastline on Wednesday. The coastal trough will slowly dissipate towards the end of the week as high pressure builds in at the surface from the east. Temperatures at 850 hPa will remain anomalously warm through the week, with hot and humid conditions expected each day. Heat index values are forecast to reach around 103-106F inland, with a few coastal locations possibly reaching 108F. At this juncture no Heat Advisory is planned, however conditions will be borderline through the end of the week. Each afternoon isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast, a typical summertime pattern with pulse convection. PWATs will remain slightly elevated, around 1.6-1.7 inches with CAPE values forecast to reach around 1500 J/kg in the afternoon. Therefore, any thunderstorm could become strong to marginally severe, with damaging wind gusts as the main hazard.
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&& .LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/... A similar summertime pattern will prevail through the weekend and into early next week as high pressure builds in aloft along with coastal troughing at the surface. Isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms will be possible each day, with hot and humid conditions. Head index values will likely peak around 103-105F inland with some locations along the coastline reaching 108F. Head Advisories may be required. && .AVIATION /00Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
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25/18z TAF Discussion: KCHS/KJZI/KSAV: Best convective parameters look to occur near KCHS this afternoon in the vicinity of a weak surface trough. VCTS was highlighted there through 00Z. Otherwise, the best tstm impacts look to remain west of KSAV and KJZI. VFR will prevail for the remainder of the 18z TAF period. Some last minute adjustments may be needed based on radar trends at issuance time. Extended Aviation Outlook: Brief flight restrictions will be possible at all terminals with afternoon showers and thunderstorms into the weekend.
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&& .MARINE...
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Tonight: There are no concerns with a weak pressure gradient across local waters overnight. Southerly winds up to 10-15 kt early evening are expected to diminish to 5 to 10 kt overnight. Seas will range between 2-3 ft. Wednesday through Saturday: Generally tranquil marine conditions are expected through the period. Winds will gradually back each day and veer overnight, strongest along the coastline as the afternoon sea breeze/overnight land breeze develops. Seas should average 2 to 3 ft.
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&& .CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
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GA...None. SC...None. MARINE...None.
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&& $$ NEAR TERM... SHORT TERM... LONG TERM... AVIATION... MARINE...