Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 3 Miles ENE Charleston SC

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1049 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

SCZ049-050-211500-
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
1049 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Coastal Flooding: Minor coastal flooding is possible with the
evening high tides Tuesday and Wednesday. Coastal Flood Advisories
may be needed.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

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Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1021 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

SCZ049-050-202230-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0013.240520T2200Z-240521T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
1021 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
  expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.0 to 7.2 feet
  Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:00 PM today
  at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
  hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/07 PM     7.1        1.3        1.5       N/A     Minor
 21/07 AM     6.1        0.3        1.4       N/A      None
 21/08 PM     7.1        1.3        1.4       N/A     Minor
 22/08 AM     5.8        0.0        1.2       N/A      None
 22/08 PM     7.0        1.2        1.2       N/A     Minor

&&

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