Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Shell Point, SC
May 17, 2024 6:16 AM EDT (10:16 UTC) Change Location
 | Sunrise 6:22 AM Sunset 8:16 PM Moonrise 2:03 PM Moonset 2:14 AM |
AMZ352 Waters From Edisto Beach Sc To Savannah Ga Out 20 Nm- 354 Am Edt Fri May 17 2024
Today - S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds.
Tonight - S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds and se 1 foot at 8 seconds. A chance of showers and tstms.
Sat - SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 foot at 9 seconds. A chance of showers and tstms in the morning, then showers with tstms likely in the afternoon.
Sat night - SW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 foot at 9 seconds. Showers with tstms likely in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight.
Sun - W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 foot at 7 seconds. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Sun night - N winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 4 ft after midnight. Wave detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 foot at 8 seconds, becoming nw 2 ft at 3 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
Mon - N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms.
Mon night - N winds 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A slight chance of showers.
Tue - NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Tue night - E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
AMZ300 354 Am Edt Fri May 17 2024
Synopsis for the coastal waters of south coastal south carolina and north coastal georgia - A storm system will bring impacts to our area this weekend. High pressure returns to our region next week.
Area Discussion for - Charleston, SC
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Charleston SC 452 AM EDT Fri May 17 2024
SYNOPSIS
A storm system will bring impacts to our area this weekend.
High pressure returns to our region next week.
NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/
Prior to Daybreak: Latest satellite imagery and sfc obs indicate patchy to areas of fog across parts of the Tri-County Area, where temps have cooled into the mid 60s, near sfc dewpt levels. There could be a 1-2 hour period of patchy dense fog for some locations just prior to high clouds entering across the region ahead of overnight MCS shifting across parts of south-central Alabama/Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. Once these clouds arrive, visibilities should improve.
Today and Tonight: The previously mentioned MCS will make a run toward locations south of I-16 across southeast Georgia in a decaying state, but for the most part is anticipated to remain south of the Altamaha River while encountering a substantial amount of dry low-mid level air displayed in model soundings and seen on water vapor imagery. Nevertheless, a slight chance of showers will remain in the forecast across southeast Georgia and far inland locations of southeast South Carolina through late morning. Heading into the afternoon, weak sfc high pressure and a mid-lvl ridge axis positioned near the coast aloft will shift across the western Atlantic as low pressure takes shape across the Deep South and is driven eastward by a series of h5 shortwaves in advance of a longwave trough crossing the Mississippi River Valley. Clusters of showers/thunderstorms, perhaps in the form of another MCS should approach far southern zones late day, and more likely early to mid evening as a warm front begins to lift north across the local area.
In advance of the warm front, sfc temps are still expected to peak in the mid-upper 80s this afternoon, with moisture advection and isentropic lift supporting few to scattered showers and thunderstorms by late day, mainly west of the I-95 corridor across southeast Georgia and perhaps southeast South Carolina. However, precip chances are likely to increase as the warm front lifts north across the local area starting early to mid evening tonight, and there is some indication that sufficient instability and shear could support a few stronger and/or severe thunderstorms, mainly across southeast Georgia and perhaps far inland locations across southeast South Carolina. Much will depend on the evolution of the potential MCS upstream in regards to severe thunderstorm chances, but should a few severe thunderstorms occur, damaging winds, hail and even a non- zero risk for a tornado near/along the warm front is not out of the question. Temps will remain mild during the night as the area becomes warm-sectored, with lows only dipping into the upper 60s to lower 70s.
SHORT TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY/
Saturday: The mid-levels will consist of a trough over the Middle/Lower MS Valley in the morning. It will shift eastward and take on a positive tilt, becoming located over the OH/TN Valleys by the afternoon, and over the Southeast U.S. late at night. At the surface, a warm front will be located north of our area in the morning, attached to a weak Low over NC. This weak Low will gradually move offshore with time, dragging a cold front with it.
The cold front is expected to move through our area late at night.
There will be deep moisture across our region. A band of nearly 2" PWATs originating in the Gulf of Mexico will overspread our area in the afternoon. These values are above the 90% mark per SPC sounding climatology for CHS. They're also 2 standard deviations above normal per NAEFS. What's more impressive is the NAEFS IVT is from the SW and is 4-5 standard deviations above normal over southern portions of our area in the afternoon and evening. So there's plenty of moisture to rain out of the atmosphere. But the day may start out mostly dry with the main focus in the afternoon. It is likely a MCS will be ongoing in the vicinity of the central Gulf Coast in the morning. It's expected to track east into our area during the afternoon. Some of the synoptic models differ on the timing. Though the consensus along with the long-range CAMs points towards the afternoon. There should be plenty of instability in place with highs in the 80s. MLCAPEs could approach 2,500 J/kg with decent mid-level lapse rates. There will also be plenty of shear with 0-6 km bulk values 40-50 kt, with hodographs mostly unidirectional. So any organized line of thunderstorms moving through our area could easily become severe, with the main hazard being damaging winds. But a brief tornado also can't be ruled out along the edge of the line and bowing segments. SPC has upgraded our entire area to a Slight Risk, and this seems reasonable given the synoptic and mesoscale parameters. Locally heavy rainfall is also expected with the storms.
Though, the widespread flood potential should be limited, mainly because the storms should be moving at a decent speed. Once the line moves through, stratiform precipitation should persist afterwards, followed by scattered thunderstorms into the evening and overnight.
Low temperatures should be a few degrees above normal.
Sunday: A positively tilted mid-level trough will be over the Southeast U.S. in the morning. It'll slowly shift offshore into the evening and overnight. A cold front will be located just offshore in the morning, and moving away as time progresses. Surface troughing is expected to form over our region in the afternoon, and persist into the overnight. Even though the cold front will have crossed through our area the previous night, the deep moisture will be very slow to decrease. PWATs will remain in the 1.5-2.0" range, which is above normal per SPC sounding climatology for CHS and per NAEFS.
Given all of the moisture and synoptic lift, models are in good agreement indicating scattered showers in the morning increasing to numerous or widespread showers by the afternoon. Temperatures should peak in the lower 80s, limited by the aforementioned showers. This will also lead to less instability than the previous day. But there should be enough instability in place for some thunderstorms.
However, shear will be much less than the previous day. So while there should be some thunderstorms, the severe risk is much lower than on Saturday. Locally heavy rainfall will be a bigger concern given the high PWATs and slower storm motions. We can't rule out flooding in some areas, especially considering the potential for saturated soils from Saturday's heavy rains. Showers will decrease in coverage and intensity from west to east during the evening and overnight hours. Most locations should be dry by daybreak Sunday, except maybe the immediate coast.
Monday: The mid-levels will consist of a positively tilted trough just off the Southeast U.S. coast in the morning, and a ridge just to our west. The ridge will slowly build into our area into the afternoon. At the surface, High pressure centered well to our north will build down the coast, making its way into our area. The high should bring lowering POPs than the previous two day. Though, a few showers cannot be ruled out along a pinned sea breeze. Northerly surface winds will bring below normal high temperatures, ranging from the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.
LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/
Mid-level ridging will be over our region through Wednesday, followed by southwest flow on Thursday. Surface High pressure centered to our north Monday night will shift over our region by Wednesday, then offshore on Thursday. A cold front could approach from the northwest later Thursday, possibly bringing showers.
Temperatures will be trending higher, reaching into the 90s by Thursday.
AVIATION /09Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/
VFR conditions are expected to prevail at CHS/JZI/SAV terminal through 06Z Saturday. However, the remnants of an MCS will impact the area, with the potential for SHRA/TSRA at the terminals (highest chances at SAV). For now, VCSH remains in the TAF for SAV starting around 15Z. Adjustments will likely be needed with later TAF issuances to account for timing/occurrence of the event.
Extended Aviation Outlook: A storm system will bring periods of flight restrictions this weekend. VFR returns later Monday.
MARINE
Today and Tonight: Weak sfc high pressure will prevail across local waters for much of the day while a mid-lvl ridge axis is positioned near the Southeast Coast. This will support quiet marine conditions into late afternoon or early evening with south/southeast winds generally no higher than 10 kt. Seas will range between 1-2 ft.
Heading into overnight hours, there should be an uptick southerly wind speed (10-15 kt) as a warm front lifts north across the region.
Seas will also build during the night, approaching 2-3 ft by midnight. Shower and thunderstorm chances will also increase overnight as the warm front advances north. A few thunderstorms could become strong displaying gusty winds and it's not out the question for a few Special Marine Warnings if that becomes the case.
Extended Marine: Conditions are expected to remain below Small Craft Advisory criteria. Southerly flow will persist through Sunday, then the winds turn northerly behind a cold front early next week. Wind gusts could briefly approach 25 kt late Sunday night into Monday morning with an initial burst of cold advection, mainly over the Charleston County nearshore waters.
CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
GA...None.
SC...None.
MARINE...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Charleston SC 452 AM EDT Fri May 17 2024
SYNOPSIS
A storm system will bring impacts to our area this weekend.
High pressure returns to our region next week.
NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/
Prior to Daybreak: Latest satellite imagery and sfc obs indicate patchy to areas of fog across parts of the Tri-County Area, where temps have cooled into the mid 60s, near sfc dewpt levels. There could be a 1-2 hour period of patchy dense fog for some locations just prior to high clouds entering across the region ahead of overnight MCS shifting across parts of south-central Alabama/Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. Once these clouds arrive, visibilities should improve.
Today and Tonight: The previously mentioned MCS will make a run toward locations south of I-16 across southeast Georgia in a decaying state, but for the most part is anticipated to remain south of the Altamaha River while encountering a substantial amount of dry low-mid level air displayed in model soundings and seen on water vapor imagery. Nevertheless, a slight chance of showers will remain in the forecast across southeast Georgia and far inland locations of southeast South Carolina through late morning. Heading into the afternoon, weak sfc high pressure and a mid-lvl ridge axis positioned near the coast aloft will shift across the western Atlantic as low pressure takes shape across the Deep South and is driven eastward by a series of h5 shortwaves in advance of a longwave trough crossing the Mississippi River Valley. Clusters of showers/thunderstorms, perhaps in the form of another MCS should approach far southern zones late day, and more likely early to mid evening as a warm front begins to lift north across the local area.
In advance of the warm front, sfc temps are still expected to peak in the mid-upper 80s this afternoon, with moisture advection and isentropic lift supporting few to scattered showers and thunderstorms by late day, mainly west of the I-95 corridor across southeast Georgia and perhaps southeast South Carolina. However, precip chances are likely to increase as the warm front lifts north across the local area starting early to mid evening tonight, and there is some indication that sufficient instability and shear could support a few stronger and/or severe thunderstorms, mainly across southeast Georgia and perhaps far inland locations across southeast South Carolina. Much will depend on the evolution of the potential MCS upstream in regards to severe thunderstorm chances, but should a few severe thunderstorms occur, damaging winds, hail and even a non- zero risk for a tornado near/along the warm front is not out of the question. Temps will remain mild during the night as the area becomes warm-sectored, with lows only dipping into the upper 60s to lower 70s.
SHORT TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY/
Saturday: The mid-levels will consist of a trough over the Middle/Lower MS Valley in the morning. It will shift eastward and take on a positive tilt, becoming located over the OH/TN Valleys by the afternoon, and over the Southeast U.S. late at night. At the surface, a warm front will be located north of our area in the morning, attached to a weak Low over NC. This weak Low will gradually move offshore with time, dragging a cold front with it.
The cold front is expected to move through our area late at night.
There will be deep moisture across our region. A band of nearly 2" PWATs originating in the Gulf of Mexico will overspread our area in the afternoon. These values are above the 90% mark per SPC sounding climatology for CHS. They're also 2 standard deviations above normal per NAEFS. What's more impressive is the NAEFS IVT is from the SW and is 4-5 standard deviations above normal over southern portions of our area in the afternoon and evening. So there's plenty of moisture to rain out of the atmosphere. But the day may start out mostly dry with the main focus in the afternoon. It is likely a MCS will be ongoing in the vicinity of the central Gulf Coast in the morning. It's expected to track east into our area during the afternoon. Some of the synoptic models differ on the timing. Though the consensus along with the long-range CAMs points towards the afternoon. There should be plenty of instability in place with highs in the 80s. MLCAPEs could approach 2,500 J/kg with decent mid-level lapse rates. There will also be plenty of shear with 0-6 km bulk values 40-50 kt, with hodographs mostly unidirectional. So any organized line of thunderstorms moving through our area could easily become severe, with the main hazard being damaging winds. But a brief tornado also can't be ruled out along the edge of the line and bowing segments. SPC has upgraded our entire area to a Slight Risk, and this seems reasonable given the synoptic and mesoscale parameters. Locally heavy rainfall is also expected with the storms.
Though, the widespread flood potential should be limited, mainly because the storms should be moving at a decent speed. Once the line moves through, stratiform precipitation should persist afterwards, followed by scattered thunderstorms into the evening and overnight.
Low temperatures should be a few degrees above normal.
Sunday: A positively tilted mid-level trough will be over the Southeast U.S. in the morning. It'll slowly shift offshore into the evening and overnight. A cold front will be located just offshore in the morning, and moving away as time progresses. Surface troughing is expected to form over our region in the afternoon, and persist into the overnight. Even though the cold front will have crossed through our area the previous night, the deep moisture will be very slow to decrease. PWATs will remain in the 1.5-2.0" range, which is above normal per SPC sounding climatology for CHS and per NAEFS.
Given all of the moisture and synoptic lift, models are in good agreement indicating scattered showers in the morning increasing to numerous or widespread showers by the afternoon. Temperatures should peak in the lower 80s, limited by the aforementioned showers. This will also lead to less instability than the previous day. But there should be enough instability in place for some thunderstorms.
However, shear will be much less than the previous day. So while there should be some thunderstorms, the severe risk is much lower than on Saturday. Locally heavy rainfall will be a bigger concern given the high PWATs and slower storm motions. We can't rule out flooding in some areas, especially considering the potential for saturated soils from Saturday's heavy rains. Showers will decrease in coverage and intensity from west to east during the evening and overnight hours. Most locations should be dry by daybreak Sunday, except maybe the immediate coast.
Monday: The mid-levels will consist of a positively tilted trough just off the Southeast U.S. coast in the morning, and a ridge just to our west. The ridge will slowly build into our area into the afternoon. At the surface, High pressure centered well to our north will build down the coast, making its way into our area. The high should bring lowering POPs than the previous two day. Though, a few showers cannot be ruled out along a pinned sea breeze. Northerly surface winds will bring below normal high temperatures, ranging from the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.
LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/
Mid-level ridging will be over our region through Wednesday, followed by southwest flow on Thursday. Surface High pressure centered to our north Monday night will shift over our region by Wednesday, then offshore on Thursday. A cold front could approach from the northwest later Thursday, possibly bringing showers.
Temperatures will be trending higher, reaching into the 90s by Thursday.
AVIATION /09Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/
VFR conditions are expected to prevail at CHS/JZI/SAV terminal through 06Z Saturday. However, the remnants of an MCS will impact the area, with the potential for SHRA/TSRA at the terminals (highest chances at SAV). For now, VCSH remains in the TAF for SAV starting around 15Z. Adjustments will likely be needed with later TAF issuances to account for timing/occurrence of the event.
Extended Aviation Outlook: A storm system will bring periods of flight restrictions this weekend. VFR returns later Monday.
MARINE
Today and Tonight: Weak sfc high pressure will prevail across local waters for much of the day while a mid-lvl ridge axis is positioned near the Southeast Coast. This will support quiet marine conditions into late afternoon or early evening with south/southeast winds generally no higher than 10 kt. Seas will range between 1-2 ft.
Heading into overnight hours, there should be an uptick southerly wind speed (10-15 kt) as a warm front lifts north across the region.
Seas will also build during the night, approaching 2-3 ft by midnight. Shower and thunderstorm chances will also increase overnight as the warm front advances north. A few thunderstorms could become strong displaying gusty winds and it's not out the question for a few Special Marine Warnings if that becomes the case.
Extended Marine: Conditions are expected to remain below Small Craft Advisory criteria. Southerly flow will persist through Sunday, then the winds turn northerly behind a cold front early next week. Wind gusts could briefly approach 25 kt late Sunday night into Monday morning with an initial burst of cold advection, mainly over the Charleston County nearshore waters.
CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
GA...None.
SC...None.
MARINE...None.
| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
| FPKG1 - 8670870 - Fort Pulaski, GA | 18 mi | 47 min | SW 2.9G | 74°F | 76°F | 29.85 | ||
| 41067 | 21 mi | 92 min | 76°F | 2 ft | ||||
| ACXS1 - ACE Basin Reserve, SC | 26 mi | 92 min | 0 | 71°F | 29.83 | 70°F |
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| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
| KHXD HILTON HEAD,SC | 7 sm | 21 min | calm | 9 sm | Clear | 72°F | 70°F | 94% | 29.86 | |
| KARW BEAUFORT COUNTY,SC | 12 sm | 21 min | calm | 10 sm | Clear | 72°F | 72°F | 100% | 29.85 | |
| KNBC BEAUFORT MCAS /MERRITT FIELD/,SC | 14 sm | 20 min | calm | 4 sm | Partly Cloudy | Mist | 72°F | 70°F | 94% | 29.85 |
| KSAV SAVANNAH/HILTON HEAD INTL,GA | 24 sm | 23 min | var 03 | 10 sm | Mostly Cloudy | 70°F | 66°F | 88% | 29.87 |
Victoria Bluff
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Fri -- 03:14 AM EDT Moonset
Fri -- 05:16 AM EDT 6.61 feet High Tide
Fri -- 06:23 AM EDT Sunrise
Fri -- 11:20 AM EDT 1.03 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 03:02 PM EDT Moonrise
Fri -- 06:02 PM EDT 6.77 feet High Tide
Fri -- 08:16 PM EDT Sunset
Fri -- 11:51 PM EDT 1.13 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Fri -- 03:14 AM EDT Moonset
Fri -- 05:16 AM EDT 6.61 feet High Tide
Fri -- 06:23 AM EDT Sunrise
Fri -- 11:20 AM EDT 1.03 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 03:02 PM EDT Moonrise
Fri -- 06:02 PM EDT 6.77 feet High Tide
Fri -- 08:16 PM EDT Sunset
Fri -- 11:51 PM EDT 1.13 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Victoria Bluff, South Carolina, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 1.7 |
| 1 am |
| 2.7 |
| 2 am |
| 4 |
| 3 am |
| 5.2 |
| 4 am |
| 6.1 |
| 5 am |
| 6.6 |
| 6 am |
| 6.4 |
| 7 am |
| 5.7 |
| 8 am |
| 4.4 |
| 9 am |
| 2.9 |
| 10 am |
| 1.7 |
| 11 am |
| 1.1 |
| 12 pm |
| 1.2 |
| 1 pm |
| 2 |
| 2 pm |
| 3.1 |
| 3 pm |
| 4.4 |
| 4 pm |
| 5.6 |
| 5 pm |
| 6.4 |
| 6 pm |
| 6.8 |
| 7 pm |
| 6.5 |
| 8 pm |
| 5.5 |
| 9 pm |
| 4 |
| 10 pm |
| 2.5 |
| 11 pm |
| 1.4 |
Savannah River Entrance
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Fri -- 01:49 AM EDT 1.57 knots Max Flood
Fri -- 03:14 AM EDT Moonset
Fri -- 05:14 AM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 06:24 AM EDT Sunrise
Fri -- 08:45 AM EDT -1.49 knots Max Ebb
Fri -- 11:26 AM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 02:09 PM EDT 1.71 knots Max Flood
Fri -- 03:03 PM EDT Moonrise
Fri -- 05:49 PM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 08:15 PM EDT Sunset
Fri -- 09:33 PM EDT -1.70 knots Max Ebb
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Fri -- 01:49 AM EDT 1.57 knots Max Flood
Fri -- 03:14 AM EDT Moonset
Fri -- 05:14 AM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 06:24 AM EDT Sunrise
Fri -- 08:45 AM EDT -1.49 knots Max Ebb
Fri -- 11:26 AM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 02:09 PM EDT 1.71 knots Max Flood
Fri -- 03:03 PM EDT Moonrise
Fri -- 05:49 PM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 08:15 PM EDT Sunset
Fri -- 09:33 PM EDT -1.70 knots Max Ebb
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Savannah River Entrance, Georgia Current, knots
| 12 am |
| 0.7 |
| 1 am |
| 1.4 |
| 2 am |
| 1.6 |
| 3 am |
| 1.4 |
| 4 am |
| 0.9 |
| 5 am |
| 0.2 |
| 6 am |
| -0.7 |
| 7 am |
| -1.2 |
| 8 am |
| -1.4 |
| 9 am |
| -1.5 |
| 10 am |
| -1.2 |
| 11 am |
| -0.4 |
| 12 pm |
| 0.6 |
| 1 pm |
| 1.4 |
| 2 pm |
| 1.7 |
| 3 pm |
| 1.6 |
| 4 pm |
| 1.3 |
| 5 pm |
| 0.7 |
| 6 pm |
| -0.2 |
| 7 pm |
| -1 |
| 8 pm |
| -1.4 |
| 9 pm |
| -1.7 |
| 10 pm |
| -1.7 |
| 11 pm |
| -1.1 |
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