Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Summerville, SC
May 7, 2024 8:49 AM EDT (12:49 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 6:25 AM Sunset 8:08 PM Moonrise 4:54 AM Moonset 6:58 PM |
AMZ330 Charleston Harbor- 711 Am Edt Tue May 7 2024
Today - SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt late.
Tonight - SW winds 10 kt.
Wed - SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt in the afternoon.
Wed night - SW winds 10 to 15 kt.
Thu - SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. A slight chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon.
Thu night - SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. A chance of showers and tstms.
Fri - SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Showers and tstms likely.
Fri night - NW winds 15 kt. A chance of showers and tstms.
Sat - NW winds 10 to 15 kt.
Sat night - SW winds 10 kt.
winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
unless otherwise noted, waves 1 foot or less.
charleston harbor water temperature 76 degrees.
winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
unless otherwise noted, waves 1 foot or less.
charleston harbor water temperature 76 degrees.
AMZ300 711 Am Edt Tue May 7 2024
Synopsis for the coastal waters of south coastal south carolina and north coastal georgia - Atlantic high pressure will remain across the region through mid week. A cold front will move through the area Friday bringing cooler conditions heading into the weekend.
Area Discussion for - Charleston, SC
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Charleston SC 715 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024
SYNOPSIS
Atlantic high pressure will remain across the region through mid week. A cold front will move through the area Friday bringing cooler conditions heading into the weekend.
NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/
At daybreak, KCLX detected a cluster of showers and isolated thunderstorms was located just north of the Santee River, track to the east. This convection should remain just outside the forecast area. Temperatures will begin the day in the upper 60s to around 70.
The axis of a broad mid-level trough will ripple off the coast during the early daylight hours this morning. H5 heights will increase through the day as a ridge axis approaches from west, positioned over the forecast area tonight. The combination of mostly sunny conditions and rising 1000-850 mb thicknesses should support high temperatures in the low 90s across SE GA to around 90 across the SC Lowcountry. Recent runs of the HRRR indicates that a weak sea breeze will develop late this afternoon, possibly traveling one or two counties inland before sunset this evening. It is possible that isolated showers may develop along the sea breeze across portions of the SC Lowcountry late this afternoon, highlighted with SCHC PoPs.
Tonight: Conditions should remain dry as the H5 ridge axis passes over the forecast area. Conditions tonight will feature partly cloudy sky with light WSW winds. Low temperatures should favor values around 70 degrees.
SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/
Wednesday: The Southeast U.S. will still be positioned on the western grip of Atlantic high pressure as a series of surface lows pass across the northern CONUS. Conditions will remain dry with a mix of clouds and sun. The main focus for the day is on temperatures, with an unseasonably hot day forecast. Highs will reach the low 90s, with areas in southeast Georgia reaching the mid 90s. The beaches however will be cooler, topping out in the mid 80s.
Record setting high temperatures are possible Wednesday (see Climate section below). The good news is that dew points should mix out in the afternoon, keeping heat index values only a few degrees higher than the ambient air temperatures. Overnight temps will remain mild with mins in the upper 60s/low 70s.
Thursday and Friday: A strong cold front will approach the area from the northeast Thursday bringing a round of showers and thunderstorms ahead of the front. While the bulk of the day Thursday appears to be dry, thunderstorms could develop in the early evening and begin to move into the forecast area. Guidance shows signals of a MCV developing upstream, which complicates the forecast due to much dependence on its evolution and propagation. Additionally, the timing of the severe potential remains a bit uncertain with the NAM depicting storms to move through late Thursday night, meanwhile the global models trend toward an earlier evening arrival. Nonetheless, the environment could be supportive of a notable severe weather threat with another day of above normal temperatures, resulting in SBCAPE values in excess of 2,000 J/kg. Deep layer shear looks to be on the order of 35-45 knots. Temperatures Thursday will reach the low/mid 90s, with heat indices a few degrees higher, but below the 100 degree mark. Similarly, overnight we expect lows in the upper 60s/low 70s.
Guidance depicts another round of showers and thunderstorms Friday associated with a shortwave swinging across the northern Gulf states and the actual passage of the cold front. Timing is rather uncertain, but activity could be ongoing from the previous night, with deeper convection developing as early as late morning. Signals of yet another MCV approaching from the upstream Deep South/Gulf convection makes this forecast particularly tricky, especially in terms of the severe threat. Regardless, we will likely see convection at some point during the day Friday with deep moisture and forcing in place. Temperatures will be slightly cooler due to convection and the FROPA, with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/
High pressure will gradually build in the wake of the front, bringing dry, rain-free conditions and cooler temperatures through the weekend and into early next week.
AVIATION /11Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/
12Z TAFs: The terminals should remain VFR through the TAF period. Terminals will remain dry with southwest winds peaking during the heat of the afternoon around 10 kts.
Extended Aviation Outlook: Primarily VFR. Chances of showers and thunderstorms will increase late Thursday through Friday.
MARINE
High pressure will remain centered south of the region today and tonight. Winds should generally remain from the SSW between 10-15 kts through today and tonight. Seas are forecast to range between 2- 4 ft.
Wednesday through Sunday: Atlantic high pressure will maintain hold over the local marine waters. Southeasterly winds around 10-15 kt with seas 2-4 ft are forecast through Wednesday night. Winds and seas will increase/build Thursday into Friday as a cold front approaches. Small Craft Advisories are possible Thursday/Thursday night as gusts approach 25 kt, and again Friday night behind the FROPA. Conditions will improve over the weekend with high pressure gradually building in from the west. W/SW winds will drop to 10-15 kt and seas will diminish to 3 ft or less.
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING
The upcoming New Moon (May 8) and recent Perigee (May 5) will lead to elevated astronomical tides over the next few days. Minor coastal flooding is possible along Charleston and coastal Colleton Counties, including Downtown Charleston, during the evening high tides Tuesday through Thursday.
CLIMATE
May 7: KCHS: 93/1977 KSAV: 94/1977
May 8: KCHS: 93/1986 KSAV: 96/1986
May 9: KCHS: 95/1963 KSAV: 95/1962
CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
GA...None.
SC...None.
MARINE...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Charleston SC 715 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024
SYNOPSIS
Atlantic high pressure will remain across the region through mid week. A cold front will move through the area Friday bringing cooler conditions heading into the weekend.
NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/
At daybreak, KCLX detected a cluster of showers and isolated thunderstorms was located just north of the Santee River, track to the east. This convection should remain just outside the forecast area. Temperatures will begin the day in the upper 60s to around 70.
The axis of a broad mid-level trough will ripple off the coast during the early daylight hours this morning. H5 heights will increase through the day as a ridge axis approaches from west, positioned over the forecast area tonight. The combination of mostly sunny conditions and rising 1000-850 mb thicknesses should support high temperatures in the low 90s across SE GA to around 90 across the SC Lowcountry. Recent runs of the HRRR indicates that a weak sea breeze will develop late this afternoon, possibly traveling one or two counties inland before sunset this evening. It is possible that isolated showers may develop along the sea breeze across portions of the SC Lowcountry late this afternoon, highlighted with SCHC PoPs.
Tonight: Conditions should remain dry as the H5 ridge axis passes over the forecast area. Conditions tonight will feature partly cloudy sky with light WSW winds. Low temperatures should favor values around 70 degrees.
SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/
Wednesday: The Southeast U.S. will still be positioned on the western grip of Atlantic high pressure as a series of surface lows pass across the northern CONUS. Conditions will remain dry with a mix of clouds and sun. The main focus for the day is on temperatures, with an unseasonably hot day forecast. Highs will reach the low 90s, with areas in southeast Georgia reaching the mid 90s. The beaches however will be cooler, topping out in the mid 80s.
Record setting high temperatures are possible Wednesday (see Climate section below). The good news is that dew points should mix out in the afternoon, keeping heat index values only a few degrees higher than the ambient air temperatures. Overnight temps will remain mild with mins in the upper 60s/low 70s.
Thursday and Friday: A strong cold front will approach the area from the northeast Thursday bringing a round of showers and thunderstorms ahead of the front. While the bulk of the day Thursday appears to be dry, thunderstorms could develop in the early evening and begin to move into the forecast area. Guidance shows signals of a MCV developing upstream, which complicates the forecast due to much dependence on its evolution and propagation. Additionally, the timing of the severe potential remains a bit uncertain with the NAM depicting storms to move through late Thursday night, meanwhile the global models trend toward an earlier evening arrival. Nonetheless, the environment could be supportive of a notable severe weather threat with another day of above normal temperatures, resulting in SBCAPE values in excess of 2,000 J/kg. Deep layer shear looks to be on the order of 35-45 knots. Temperatures Thursday will reach the low/mid 90s, with heat indices a few degrees higher, but below the 100 degree mark. Similarly, overnight we expect lows in the upper 60s/low 70s.
Guidance depicts another round of showers and thunderstorms Friday associated with a shortwave swinging across the northern Gulf states and the actual passage of the cold front. Timing is rather uncertain, but activity could be ongoing from the previous night, with deeper convection developing as early as late morning. Signals of yet another MCV approaching from the upstream Deep South/Gulf convection makes this forecast particularly tricky, especially in terms of the severe threat. Regardless, we will likely see convection at some point during the day Friday with deep moisture and forcing in place. Temperatures will be slightly cooler due to convection and the FROPA, with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/
High pressure will gradually build in the wake of the front, bringing dry, rain-free conditions and cooler temperatures through the weekend and into early next week.
AVIATION /11Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/
12Z TAFs: The terminals should remain VFR through the TAF period. Terminals will remain dry with southwest winds peaking during the heat of the afternoon around 10 kts.
Extended Aviation Outlook: Primarily VFR. Chances of showers and thunderstorms will increase late Thursday through Friday.
MARINE
High pressure will remain centered south of the region today and tonight. Winds should generally remain from the SSW between 10-15 kts through today and tonight. Seas are forecast to range between 2- 4 ft.
Wednesday through Sunday: Atlantic high pressure will maintain hold over the local marine waters. Southeasterly winds around 10-15 kt with seas 2-4 ft are forecast through Wednesday night. Winds and seas will increase/build Thursday into Friday as a cold front approaches. Small Craft Advisories are possible Thursday/Thursday night as gusts approach 25 kt, and again Friday night behind the FROPA. Conditions will improve over the weekend with high pressure gradually building in from the west. W/SW winds will drop to 10-15 kt and seas will diminish to 3 ft or less.
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING
The upcoming New Moon (May 8) and recent Perigee (May 5) will lead to elevated astronomical tides over the next few days. Minor coastal flooding is possible along Charleston and coastal Colleton Counties, including Downtown Charleston, during the evening high tides Tuesday through Thursday.
CLIMATE
May 7: KCHS: 93/1977 KSAV: 94/1977
May 8: KCHS: 93/1986 KSAV: 96/1986
May 9: KCHS: 95/1963 KSAV: 95/1962
CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
GA...None.
SC...None.
MARINE...None.
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Airport Reports
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KDYB SUMMERVILLE,SC | 8 sm | 14 min | calm | 9 sm | A Few Clouds | 72°F | 70°F | 94% | 29.93 | |
KCHS CHARLESTON AFB/INTL,SC | 9 sm | 53 min | SSW 05 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 73°F | 70°F | 89% | 29.93 | |
KMKS BERKELEY COUNTY,SC | 18 sm | 14 min | calm | 10 sm | Overcast | 70°F | 68°F | 94% | 29.95 | |
KJZI CHARLESTON EXECUTIVE,SC | 21 sm | 14 min | WSW 06G12 | 9 sm | Clear | 79°F | 72°F | 79% | 29.94 | |
KLRO MT PLEASANT RGNLFAISON FIELD,SC | 23 sm | 14 min | var 04 | 5 sm | -- | Mist | 75°F | 75°F | 100% | 29.94 |
KRBW LOWCOUNTRY RGNL,SC | 23 sm | 14 min | SW 07 | 10 sm | Clear | 72°F | 70°F | 94% | 29.95 |
Tide / Current for Bacon Bridge, Ashley River, South Carolina
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Bacon Bridge
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Tue -- 05:38 AM EDT -0.13 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 05:54 AM EDT Moonrise
Tue -- 06:27 AM EDT Sunrise
Tue -- 10:40 AM EDT 2.04 feet High Tide
Tue -- 05:44 PM EDT -0.27 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 07:57 PM EDT Moonset
Tue -- 08:07 PM EDT Sunset
Tue -- 11:07 PM EDT 2.52 feet High Tide
Tue -- 11:24 PM EDT New Moon
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Tue -- 05:38 AM EDT -0.13 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 05:54 AM EDT Moonrise
Tue -- 06:27 AM EDT Sunrise
Tue -- 10:40 AM EDT 2.04 feet High Tide
Tue -- 05:44 PM EDT -0.27 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 07:57 PM EDT Moonset
Tue -- 08:07 PM EDT Sunset
Tue -- 11:07 PM EDT 2.52 feet High Tide
Tue -- 11:24 PM EDT New Moon
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Bacon Bridge, Ashley River, South Carolina, Tide feet
12 am |
2.1 |
1 am |
1.7 |
2 am |
1.2 |
3 am |
0.7 |
4 am |
0.2 |
5 am |
-0.1 |
6 am |
-0.1 |
7 am |
0.3 |
8 am |
0.9 |
9 am |
1.5 |
10 am |
1.9 |
11 am |
2 |
12 pm |
1.9 |
1 pm |
1.5 |
2 pm |
1.1 |
3 pm |
0.6 |
4 pm |
0.1 |
5 pm |
-0.2 |
6 pm |
-0.3 |
7 pm |
0.1 |
8 pm |
0.9 |
9 pm |
1.7 |
10 pm |
2.3 |
11 pm |
2.5 |
Charleston Harbor Entrance
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Tue -- 02:35 AM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 04:53 AM EDT 1.79 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 05:52 AM EDT Moonrise
Tue -- 06:26 AM EDT Sunrise
Tue -- 08:33 AM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 11:43 AM EDT -2.84 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 02:37 PM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 05:12 PM EDT 2.23 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 07:55 PM EDT Moonset
Tue -- 08:06 PM EDT Sunset
Tue -- 09:04 PM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 11:24 PM EDT New Moon
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Tue -- 02:35 AM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 04:53 AM EDT 1.79 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 05:52 AM EDT Moonrise
Tue -- 06:26 AM EDT Sunrise
Tue -- 08:33 AM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 11:43 AM EDT -2.84 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 02:37 PM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 05:12 PM EDT 2.23 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 07:55 PM EDT Moonset
Tue -- 08:06 PM EDT Sunset
Tue -- 09:04 PM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 11:24 PM EDT New Moon
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Charleston Harbor Entrance, South Carolina Current, knots
12 am |
-3 |
1 am |
-2.1 |
2 am |
-0.8 |
3 am |
0.6 |
4 am |
1.5 |
5 am |
1.8 |
6 am |
1.6 |
7 am |
1.3 |
8 am |
0.6 |
9 am |
-0.5 |
10 am |
-1.7 |
11 am |
-2.6 |
12 pm |
-2.8 |
1 pm |
-2.1 |
2 pm |
-0.9 |
3 pm |
0.5 |
4 pm |
1.7 |
5 pm |
2.2 |
6 pm |
2.1 |
7 pm |
1.8 |
8 pm |
1.2 |
9 pm |
0.1 |
10 pm |
-1.3 |
11 pm |
-2.5 |
Charleston, SC,
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