Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Red Hill, SC
March 19, 2024 9:09 AM EDT (13:09 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 7:18 AM Sunset 7:28 PM Moonrise 1:23 PM Moonset 3:33 AM |
AMZ254 Coastal Waters From Little River Inlet To Murrells Inlet Sc Out 20 Nm- 556 Am Edt Tue Mar 19 2024
.small craft advisory in effect through Wednesday morning - .
Today - N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming nw 10 to 15 kt early this afternoon, then becoming sw late. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Tonight - SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Wed - SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Wed night - SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Thu - N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Thu night - E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Fri - E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
Fri night - SE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft after midnight. Rain likely in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
Sat - SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming nw in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
Sat night - N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of showers in the evening.
AMZ200 556 Am Edt Tue Mar 19 2024
Synopsis for coastal waters from surf city north carolina to south santee river south carolina out to 20 nautical miles -
cooler conditions will persist through today under weak high pressure with a dry cold frontal passage Wed night. Brief improvement of conditions is expected by the end of the week as high pressure builds in, but conditions look to deteriorate again headed into the weekend.
cooler conditions will persist through today under weak high pressure with a dry cold frontal passage Wed night. Brief improvement of conditions is expected by the end of the week as high pressure builds in, but conditions look to deteriorate again headed into the weekend.
Area Discussion for - Wilmington, NC
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FXUS62 KILM 191026 AFDILM
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Wilmington NC 626 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
SYNOPSIS
Dry weather and below normal temperatures will continue through tonight. Milder and continued dry conditions expected Wed followed by the next dry CFP Wed night. Looking at dry and near normal temps Thu with high pressure prevailing. Rain chances return Friday into Saturday as Gulf coast low pressure moves northeast up the Southeast Atlantic coast. Partial clearing with at or above normal temps Sun into early next week.
UPDATE
No major updates. Updated aviation discussion below.
NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/
Gusts are starting to decrease inland, still near 20 kts at the coast. The trough axis will be offshore come the morning. Weak high pressure will build in from the west for today, temperatures on the cooler side in the mid to upper 50s. Decent mixing will still lead to gusts near 25 mph in the afternoon, and the dry air in place will lead to clear skies. Clear skies continue into tonight with gusts decreasing after sunset.
Another trough will pass by to our north leading to enough of a breeze that radiational cooling should be disrupted. Went with lows on the milder side of guidance, near 40.
SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/
Will remain under W to NW flow aloft thru Thu with continued dry conditions. Looking at a brief warm up Wed ahead of the next cold front, under gusty SW-WSW winds as the sfc pg re-tightens.
The dry CFP slated for Wed night, however not as dramatic as it's predecessor Mon night. Will see some CAA and a semi- tightened sfc pg Thu with winds becoming N-NE, temps dropping back to near normal. Thu night will see a southern stream s/w upper trof drop down to the TX-LA Gulf of Mexico coast and begin to influence the FA with increasing SW flow aloft. Look for an increase in upper level clouds from the SW with onshore low level moist flow, look for additional clouds to increase in coverage later Thu night.
LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/
The Gulf Coast upper trof to progress ENE to the Eastern Carolinas from Fri thru Sat. Guidance pretty much agrees that light to moderate stratiform rain will be the focus Fri into Fri night, with likely or hier chances, as a coastal trof off the Carolina Coast is poised to get pulled to the coastal waters with various models unsure how far onshore and inland.
Various models have also backed down with the intensity of the sfc low as it lasses over/by the ILM CWA given the somewhat dampening upper s/w trof as it reaches the FA. Nevertheless, will indicate isolated thunder closer to the coast and over the Atl waters Fri night into Sat. May see leftover showers later Sat into Sat night followed by partial clearing Sun. Mid-level ridging becomes established overhead by early next week with mainly dry conditions and at or above normal temps.
AVIATION /12Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/
Winds will gradually shift from NNW to SW towards the afternoon. Gusts up to 20 kts are possible at all terminals but otherwise VFR is expected through today. Gusts should drop off after sunset but overnight winds will remain near 10 kts.
Extended Outlook... VFR. Flight restrictions possible Friday through the end of the period due to increasing rain chances.
MARINE
Through Tonight...With the trough offshore, a brief period of improving conditions will settle in during the day due to building high pressure. NW winds will become SWly by the afternoon. The pressure gradient will increase again this evening as another disturbance passes to the north, with SCA criteria again being met tonight. Seas will be generally 2-4 ft.
Wednesday through Saturday Night...SCA possible early Wed morning with the sfc pg remaining somewhat tightened ahead of the next cold front during daylight Wed. The gustiness will remain closer to the immediate coast as WAA ahead of the cold front overrides the sfc based cool marine layer. The CFP slated for Wed night followed by ridging from the NW Thu then N-NE Fri.
The sfc pg will loosen Thu but likely re-tighten Thu night thru Fri night ahead of an approaching low pressure from the Gulf Coast to off the Carolina Coasts by Sat. The intensity of this low and upper support has mellowed somewhat when compared to previous and various model runs. However, will continue to advertise strong SCA possibilities but refrain from mentioning Gales at this time. Generally SW-W offshore wind will keep seas in the 2 to 5 ft range at the start, with the hier seas slated from Cape Fear to Murrells Inlet. Winds become onshore NE-E Thu then E-SE Fri thru Fri night and into Sat due to the positioning of the coastal trof. Look for a decent fetch to setup allowing seas to build to 5 to 9 ft Fri night into Sat with some subsiding Sat night as winds become Northerly thruout.
FIRE WEATHER
A Fire Danger Statement has been issued for all of southeastern North Carolina. Minimum relative humidity this afternoon will fall to 15-25% across the area. Northwest and west winds will hover around 10-15 mph early in the day, but southwest winds will increase during the afternoon, becoming gusty later in the day. Gusts up to 30 mph are possible during the late afternoon and just prior to sunset. The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger on Tuesday. Increased fire danger may also persist into Wednesday, with RH values around 30% and gusty W-WSW winds at 10-15 mph, gusting to 20 mph.
ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
NC...None.
SC...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT Wednesday for AMZ250-252- 254-256.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Wilmington NC 626 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024
SYNOPSIS
Dry weather and below normal temperatures will continue through tonight. Milder and continued dry conditions expected Wed followed by the next dry CFP Wed night. Looking at dry and near normal temps Thu with high pressure prevailing. Rain chances return Friday into Saturday as Gulf coast low pressure moves northeast up the Southeast Atlantic coast. Partial clearing with at or above normal temps Sun into early next week.
UPDATE
No major updates. Updated aviation discussion below.
NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/
Gusts are starting to decrease inland, still near 20 kts at the coast. The trough axis will be offshore come the morning. Weak high pressure will build in from the west for today, temperatures on the cooler side in the mid to upper 50s. Decent mixing will still lead to gusts near 25 mph in the afternoon, and the dry air in place will lead to clear skies. Clear skies continue into tonight with gusts decreasing after sunset.
Another trough will pass by to our north leading to enough of a breeze that radiational cooling should be disrupted. Went with lows on the milder side of guidance, near 40.
SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/
Will remain under W to NW flow aloft thru Thu with continued dry conditions. Looking at a brief warm up Wed ahead of the next cold front, under gusty SW-WSW winds as the sfc pg re-tightens.
The dry CFP slated for Wed night, however not as dramatic as it's predecessor Mon night. Will see some CAA and a semi- tightened sfc pg Thu with winds becoming N-NE, temps dropping back to near normal. Thu night will see a southern stream s/w upper trof drop down to the TX-LA Gulf of Mexico coast and begin to influence the FA with increasing SW flow aloft. Look for an increase in upper level clouds from the SW with onshore low level moist flow, look for additional clouds to increase in coverage later Thu night.
LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/
The Gulf Coast upper trof to progress ENE to the Eastern Carolinas from Fri thru Sat. Guidance pretty much agrees that light to moderate stratiform rain will be the focus Fri into Fri night, with likely or hier chances, as a coastal trof off the Carolina Coast is poised to get pulled to the coastal waters with various models unsure how far onshore and inland.
Various models have also backed down with the intensity of the sfc low as it lasses over/by the ILM CWA given the somewhat dampening upper s/w trof as it reaches the FA. Nevertheless, will indicate isolated thunder closer to the coast and over the Atl waters Fri night into Sat. May see leftover showers later Sat into Sat night followed by partial clearing Sun. Mid-level ridging becomes established overhead by early next week with mainly dry conditions and at or above normal temps.
AVIATION /12Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/
Winds will gradually shift from NNW to SW towards the afternoon. Gusts up to 20 kts are possible at all terminals but otherwise VFR is expected through today. Gusts should drop off after sunset but overnight winds will remain near 10 kts.
Extended Outlook... VFR. Flight restrictions possible Friday through the end of the period due to increasing rain chances.
MARINE
Through Tonight...With the trough offshore, a brief period of improving conditions will settle in during the day due to building high pressure. NW winds will become SWly by the afternoon. The pressure gradient will increase again this evening as another disturbance passes to the north, with SCA criteria again being met tonight. Seas will be generally 2-4 ft.
Wednesday through Saturday Night...SCA possible early Wed morning with the sfc pg remaining somewhat tightened ahead of the next cold front during daylight Wed. The gustiness will remain closer to the immediate coast as WAA ahead of the cold front overrides the sfc based cool marine layer. The CFP slated for Wed night followed by ridging from the NW Thu then N-NE Fri.
The sfc pg will loosen Thu but likely re-tighten Thu night thru Fri night ahead of an approaching low pressure from the Gulf Coast to off the Carolina Coasts by Sat. The intensity of this low and upper support has mellowed somewhat when compared to previous and various model runs. However, will continue to advertise strong SCA possibilities but refrain from mentioning Gales at this time. Generally SW-W offshore wind will keep seas in the 2 to 5 ft range at the start, with the hier seas slated from Cape Fear to Murrells Inlet. Winds become onshore NE-E Thu then E-SE Fri thru Fri night and into Sat due to the positioning of the coastal trof. Look for a decent fetch to setup allowing seas to build to 5 to 9 ft Fri night into Sat with some subsiding Sat night as winds become Northerly thruout.
FIRE WEATHER
A Fire Danger Statement has been issued for all of southeastern North Carolina. Minimum relative humidity this afternoon will fall to 15-25% across the area. Northwest and west winds will hover around 10-15 mph early in the day, but southwest winds will increase during the afternoon, becoming gusty later in the day. Gusts up to 30 mph are possible during the late afternoon and just prior to sunset. The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger on Tuesday. Increased fire danger may also persist into Wednesday, with RH values around 30% and gusty W-WSW winds at 10-15 mph, gusting to 20 mph.
ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
NC...None.
SC...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT Wednesday for AMZ250-252- 254-256.
Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
MROS1 - 8661070 - Springmaid Pier, SC | 10 mi | 51 min | NNW 11G | 41°F | 60°F | 30.10 | ||
NIWS1 - North Inlet-Winyah Bay Reserve, SC | 28 mi | 84 min | NNW 4.1 | 41°F | 30.09 | 22°F | ||
41024 - Sunset Nearshore (SUN 2) | 32 mi | 61 min | NNW 16G | 42°F | 60°F | 30.08 | 28°F | |
SSBN7 | 32 mi | 74 min | 60°F | 1 ft |
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Airport Reports
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KHYW CONWAYHORRY COUNTY,SC | 6 sm | 14 min | NNW 07 | 10 sm | Clear | 41°F | 21°F | 45% | 30.13 | |
KMYR MYRTLE BEACH INTL,SC | 9 sm | 13 min | NNW 12 | 10 sm | Clear | 43°F | 19°F | 39% | 30.12 | |
KCRE GRAND STRAND,SC | 19 sm | 16 min | N 07 | 10 sm | Clear | 43°F | 19°F | 39% | 30.10 |
Tide / Current for Keysfield, Waccamaw River, South Carolina
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Keysfield
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Tue -- 04:25 AM EDT 0.61 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 04:32 AM EDT Moonset
Tue -- 07:20 AM EDT Sunrise
Tue -- 10:48 AM EDT 1.41 feet High Tide
Tue -- 02:23 PM EDT Moonrise
Tue -- 05:18 PM EDT 0.87 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 07:27 PM EDT Sunset
Tue -- 11:18 PM EDT 1.20 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Tue -- 04:25 AM EDT 0.61 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 04:32 AM EDT Moonset
Tue -- 07:20 AM EDT Sunrise
Tue -- 10:48 AM EDT 1.41 feet High Tide
Tue -- 02:23 PM EDT Moonrise
Tue -- 05:18 PM EDT 0.87 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 07:27 PM EDT Sunset
Tue -- 11:18 PM EDT 1.20 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Keysfield, Waccamaw River, South Carolina, Tide feet
12 am |
1.1 |
1 am |
1 |
2 am |
0.8 |
3 am |
0.7 |
4 am |
0.6 |
5 am |
0.6 |
6 am |
0.7 |
7 am |
0.9 |
8 am |
1.1 |
9 am |
1.3 |
10 am |
1.4 |
11 am |
1.4 |
12 pm |
1.4 |
1 pm |
1.3 |
2 pm |
1.2 |
3 pm |
1 |
4 pm |
0.9 |
5 pm |
0.9 |
6 pm |
0.9 |
7 pm |
0.9 |
8 pm |
1 |
9 pm |
1.1 |
10 pm |
1.2 |
11 pm |
1.2 |
Conway
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Tue -- 04:33 AM EDT Moonset
Tue -- 05:33 AM EDT 0.50 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 07:20 AM EDT Sunrise
Tue -- 11:58 AM EDT 1.26 feet High Tide
Tue -- 02:22 PM EDT Moonrise
Tue -- 06:26 PM EDT 0.73 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 07:27 PM EDT Sunset
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Tue -- 04:33 AM EDT Moonset
Tue -- 05:33 AM EDT 0.50 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 07:20 AM EDT Sunrise
Tue -- 11:58 AM EDT 1.26 feet High Tide
Tue -- 02:22 PM EDT Moonrise
Tue -- 06:26 PM EDT 0.73 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 07:27 PM EDT Sunset
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Conway, RR. bridge, Waccamaw River, South Carolina, Tide feet
12 am |
1 |
1 am |
1 |
2 am |
0.9 |
3 am |
0.7 |
4 am |
0.6 |
5 am |
0.5 |
6 am |
0.5 |
7 am |
0.6 |
8 am |
0.8 |
9 am |
0.9 |
10 am |
1.1 |
11 am |
1.2 |
12 pm |
1.3 |
1 pm |
1.2 |
2 pm |
1.1 |
3 pm |
1 |
4 pm |
0.9 |
5 pm |
0.8 |
6 pm |
0.7 |
7 pm |
0.7 |
8 pm |
0.8 |
9 pm |
0.9 |
10 pm |
0.9 |
11 pm |
1 |
Wilmington, NC,
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