Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
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444 FXUS62 KCHS 080024 AFDCHS Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Charleston SC 824 PM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024 .SYNOPSIS... High pressure will continue over the western Atlantic while a weak surface trough of lower pressure remains inland of the area through the upcoming week. && .NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM MONDAY MORNING/... Convection continues to weaken across interior Southeast Georgia this evening. A cluster of stronger showers/tstms will move into Allendale County shortly and could impact far northern portions of Hampton and Colleton Counties through late evening. Another area of convection moving out of the Upstate and into the Midlands could make a run for far interior areas later tonight. It is unclear if this activity will survive this far south as instability should wane through the night. Slight chance to chance pops were held across the interior to account for any activity reaching this far to the south. Lows will range from the mid 70s well inland to the lower 80s at the beaches and Downtown Charleston. && .SHORT TERM /6 AM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY/... Monday through Tuesday Night: At upper levels, a large upper level low well east of the region over the Atlantic, is shown my all models to push west-southwestward and dissipate through the period. Very high values of deep layer moisture will reside over the entire southeast U.S., with PWs 2-2.5 inches. At the surface, a trough of lower pressure will generally reside well inland. This trough, along with any seabreeze and/or differential heating boundaries, will likely be the main triggers for afternoon and evening convection. With ample deep layer moisture and relatively slow storm motions, locally heavy rainfall will be the main threat from any stronger showers/thunderstorms. Models have been focusing the highest PoPs along and west of I-95 through much of this period. Concerned that guidance PoPs are too high for this time of year, and have tried to taper PoPs down a tad for the afternoon/early evening periods. High temperatures near to slightly above normal, but low temperatures likely to continue 3 to 5 degrees above normal. Current grids keep max Heat Indices in the 100-105 range. Thus, not concerned about Heat Advisory conditions at this time, at least across widespread areas. Wednesday: The upper low center that was over the Atlantic is shown by models to dissipate southeast of the region as a developing upper trough moves into the central MS River Valley. This is the same upper trough that appears to pick up the remnants of Beryl. Our region will remain under the presence of ample deep layer moisture, with PWs 2-2.5 inches. Given slightly better upper level troughing and some vorticity reaching at least well inland locations, would not be surprised if convective coverage was a bit higher than current forecast shows. For now, have continued high chance/low end Likely PoPs, mainly due to uncertainty. High temperatures slightly above normal. Max Heat Indices may be a tad higher than previous days, with marginal Heat Advisory conditions possible in some areas. However, the amount of convective development will impact max Heat Indices, which leads to a good amount of uncertainty. Will continue to monitor the situation. && .LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/... In general, a deep layer Atlantic ridge of high pressure looks to stay in place during this period. At the surface, an inland trough of lower pressure will also persist, which along with the sea breeze, will be the main initiator of afternoon/evening convection. Again, concerned that model/guidance PoPs are a bit too high for this time period and time of year. Climo PoPs are generally 30-40%, but guidance has been going likely to categorical. Have again tried to trim PoPs down a tad, while also keeping collaboration thresholds in check with surround offices. Again, with ample moisture and weak steering flow, will continue to watch the threat for locally heavy rainfall with any stronger showers/thunderstorms. Temperatures, especially low temperatures, are expected to remain above normal. Afternoon Heat Indices of 100-105 each day, which is below Heat Advisory criteria. && .AVIATION /01Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... 08/00z TAF Discussion: KCHS/KJZI/KSAV: VFR through 09/00z. Clouds may establish a ceiling shortly after daybreak as the cumulus field thickens, but will scour out with the afternoon sea breeze. Cigs look to remain VFR. Extended Aviation Outlook: Scattered to numerous afternoon showers and thunderstorms each afternoon may produce brief flight restrictions, especially for KSAV. && .MARINE... Tonight: Seas 2 to 3 ft. Winds will then slowly decrease this evening as the sea breeze circulation relaxes, generally around 5 to 10 knots. Monday through Friday: No highlights expected through the period. An Atlantic ridge of high pressure will generally remain centered well east of the waters, which is typical for this time of year. The low level flow will be mostly southerly at 15 knots or less and seas 2 to 3 feet. This pattern also tends to favor nighttime over daytime convection. && .CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... GA...None. SC...None. MARINE...None. && $$