waters...strong Tropical Storm Hanna will continue to advance
northward near or just east of the South Carolina coastal waters
tonight...producing dangerous winds and seas. All marine
interests are strongly urged to monitor the latest forecasts from
the National Hurricane Center regarding Hanna.
Forecast as of 9:39 PM EDT on September 5, 2008
Charleston Harbor-
Hurricane Watch in effect
Tonight
Tropical storm conditions. NE winds 20 to 35 kt...becoming NW after midnight. Gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 3 to 4 ft. Showers with a slight chance of tstms.
Sat
Tropical storm conditions possible. W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to around 35 kt...diminishing to around 15 kt with gusts to around 20 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft...subsiding to 1 to 2 ft in the afternoon. Showers with a slight chance of tstms early in the morning...then a chance of showers in the late morning and early afternoon.
Sat Night
SW winds 10 to 15 kt.
Sun
NW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming E in the afternoon.
Sun Night
E winds 5 to 10 kt.
Mon
E winds 5 to 10 kt. A slight chance of showers and tstms.
Mon Night
E winds 5 to 10 kt. A slight chance of showers and tstms.
Tue
E winds 5 to 10 kt. A chance of showers and tstms.
Tue Night
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. A chance of showers and tstms.
Wed
NE winds 5 to 10 kt...increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. A chance of showers and tstms. Mariners are reminded that winds and waves can be higher in and near tstms. Unless otherwise noted...waves 1 foot or less. Charleston Harbor water temperature at Fort Sumter...82 degrees.
... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect... ... Hurricane Watch remains in effect...
... New information... updated winds.
... Areas affected... this statement recommends specific actions to be taken by residents and visitors in the following counties or marine areas...
Charleston Harbor... waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 nm.
... Watches/warnings... the following are in effect for the area... Tornado Watch...
... Winds... tropical storm force winds will develop by early this evening... increasing from the north to between 45 to 55 knots with gusts as high as 60 knots over the coastal waters and 25 to 35 knots with gusts as high as 50 knots in the Charleston Harbor. If Hanna strengthens any more than currently forecast... then hurricane conditions would be possible this evening into the early morning hours Saturday over the coastal waters. Winds will become northwest and gradually diminish below tropical storm force Saturday morning.
... Marine impacts... dangerous seas of 12 to 15 feet are expected tonight within 20 nm of the South Carolina coast through tonight. In Charleston Harbor... waves of 4 to 5 feet are likely tonight.
... Tornadoes... a potential will exist for waterspouts as Hanna moves into the area. The threat for tornadoes and waterspouts is usually highest to the northeast and east of the storm center. A Tornado Watch is in effect until 5 am.
... Additional information... the port of Charleston is closed to all traffic.
... Next update... the next Tropical Storm Hanna local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Charleston around 1 am EDT or sooner if conditions warrant.
Additional information can be found in advisories issued by the National Hurricane Center... as well as public information statements and short term forecasts issued by this office.
Tornado Watch
Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Watch