Coastal Flood Advisory until 9:00 PM EDT on July 21, 2017
...Coastal flood advisory in effect until 9 PM EDT this evening...
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a coastal flood advisory...which is in effect until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* Locations...low-lying coastal areas of southeast South Carolina including downtown Charleston.
* Tide levels...peaking between 7.1 and 7.3 feet mean lower low water.
* Timing...high tide will occur around 715 PM at Charleston. Shallow saltwater flooding will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
* Coastal flood impacts...inundation of saltwater in and near low- lying coastal areas could result in some roads becoming impassable.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Be prepared for the possibility of impassable roads. If travel is necessary...do not attempt to drive through water of unknown depth.
Forecast
NWS forecast for Charleston updated at 3:19 PM EDT
TonightMostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
SaturdayMostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values up to 106. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday NightPartly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SundayPartly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 106.
Sunday NightMostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MondayPartly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday NightMostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TuesdayPartly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 50 percent.