Forecast and Conditions for Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina

Updated: 5:56 PM EDT on August 20, 2008 Observed at Charleston, South Carolina
Temperature	80 °F / 27 °C
Humidity	81%
Dew Point	74 °F / 23 °C
Wind	ENE at 12 mph / 18 km/h
Pressure	29.98 in / 1015 hPa (Falling)
Conditions	Mostly Cloudy
Visibility	10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds	Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 2800 ft / 853 m Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 3700 ft / 1127 m Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 9500 ft / 2895 m
Yesterday's Maximum	88 °F / 31 °C
Yesterday's Minimum	72 °F / 22 °C
Normal high	89 °F / 31 °C
Normal low	72 °F / 22 °C
Record high	97 °F / 36 °C (2005)
Record low	64 °F / 17 °C (1960)
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days	15
Sunrise	06:47 AM (EDT)
Sunset	07:59 PM (EDT)
Moon Rise	09:58 PM (EDT)
Moon Set	10:31 AM (EDT)
Moon Phase

High Surf Advisory Statement as of 5:08 PM EDT on August 20, 2008

... High surf advisory in effect until 6 PM EDT Friday...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a high surf
advisory... which is in effect until 6 PM EDT Friday.

Along South Carolina beaches... strong onshore winds will produce
breakers of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone tonight through Friday.

This high surf will create hazardous conditions in the surf zone.
Also... the high surf will contribute to beach erosion... especially
around the times of high tide.

A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area... producing rip currents and localized beach
erosion.

Hurricane Statement Statement as of 6:05 PM EDT on August 20, 2008

... New information...
high surf advisory has been issued. Storm position and impacts
have been updated.

... Areas affected...
this statement recommends specific actions to be taken by
residents and visitors of southeast South Carolina.

... Watches/warnings...
the following are in effect for the area...
high surf advisory...

... Storm surge and storm tide...
persistent east to northeast winds are expected to gradually
increase Thursday as Fay meanders off the Florida coast. Currently
tides are running 1 to 1.5 feet above predicted levels late this
afternoon and tides of 1 to 2 feet above predicted levels are
expected to linger into Friday morning.

Minor beach erosion is expected with moderate to major erosion
possible on northeast facing shorelines and beaches such as Folly
Beach... Edisto Island and wild dunes. Minor coastal flooding could
also occur should tidal departures reach greater than 2 feet
during high tide. Conditions will be monitored for a possible
coastal flood advisory.

... Winds...
winds are currently averaging 15 to 25 mph with gusts near 30 mph
across much of south coastal South Carolina late this afternoon.
Winds will continue to slowly increase tonight into Thursday... but
sustained tropical storm force winds are not expected at this
time. However gusts in excess of 40 mph could occur in passing
squalls.

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph could break small tree branches
and limbs... which could fall on power lines. Saturated soils from
heavy rains experienced over the past few weeks may also increase
the risk for downed small trees and power lines.

... Inland flooding...
bands of showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop over
the outer fringes of the circulation of Fay. The heaviest showers
and thunderstorms are expected to be mainly from this evening
through Thursday afternoon. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches with
are possible... with isolated higher amounts. The risk for
flooding may become locally enhanced should heavy rains fall
during times of high tide.

Levels on area rivers remain very low... with some rises likely
through the weekend. However... the risk for river flooding... at
least through Friday... is low.

... Tornadoes...
there is a risk for isolated tornadoes across the region through
Friday morning as bands of showers and isolated thunderstorms
associated with Tropical Storm Fay move rapidly across the area.

... Rip currents...
there is a moderate risk for rip currents through Thursday but an
enhanced rip current risk will persist into at least Friday.

A moderate rip current risk means wind and or wave conditions
support stronger or more frequent rip currents. Only experienced
surf swimmers that know how to escape a rip current should enter
the water. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing
quickly away from shore... which occur most often at low spots or
breaks in The Sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as
groins... jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and the
beach patrol. Pay attention to flags and posted signs.

... Next update...
the next Tropical Storm Fay local statement will be issued by the
National Weather Service in Charleston around 9 PM 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.

Forecast as of 5:53 PM EDT on August 20, 2008

Now
Through 9 PM...scattered light and moderate showers will continue to develop this evening into early tonight over portions of southeast South Carolina as rain bands associated with Tropical Storm Fay continue to push inland. Winds gusts up to 35 mph and rainfall amounts between 1/4 to 1/2 inch are possible for several areas. Some local areas may see rainfall totals up to 3/4 inch for this time frame.

Forecast as of 5:01 PM EDT on August 20, 2008
High surf advisory in effect until 6 PM EDT Friday...

	Tonight Mostly cloudy with scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows in the mid 70s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
	Thursday Cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning...then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs in the mid 80s. Breezy. East winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
	Thursday Night Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the evening...then a chance of showers after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Breezy. East winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
	Friday Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
	Friday Night Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the evening...then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
	Saturday Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
	Saturday Night Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
	Sunday Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
	Sunday Night Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
	Monday Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
	Monday Night Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
	Tuesday Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
	Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
	Wednesday Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.