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WFO CHARLESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, February 19, 2019

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COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Charleston SC

337 PM EST Tue Feb 19 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM EST THIS

EVENING...

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Coastal

Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM to 10 PM EST this

evening. A Coastal Flood Watch has also been issued. This Coastal

Flood Watch is in effect Wednesday morning.

* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Jasper. In Georgia,

Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and Coastal

McIntosh.

* TONIGHTS COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Up to one half foot of

saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying

areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.9 feet Mean

Lower Low Water). Saltwater inundation will impact some roads,

including Highway 80 to Tybee Island.

* WEDNESDAY MORNING COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...One to two feet of

saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying

areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (10.0 to 10.4 feet Mean

Lower Low Water). Numerous roads will be flooded, along with some

properties. Highway 80 to Tybee Island will be impassable.

* TIMING...High tides will occur around 8:04 PM tonight and 8:29 AM

Wednesday at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1

to 2 hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed.

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property before

flooding develops. If travel will be required, prepare for closed

roads.

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Fort Pulaski GA

MLLW Categories - Minor 9.2 ft, Moderate 9.6 ft, Major 10.0 ft

MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 2.5 ft

Total Total Departure

Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood

ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact

-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------

19/08 PM 9.7 2.2 2.0 NA Moderate

20/08 AM 10.1 2.6 1.6 NA Major

20/09 PM 8.9 1.4 1.1 NA None

21/09 AM 9.1 1.6 0.8 NA None

21/10 PM 8.2 0.7 0.4 NA None

22/10 AM 8.2 0.7 0.2 NA None

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM EST THIS

EVENING...

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Coastal

Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM to 10 PM EST this

evening. A Coastal Flood Watch has also been issued. This Coastal

Flood Watch is in effect Wednesday morning.

* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Jasper. In Georgia,

Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and Coastal

McIntosh.

* TONIGHTS COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Up to one half foot of

saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying

areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.9 feet Mean

Lower Low Water). Saltwater inundation will impact some roads,

including Highway 80 to Tybee Island.

* WEDNESDAY MORNING COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...One to two feet of

saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying

areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (10.0 to 10.4 feet Mean

Lower Low Water). Numerous roads will be flooded, along with some

properties. Highway 80 to Tybee Island will be impassable.

* TIMING...High tides will occur around 8:04 PM tonight and 8:29 AM

Wednesday at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1

to 2 hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed.

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property before

flooding develops. If travel will be required, prepare for closed

roads.

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Fort Pulaski GA

MLLW Categories - Minor 9.2 ft, Moderate 9.6 ft, Major 10.0 ft

MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 2.5 ft

Total Total Departure

Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood

ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact

-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------

19/08 PM 9.7 2.2 2.0 NA Moderate

20/08 AM 10.1 2.6 1.6 NA Major

20/09 PM 8.9 1.4 1.1 NA None

21/09 AM 9.1 1.6 0.8 NA None

21/10 PM 8.2 0.7 0.4 NA None

22/10 AM 8.2 0.7 0.2 NA None

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM EST THIS

EVENING...

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Coastal

Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM to 10 PM EST this

evening. A Coastal Flood Watch has also been issued. This Coastal

Flood Watch is in effect Wednesday morning.

* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Jasper. In Georgia,

Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and Coastal

McIntosh.

* TONIGHTS COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Up to one half foot of

saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying

areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.9 feet Mean

Lower Low Water). Saltwater inundation will impact some roads,

including Highway 80 to Tybee Island.

* WEDNESDAY MORNING COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...One to two feet of

saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying

areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (10.0 to 10.4 feet Mean

Lower Low Water). Numerous roads will be flooded, along with some

properties. Highway 80 to Tybee Island will be impassable.

* TIMING...High tides will occur around 8:04 PM tonight and 8:29 AM

Wednesday at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1

to 2 hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed.

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property before

flooding develops. If travel will be required, prepare for closed

roads.

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Fort Pulaski GA

MLLW Categories - Minor 9.2 ft, Moderate 9.6 ft, Major 10.0 ft

MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 2.5 ft

Total Total Departure

Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood

ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact

-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------

19/08 PM 9.7 2.2 2.0 NA Moderate

20/08 AM 10.1 2.6 1.6 NA Major

20/09 PM 8.9 1.4 1.1 NA None

21/09 AM 9.1 1.6 0.8 NA None

21/10 PM 8.2 0.7 0.4 NA None

22/10 AM 8.2 0.7 0.2 NA None

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM EST THIS

EVENING...

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Coastal

Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM to 10 PM EST this

evening. A Coastal Flood Watch has also been issued. This Coastal

Flood Watch is in effect Wednesday morning.

* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Jasper. In Georgia,

Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and Coastal

McIntosh.

* TONIGHTS COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Up to one half foot of

saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying

areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.9 feet Mean

Lower Low Water). Saltwater inundation will impact some roads,

including Highway 80 to Tybee Island.

* WEDNESDAY MORNING COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...One to two feet of

saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying

areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (10.0 to 10.4 feet Mean

Lower Low Water). Numerous roads will be flooded, along with some

properties. Highway 80 to Tybee Island will be impassable.

* TIMING...High tides will occur around 8:04 PM tonight and 8:29 AM

Wednesday at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1

to 2 hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed.

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property before

flooding develops. If travel will be required, prepare for closed

roads.

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Fort Pulaski GA

MLLW Categories - Minor 9.2 ft, Moderate 9.6 ft, Major 10.0 ft

MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 2.5 ft

Total Total Departure

Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood

ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact

-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------

19/08 PM 9.7 2.2 2.0 NA Moderate

20/08 AM 10.1 2.6 1.6 NA Major

20/09 PM 8.9 1.4 1.1 NA None

21/09 AM 9.1 1.6 0.8 NA None

21/10 PM 8.2 0.7 0.4 NA None

22/10 AM 8.2 0.7 0.2 NA None

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM EST THIS

EVENING...

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Coastal

Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM to 10 PM EST this

evening. A Coastal Flood Watch has also been issued. This Coastal

Flood Watch is in effect Wednesday morning.

* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Jasper. In Georgia,

Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and Coastal

McIntosh.

* TONIGHTS COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Up to one half foot of

saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying

areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.9 feet Mean

Lower Low Water). Saltwater inundation will impact some roads,

including Highway 80 to Tybee Island.

* WEDNESDAY MORNING COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...One to two feet of

saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying

areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (10.0 to 10.4 feet Mean

Lower Low Water). Numerous roads will be flooded, along with some

properties. Highway 80 to Tybee Island will be impassable.

* TIMING...High tides will occur around 8:04 PM tonight and 8:29 AM

Wednesday at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1

to 2 hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed.

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property before

flooding develops. If travel will be required, prepare for closed

roads.

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Fort Pulaski GA

MLLW Categories - Minor 9.2 ft, Moderate 9.6 ft, Major 10.0 ft

MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 2.5 ft

Total Total Departure

Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood

ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact

-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------

19/08 PM 9.7 2.2 2.0 NA Moderate

20/08 AM 10.1 2.6 1.6 NA Major

20/09 PM 8.9 1.4 1.1 NA None

21/09 AM 9.1 1.6 0.8 NA None

21/10 PM 8.2 0.7 0.4 NA None

22/10 AM 8.2 0.7 0.2 NA None

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM EST THIS

EVENING...

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Coastal

Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM to 10 PM EST this

evening. A Coastal Flood Watch has also been issued. This Coastal

Flood Watch is in effect Wednesday morning.

* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Jasper. In Georgia,

Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and Coastal

McIntosh.

* TONIGHTS COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Up to one half foot of

saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying

areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.9 feet Mean

Lower Low Water). Saltwater inundation will impact some roads,

including Highway 80 to Tybee Island.

* WEDNESDAY MORNING COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...One to two feet of

saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying

areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (10.0 to 10.4 feet Mean

Lower Low Water). Numerous roads will be flooded, along with some

properties. Highway 80 to Tybee Island will be impassable.

* TIMING...High tides will occur around 8:04 PM tonight and 8:29 AM

Wednesday at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1

to 2 hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed.

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property before

flooding develops. If travel will be required, prepare for closed

roads.

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Fort Pulaski GA

MLLW Categories - Minor 9.2 ft, Moderate 9.6 ft, Major 10.0 ft

MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 2.5 ft

Total Total Departure

Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood

ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact

-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------

19/08 PM 9.7 2.2 2.0 NA Moderate

20/08 AM 10.1 2.6 1.6 NA Major

20/09 PM 8.9 1.4 1.1 NA None

21/09 AM 9.1 1.6 0.8 NA None

21/10 PM 8.2 0.7 0.4 NA None

22/10 AM 8.2 0.7 0.2 NA None

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM EST THIS

EVENING...

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Coastal

Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM to 10 PM EST this

evening. A Coastal Flood Watch has also been issued. This Coastal

Flood Watch is in effect Wednesday morning.

* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Jasper. In Georgia,

Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and Coastal

McIntosh.

* TONIGHTS COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Up to one half foot of

saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying

areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.9 feet Mean

Lower Low Water). Saltwater inundation will impact some roads,

including Highway 80 to Tybee Island.

* WEDNESDAY MORNING COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...One to two feet of

saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying

areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (10.0 to 10.4 feet Mean

Lower Low Water). Numerous roads will be flooded, along with some

properties. Highway 80 to Tybee Island will be impassable.

* TIMING...High tides will occur around 8:04 PM tonight and 8:29 AM

Wednesday at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1

to 2 hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed.

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property before

flooding develops. If travel will be required, prepare for closed

roads.

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Fort Pulaski GA

MLLW Categories - Minor 9.2 ft, Moderate 9.6 ft, Major 10.0 ft

MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 2.5 ft

Total Total Departure

Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood

ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact

-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------

19/08 PM 9.7 2.2 2.0 NA Moderate

20/08 AM 10.1 2.6 1.6 NA Major

20/09 PM 8.9 1.4 1.1 NA None

21/09 AM 9.1 1.6 0.8 NA None

21/10 PM 8.2 0.7 0.4 NA None

22/10 AM 8.2 0.7 0.2 NA None

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM EST THIS

EVENING...

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Coastal

Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM to 10 PM EST this

evening. A Coastal Flood Watch has also been issued. This Coastal

Flood Watch is in effect Wednesday morning.

* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Jasper. In Georgia,

Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and Coastal

McIntosh.

* TONIGHTS COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Up to one half foot of

saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying

areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.9 feet Mean

Lower Low Water). Saltwater inundation will impact some roads,

including Highway 80 to Tybee Island.

* WEDNESDAY MORNING COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...One to two feet of

saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying

areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (10.0 to 10.4 feet Mean

Lower Low Water). Numerous roads will be flooded, along with some

properties. Highway 80 to Tybee Island will be impassable.

* TIMING...High tides will occur around 8:04 PM tonight and 8:29 AM

Wednesday at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1

to 2 hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed.

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property before

flooding develops. If travel will be required, prepare for closed

roads.

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Fort Pulaski GA

MLLW Categories - Minor 9.2 ft, Moderate 9.6 ft, Major 10.0 ft

MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 2.5 ft

Total Total Departure

Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood

ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact

-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------

19/08 PM 9.7 2.2 2.0 NA Moderate

20/08 AM 10.1 2.6 1.6 NA Major

20/09 PM 8.9 1.4 1.1 NA None

21/09 AM 9.1 1.6 0.8 NA None

21/10 PM 8.2 0.7 0.4 NA None

22/10 AM 8.2 0.7 0.2 NA None

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