NWS Charleston, SC
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FIRST ALERT (7:50 PM) - This evening's high tide is nearing its peak with a crest now expected to land in moderate flood stage (7.6 - 7.7')! Several roads - including the Saint Andrews Blvd exit from Savannah Hwy - have standing water. Continue to use caution! #SCWX #CHSWX
845 PM: The peak tide observed at Fort Pulaski was 9.64 ft MLLW which is in the minor flood category. Minor flooding begins at 9.5 ft MLLW. Some flooding has been observed in parts of Tybee Island within the last hour. Remain alert for flooded roadways. #gawx #savwx
835 PM: The peak tide observed in the Charleston Harbor this evening was 7.62 ft MLLW which in the moderate flood category. Flooding begins at 7.0 ft. Some roadways are still flooded in Downtown Charleston. Obey police barricades. #chswx #scwx
Minor Coastal Flooding across #TybeeIsland this evening with tide at 9.67ft per @NWSCharlestonSC. Images from Old Highway 80, Venetian Drive & Alley 3. #GAwx #GAwxCond @jnelsonWJCL @AndrewGortonWx
Water touching the edge of the road on Highway 80 leading to Tybee Road. Tide is currently 9.47ft. @NWSCharlestonSC @jnelsonWJCL @AndrewGortonWx
731 PM: Tide levels at Fort Pulaski have reached minor flood stage (9.5 ft MLLW). #gawx #savwx
730 PM: Tide levels in the Charleston Harbor have reached moderate flood stage (7.5 ft MLLW). #scwx #chswx
720 PM: Tides are still steadily rising along the SC and GA coast as high tide approaches. We are about 50-60 min out from peak tide levels. #gawx #scwx #chswx #savwx
640 PM: Tide levels in the Charleston Harbor have reached minor flood stage. Flooding will begin shortly along much of the Colleton and Charleston coast, including Downtown Charleston. If you observer water on roadways or other flooding, please let us know! #scwx #chswx
740 PM: Tide levels in the Charleston Harbor have reached minor flood stage. Flooding will begin shortly along much of the Colleton and Charleston coast, including Downtown Charleston. If you observer water on roadways or other flooding, please let us know! #scwx #chswx
⚠️ALERT: Motorists should be aware that flooded roadways are likely to occur in parts of Downtown Charleston with the evening high tide. Do not park in areas that are known to flood. @CharlestonPD will close roads as needed. Never drive around police barricades. #chswx #scwx

ALERT: Minor to moderate coastal flooding will occur along the coast of Charleston and Colleton Counties with high tide this evening. Expect flooding of roads, especially in Downtown Charleston and in areas along the backside of Edisto Beach as well as Isle of Palms. #scwx #chswx

Special Marine Warning continues for the Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 nm to 40 nm and Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 nm to 40 nm until 7:45 PM EDT

ALERT: Minor salt water flooding is ongoing along parts of the Charleston and Colleton County coasts currently as high tide passes. Tide level in the Charleston Harbor is currently around 7.14 ft MLLW, or about 0.14 ft above minor flood stage. #chswx #scwx
A special weather statement has been issued for Metter GA, Cobbtown GA and Pulaski GA until 7:45 PM EDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Statesboro GA, Rocky Ford GA and Dover GA until 7:45 PM EDT

Special Marine Warning including the Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 nm to 40 nm and Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 nm to 40 nm until 7:45 PM EDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Estill SC, Hiltonia GA and Furman SC until 7:00 PM EDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Brooklet GA, Newington GA and Oliver GA until 7:00 PM EDT
