Rip Current Statement
Starts in 4 h 20 min
When
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EDT Monday.
Where
In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, Charleston and Coastal Jasper Counties.
Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Charleston SC
What, impacts and precautionsHide details
What
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.6 to 9.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1 to 5 feet expected in the surf zone.
Impacts
Significant saltwater inundation will render numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Additional details
High tide will occur around 6:59 AM today at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
Precautionary 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.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood impact information.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Areas: Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh; Beaufort; Coastal Colleton; Charleston; Coastal Jasper
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Starts in 1 h 20 min
When
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EDT Monday.
Where
In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, Charleston and Coastal Jasper Counties.
Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Charleston SC
What, impacts and precautionsHide details
What
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.6 to 9.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1 to 5 feet expected in the surf zone.
Impacts
Significant saltwater inundation will render numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Additional details
High tide will occur around 6:59 AM today at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
Precautionary 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.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood impact information.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Areas: Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh; Beaufort; Coastal Colleton; Charleston; Coastal Jasper
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High Surf Advisory
Starts in 10 h 20 min
When
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EDT Monday.
Where
In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, Charleston and Coastal Jasper Counties.
Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Charleston SC
What, impacts and precautionsHide details
What
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.6 to 9.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1 to 5 feet expected in the surf zone.
Impacts
Significant saltwater inundation will render numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Additional details
High tide will occur around 6:59 AM today at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
Precautionary 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.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood impact information.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Areas: Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh; Beaufort; Coastal Colleton; Charleston; Coastal Jasper
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Observed 3:15 AM EDT at KJZI

James Island, SC weather

Partly cloudy and 57°14°.

Forecasts agree

Now 57°14°

Partly cloudy

Wind: 8 mph13 km/hgusts 14 mph22 km/h; From the north. Gusts to 29 mph46 km/h around 7 AM
Dew point: 52°11°; Comfortable · up to 60°16° by 2 PM (sticky)
UV index: 0Low; Moderate 11 AM–5 PM · peak 5
Air quality: 38Good; Main pollutant: PM2.5 (fine particles)
Pressure: 30.25 inHg1024 hPa; Steady over the last 3 h

No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.

From forecast models

Next 48 hours

7°4° warmer than this time yesterday (50°10° then, 57°14° now)

Good hours for

Gusts to 29 mph47 km/h today 6 AM–tonight 3 AM
Above 60°16° today by 9 AM
High 72°22° today at 3 PM
Gusts to 26 mph42 km/h tomorrow 6–7 AM
Gusts to 33 mph53 km/h tomorrow 9–1 AM

TonightNear 59°15° · Clear
This morningUp to 65°18° by 11 AM · gusts to 29 mph47 km/h · Partly cloudy
This afternoonUp to 72°22° by 3 PM · gusts to 27 mph43 km/h · Partly cloudy
TonightDown to 59°15° by 4 AM · gusts to 28 mph45 km/h · Clear
Tomorrow morningUp to 66°19° by 11 AM · gusts to 28 mph45 km/h · Clear
Tomorrow afternoonUp to 72°22° by 3 PM · gusts to 33 mph53 km/h · Partly cloudy
Tomorrow nightDown to 61°16° by 2 AM · gusts to 32 mph51 km/h · Partly cloudy

Hourly forecast, next 48 hours, in the place's local time
Hour	Conditions	Temperature	Feels like	Precipitation	Wind	Humidity	Cloud cover	UV index
Sat 3a	Clear	59°15° (likely 57°14° to 60°16°)	59°15°	0%	13 mph21 km/h from N, gusts 20 mph32 km/h	80%	10%	0
Sat 4a	Clear	58°14° (likely 56°13° to 60°16°)	58°14°	0%	13 mph21 km/h from N, gusts 23 mph37 km/h	86%	9%	0
Sat 5a	Mostly clear	58°14° (likely 56°13° to 59°15°)	58°14°	0%	14 mph23 km/h from N, gusts 24 mph39 km/h	86%	32%	0
Sat 6a	Partly cloudy	58°14° (likely 56°13° to 59°15°)	58°14°	0%	15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 25 mph41 km/h	90%	29%	0
Sat 7a	Clear	57°14° (likely 56°13° to 59°15°)	57°14°	0%	15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 29 mph46 km/h	93%	21%	0
Sat 8a	Sunny	57°14° (likely 56°13° to 59°15°)	57°14°	0%	15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 27 mph44 km/h	93%	20%	0
Sat 9a	Partly sunny	60°16° (likely 57°14° to 60°16°)	60°16°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from N, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	87%	35%	1
Sat 10a	Partly sunny	62°17° (likely 60°16° to 63°17°)	62°17°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from N, gusts 28 mph46 km/h	84%	43%	2
Sat 11a	Sunny	65°18° (likely 63°17° to 66°19°)	65°18°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	78%	12%	3
Sat 12p	Sunny	67°19° (likely 66°19° to 69°21°)	67°19°	0%	17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	75%	8%	4
Sat 1p	Sunny	69°21° (likely 69°21° to 71°22°)	69°21°	0%	20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph43 km/h	70%	18%	5
Sat 2p	Partly sunny	71°22° (likely 70°21° to 72°22°)	71°22°	0%	20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	68%	32%	5
Sat 3p	Sunny	72°22° (likely 70°21° to 72°22°)	72°22°	0%	22 mph35 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph43 km/h	66%	43%	4
Sat 4p	Sunny	71°22° (likely 70°21° to 72°22°)	71°22°	0%	22 mph35 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph43 km/h	68%	37%	3
Sat 5p	Mostly sunny	72°22° (likely 70°21° to 72°22°)	72°22°	0%	21 mph34 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph43 km/h	64%	25%	2
Sat 6p	Sunny	70°21° (likely 68°20° to 70°21°)	70°21°	0%	21 mph34 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph44 km/h	68%	27%	1
Sat 7p	Partly cloudy	68°20° (likely 65°18° to 69°21°)	68°20°	0%	20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph41 km/h	73%	27%	0
Sat 8p	Clear	67°19° (likely 65°18° to 68°20°)	67°19°	0%	17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 28 mph45 km/h	75%	12%	0
Sat 9p	Clear	65°18° (likely 64°18° to 67°19°)	65°18°	0%	17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 28 mph45 km/h	78%	10%	0
Sat 10p	Clear	65°18° (likely 63°17° to 67°19°)	65°18°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph44 km/h	78%	4%	0
Sat 11p	Clear	64°18° (likely 62°17° to 66°19°)	64°18°	0%	15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	78%	1%	0
Sun 12a	Clear	63°17° (likely 60°16° to 65°18°)	63°17°	0%	15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph43 km/h	81%	1%	0
Sun 1a	Clear	62°17° (likely 59°15° to 64°18°)	62°17°	0%	14 mph23 km/h from NE, gusts 28 mph45 km/h	81%	3%	0
Sun 2a	Mostly clear	61°16° (likely 58°14° to 63°17°)	61°16°	0%	14 mph23 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	81%	10%	0
Sun 3a	Clear	60°16° (likely 57°14° to 63°17°)	60°16°	0%	14 mph23 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph39 km/h	84%	5%	0
Sun 4a	Mostly clear	59°15° (likely 56°13° to 62°17°)	59°15°	0%	14 mph23 km/h from N, gusts 25 mph40 km/h	87%	17%	0
Sun 5a	Mostly clear	59°15° (likely 56°13° to 61°16°)	59°15°	0%	15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 23 mph38 km/h	87%	26%	0
Sun 6a	Mostly clear	57°14° (likely 56°13° to 61°16°)	57°14°	0%	15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	93%	25%	0
Sun 7a	Mostly clear	58°14° (likely 55°13° to 61°16°)	58°14°	0%	15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 25 mph40 km/h	90%	24%	0
Sun 8a	Sunny	58°14° (likely 55°13° to 60°16°)	58°14°	0%	15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 24 mph39 km/h	90%	19%	0
Sun 9a	Sunny	60°16° (likely 57°14° to 62°17°)	60°16°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from N, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	90%	17%	1
Sun 10a	Sunny	63°17° (likely 60°16° to 64°18°)	63°17°	0%	17 mph27 km/h from N, gusts 28 mph45 km/h	84%	16%	2
Sun 11a	Sunny	66°19° (likely 64°18° to 67°19°)	66°19°	0%	17 mph27 km/h from N, gusts 28 mph45 km/h	78%	13%	3
Sun 12p	Partly sunny	68°20° (likely 67°19° to 69°21°)	68°20°	0%	20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 28 mph44 km/h	76%	50%	4
Sun 1p	Mostly sunny	71°22° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°)	71°22°	0%	21 mph34 km/h from NE, gusts 28 mph45 km/h	68%	42%	3
Sun 2p	Partly sunny	71°22° (likely 69°21° to 73°23°)	71°22°	5%	22 mph35 km/h from NE, gusts 30 mph48 km/h	71%	51%	5
Sun 3p	Cloudy	72°22° (likely 69°21° to 74°23°)	72°22°	5%	23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 31 mph50 km/h	66%	50%	5
Sun 4p	Cloudy	72°22° (likely 69°21° to 73°23°)	72°22°	5%	24 mph39 km/h from NE, gusts 33 mph53 km/h	66%	40%	4
Sun 5p	Partly sunny	71°22° (likely 70°21° to 71°22°)	71°22°	0%	23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 32 mph51 km/h	66%	67%	2
Sun 6p	Cloudy	71°22° (likely 69°21° to 71°22°)	71°22°	0%	23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 32 mph52 km/h	66%	60%	1
Sun 7p	Cloudy	69°21° (likely 67°19° to 69°21°)	69°21°	0%	21 mph34 km/h from NE, gusts 32 mph52 km/h	70%	57%	0
Sun 8p	Partly cloudy	66°19° (likely 66°19° to 68°20°)	66°19°	0%	18 mph29 km/h from NE, gusts 30 mph49 km/h	78%	42%	0
Sun 9p	Clear	66°19° (likely 65°18° to 68°20°)	66°19°	0%	17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 28 mph45 km/h	78%	8%	0
Sun 10p	Partly cloudy	65°18° (likely 65°18° to 68°20°)	65°18°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph44 km/h	81%	13%	0
Sun 11p	Mostly clear	64°18° (likely 64°18° to 67°19°)	64°18°	0%	15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	81%	13%	0
Mon 12a	Mostly clear	63°17° (likely 62°17° to 66°19°)	63°17°	0%	14 mph23 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph40 km/h	81%	15%	0
Mon 1a	Mostly clear	62°17° (likely 61°16° to 66°19°)	62°17°	0%	13 mph21 km/h from NE, gusts 24 mph39 km/h	81%	18%	0
Mon 2a	Clear	61°16° (likely 60°16° to 65°18°)	61°16°	0%	13 mph21 km/h from NE, gusts 24 mph38 km/h	81%	17%	0

Days ahead

Shaded: typical range for these dates (1991–2020)

Today, Oct 24. Mostly sunny. High 73°23°, low 57°14°. Typical 73°23° / 60°16°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Partly sunny, 57°14°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 72°22°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 67°19°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 59°15°
  Dry
Official NWS forecast
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
High, likely
70°21°–73°23°
Low, likely
56°13°–58°14°
Typical high / low
73°23° / 60°16°
Wind
18 mph29 km/h, gusts 35 mph56 km/h
UV peak
5
Tomorrow, Oct 25. Mostly sunny. High 73°23°, low 57°14°. Typical 73°23° / 60°16°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 58°14°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Cloudy, 72°22°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 66°19°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 58°15°
  Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 13 to 23 mph.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
70°21°–74°23°
Low, likely
55°13°–60°16°
Typical high / low
73°23° / 60°16°
Wind
21 mph33 km/h, gusts 36 mph58 km/h
UV peak
5
Monday, Oct 26. Sunny. High 72°22°, low 54°12°. Typical 73°23° / 60°16°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 57°14°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 73°23°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 65°18°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 56°13°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 72.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
71°22°–74°23°
Low, likely
54°12°–59°15°
Typical high / low
73°23° / 60°16°
Wind
16 mph25 km/h, gusts 27 mph44 km/h
UV peak
5
Tuesday, Oct 27. Sunny. High 73°23°, low 56°13°. Typical 72°22° / 59°15°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 54°12°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 73°23°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 63°17°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 57°14°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
High, likely
71°22°–73°23°
Low, likely
53°12°–56°13°
Typical high / low
72°22° / 59°15°
Wind
11 mph18 km/h, gusts 22 mph35 km/h
UV peak
5
Wednesday, Oct 28. Partly sunny. High 73°23°, low 58°14°. Typical 72°22° / 59°15°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 57°14°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 72°22°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 67°20°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 62°17°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
70°21°–75°24°
Low, likely
55°13°–59°15°
Typical high / low
72°22° / 59°15°
Wind
14 mph23 km/h, gusts 26 mph42 km/h
UV peak
5
Thursday, Oct 29. Cloudy. High 74°23°, low 58°14°. Typical 72°22° / 58°14°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 61°16°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 73°23°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 68°20°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 62°17°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
71°22°–76°24°
Low, likely
56°13°–65°18°
Typical high / low
72°22° / 58°14°
Wind
14 mph22 km/h, gusts 25 mph40 km/h
UV peak
5
Friday, Oct 30. Mostly sunny. High 75°24°, low 61°16°. Typical 72°22° / 58°14°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 61°16°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 75°24°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 67°19°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 63°17°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
73°23°–77°25°
Low, likely
56°13°–65°18°
Typical high / low
72°22° / 58°14°
Wind
12 mph20 km/h, gusts 23 mph37 km/h
UV peak
5
Saturday, Oct 31. Cloudy. High 74°23°, low 63°17°. Typical 71°22° / 58°14°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Mostly sunny, 63°17°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Mostly sunny, 75°24°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Partly cloudy, 68°20°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 65°18°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
72°22°–77°25°
Low, likely
57°14°–69°21°
Typical high / low
71°22° / 58°14°
Wind
12 mph20 km/h, gusts 23 mph37 km/h
UV peak
5
Sunday, Nov 1. Cloudy. High 75°24°, low 64°18°. Typical 71°22° / 57°14°. Rain 0.04 in1 mm, 20% chance. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Partly sunny, 64°18°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 75°24°
  20% chance
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 68°20°
  20% chance
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 64°18°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
72°22°–78°26°
Low, likely
61°16°–67°19°
Typical high / low
71°22° / 57°14°
Wind
11 mph18 km/h, gusts 22 mph36 km/h
UV peak
5
Monday, Nov 2. Cloudy. High 75°24°, low 64°18°. Typical 71°22° / 57°14°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 66°19°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Cloudy, 76°24°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 69°21°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
73°23°–78°26°
Low, likely
62°17°–68°20°
Typical high / low
71°22° / 57°14°
Wind
11 mph18 km/h, gusts 23 mph36 km/h
UV peak
3

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The outlook

Today
Dry, high 73°, low 57°.
Tomorrow
Dry, high 73°, low 57°.
Monday
Dry, high 72°, low 54°.
Rest of week
Mostly dry, highs 73–75°.

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What changed since yesterday

No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.

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Rivers

NOAA river gauges within 25 mi

Cooper River at Charleston Harbor (IN MLLW)

2.8 mi

Below flood stage

Level: 2.6 ft

Forecast peak 8.3 ft Mon 8 AM, major flooding

Reading from Sat 2:06 AM · NWS gauge page

Cooper River at HW-17 (IN MLLW)

4.8 mi

Level: 2.8 ft

Reading from Sat 2:15 AM · NWS gauge page

Shem Creek near Mount Pleasant

7.1 mi

Level: 0.8 ft

Reading from Sat 1:55 AM · NWS gauge page

Ashley River near North Charleston (IN MLLW)

8.5 mi

Level: 2.1 ft

Reading from Sat 1:30 AM · NWS gauge page

For your home

What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.

Heating this week

This week 5Typical 0

Heating degree days, base 65°F

Comfort

Dry air outside (dew point 52°F).

Open the windows?

Today, 9:00 AM–3:00 AM

Good stretch to open the windows (air quality forecast not available for part of this window).

Is this typical?

Downtown Charleston · official normals 1991–2020 · records 1893–2026

Oct 24, today vs a typical year

Today’s expected high is about typical for the date.

Last 7 days vs normal

On average 5°3° colder than normal (daily mean temperature).

−1°SatOct 17
−9°−5°SunOct 18
−8°−4°MonOct 19
−4°−2°TueOct 20
−3°−2°WedOct 21
—ThuOct 22
—FriOct 23

James Island weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates

Sun & moon

Sun

Daylight: 11 h 6 min; Losing 1 min 57 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 6 min less
Golden hour: 6:02–6:51 PM; Morning 7:15–8:04 AM
Blue hour: 6:51–7:01 PM; Morning 7:05–7:15 AM; first light 7:05 AM

Stars tonight? Fair

Mostly clear 3:40–5 AM, but the moon is 96% lit and up.

Moon

Waxing gibbous

96% lit · growing

Today: sets 5:47 AM · rises 5:31 PM
Full moon: Oct 26
New moon: Nov 9

Looking southeast from James Island. Open water to the horizon.Skyline from USGS elevation data, heights drawn up to 6× taller. Sky, sun and moon as they are now.

3 active weather alerts

Rip Current Statement

Coastal Flood Advisory

High Surf Advisory