A low pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico will track northeast across the Florida Peninsula early Sunday morning, December 17, 2023. It is expected to continue strengthening as it tracks along the Georgia and Carolina coasts today into tonight.
Dangerous marine conditions are expected, along with heavy rain and gusty winds over land.
WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023
* WHAT...East and northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected, shifting to north and northwest late Sunday and Monday night.
* WHERE...All counties of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Even higher winds will be possible on the elevated bridges and overpasses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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Detailed Forecast
Sunday
Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 58. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 27 to 32 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Windy, with a west wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48. North wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
