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Current Conditions - Folly Beach, SC

Overcast
72°
Overcast
Wind: 10 mph from the NNW
Dew Point: 68°F
Pressure: 29.94 in
Humidity: 88%
Visibility: 3.0 miles
Updated: 1:00 AM EDT on May 17, 2012 at MARITIME , Folly Beach, South Carolina()
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5 Day Forecast for ZIP Code 29439

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday
Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of T-storms Chance of T-storms Chance of T-storms Chance of T-storms Chance of T-storms
81° | 68°
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Almanac		 77° | 66°
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Almanac		 77° | 66°
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Almanac		 77° | 68°
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Almanac		 86° | 68°
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Almanac

Extended Forecast for Folly Beach

Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ENE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 68F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Friday
Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then overcast. Low of 66F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday Night
Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 86F. Winds from the ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ESE in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. High of 82F with a heat index of 88F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F with a heat index of 90F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday
Clear. High of 82F with a heat index of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Low of 73F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. High of 86F with a heat index of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Low of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Clear. High of 84F with a heat index of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear. Low of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.

Conditions Nearby

  Conditions Temp Forecast: Hi/Low
Summerville Clear 72° 81° / 63°
Dorchester Clear 72° 81° / 63°
Saint George Clear 70° 84° / 63°
Ridgeville Clear 72° 81° / 63°
Charleston Thunderstorm 70° 84° / 64°
Folly Beach Overcast 72° 84° / 66°

Almanac

Key: T = Trace of precipitation; MM = data not available
May 17, 2012
Normal high:83° Record high:96° (1963)
Normal low:62° Record low:49° (1967)
Sunrise:6:19 AM Moon Rise: 4:08 AM
Sunset:8:13 PM Moon Set: 5:30 PM
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Astronomy

Sunrise:06:19 AM (EDT) Moon Rise:04:08 AM (EDT)
Sunset:08:13 PM (EDT) Moon Set:05:30 PM (EDT)
Moon Phase
May. 17 May. 20 May. 28 Jun. 04 Jun. 11

Today's State Extremes

State Highs:

Charleston 87°F
Kingstree 87°F
Barnwell 84°F
Moncks Corner 84°F
Manning 84°F

State Lows:

Lancaster 60°F
Greenville/Spartanburg 60°F
Newberry 62°F
Eastover 62°F
Greenwood 62°F

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MARITIME , Folly Beach, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
72°F 68°F 88% NNW at 10 mph 29.95 in 0.00 in - 1:00 AM EDT
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Seaside Plantation, James Island, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
69.8°F 65°F 84% North at 0.0 mph 29.87 in 1.13 in - 1:35 AM EDT
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Ft Johnson, James Island, Charleston, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
68.1°F 68°F 100% SE at 5.0 mph 29.83 in 0.55 in - 1:34 AM EDT
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Sullivan's Island, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
66.8°F 65°F 93% SE at 1.0 mph 29.95 in - - 1:29 AM EDT
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NOS_NWLON Charleston, SC, Charleston, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
70°F °F - NNE at 12 mph 29.92 in 0.00 in - 12:54 AM EDT
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CofC Observatory, Charleston, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
69.3°F 54°F 58% East at 1.0 mph 29.94 in 0.00 in - 1:34 AM EDT
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APRSWXNET Sullivans Island SC US, Sullivans Island, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
69°F 66°F 90% SE at 4 mph 29.95 in 0.00 in - 12:59 AM EDT
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West Ashley - Magnolia Rd, Charleston, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
66.9°F 65°F 93% NNE at 0.0 mph 29.88 in 0.00 in - 1:34 AM EDT
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West Ashley - Rotherwood Estates, Charleston, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
68.3°F 65°F 89% ENE at 1.0 mph 29.91 in 0.00 in - 1:35 AM EDT
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MesoWest Ravenel Bridge US-17 SC US, Charleston, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
65°F 63°F 91% NE at 9 mph in 0.00 in - 12:51 AM EDT
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Town Hall, Mount Pleasant, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
65.9°F 64°F 94% SSE at 1.0 mph 29.93 in 0.04 in - 1:34 AM EDT
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MesoWest Elevated Roadway I-26 SC US, Charleston, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
64°F 63°F 96% SE at 9 mph in 0.00 in - 12:38 AM EDT
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KICA Maintenance, Kiawah Island, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
72.0°F 67°F 85% NNE at 1.0 mph 29.87 in 0.00 in 71°F 1:33 AM EDT
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APRSWXNET Mount Pleasant SC US, Mount Pleasant, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
70°F 67°F 90% WSW at 7 mph 29.95 in 0.00 in - 12:53 AM EDT
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Point Pleasant, Mount Pleasant, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
67.5°F 66°F 95% NE at 1.0 mph 29.93 in 0.00 in - 1:34 AM EDT
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Mingo Point, Kiawah Island, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
72.8°F 68°F 85% ESE at 0.0 mph 29.89 in 0.00 in 72°F 1:34 AM EDT
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close to Marina, Isle Of Palms, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
69.4°F 67°F 92% North at 0.0 mph 29.89 in 0.20 in - 1:32 AM EDT
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Bell Hall, Mount Pleasant, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
68.0°F 67°F 97% SE at 0.0 mph 30.00 in 0.31 in - 1:34 AM EDT
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Snee Farm, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
69.7°F 67°F 92% SE at 0.0 mph 29.89 in 0.11 in - 1:34 AM EDT
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Wando Woods, North Charleston, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
66.9°F 66°F 96% ENE at 0.0 mph 29.91 in 0.19 in - 1:35 AM EDT
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Dock On Horseshoe Creek, Seabrook Island, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
75.1°F 74°F 95% WSW at 0.0 mph 29.90 in 0.00 in 73°F 1:35 AM EDT
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Jenkins Pt., Seabrook Is., Johns Island, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
74.8°F 73°F 94% West at 0.0 mph 29.89 in 0.00 in 73°F 1:23 AM EDT
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MesoWest Don Holt Bridge Fog 4 SC US, Charleston, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
70°F °F - SE at 13 mph in 0.00 in - 12:39 AM EDT
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Bears Bluff, Wadmalaw Island, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
73.2°F 72°F 96% ESE at 0.0 mph 29.92 in 0.00 in - 1:35 AM EDT
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Turkey Creek, Hanahan, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
69.3°F 68°F 96% North at 0.0 mph 29.94 in 0.00 in - 1:35 AM EDT
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MesoWest Ashley Phosphate US-52 SC US, Charleston, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
71°F 63°F 75% ESE at 3 mph in 0.00 in 73°F 12:42 AM EDT
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MARITIME , Isle Of Palms, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
74°F °F - East at 9 mph in 0.00 in 72°F 12:00 AM EDT
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Sandpines @ Wescott, Summerville, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
69.0°F 65°F 88% SSW at 0.0 mph 29.95 in 0.00 in - 1:35 AM EDT
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APRSWXNET N Charleston SC US, Charleston, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
67°F 66°F 95% NE at 0 mph 29.91 in 0.28 in - 1:00 AM EDT
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Goose Creek, SC US, Goose Creek, SC
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Heat Index Updated
69.1°F 66°F 91% ENE at 0.0 mph 29.91 in 0.00 in - 1:35 AM EDT
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Special Statement
Statement as of 1:25 am EDT on May 17, 2012

... Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Charleston and
Berkeley counties through 215 am EDT...

At 123 am EDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm... near Charleston Executive Airport... moving
northeast at 15 mph.

Some locations that will be affected include...
Charleston naval complex... Daniel Island... downtown Charleston...
Folly Beach... Fort Johnson... Fort Sumter... Isle of Palms... James
Island... James Island County park... Kiawah Island... Maybank bridge...
Mount Pleasant... Mount Pleasant towne centre and Sullivans Island...

Prepare now for the following hazards...
excessive cloud to ground lightning...
torrential rainfall...

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

This thunderstorm is capable of producing very heavy rain... which may
flood ditches and low-lying areas. Reduce vehicle speed to lower the
risk of hydroplaning. Do not drive into places where water covers the
Road. Seek an alternate Route.

Be alert for rapidly changing weather conditions as storms approach.
Be ready to take immediate action in case a Severe Thunderstorm
Warning is issued for your location.


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