North Charleston, South Carolina 7 Day Weather Forecast

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston SC
224 AM EDT Sat Apr 11 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
The Aviation Section has been updated for the 06Z TAF issuance.
The Small Craft Advisory in effect for the 20 to 60 nm offshore
GA waters has been altered to now end at 8 AM this morning.

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.KEY MESSAGES...
- 1) Warming temperatures and rain-free conditions through this
  weekend and into next week.

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.DISCUSSION...
.KEY MESSAGE 1: Warming temperatures and rain-free conditions
through this weekend and into next week.

A deep layered ridge will build over the area this weekend and
prevail through much of next week, maintaining continued dry
weather and above normal temperatures. Unfortunately we expect
no improvement to the ongoing Severe to Exceptional Drought
across the Southeast.

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.AVIATION /06Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Prevailing VFR through the 06Z TAF as clear skies dominate the
forecast at KCHS/KJZI/KSAV. Winds have gone calm at all
terminals tonight, leading to the threat of fog. Models continue
to highlight SE GA as the main area of concern for fog
development, with a TEMPO group for 1/2SM and FG included at
KSAV from 9 to 11Z. Fog is possible as far north at KCHS/KJZI,
however impacts are expected to be less than at KSAV. Conditions
will rapidly improve with daybreak, with sunny skies prevailing
through the remainder of the day.

Extended Aviation Outlook: VFR.

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.MARINE...
Today: Expect high pressure to dominate across the local waters as
easterly swell continues to taper back. Northwesterly winds at 5 to
10 kt will continue through the morning, before veering out of the
southeast by the afternoon. Some lingering 6 footers remain in the
outer Georgia waters, thus a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect
until the early morning.

Sunday through Thursday: As high pressure shifts more offshore
throughout the period, marine conditions will steadily improve as
the northeast gradient continues to weaken. Expect seas to range
from 2 to 3 ft in the nearshore and 3 to 4 ft in the outer Georgia
waters. Marine conditions should remain almost tranquil through
early next week and no additional concerns to report with this
forecast update.

Rip Currents: A Moderate Risk of rip currents is in effect for today
along the Georgia beaches.

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.CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
SC...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT this morning for AMZ374.

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CPM/Dennis