NWS Charleston, SC - About Our Office

Contact

5777 South Aviation Ave.
North Charleston, SC 29406

Phone: (843) 747-5860

Responsibilities

The Charleston, South Carolina forecast office of the National Weather Service is one of 120+ forecast offices across the country has weather forecast and severe weather warning responsibility for 8 counties in southeast South Carolina, 12 counties in northern portions of southeast Georgia and a portion of the Atlantic coastal waters from the Santee River in South Carolina to the Altamaha River in Georgia. We routinely issue a variety of observational/forecast products, including specialized products for the aviation, marine, fire, hydrology and climate communities. When severe weather, including tropical cyclones, threatens the area, we also issue watches, warnings and advisories to help protect lives and property. We also routinely release weather balloons twice per day to assist with national/global upper-air programs. Lastly, we work closely with other federal, state and local government officials as well as the media to educate them on weather hazards/risks and assist with their critical weather-sensitive decisions. Check out the videos below to learn more about what we do!

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Virtual Tour

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Office History

Learn about the history of our office and the evolution of weather observations at both Charleston and Savannah.
Charleston History Timeline | Savannah History Timeline

Newsletter

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Staff

Management

Michael Emlaw (Meteorologist-in-Charge)
Ron Morales (Warning Coordination Meteorologist)
Steve Rowley (Science and Operations Officer)
Arthur Patrick (Electronic Systems Analyst)