- In force from
- Oct 17, 11:00 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 20, 9:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 16, 2:52 AM EDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 16, 7:17 AM EDT
- Office
- Charleston, SC
- Number
- 10 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Future, Possible
- Where
- Atlantic waters
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
For Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM, from Charleston, SC
- What
- North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft possible.
- Where
- Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM.
- When
- From Saturday morning through Tuesday morning.
- Impacts
- Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
For Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary, from Charleston, SC
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible.
- Where
- South Santee River SC to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through late Monday night.
- Impacts
- Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
For Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM, from Charleston, SC
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft possible.
- Where
- Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 11 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Tuesday morning.
- Impacts
- Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Every area Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM; Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary; Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM
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