- 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
- Where
- Atlantic waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
- 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.
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