- In force from
- Oct 18, 2:11 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 19, 5:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 17, 7:58 PM EDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 18, 2:11 AM EDT
- Office
- Charleston, SC
- Number
- 15 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Expected, Likely
- Where
- Atlantic waters
GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
For Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM, from Charleston, SC
- What
- North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft.
- Where
- South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.
- When
- Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
For Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM, from Charleston, SC
- What
- Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft.
- Where
- Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM.
- When
- Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
For Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary, from Charleston, SC
- What
- Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft.
- Where
- Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.
- When
- Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
For Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM, from Charleston, SC
- What
- Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft.
- Where
- Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM.
- When
- Until 5 AM EDT Monday.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
For Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM, from Charleston, SC
- What
- Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 ft.
- Where
- Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM.
- When
- Until 5 AM EDT Monday.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
For Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM, from Charleston, SC
- What
- Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft.
- Where
- Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM.
- When
- Until 5 AM EDT Monday.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Every area 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 Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM
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