Gale Watch for Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM
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What you need to know
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- 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, Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM, Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
What: East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM. When: From Friday evening through late...
What the bulletin says 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
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Gale Watch issued October 8 at 2:39PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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Gale Watch issued October 8 at 2:39PM EDT until October 11 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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Gale Watch issued October 8 at 2:39PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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Gale Watch issued October 8 at 2:39PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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Gale Watch issued October 8 at 2:39PM EDT until October 11 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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Gale Watch issued October 8 at 2:39PM EDT until October 11 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Charleston SC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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