Gale Watch 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
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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: North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 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 and Waters from Edisto Beach SC to...
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.
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Bulletin details
* 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.
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Official revisions
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Gale Watch issued October 16 at 2:52AM EDT until October 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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Gale Watch issued October 16 at 2:52AM EDT until October 20 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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Gale Watch issued October 16 at 2:52AM EDT until October 20 at 9:00AM 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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