Small Craft Advisory for Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- 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 Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
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. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...
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...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.
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Official revisions
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 2:52AM EDT until October 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Official revision - Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 2:52AM EDT until October 17 at 11:00AM 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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