Small Craft Advisory for Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Charleston Harbor, 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
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 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, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 23 at 2:14AM EDT until October 24 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 23 at 2:14AM EDT until October 26 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 23 at 2:14AM EDT until October 24 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 23 at 2:14AM EDT until October 24 at 6:00AM 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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