Marine Weather Message Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
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WHUS72 KCHS 231047
MWWCHS
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
647 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
AMZ350-231900-
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Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
647 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 7 to 10 ft possible.
* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EDT
Saturday night. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night
through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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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AMZ352-231900-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-240324T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0010.240324T0400Z-240324T1600Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
647 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft possible.
* WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to
midnight EDT Saturday night. For the Gale Watch, from late
Saturday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
AMZ354-231900-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-240324T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0010.240324T0400Z-240324T1600Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
647 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft possible.
* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to
midnight EDT Saturday night. For the Gale Watch, from late
Saturday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
AMZ374-231900-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-240324T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0010.240324T0400Z-240324T1600Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
647 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale
Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
7 to 10 ft possible.
* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EDT
Saturday night. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night
through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
AMZ330-231900-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0033.240324T0000Z-240324T1600Z/
Charleston Harbor-
647 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 to 3 feet expected.
* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$