Marine Weather Message
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
254 PM EDT Sun Mar 17 2024

AMZ330-181100-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0029.240319T0300Z-240319T1000Z/
Charleston Harbor-
254 PM EDT Sun Mar 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts 25 to 30 kt and
  waves 1 to 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 11 PM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ374-181100-
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.A.0009.240319T0300Z-240319T1300Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
254 PM EDT Sun Mar 17 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft possible.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-181100-
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.A.0009.240319T0300Z-240319T1300Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
254 PM EDT Sun Mar 17 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  possible.

* WHERE...South Santee River SC to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday 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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