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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
956 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

AMZ350-191000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0009.240319T0200Z-240319T1300Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
956 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ352-191000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0009.240319T0200Z-240319T1300Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
956 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ354-191000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0009.240319T0200Z-240319T1300Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
956 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ374-191000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0009.240319T0200Z-240319T1300Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
956 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ330-191000-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0029.240319T0200Z-240319T1000Z/
Charleston Harbor-
956 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 2 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening 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.

&&

$$


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