Marine Weather Message Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
000
WHUS72 KCHS 182319
MWWCHS
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
719 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024
AMZ350-190730-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0009.240319T0200Z-240319T1300Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
719 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.
&&
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AMZ352-190730-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0009.240319T0200Z-240319T1300Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
719 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 35 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.
&&
$$
AMZ354-190730-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0009.240319T0200Z-240319T1300Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
719 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 3 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
AMZ374-190730-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0009.240319T0200Z-240319T1300Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
719 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 4 to 7 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.
&&
$$
AMZ330-190730-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0029.240319T0200Z-240319T1000Z/
Charleston Harbor-
719 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 to 3 feet expected.
* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$