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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
111 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

AMZ330-121000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240412T1000Z/
Charleston Harbor-
111 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2
  to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-121200-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
111 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6
  to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-121000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240412T1000Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
111 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-121000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240412T1000Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
111 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4
  to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-121000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240412T1000Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
111 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6
  to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$