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Gale Warning 13, NWS Charleston, SC

December 7, 2011

NWS Charleston, SC issued this gale warning at Dec 7, 2011, 3:38 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 7, 2011, 11:23 AM EST. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 7, 2011, 3:38 AM EST (08:38 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 7, 2011, 11:23 AM EST
Expired
Dec 8, 2011, 3:43 AM EST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

748 
WHUS72 KCHS 070838
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
338 AM EST WED DEC 7 2011

AMZ374-071645-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111207T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0011.111207T2200Z-111208T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0013.111207T2200Z-111208T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
338 AM EST WED DEC 7 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING OF GALES: BEGINNING AROUND DUSK TODAY AND CONTINUING
  THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OR FREQUENT GUSTS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS
REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-071645-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.111207T1700Z-111207T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.A.0011.111207T2300Z-111208T0600Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
338 AM EST WED DEC 7 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EST
THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM
EST THIS EVENING. THE GALE WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. 

* TIMING OF POTENTIAL GALES: BETWEEN DUSK AND 3 AM TONIGHT.

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS POSSIBLE.

* SEAS: 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF SUSTAINED OR FREQUENT
GUSTS TO GALE FORCE SPEEDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY
INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING...LOCATION OR BOTH REMAIN
UNCERTAIN. MARINERS MAY WISH TO CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS
NOW.

&&

$$

AMZ330-354-071645-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.111207T1700Z-111208T1200Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
338 AM EST WED DEC 7 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT EITHER WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO
33 KNOTS...SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER OVER THE ATLANTIC...OR A
COMBINATION OF THE TWO ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
110 
WHUS72 KCHS 071623
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1123 AM EST WED DEC 7 2011

AMZ374-072300-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111207T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0013.111207T1623Z-111208T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1123 AM EST WED DEC 7 2011

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
5 AM EST THURSDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: BEGINNING LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING
  THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS EXPECTED.

* SEAS: 7 TO 10 FEET.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OR FREQUENT GUSTS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS
REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-072300-
/O.EXB.KCHS.GL.W.0013.111207T1623Z-111208T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.111207T1700Z-111207T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0011.111207T2300Z-111208T0600Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1123 AM EST WED DEC 7 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING OF GALES: BEGINNING LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING
  THROUGH AROUND MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS EXPECTED.

* SEAS: 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OR FREQUENT GUSTS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS
REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ330-354-072300-
/O.EXB.KCHS.GL.W.0013.111207T1623Z-111208T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.111207T1700Z-111208T1200Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1123 AM EST WED DEC 7 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING OF GALES: CONTINUING THROUGH AROUND MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS EXPECTED.

* WAVES: 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OR FREQUENT GUSTS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS
REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
275 
WHUS72 KCHS 072056
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
356 PM EST WED DEC 7 2011

AMZ374-080500-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-111208T0700Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
356 PM EST WED DEC 7 2011

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST THURSDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST THURSDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH 2 AM THURSDAY.

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS EXPECTED.

* SEAS: 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OR FREQUENT GUSTS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS
REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ330-350-352-354-080500-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-111208T0700Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
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-
356 PM EST WED DEC 7 2011

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST THURSDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST THURSDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH 2 AM THURSDAY.

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS EXPECTED.

* SEAS: 4 TO 7 FEET...WITH WAVES OF 2 TO 3 FEET IN CHARLESTON
  HARBOR.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OR FREQUENT GUSTS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS
REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
837 
WHUS72 KCHS 080008
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
708 PM EST WED DEC 7 2011

AMZ374-080700-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-111208T0700Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
708 PM EST WED DEC 7 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST THURSDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THROUGH 2 AM THURSDAY.

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS EXPECTED.

* SEAS: 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OR FREQUENT GUSTS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS
REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ330-350-352-354-080700-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-111208T0700Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
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-
708 PM EST WED DEC 7 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST THURSDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH 2 AM THURSDAY.

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS EXPECTED.

* SEAS: 4 TO 7 FEET...WITH WAVES OF 2 TO 3 FEET IN CHARLESTON 
  HARBOR. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OR FREQUENT GUSTS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS
REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
812 
WHUS72 KCHS 080244
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
944 PM EST WED DEC 7 2011

AMZ374-080700-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-111208T0700Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
944 PM EST WED DEC 7 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST THURSDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THROUGH 2 AM THURSDAY.

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS EXPECTED.

* SEAS: 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OR FREQUENT GUSTS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS
REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ330-350-352-354-080700-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-111208T0700Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
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-
944 PM EST WED DEC 7 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST THURSDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH 2 AM THURSDAY.

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS EXPECTED.

* SEAS: 4 TO 7 FEET...WITH WAVES OF 2 TO 3 FEET IN CHARLESTON 
  HARBOR. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OR FREQUENT GUSTS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS
REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
829 
WHUS72 KCHS 080546
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1246 AM EST THU DEC 8 2011

AMZ330-350-352-354-081400-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-111208T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0069.111208T0546Z-111208T1500Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
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-
1246 AM EST THU DEC 8 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING.
THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS AND OR SEAS ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ374-081000-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-111208T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1246 AM EST THU DEC 8 2011

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THROUGH 5 AM THURSDAY.

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS EXPECTED.

* SEAS: UP TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OR FREQUENT GUSTS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS
REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
974 
WHUS72 KCHS 080843
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
343 AM EST THU DEC 8 2011

AMZ374-081645-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-111208T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-111209T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
343 AM EST THU DEC 8 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS AND OR SEAS ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ330-080945-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-111208T1500Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
343 AM EST THU DEC 8 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. 

$$

AMZ350-352-354-081500-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-111208T1500Z/
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-
343 AM EST THU DEC 8 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS AND OR SEAS ARE EXPECTED
TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS NAVIGATING CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 7, 2:12 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCHSBulloch, Effingham, Screven48 min
Dec 7, 2:44 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCHSEffingham46 min
Dec 7, 4:29 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningCHS2 hr
Dec 7, 11:17 AM ESTWind AdvisoryCHSBerkeley, Dorchester5 hr
Dec 7, 3:32 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCHSBeaufort, Colleton, Dorchester43 min
Dec 7, 3:50 PM ESTLake Wind AdvisoryCHSBerkeley12 hr
Dec 7, 4:16 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCHSBerkeley, Charleston44 min
Dec 7, 4:36 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCHSCharleston39 min

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