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Small Craft Advisory 56, NWS Charleston, SC

October 5, 2011

NWS Charleston, SC issued this small craft advisory at Oct 5, 2011, 3:53 AM EDT. It took effect at Oct 5, 2011, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 5, 2011, 3:53 AM EDT (07:53 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 5, 2011, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 9, 2011, 4:27 PM EDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

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

956 
WHUS72 KCHS 050753
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
353 AM EDT WED OCT 5 2011

AMZ374-051600-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.111005T2100Z-111010T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
353 AM EDT WED OCT 5 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EDT MONDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
20 follow-up statements
620 
WHUS72 KCHS 051517
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1117 AM EDT WED OCT 5 2011

AMZ374-052330-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.111005T2100Z-111010T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1117 AM EDT WED OCT 5 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT MONDAY...


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.

&&

$$
816 
WHUS72 KCHS 051917
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
317 PM EDT WED OCT 5 2011

AMZ354-060330-
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.111006T1500Z-111010T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
317 PM EDT WED OCT 5 2011

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM
EDT MONDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-060330-
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.111006T2100Z-111010T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
317 PM EDT WED OCT 5 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM
EDT MONDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-060330-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.111005T2100Z-111010T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
317 PM EDT WED OCT 5 2011

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

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.

&&

$$
620 
WHUS72 KCHS 051941
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
341 PM EDT WED OCT 5 2011

AMZ374-060400-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.111005T2100Z-111011T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
341 PM EDT WED OCT 5 2011

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

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-060400-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.111006T1500Z-111011T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
341 PM EDT WED OCT 5 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-060400-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.111006T2100Z-111011T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
341 PM EDT WED OCT 5 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

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.

&&

$$
614 
WHUS72 KCHS 060137
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
937 PM EDT WED OCT 5 2011

AMZ374-060945-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111011T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
937 PM EDT WED OCT 5 2011

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

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-060945-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.111006T1500Z-111011T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
937 PM EDT WED OCT 5 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO
6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-060945-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.111006T2100Z-111011T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
937 PM EDT WED OCT 5 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO
6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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.

&&

$$
435 
WHUS72 KCHS 060751
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
351 AM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

AMZ374-061600-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111011T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
351 AM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

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

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-061600-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.111006T1500Z-111011T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
351 AM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-061600-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.111006T2100Z-111011T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
351 AM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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.

&&

$$
825 
WHUS72 KCHS 061502
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1102 AM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

AMZ374-062315-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111011T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1102 AM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

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

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.

$$

AMZ354-062315-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111011T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1102 AM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

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

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.

$$

AMZ350-352-062315-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.111006T2100Z-111011T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1102 AM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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.

$$
418 
WHUS72 KCHS 061951
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
351 PM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

AMZ330-070400-
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.111007T0800Z-111008T0400Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
351 PM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT FRIDAY NIGHT. 


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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-070400-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
351 PM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...


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.

$$

AMZ354-070400-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
351 PM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...


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.

$$

AMZ350-352-070400-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.111006T2100Z-111012T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
351 PM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...


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.

$$
394 
WHUS72 KCHS 070314
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1114 PM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

AMZ374-071115-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1114 PM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

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

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.

$$

AMZ354-071115-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1114 PM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

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

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.

$$

AMZ350-352-071115-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1114 PM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

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

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.

$$

AMZ330-071115-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.111007T0800Z-111008T0400Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1114 PM EDT THU OCT 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...

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.

&&

$$
378 
WHUS72 KCHS 070731
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
331 AM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

AMZ374-071600-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
331 AM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

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

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.

$$

AMZ354-071600-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
331 AM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

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

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.

$$

AMZ350-352-071600-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
331 AM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

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

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.

$$

AMZ330-071600-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.111007T0800Z-111008T0400Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
331 AM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

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.

&&

$$
462 
WHUS72 KCHS 071505
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1105 AM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

AMZ374-072315-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1105 AM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

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

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.

$$

AMZ354-072315-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1105 AM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

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

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.

$$

AMZ350-352-072315-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1105 AM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

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

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.

$$

AMZ330-072315-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111008T0400Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1105 AM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

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.

&&

$$
172 
WHUS72 KCHS 072004
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
404 PM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

AMZ374-080400-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T2200Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
404 PM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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.

$$

AMZ354-080400-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T2200Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
404 PM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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.

$$

AMZ350-352-080400-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T2200Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
404 PM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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.

$$

AMZ330-080400-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T2200Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
404 PM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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.

$$
566 
WHUS72 KCHS 080225
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1025 PM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

AMZ374-081030-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T2200Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1025 PM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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.

$$

AMZ354-081030-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T2200Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1025 PM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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.

$$

AMZ350-352-081030-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T2200Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1025 PM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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.

$$

AMZ330-081030-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T2200Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1025 PM EDT FRI OCT 7 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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.

$$
653 
WHUS72 KCHS 080844
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
444 AM EDT SAT OCT 8 2011

AMZ374-081645-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111009T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.A.0006.111009T1200Z-111011T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
444 AM EDT SAT OCT 8 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS....NE FLOW WILL INCREASE INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. FREQUENT
  GUSTS TO GALE FORCE ARE EXPECTED ON SUNDAY WITH 30 TO 40 KT
  WINDS WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT.

* SEAS...SEAS WILL BUILD TO 10 TO 15 FT SUNDAY AND 12 TO 18 FT
  ON MONDAY.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT WILL DEVELOP
  LATE IN THE WEEKEND AND EARLY NEXT WEEK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-081645-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111009T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.A.0006.111009T1200Z-111011T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
444 AM EDT SAT OCT 8 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS....NE FLOW WILL INCREASE INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. FREQUENT
  GUSTS TO GALE FORCE ARE EXPECTED ON SUNDAY WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT EXPECTED MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT.

* SEAS...SEAS WILL BUILD TO 8 TO 11 FT.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT WILL DEVELOP
  LATE IN THE WEEKEND AND EARLY NEXT WEEK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-081645-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111009T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.A.0006.111009T1200Z-111011T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
444 AM EDT SAT OCT 8 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS....NE FLOW WILL STRENGTHEN INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. FREQUENT
  GUSTS TO GALE FORCE ARE EXPECTED ON SUNDAY WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT.

* SEAS...SEAS WILL BUILD TO 8 TO 11 FT.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT WILL LIKELY
  DEVELOP LATE IN THE WEEKEND AND EARLY NEXT WEEK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-081645-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T0600Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
444 AM EDT SAT OCT 8 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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.


$$
834 
WHUS72 KCHS 081358
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
958 AM EDT SAT OCT 8 2011

AMZ350-352-354-374-082300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111009T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0006.111009T1200Z-111011T1000Z/
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-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
958 AM EDT SAT OCT 8 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS TO GALE FORCE ARE EXPECTED ON SUNDAY WITH
  SUSTAINED GALES OF 30 TO 40 KT WINDS WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  POSSIBLE MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT AS LOW PRESSURE IMPACTS THE
  REGION.

* SEAS: SEAS WILL BUILD TO 10 TO 15 FT SUNDAY AND 12 TO 18 FT ON
  MONDAY.

* IMPACTS: EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE
  COASTAL WATERS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-082300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111012T0600Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
958 AM EDT SAT OCT 8 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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.

&&

$$
839 
WHUS72 KCHS 082015
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
415 PM EDT SAT OCT 8 2011

AMZ352-354-374-090500-
/O.UPG.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111009T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0008.111008T2015Z-111011T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0006.111009T1200Z-111011T1000Z/
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-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
415 PM EDT SAT OCT 8 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT MONDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT
  THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT. SUSTAINED GALES OF 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS
  OF 40 TO 45 KT WILL BE POSSIBLE MONDAY INTO MONDAY EVENING.

* SEAS: SEAS WILL PEAK 8 TO 12 FEET ACROSS THE NEARSHORE WATERS
  MONDAY AFTERNOON WITH SEAS OF 14 TO 18 FT OCCURRING OVER THE
  GEORGIA OFFSHORE WATERS BEYOND 20 NM.

* IMPACTS: EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE
  COASTAL WATERS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. AREAS OF BLOWING SPRAY
  COULD LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES AT TIMES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-090500-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111011T1500Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
415 PM EDT SAT OCT 8 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-090500-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111009T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.A.0006.111009T1200Z-111011T1500Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
415 PM EDT SAT OCT 8 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES ARE POSSIBLE SUNDAY
  AFTERNOON INTO SUNDAY NIGHT. SUSTAINED GALES OF 30 TO 35 KT WITH
  GUSTS OF 40 TO 45 KT WILL BE POSSIBLE MONDAY INTO MONDAY
  EVENING.

* SEAS: SEAS WILL PEAK 8 TO 12 FEET MONDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS: EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE
  COASTAL WATERS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. AREAS OF BLOWING SPRAY
  COULD LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$
949 
WHUS72 KCHS 090217
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1017 PM EDT SAT OCT 8 2011

AMZ352-354-374-091100-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-111011T0300Z/
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-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1017 PM EDT SAT OCT 8 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS: GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES WILL OCCUR OVERNIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
  NIGHT. SUSTAINED GALES OF 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS OF 40 TO 45 KT
  WILL BE POSSIBLE MONDAY INTO MONDAY EVENING.

* SEAS: SEAS WILL PEAK 8 TO 12 FEET ACROSS THE NEARSHORE WATERS 
  MONDAY AFTERNOON WITH SEAS OF 14 TO 18 FT OCCURRING OVER THE 
  GEORGIA OFFSHORE WATERS BEYOND 20 NM. 

* IMPACTS: HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE COASTAL
  WATERS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. AREAS OF BLOWING SPRAY COULD
  LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES AT TIMES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-091100-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111009T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0006.111009T1200Z-111011T1500Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
1017 PM EDT SAT OCT 8 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WINDS: GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES ARE POSSIBLE SUNDAY AFTERNOON
  INTO SUNDAY NIGHT. SUSTAINED GALES OF 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS OF
  40 TO 45 KT WILL BE POSSIBLE MONDAY INTO MONDAY EVENING.

* SEAS: SEAS WILL PEAK 8 TO 12 FEET MONDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS: HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE COASTAL
  WATERS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. AREAS OF BLOWING SPRAY COULD
  LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-091100-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111011T1500Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1017 PM EDT SAT OCT 8 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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.

&&

$$
432 
WHUS72 KCHS 090837
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
437 AM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

AMZ350-091645-
/O.UPG.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111009T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KCHS.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-111011T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0006.111009T1200Z-111011T1500Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
437 AM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS: GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES WILL OCCUR THROUGH TONIGHT WITH
  SUSTAINED GALES OF 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS OF 40 KT EXPECTED 
  MONDAY.

* SEAS: SEAS WILL PEAK AT 8 TO 12 FEET ACROSS THE NEARSHORE WATERS
  MONDAY.

* IMPACTS: HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE COASTAL 
  WATERS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. AREAS OF BLOWING SPRAY COULD 
  LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES AT TIMES. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-354-374-091645-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-111011T0300Z/
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-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
437 AM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS: GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES WILL OCCUR THROUGH THIS EVENING.
  SUSTAINED GALES OF 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS OF 40 KT WILL BE
  POSSIBLE LATE NIGHT INTO MONDAY.

* SEAS: SEAS WILL PEAK 8 TO 12 FEET ACROSS THE NEARSHORE WATERS 
  MONDAY AFTERNOON WITH SEAS OF 14 TO 18 FT OCCURRING OVER THE 
  GEORGIA OFFSHORE WATERS BEYOND 20 NM. 

* IMPACTS: HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE COASTAL 
  WATERS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. AREAS OF BLOWING SPRAY COULD 
  LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES AT TIMES. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-091645-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111011T1500Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
437 AM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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.

&&

$$
045 
WHUS72 KCHS 091418
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1018 AM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

AMZ350-092230-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-111011T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
1018 AM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS: GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES WILL OCCUR THROUGH TONIGHT WITH 
  SUSTAINED GALES OF 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS OF 40 KT EXPECTED 
  MONDAY. 

* SEAS: SEAS BUILDING 8 TO 12 FEET.

* IMPACTS: HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE COASTAL 
  WATERS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. AREAS OF BLOWING SPRAY COULD 
  LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES AT TIMES. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-354-092230-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-111011T0300Z/
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-
1018 AM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS: GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES WILL OCCUR THROUGH THIS EVENING. 
  SUSTAINED GALES OF 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS OF 40 KT WILL BE 
  POSSIBLE LATE NIGHT INTO MONDAY. 

* SEAS: SEAS BUILDING 8 TO 12 FEET.

* IMPACTS: HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE COASTAL 
  WATERS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. AREAS OF BLOWING SPRAY COULD 
  LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES AT TIMES. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-092230-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-111011T0300Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1018 AM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS: GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES WILL OCCUR THROUGH THIS EVENING.
  SUSTAINED GALES OF 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS OF 45 KT WILL BE
  POSSIBLE LATE NIGHT INTO MONDAY.

* SEAS: SEAS WILL PEAK 14 TO 18 FEET. 

* IMPACTS: HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE COASTAL 
  WATERS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. AREAS OF BLOWING SPRAY COULD 
  LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES AT TIMES. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-092230-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111009T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.A.0007.111009T2200Z-111011T0300Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1018 AM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING. 

WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES WILL BE POSSIBLE TONIGHT
INTO MONDAY.

WAVES: WAVES OF 2 TO 4 FEET WITH LOCALLY HIGHER SETS BEING
POSSIBLE NEAR THE HARBOR ENTRANCE.

IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WAVE ACTION CAN BE EXPECTED. HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

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.

&&

$$
952 
WHUS72 KCHS 091424 CCA
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1024 AM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

AMZ350-092245-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-111011T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
1024 AM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS: GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES WILL OCCUR THROUGH TONIGHT WITH 
  SUSTAINED GALES OF 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS OF 40 KT EXPECTED 
  MONDAY. 

* SEAS: SEAS BUILDING 8 TO 12 FEET.

* IMPACTS: HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE COASTAL 
  WATERS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. AREAS OF BLOWING SPRAY COULD 
  LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES AT TIMES. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-354-092245-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-111011T0300Z/
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-
1024 AM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS: GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES WILL OCCUR THROUGH THIS EVENING. 
  SUSTAINED GALES OF 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS OF 40 KT WILL BE 
  POSSIBLE LATE NIGHT INTO MONDAY. 

* SEAS: SEAS BUILDING 8 TO 12 FEET.

* IMPACTS: HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE COASTAL 
  WATERS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. AREAS OF BLOWING SPRAY COULD 
  LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES AT TIMES. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-092245-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-111011T0300Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1024 AM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS: GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES WILL OCCUR THROUGH THIS EVENING.
  SUSTAINED GALES OF 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS OF 45 KT WILL BE
  POSSIBLE LATE NIGHT INTO MONDAY.

* SEAS: SEAS WILL PEAK 14 TO 18 FEET. 

* IMPACTS: HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE COASTAL 
  WATERS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. AREAS OF BLOWING SPRAY COULD 
  LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES AT TIMES. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-092245-
/O.COR.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111009T2200Z/
/O.COR.KCHS.GL.A.0007.111009T2200Z-111011T0300Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1024 AM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING. 

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES WILL BE POSSIBLE TONIGHT
  INTO MONDAY.

* WAVES: WAVES OF 2 TO 4 FEET WITH LOCALLY HIGHER SETS BEING
  POSSIBLE NEAR THE HARBOR ENTRANCE.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WAVE ACTION CAN BE EXPECTED. HAZARDOUS
  CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

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.

&&

$$
314 
WHUS72 KCHS 092027
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
427 PM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

AMZ330-100430-
/O.UPG.KCHS.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-111009T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KCHS.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-111011T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0007.111009T2200Z-111011T0300Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
427 PM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT MONDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES WILL OCCUR THROUGH MONDAY
  EVENING.

* WAVES: WAVES OF 2 TO 3 FEET...EXCEPT 3 TO 4 FT NEAR THE HARBOR
  ENTRANCE. LOCALLY HIGHER SETS CAN BE EXPECTED.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WAVE ACTION CAN BE EXPECTED. HAZARDOUS
  CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-100430-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-111011T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
427 PM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS: SUSTAINED GALES OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 
  KNOTS.

* SEAS: SEAS BUILDING 9 TO 13 FEET.

* IMPACTS: IN ADDITION TO EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS WINDS AND SEAS...
  AREAS OF BLOWING SPRAY COULD LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES AT
  TIMES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-354-100430-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-111011T0300Z/
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-
427 PM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS: SUSTAINED GALES OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 
  KNOTS.

* SEAS: SEAS BUILDING 9 TO 13 FEET.

* IMPACTS: IN ADDITION TO EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS WINDS AND SEAS...
  AREAS OF BLOWING SPRAY COULD LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES AT
  TIMES.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-100430-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-111011T0300Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
427 PM EDT SUN OCT 9 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS: SUSTAINED GALES OF 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS.

* SEAS: SEAS BUILDING 15 TO 20 FEET.

* IMPACTS: IN ADDITION TO EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS WINDS AND SEAS...AREAS
  OF BLOWING SPRAY COULD LOCALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES AT TIMES.

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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Charleston, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Oct 5, 1:50 AM EDT, 2 hours 3 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 5, 1:50 AM EDT, 2 hours 3 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
150 AM EDT WED OCT 5 2011

.SYNOPSIS...
STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL PREVAIL THROUGH THE WEEK. A COASTAL
TROUGH WILL DEVELOP BY THIS WEEKEND AND PERSIST INTO NEXT WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
CLEAR AND COOL CONDITIONS THROUGH DAYBREAK. WINDS HAVE GONE CALM
EVERYWHERE BUT THE IMMEDIATE COAST.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY/...
SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE LINGERING OVER THE OHIO VALLEY ON WEDNESDAY
WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRONGER HIGH CENTER ORIGINATING FROM
EASTERN CANADA BY THURSDAY. THIS FEATURE WILL CONTROL THE SURFACE
PATTERN THROUGH LATE IN THE WEEK UNDER A RATHER WEAK UPPER LEVEL
CONFIGURATION ACROSS THE EASTERN HALF OF THE UNITED STATES.

EXPECT RAIN FREE WEATHER AND SEASONAL TEMPERATURES TO PERSIST
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY CLEAR WEDNESDAY TO
PERHAPS PARTLY CLOUDY THURSDAY...WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE
LOWER 80S BOTH DAYS. NIGHTTIME TEMPERATURES COULD STILL FALL A FEW
DEGREES BELOW CLIMATOLOGY...AS DIMINISHING WINDS AND LITTLE CLOUD
COVER WILL SUPPORT DECENT RADIATIONAL COOLING. THUS...LOW
TEMPERATURES WILL FALL INTO THE 50S TO NEAR 60 DEGREES WEDNESDAY AND
THURSDAY NIGHTS.

A MODERATE NORTHEAST SURGE IS EXPECTED TO INITIATE BY LATE THURSDAY
INTO FRIDAY...AS THE SURFACE HIGH STRENGTHENS FROM THE NORTH AND
TIGHTENS THE PRESSURE GRADIENT. WEAK COLD ADVECTION COULD SUPPORT
A SLIGHT COOLING TREND ON FRIDAY...WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE
UPPER 70S TO AROUND 80 DEGREES.

THE MAIN WEATHER CONCERN DURING THE LATE WEEK PERIOD WILL BE THE
POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF A COASTAL TROUGH ALONG THE WESTERN
PERIPHERY OF THE HIGH PRESSURE WEDGE. ENHANCED CONVERGENCE
COMBINED WITH SOME WEAK UPPER LEVEL SHORTWAVE ENERGY COULD SUPPORT
ISOLATED TO SCATTERED SHOWERS ACROSS THE MARINE ZONES THURSDAY
INTO FRIDAY. THERE IS SOME UNCERTAINTY AS TO THE POTENTIAL FOR
SHOWERS TO PUSH LOCALLY ONSHORE DURING THIS TIME...CONSIDERING THE
NORTHEAST FETCH AND PROXIMITY OF THE TROUGH. HAVE ADDED A SMALL
AREA OF SLIGHT CHANCE POPS ALONG THE IMMEDIATE COASTLINE THURSDAY
NIGHT. HAVE KEPT ALL OTHER LAND AREAS DRY THROUGH THE PERIOD.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
THE MODELS SHOW A PERSISTENT WEDGE PATTERN THROUGH THE EXTENDED
PERIODS...WITH HIGH PRESSURE ANCHORED NORTH OF THE REGION AND A
NORTHERLY FLOW IN PLACE. A COASTAL TROUGH WILL TAKE SHAPE OFF THE
GEORGIA COAST OVER THE WEEKEND...WITH A SURFACE WAVE POSSIBLY
DEVELOPING AND MOVING NORTH THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. TREMENDOUS
MODEL SPREAD IS SEEN BY DAYS 6 AND 7...WITH THE GFS SHOWING A LOW
OFF THE SOUTHEAST COAST AND THE EUROPEAN SHOWING A MASSIVE GULF
LOW. HAVE ADDED SOME POPS FOR MOST AREAS SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL BE HIGHLY DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF
SKY COVER...BUT FOR NOW WILL CARRY READINGS A COUPLE DEGREES
BELOW NORMAL.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
VFR FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS.

EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...MVFR CONDITIONS POSSIBLE DURING THE
MORNING HOURS BY LATE WEEK.

&&

.MARINE...
CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN QUIET THIS EVENING WITH SFC HIGH PRESSURE
OVER THE WATERS. NORTHEAST WINDS BETWEEN 5-10 KNOTS NEARSHORE AND
10-15 KNOTS BEYOND 20 NM WILL PERSIST AS THE PRESSURE GRADIENT
REMAINS WEAK. SEAS WILL REMAIN NEAR 2 FEET OVER NEARSHORE WATERS AND
BETWEEN 3-4 FEET OVER WATERS BEYOND 20 NM.

WINDS AND SEAS WILL GRADUALLY INCREASE OVERNIGHT AS THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT ENHANCES OVER THE WATERS LATE. NORTHEAST WINDS WILL
INCREASE TO 10-15 KNOTS OVER NEARSHORE WATERS AND TO AROUND 15 KNOTS
OVER WATERS BEYOND 20 NM FROM THE COAST. WITH LONGER NORTHEAST
FETCH AND SMALL SWELL CONTRIBUTION FROM THE EAST...SEAS WILL BUILD
FROM 2 FEET TO 2-3 FEET OVER NEARSHORE WATERS AND FROM 3-4 FEET TO
4-5 FEET FOR WATERS BEYOND 20 NM FROM THE COAST.

THE NORTHEAST GRADIENT WILL GRADUALLY STRENGTHEN MID TO LATE
WEEK...AS A WEDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE DEVELOPS TO THE NORTH AND A
COASTAL TROUGH EVENTUALLY TAKES SHAPE. WINDS AND SEAS WILL LIKELY
REACH SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA THURSDAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH
THE WEEKEND.

&&

.CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...NONE.
SC...NONE.
MARINE...NONE.

&&

JRL

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