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Small Craft Advisory 68, NWS Charleston, SC

December 2, 2011

NWS Charleston, SC issued this small craft advisory at Dec 2, 2011, 7:43 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 3, 2011, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 2, 2011, 7:43 PM EST (00:43 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 3, 2011, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 7, 2011, 11:23 AM EST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

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

685 
WHUS72 KCHS 030043
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
743 PM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

AMZ374-031000-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.111203T0900Z-111205T2100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
743 PM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM EST
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM
EST 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.

&&

$$
21 follow-up statements
858 
WHUS72 KCHS 030334
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1034 PM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

AMZ374-031100-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.111203T0900Z-111205T2100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1034 PM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO
4 PM EST MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO
4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
348 
WHUS72 KCHS 030842
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
342 AM EST SAT DEC 3 2011

AMZ374-031645-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.111203T0900Z-111206T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
342 AM EST SAT DEC 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
930 
WHUS72 KCHS 031615
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1115 AM EST SAT DEC 3 2011

AMZ374-040015-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111206T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1115 AM EST SAT DEC 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
415 
WHUS72 KCHS 032005
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
305 PM EST SAT DEC 3 2011

AMZ374-040415-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111208T1700Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
305 PM EST SAT DEC 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON 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.

&&

$$
313 
WHUS72 KCHS 040320
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1020 PM EST SAT DEC 3 2011

AMZ354-041130-
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111204T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1020 PM EST SAT DEC 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SUNDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-041130-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111208T1700Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1020 PM EST SAT DEC 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON 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.

&&

$$
301 
WHUS72 KCHS 040502
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1202 AM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

AMZ350-352-041315-
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111204T2100Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1202 AM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-041315-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111204T2100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1202 AM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-041315-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111208T1700Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1202 AM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON 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.

&&

$$
178 
WHUS72 KCHS 040752
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
252 AM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

AMZ374-041600-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111208T2200Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
252 AM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-041600-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111204T2100Z/
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-
252 AM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

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.

&&

$$
658 
WHUS72 KCHS 041528
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1028 AM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

AMZ354-041630-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111204T2100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1028 AM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

AMZ374-042330-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111208T2200Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1028 AM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-042100-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111204T2100Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1028 AM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

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.

&&

$$
660 
WHUS72 KCHS 042011
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
311 PM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

AMZ350-352-042115-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111204T2100Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
311 PM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

AMZ374-050415-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111209T0500Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
311 PM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST THURSDAY
NIGHT...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
THURSDAY 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.

&&

$$
629 
WHUS72 KCHS 050017
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
717 PM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

AMZ374-050830-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111209T0500Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
717 PM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
THURSDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
THURSDAY 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.

&&

$$
448 
WHUS72 KCHS 050334
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1034 PM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

AMZ374-051145-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111209T0500Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1034 PM EST SUN DEC 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
THURSDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
THURSDAY 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.

&&

$$
143 
WHUS72 KCHS 050756
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
256 AM EST MON DEC 5 2011

AMZ374-051600-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111209T0500Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
256 AM EST MON DEC 5 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
THURSDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
THURSDAY 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.

&&

$$
096 
WHUS72 KCHS 051513
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1013 AM EST MON DEC 5 2011

AMZ374-052315-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111209T0500Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1013 AM EST MON DEC 5 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
THURSDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
THURSDAY 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.

&&

$$
661 
WHUS72 KCHS 052033
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
333 PM EST MON DEC 5 2011

AMZ374-060445-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111209T0500Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
333 PM EST MON DEC 5 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
THURSDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
THURSDAY 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.

&&

$$
025 
WHUS72 KCHS 060259
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
959 PM EST MON DEC 5 2011

AMZ374-061100-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111209T0500Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
959 PM EST MON DEC 5 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
THURSDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
THURSDAY 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.

&&

$$
744 
WHUS72 KCHS 060825
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
325 AM EST TUE DEC 6 2011

AMZ374-061630-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111211T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
325 AM EST TUE DEC 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
618 
WHUS72 KCHS 061620
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1120 AM EST TUE DEC 6 2011

AMZ374-062300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111211T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1120 AM EST TUE DEC 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
122 
WHUS72 KCHS 062118
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
418 PM EST TUE DEC 6 2011

AMZ350-352-070500-
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.111207T1700Z-111207T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.A.0011.111207T2200Z-111208T0600Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
418 PM EST TUE DEC 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM EST
WEDNESDAY. A GALE WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS
IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

* TIMING OF GALES: BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING AND
  CONTINUING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-354-070500-
/O.EXB.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-
418 PM EST TUE DEC 6 2011

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-070500-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111207T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.A.0011.111207T2200Z-111208T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
418 PM EST TUE DEC 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
5 PM EST WEDNESDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING AND
  CONTINUING THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 6 TO 8 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.

&&

$$
272 
WHUS72 KCHS 070340
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1040 PM EST TUE DEC 6 2011

AMZ374-071200-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-111207T2200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0011.111207T2200Z-111208T0900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1040 PM EST TUE DEC 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST
WEDNESDAY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

* TIMING OF GALES: BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING AND 
  CONTINUING THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 6 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-071200-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.111207T1700Z-111207T2200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0011.111207T2200Z-111208T0600Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1040 PM EST TUE DEC 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM EST
WEDNESDAY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

* TIMING OF GALES: BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING AND 
  CONTINUING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-354-071200-
/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-
1040 PM EST TUE DEC 6 2011

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$
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.

&&

$$
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.

&&

$$

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 Dec 2, 6:44 PM EST, 59 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 2, 6:44 PM EST, 59 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
644 PM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE WILL EXTEND ACROSS THE AREA THROUGH THE WEEKEND. A
WEAK COASTAL TROUGH CLOUD FORM NEARBY EARLY NEXT WEEK...BEFORE A
COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH DURING THE MIDDLE OF THE WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SATURDAY MORNING/...
A SHORT WAVE TROUGH ALOFT THAT MOVES THROUGH THE NE PART OF THE
NATION THIS EVENING WILL PUSH QUICKLY EAST...ALLOWING FOR THE DEEP
LAYERED RIDGE TO BUILD IN BEHIND IT. IN RESPONSE...A STRONGER AREA
OF HIGH PRESSURE CENTERED NEAR THE GREAT LAKES THIS EVENING WILL
BUILD EAST AND SOUTH. THIS WILL SEND A REINFORCING SHOT OF DRY AND
CHILLY AIR INTO THE FORECAST AREA TONIGHT...ALLOWING TEMPS TO
AGAIN PLUNGE FAR BELOW NORMAL BY MORNING. BUT THERE IS ONE FACTOR
THAT COMES INTO PLAY REGARDING TEMPS. AS THE SURFACE RIDGE BUILDS
SOUTH...IT DOES BRING WITH IT AN INCREASE IN WINDS JUST OFF THE
DECK VERY LATE TONIGHT. DEPENDENT UPON ITS EXACT TIMING THIS LOOKS
TO BE ENOUGH TO PREVENT TEMPS FROM GETTING AS COLD AS THIS
MORNING...AND WILL ALSO RESULT IN A LARGE VARIATION FROM INLAND TO
THE COAST WITH A NE SYNOPTIC FLOW TO PREVAIL. LOWEST VALUES WILL
RANGE FROM NEAR FREEZING ALONG THE NW TIER...34-39 MOST ELSEWHERE
INLAND FROM US-17...BUT IN THE MIDDLE 40S ALONG THE SHORELINE DUE
TO WARMING MARINE INFLUENCES.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY/...
DEEP HIGH PRESSURE WILL REMAIN THE DOMINANT FEATURE OVER THE
SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES TO BEGIN THE WEEKEND. DESPITE LIGHT
NORTHEAST FLOW...OVERALL HIGH TEMPS WILL GRADUALLY WARM THROUGH THE
WEEKEND AS MID LVL RIDGING OVER THE GULF SLIDES TO THE EAST
NORTHEAST. 1000-850MB THICKNESS VALUES SUPPORT OVERALL HIGH TEMPS IN
THE MID/UPPER 60S SATURDAY AND UPPER 60S TO AROUND 70 BY SUNDAY.
OVERNIGHT LOWS WILL ALSO WARM OVER THE WEEKEND...FROM LOW/MID 40S
SATURDAY TO UPPER 40S/LOW 50S SUNDAY.

MODELS CONTINUE TO DEPICT THE PRESENCE OF A WEAK COASTAL TROUGH LATE
SUNDAY INTO EARLY MONDAY AS SFC HIGH PRESSURE BEGINS TO SHIFT OFF
THE NORTHEAST COAST. AT THIS TIME...ATMOSPHERIC PROFILES APPEAR TOO DRY
TO SUPPORT SHOWER ACTIVITY THROUGH AT LEAST SUNDAY...SO HAVE
MAINTAINED THE CURRENT DRY FORECAST. LOW LVL MOISTURE AND ISENTROPIC
ASCENT WILL LIKELY INCREASE CLOUD COVER ON MONDAY AS NORTHEAST WINDS
BECOME SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON...BUT THERE DOESN/T APPEAR TO BE
DEEP ENOUGH MOISTURE TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT SHOWER ACTIVITY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING. SFC TEMPS WILL CONTINUE TO WARM ON MONDAY AS
SOUTHEAST FLOW PERSISTS AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT FROM THE
WEST THROUGH MIDWEEK. 1000-850MB THICKNESS VALUES SUPPORT HIGHS IN THE
LOW/MID 70S.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
MODELS CONTINUE TO SHOW A SIGNIFICANT SPREAD IN THEIR SOLUTIONS
DURING THIS PERIOD...PARTICULARLY CONCERNING THE NEXT EXPECTED
FRONTAL PASSAGE SOMETIME MID NEXT WEEK ASSOCIATED WITH A CLOSED
UPPER LOW THAT IS SHOWN TO EJECT OUT OF THE SOUTHWEST U.S. DURING
THE PERIOD. THE GFS AND CANADIAN SEEM TO BE SIMILAR...BUT NOT
EXACT...WITH KEEPING THE FRONT WEST OF THE REGION THROUGH TUESDAY.
BY WEDNESDAY...THE GFS IS THE QUICKEST WITH PUSHING THE FRONT
THROUGH DURING THE FIRST HALF OF THE DAY...AND THE CANADIAN IS A
LITTLE LATER TOWARD SUNSET WEDNESDAY. THE LATEST ECMWF IS MUCH
SLOWER WITH EJECTING THE CLOSED LOW OUT OF THE SOUTHWEST U.S. AND
THEREFORE IS SLOWER WITH THE ASSOCIATED SURFACE FRONT
PASSAGE...PUSHING IT THROUGH THE REGION EARLY THURSDAY. DUE TO THE
CONTINUED UNCERTAINTY OF THE MODEL SOLUTIONS WITH THIS FRONT...HAVE
DONE MY BEST TO STRIKE A COMPROMISE WITH SURROUNDING OFFICES...WHICH
TURNS OUT TO BE CLOSER TO THE GFS/ECWMF SOLUTIONS.

CHANCES FOR PRECIP WILL INCREASE BY TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...BUT
HAVE NOT GONE ANY HIGHER THAN LOW END CHANCE AT THIS TIME. HAVE
SHOWN A TREND DOWNWARD IN POPS LATER WEDNESDAY FROM WEST TO EAST. NO
SIGNIFICANT POPS IN THE FORECAST FOR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AS HIGH
PRESSURE AT THE SURFACE BUILDS BACK FROM THE WEST.

AHEAD OF THE FRONT THE LOW LEVEL FLOW WILL VEER TO SSW WHICH WILL
HELP ADVECT WARMER...MORE MOIST LOW LEVEL AIR. EXPECT TEMPERATURES
TO BE 6TO 8 DEGS ABOVE NORMAL BY TUESDAY. THE AIRMASS BEHIND THE
FRONT DOES NOT LOOK VERY COLD...MAYBE SIMILAR TO OR SLIGHTLY WARMER
THAN THE CURRENT AIRMASS OVER OUR REGION. THUS...EXPECT TEMPERATURES
TO FALL BACK TO NEAR OR SLIGHTLY BELOW NORMAL BY LATE NEXT WEEK.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
VFR THROUGH SATURDAY. SMALL CHANCE FOR LOW-END VFR OR MVFR
CEILINGS BY LATE SATURDAY AS MARINE STRATOCUMULUS PUSHES ONSHORE.

EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AT BOTH CHS
AND SAV TERMINALS THROUGH SUNDAY. A LOW POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR MVFR
CIGS LATE SUNDAY THROUGH EARLY MONDAY IN ASSOCIATION WITH A COASTAL
TROUGH. THERE COULD BE SOME BRIEF PERIODS OF MVFR CIGS WITH
SCATTERED SHOWERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEXT FRONT TUESDAY THROUGH
EARLY WEDNESDAY.

&&

.MARINE...
WITH HIGH PRESSURE CENTERED ALONG THE COAST...WIND SPEEDS WILL
REMAIN FAIRLY STEADY AT LESS THAN 10 OR 15 KT FROM THE E/NE THIS
EVENING. THEN...IN RESPONSE TO A 1036 MB HIGH THAT BUILDS SOUTH
AND EAST FROM THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES THE LOCAL PRESSURE GRADIENT
WILL BEGIN TO TIGHTEN...AND WIND SPEEDS WILL INCREASE TO AS HIGH
AS 20 KT IN GUSTS OVERNIGHT. SEAS WILL STEADILY BUILD WITH THE
FAVORABLE NE FETCH...AND WE/LL START TO SEE SOME 6 FOOTERS
REACHING THE OUTER GA WATERS BEFORE DAYBREAK SATURDAY. THEREFORE
MAINTAINED THE ONGOING SCA FOR AMZ374 BEGINNING AT 09Z. THE
REMAINDER OF THE MARINE AREA WILL HAVE SEAS LIMITED TO 4 FT OR
LESS...WITH NO SCA CONDITIONS EXPECTED.

SFC HIGH PRESSURE TO THE NORTH WILL GRADUALLY SHIFT OFF THE
NORTHEAST COAST THROUGH MONDAY. THIS WILL RESULT IN PERSISTENT
NORTHEAST FLOW AND BUILDING SEAS OVER THE COASTAL WATERS THROUGH
EARLY NEXT WEEK. HAVE ISSUED AN SCA FOR OUTER GEORGIA WATERS
SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...UNTIL SFC WINDS
DECREASE AND CLOCK FROM NORTHEAST TO SOUTHEAST ONCE A WEAK COASTAL
TROUGH PASSES OVER THE WATERS.

BY TUESDAY...THE FLOW WILL VEER TO SOUTHERLY AS THE NEXT COLD FRONT
APPROACHES FROM THE WEST. MARGINAL SCA CONDITIONS FOR SEAS MAY
PERSIST MAINLY OFFSHORE WATERS. THERE IS CONSIDERABLE UNCERTAINTY
WITH THE TIMING OF THE NEXT FRONT. HAVE GONE WITH THE FRONT PUSHING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY. THE LATEST GUIDANCE IS NOT SHOWING VERY STRONG
WINDS BEHIND THE FRONT LATER WEDNESDAY...AND HAVE THEREFORE KEPT
SEAS AND WINDS BELOW ANY HIGHLIGHTS.

&&

.CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...NONE.
SC...NONE.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM EST MONDAY FOR
     AMZ374.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 2, 3:43 AM EST, 16 hours before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
343 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

AMZ330-350-352-354-374-GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-
042>045-047>052-030845-
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-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-JENKINS-SCREVEN-CANDLER-BULLOCH-EFFINGHAM-TATTNALL-EVANS-
INLAND BRYAN-COASTAL BRYAN-INLAND CHATHAM-COASTAL CHATHAM-LONG-
INLAND LIBERTY-COASTAL LIBERTY-INLAND MCINTOSH-COASTAL MCINTOSH-
ALLENDALE-HAMPTON-INLAND COLLETON-DORCHESTER-INLAND BERKELEY-
INLAND JASPER-BEAUFORT-COASTAL COLLETON-CHARLESTON-COASTAL JASPER-
TIDAL BERKELEY-
343 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR ATLANTIC COASTAL
WATERS...SOUTHEAST GEORGIA AND SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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Sources

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