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Small Craft Advisory 9, NWS Charleston, SC

February 3, 2011

NWS Charleston, SC issued this small craft advisory at Feb 3, 2011, 4:19 AM EST. It was in force for 41 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 3, 2011, 4:19 AM EST (09:19 UTC)
Expired
Feb 4, 2011, 9:36 PM EST
In force
41 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

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

914 
WHUS72 KCHS 030919
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
419 AM EST THU FEB 3 2011

AMZ374-031730-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.110203T0919Z-110204T2300Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
419 AM EST THU FEB 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-031730-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.110203T0919Z-110204T2300Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
419 AM EST THU FEB 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-031730-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.110204T0400Z-110204T1800Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
419 AM EST THU FEB 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-031730-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.110204T0400Z-110204T2300Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
419 AM EST THU FEB 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
942 
WHUS72 KCHS 031636
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1136 AM EST THU FEB 3 2011

AMZ374-040045-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110204T2300Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1136 AM EST THU FEB 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-040045-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110204T2300Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1136 AM EST THU FEB 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-040045-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.110204T0400Z-110204T1800Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1136 AM EST THU FEB 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-040045-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.110204T0400Z-110204T2300Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1136 AM EST THU FEB 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
936 
WHUS72 KCHS 032106
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
406 PM EST THU FEB 3 2011

AMZ374-040515-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110204T2300Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
406 PM EST THU FEB 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-040515-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110204T2300Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
406 PM EST THU FEB 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-040515-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.110204T0400Z-110204T1800Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
406 PM EST THU FEB 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-040515-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.110204T0400Z-110204T2300Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
406 PM EST THU FEB 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
888 
WHUS72 KCHS 040308
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1008 PM EST THU FEB 3 2011

AMZ354-041115-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.110204T0308Z-110204T1800Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1008 PM EST THU FEB 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-041115-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.110204T0308Z-110204T2300Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1008 PM EST THU FEB 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-041115-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110204T2300Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1008 PM EST THU FEB 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-041115-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110204T2300Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1008 PM EST THU FEB 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

33
798 
WHUS72 KCHS 040820
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
320 AM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

AMZ374-041700-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110204T1700Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
320 AM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

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

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-041700-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110204T1700Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
320 AM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

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

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-041700-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110204T1700Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
320 AM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

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

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-041700-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110204T2300Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
320 AM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-041700-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110204T2300Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
320 AM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
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.

&&

$$
893 
WHUS72 KCHS 041637
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1137 AM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

AMZ374-042300-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110204T2300Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1137 AM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-042300-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110204T2300Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1137 AM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-042300-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110204T2300Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1137 AM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-042300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110204T2300Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
1137 AM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-042300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110204T2300Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1137 AM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
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.

&&

$$
503 
WHUS72 KCHS 042054
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
354 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

AMZ330-354-042200-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110204T2300Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
354 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

AMZ374-050300-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110205T0300Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
354 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-050300-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110205T0300Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
354 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-050300-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110205T0300Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
354 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
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.

&&

$$
833 
WHUS72 KCHS 042357
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
657 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

AMZ352-050800-
/O.NEW.KCHS.MF.Y.0006.110204T2357Z-110205T1000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110205T0300Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
657 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A DENSE FOG
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* TIMING: THE WORST CONDITIONS WILL OCCUR FROM 8 PM FRIDAY THROUGH
  AT LEAST 5 AM SATURDAY.

* VISIBILITY: NEAR 1/4 NM AT TIMES...LOCALLY NEAR ZERO.

* IMPACTS: NAVIGATION WILL BE DIFFICULT IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE DUE TO
  THE DENSE FOG.

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 DENSE FOG ADVISORY MEANS VISIBILITIES WILL FREQUENTLY BE
REDUCED TO LESS THAN 1/2 NM. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ354-050800-
/O.NEW.KCHS.MF.Y.0006.110204T2357Z-110205T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
657 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A DENSE FOG
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING: THE WORST CONDITIONS WILL OCCUR THROUGH AT LEAST 5 AM
  SATURDAY.

* VISIBILITY: NEAR 1/4 NM AT TIMES...LOCALLY NEAR ZERO.

* IMPACTS: NAVIGATION WILL BE DIFFICULT IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE DUE TO
  THE DENSE FOG.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A DENSE FOG ADVISORY MEANS VISIBILITIES WILL FREQUENTLY BE
REDUCED TO LESS THAN 1/2 NM. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ374-050300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110205T0300Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
657 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

&&

$$

AMZ350-050300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110205T0300Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
657 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

&&

$$

33
719 
WHUS72 KCHS 050059
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
759 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

AMZ352-050900-
/O.CON.KCHS.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-110205T1000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110205T0300Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
759 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

* TIMING: THE WORST CONDITIONS IN THE DENSE FOG WILL OCCUR FROM
  10 PM FRIDAY THROUGH AT LEAST 5 AM SATURDAY.

* VISIBILITY: NEAR 1/4 NM AT TIMES...LOCALLY NEAR ZERO.

* IMPACTS: NAVIGATION WILL BE DIFFICULT IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE DUE TO 
  THE DENSE FOG. 

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 DENSE FOG ADVISORY MEANS VISIBILITIES WILL FREQUENTLY BE
REDUCED TO LESS THAN 1/2 NM. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ354-050900-
/O.CON.KCHS.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-110205T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
759 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

A DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING: THE WORST CONDITIONS IN THE DENSE FOG WILL OCCUR
  THROUGH AT LEAST 5 AM SATURDAY.

* VISIBILITY: NEAR 1/4 NM AT TIMES...LOCALLY NEAR ZERO.

* IMPACTS: NAVIGATION WILL BE DIFFICULT IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE DUE TO 
  THE DENSE FOG. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A DENSE FOG ADVISORY MEANS VISIBILITIES WILL FREQUENTLY BE
REDUCED TO LESS THAN 1/2 NM. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ374-050300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110205T0300Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
759 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

&&

$$

AMZ350-050300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110205T0300Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
759 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

&&

$$

33
823 
WHUS72 KCHS 050236
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
936 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

AMZ352-051000-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110205T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-110205T1000Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
936 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. A DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING: THE WORST CONDITIONS IN THE DENSE FOG WILL OCCUR FROM 12
  AM THROUGH 5 AM SATURDAY.

* VISIBILITY: LOWERING TO NEAR 1/4 NM AT TIMES...LOCALLY NEAR
  ZERO.

* IMPACTS: NAVIGATION WILL BE DIFFICULT IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE DUE TO
  THE DENSE FOG.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A DENSE FOG ADVISORY MEANS VISIBILITIES WILL FREQUENTLY BE
REDUCED TO LESS THAN 1/2 NM. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ350-374-050345-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-110205T0300Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
936 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

AMZ354-051000-
/O.CON.KCHS.MF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-110205T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
936 PM EST FRI FEB 4 2011

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

A DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING: THE WORST CONDITIONS IN THE DENSE FOG WILL OCCUR THROUGH 5
  AM SATURDAY.

* VISIBILITY: NEAR 1/4 NM AT TIMES...LOCALLY NEAR ZERO.

* IMPACTS: NAVIGATION WILL BE DIFFICULT IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE DUE TO 
  THE DENSE FOG. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A DENSE FOG ADVISORY MEANS VISIBILITIES WILL FREQUENTLY BE
REDUCED TO LESS THAN 1/2 NM. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

33

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 Feb 3, 1:05 AM EST, 3 hours 14 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 3, 1:05 AM EST, 3 hours 14 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
105 AM EST THU FEB 3 2011

.SYNOPSIS...
A COLD FRONT WILL SHIFT OFF THE COAST TONIGHT...WHILE HIGH PRESSURE
BUILDS FROM THE NORTH. A COMPLEX STORM SYSTEM WILL AFFECT THE
SOUTHEAST STATES THURSDAY INTO SATURDAY. HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD
OVER THE REGION SUNDAY AND MONDAY. ANOTHER COLD FRONT COULD MOVE
ACROSS THE AREA ON TUESDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
THE UNUSUALLY WARM CONDITIONS OF WEDNESDAY...WHEN HIGHS CLIMBED
INTO THE LOWER AND MIDDLE 70S AWAY FROM THE SHORELINE IS NOW A
MEMORY...WITH COOLER AIR QUICKLY OVERSPREADING THE AREA TONIGHT IN
WAKE OF A DEPARTING COLD FRONT. THAT FRONT HAS PUSHED WELL
OFFSHORE...AND WILL ALLOW FOR COOLER HIGH PRESSURE TO BUILD FROM
THE NW IN ITS WAKE. THIS WILL CAUSE THE LOW LEVEL FLOW TO VEER
AROUND TO THE NORTH THROUGH THE NIGHT...WHICH WILL ADVECT IN THE
COOLER AIR MASS...AND MIN TEMPS BY THURSDAY MORNING WILL BE AROUND
30 DEGREES COLDER THAN MAX TEMPS FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

THE NORTHERLY FLOW...ONLY ABOUT 3K FEET IN DEPTH...IS TOPPED BY
WEST-SW FLOW ELSEWHERE THROUGHOUT THE VERTICAL...WHICH WILL
CONTINUE TO ADVECT CONSIDERABLE MID AND HIGHER LEVELS CLOUDS INTO
THE AREA WITHIN THE SUB TROPICAL PLUME OF MOISTURE FROM THE GULF.
THE LOW LEVELS THOUGH WILL REMAIN RATHER DRY...WITH MEAN RH NO
MORE THAN 50 OR 60 PERCENT. SO EVEN THOUGH WE ARE SEEING RETURNS
ON RADAR TO THE NW ALONG THE 850 MB FRONT...AND ALSO TO THE SE
NEAR THE SURFACE COLD FRONT...PROSPECTS FOR MEASURABLE RAINFALL
ARE SLIM TONIGHT. WE WILL CARRY 20 POPS AFTER MIDNIGHT ALONG THE
NW TIER IN PROXIMITY TO THE ELEVATED FRONT...WITHIN AN AREA OF
SOME HIGHER THETA-E AIR AND WHERE CONDENSATION PRESSURE DEFICITS
DROP TO AROUND 20-30 MB. WITH DEW POINTS DOWN BELOW FREEZING IN
SOME AREAS WE CERTAINLY CANNOT RULE OUT A LITTLE SLEET...BUT WITH
THE DRY LOW LEVELS MUCH OF THE PRECIP FALLING FROM A CLOUD DECK
NO LOWER THAN 6-9K FT WILL TEND TO EVAPORATE. CLOSER TO THE
SURFACE FRONT AND THE DEEPER MOISTURE...SHOWERS LOOK TO REMAIN
OVER THE ATLANTIC OVERNIGHT. THUS POPS WILL BE NO HIGHER THAN 10
PERCENT ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE CWFA.

COLD ADVECTION WILL BE SOMEWHAT OFFSET BY CONSIDERABLE CLOUD
COVER...SO OUR GRIDS/FORECAST WILL SHOW LOWEST READINGS FROM THE
UPPER 30S NW TO THE LOWER 40S ELSEWHERE.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY/...
MODEL SOLUTIONS ARE IN FAIRLY GOOD AGREEMENT THROUGH THE SHORT TERM
PERIODS...ALTHOUGH THERE ARE SOME TIMING/TRACK DIFFERENCES NOTED
WITH RESPECT TO THE OVERALL SYNOPTIC PATTERN EVOLUTION FRIDAY NIGHT
AND SATURDAY.

DEEP SOUTHWESTERLY FLOW ALOFT IN COMBINATION WITH A BUILDING DEEP
LAYERED RIDGE OVER THE WESTERN ATLANTIC...WILL RESULT IN A
BAROCLINIC ZONE/STATIONARY FRONT EXTENDING ACROSS THE NORTHERN
FLORIDA PENINSULA THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT. THE APPROACH OF A
LONG WAVE UPPER TROUGH AND ENHANCEMENT FROM THE RIGHT REAR QUAD OF A
130 KNOT H25 JET WILL ALLOW FOR A SURFACE LOW TO DEVELOP ALONG
THE STATIONARY FRONT OFF THE SOUTH CAROLINA/GEORGIA COAST CLOSE TO
THE GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY...WITH THE FEATURE THEN TRACKING
NORTHEASTWARD AND AWAY FROM THE REGION FRIDAY NIGHT. THIS WILL
RESULT IN A SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE WEDGE REMAINING FIRMLY IN PLACE
ACROSS THE LOCAL AREA THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT. A COLD FRONT IS THEN
EXPECTED TO SWEEP THROUGH THE REGION ON SATURDAY. AS A RESULT OF
THE COMPLEX PATTERN IN PLACE...EXPECT A FAIRLY UNSETTLED PERIOD
ACROSS THE LOCAL AREA.

THURSDAY...DEEP MOISTURE WILL BE ON THE INCREASE THROUGH THE
DAY...BUT MODEL SOLUTIONS DIFFER SIGNIFICANTLY ON THE
AMOUNT...LOCATION...TIMING AND PROBABILITIES OF PRECIPITATION
ACROSS THE AREA. OVERALL DON/T ANTICIPATE RAINFALL AMOUNTS TO BE
THAT HIGH GIVEN THE EXTREMELY DRY LOW LEVEL AIRMASS BUILDING INTO
THE REGION...BUT RAINFALL COVERAGE SHOULD BE DECENT ENOUGH TO
WARRANT HIGH CHANCE POPS THROUGH THE DAY. WITH A STRONG LOW LEVEL
INVERSION IN PLACE WITH THE BUILDING SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE
WEDGE...EXPECT TEMPERATURES MUCH COOLER THAN TODAY...WITH HIGHS
ONLY TOPPING OUT IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S MOST LOCALES.

THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...DEEP MOISTURE AND FORCING FOR ASCENT
WILL RAMP UP QUICKLY THURSDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON ACROSS THE REGION...AND AS A RESULT EXPECT A FAIRLY
DECENT RAIN EVENT ACROSS THE AREA. AT THIS POINT...WOULD EXPECT
MOST LOCALES TO RECEIVE BETWEEN 1 AND 2 INCHES OF RAINFALL AND
WILL CARRY CATEGORICAL POPS FOR ALL AREAS. RATHER RAW CONDITIONS
ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE WITH THE HIGH PRESSURE WEDGE FIRMLY IN
PLACE...OVERNIGHT LOWS ARE EXPECTED TO BOTTOM OUT IN THE MID 30S
WELL INLAND TO THE UPPER 30S/LOWER 40S CLOSER TO THE COAST. HIGHS
ON FRIDAY ARE EXPECTED TO RANGE FROM THE LOWER/MIDDLE 40S WELL
INLAND...TO THE UPPER 40S/AROUND 50 CLOSER TO THE COAST.

FRIDAY NIGHT...SOME DIFFERENCES BEGIN TO DEVELOP WITH RESPECT TO
THE TRACK OF THE AREA OF LOW PRESSURE OFF THE GEORGIA/CAROLINA
COAST. WILL USE A BLENDED SOLUTION OF THE 12Z ECMWF AND 12Z
GEM...WHICH IS FAVORED CLIMATOLOGICALLY...AND KEEP THE AREA OF LOW
PRESSURE/COASTAL TROUGH FROM PUSHING ONSHORE. WITH PLENTY OF DEEP
MOISTURE AND FORCING FOR ASCENT REMAINING IN PLACE ACROSS THE
AREA...WILL KEEP RAIN PROBABILITIES IN THE LIKELY/CATEGORICAL
RANGE...WITH AN ADDITIONAL 0.50 TO 1.00 INCHES OF RAINFALL
POSSIBLE. NOT EXPECTING OVERNIGHT LOWS TO FALL MUCH FROM THE
DAYTIME HIGHS ON FRIDAY...BOTTOMING OUT IN THE LOWER 40S
INLAND...AND IN THE MIDDLE/UPPER 40S CLOSER TO THE COAST.

SATURDAY...THE LOW IS EXPECTED TO HAVE SHIFTED WELL NORTHEAST AND
AWAY FROM THE REGION BY DAYBREAK SATURDAY...BUT WITH LINGERING
DEEP MOISTURE IN PLACE THROUGH AT LEAST THE MORNING HOURS...ALONG
WITH A COLD FRONT MOVING THROUGH THE AREA...WILL KEEP POPS IN THE
HIGH CHANCE/LOW END LIKELY RANGE. FOR NOW WILL CONTINUE TO
ADVERTISE TEMPERATURES TOPPING OUT IN THE MID TO UPPER 50S.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
MEDIUM RANGE GUIDANCE IS IN FAIRLY GOOD AGREEMENT SHOWING HIGH
PRESSURE BUILDING OVER THE REGION SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY WITH
RAIN FREE CONDITIONS.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE THEN DECREASES INTO THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK AS
SIGNIFICANT MODEL DIFFERENCES APPEAR WITH THE OVERALL SYNOPTIC
PATTERN. WILL MAINTAIN FORECAST CONTINUITY FOR NOW GIVEN THE WIDE
RANGE OF POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS...BRINGING THE NEXT CHANCE FOR ANY
SHOWERS BACK INTO THE AREA TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT AS A FRONT
CROSSES THE AREA.

TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE NEAR TO SLIGHTLY ABOVE NORMAL THROUGH MOST OF
THE LONG TERM PERIOD...POSSIBLY FALLING BELOW NORMAL BY THE MIDDLE
OF NEXT WEEK.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
A LOW CONFIDENCE FORECAST THIS MORNING DUE TO A COMPLEX PATTERN
AND DIVERGENT MODEL SOLUTIONS. HIGH PRESSURE WILL SLOWLY SINK INTO
THE REGION WHILE SHIFTING EAST...BRINGING WINDS TO N AND NE THROUGH
THIS MORNING. SEVERAL WEAK SHORTWAVES WILL MOVE THROUGH ALOFT
WHILE LOW PRESSURE BEGINS TO TAKE SHAPE OFF THE SOUTHEAST COAST.
THE DEGREE OF MOISTURE RETURN AND OVERRUNNING WILL DICTATE
CEILINGS AND PRECIP CHANCES TODAY. MOST STATISTICAL GUIDANCE
INSISTS WE WILL SEE MVFR TO IFR CONDITIONS BY EARLY AFTERNOON.
HOWEVER...THE SHORT-RANGE ENSEMBLES /SREF/ ARE PRETTY OPTIMISTIC
AND KEEP MVFR CONDITIONS AWAY FROM THE TERMINALS THROUGH 00Z.

THE COVERAGE AND TIMING OF LIGHT RAIN IS ALSO QUESTIONABLE WITH
EACH MODEL SHOWING A STREAK ACROSS A DIFFERENT PORTION OF THE AREA
BASED ON THE AXIS OF UPPER VORTICITY. WE WENT WITH A BLEND OF GFS
LAMP AND SREF PROBABILITIES BUT LIMITED CEILING RESTRICTIONS TO
MVFR STARTING AT 20Z. IFR CONDITIONS BECOME INCREASINGLY LIKELY
LATE IN THE PERIOD BUT WE FEEL IT WOULD PROBABLY BE BEYOND 03Z FRI
SO WE DID NOT INCLUDE.

THE LATEST SREF INITIALIZED QUITE WELL WITH REGIONAL RADAR
DISPLAYS...SO WE HAVE PLACED MORE CONFIDENCE IN ITS OUTPUT FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE DAY. THIS INDICATES THE BEST CHANCES FOR RAIN
WILL BE BETWEEN CHS AND SAV AND POINTS FARTHER INLAND SO WE DID
NOT INCLUDE ANY PRECIPITATION IN THE 06Z TAFS.

EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...IFR OR LOWER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY AS A COMPLEX STORM SYSTEM
AFFECTS THE REGION. VFR CONDITIONS ARE THEN EXPECTED TO PREVAIL
THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY.

&&

.MARINE...
THE VEERING WINDS ARE IN RESPONSE TO THE COLD FRONT PUSHING EAST
AND SE AND ALLOWING FOR STRONGER HIGH PRESSURE TO BUILD FROM THE
NW. THE COMBINATION OF STEADY PRESSURE RISES THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT
HOURS...ALONG WITH STRENGTHENING COLD ADVECTION WILL ALLOW FOR
BETTER MIXING TO SET IN OVER THE MARINE AREA. NW WINDS WILL
INCREASE TO NEAR 15 KT AROUND MIDNIGHT...THEN VEER FURTHER TO THE
NORTH AT SIMILAR SPEEDS LATE /EXCEPT 15-20 KT OVER AMZ350-374 BY
LATE TONIGHT/. SEAS HAVE BEEN MAINLY SHORT PERIOD SWELL
WAVES...BUT WILL TRANSITION OVER TO MORE WIND WAVES THROUGH THE
OVERNIGHT HOURS...AVERAGING 2-4 FT WITHIN 20 NM AND 4-5 FT FURTHER
OFFSHORE.

THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY...AN INLAND WEDGE/COASTAL TROUGH SCENARIO
WILL DEVELOP THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY...RESULTING IN A PINCHED
GRADIENT AT TIMES...BEFORE AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE PASSES BY TO
THE EAST OF THE MARINE AREA FRIDAY NIGHT. A COLD FRONT WILL THEN
PUSH THROUGH THE WATERS ON SATURDAY...FOLLOWED BY HIGH PRESSURE
THROUGH MONDAY. A PERIOD OF SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS FOR
WINDS AND/OR SEAS IS POSSIBLE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE STORM
SYSTEM...MAINLY THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.
OTHERWISE...CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW HEADLINE
THRESHOLDS.

&&

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

&&

JRL
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 2, 9:45 PM EST, 6 hours 34 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
945 PM EST WED FEB 2 2011

AMZ330-350-352-354-374-GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-
042>045-047>052-031000-
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-
945 PM EST WED FEB 2 2011

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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