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Gale Warning 10, NWS Charleston, SC

December 20, 2012

NWS Charleston, SC issued this gale warning at Dec 20, 2012, 4:40 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 20, 2012, 4:20 PM EST. It was in force for 43 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 20, 2012, 4:40 AM EST (09:40 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 20, 2012, 4:20 PM EST
Expired
Dec 22, 2012, 11:00 AM EST
In force
43 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

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

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
440 AM EST THU DEC 20 2012

AMZ352-354-201745-
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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-
440 AM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THE RISK FOR GALES WILL BE THE GREATEST FROM
  SUNSET THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS WILL
  SHIFT WEST AND INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS EVENING. A FEW
  GUSTS TO 40 KT WILL BE POSSIBLE.

* SEAS: BUILDING 5 TO 8 FEET AWAY FROM THE COAST.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO -1.0 TO -2.0 FT MEAN LOWER LOW
  WATER WITH LOW TIDE FRIDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES FRIDAY MORNING WILL RESULT
  IN SOME PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AND
  ADJACENT WATERWAYS.

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.

&&

$$

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/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0010.121221T0000Z-121222T0000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
440 AM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THE RISK FOR GALES WILL BE THE GREATEST FROM
  SUNSET THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS WILL
  SHIFT WEST AND INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS EVENING. GALES
  WILL LINGER INTO EARLY FRIDAY EVENING.

* SEAS: BUILDING 6 TO 10 FEET AWAY FROM THE COAST.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO -1.0 TO -2.0 FT MEAN LOWER LOW
  WATER FRIDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES FRIDAY MORNING WILL RESULT
  IN SOME PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AND
  ADJACENT WATERWAYS.

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.

&&

$$

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/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0010.121221T0000Z-121222T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
440 AM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM
THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THE RISK FOR GALES WILL BE THE GREATEST FROM
  SUNSET THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS WILL
  SHIFT WEST AND INCREASE TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS
  THIS EVENING. GALES WILL LINGER INTO EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: BUILDING 8 TO 12 FEET.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. 

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.

&&

$$

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CHARLESTON HARBOR-
440 AM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THE RISK FOR GALES WILL BE GREATEST THIS
  EVENING INTO EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 20 KNOTS WILL BECOME WEST 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS
  TO 35 KNOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

* WAVES: WAVES WILL BUILD 2 TO 4 FEET...HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR
  ENTRANCE.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO -1.0 TO -2.0 FT MEAN LOWER LOW
  WATER FRIDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES FRIDAY MORNING WILL RESULT
  IN SOME PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AND
  ADJACENT WATERWAYS.

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.

&&

$$

ST
11 follow-up statements
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1106 AM EST THU DEC 20 2012

AMZ330-210015-
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CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1106 AM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THE RISK FOR GALES WILL BE GREATEST THIS 
  EVENING INTO EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 20 KNOTS WILL BECOME WEST 25 KNOTS WITH
  GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

* WAVES: WAVES WILL BUILD 2 TO 4 FEET...HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR 
  ENTRANCE.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO -1.0 TO -2.0 FT MEAN LOWER 
  LOW WATER FRIDAY MORNING. 

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND WAVES WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES FRIDAY MORNING WILL RESULT
  IN SOME PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AND
  ADJACENT WATERWAYS.

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

&&

$$

AMZ352-354-210015-
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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-
1106 AM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EST FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM EST FRIDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THE RISK FOR GALES WILL BE THE GREATEST FROM
  THIS EVENING THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS 
  WILL SHIFT WEST AND INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS EVENING. A 
  FEW GUSTS TO 40 KT WILL BE POSSIBLE. 

* SEAS: BUILDING 5 TO 8 FEET AWAY FROM THE COAST.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO -1.0 TO -2.0 FT MEAN LOWER LOW
  WATER WITH LOW TIDE FRIDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS 
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES FRIDAY MORNING WILL 
  RESULT IN SOME PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL 
  WATERWAY AND ADJACENT WATERWAYS. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-210015-
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/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.121221T0000Z-121222T0000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
1106 AM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THE RISK FOR GALES WILL BE THE GREATEST FROM
  THIS EVENING THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS 
  WILL SHIFT WEST AND INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS EVENING. 
  GALES WILL LINGER INTO EARLY FRIDAY EVENING. 

* SEAS: BUILDING 6 TO 10 FEET AWAY FROM THE COAST.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO -1.0 TO -2.0 FT MEAN LOWER LOW
  WATER FRIDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS 
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES FRIDAY MORNING WILL 
  RESULT IN SOME PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL 
  WATERWAY AND ADJACENT WATERWAYS. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-210015-
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/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.121221T0000Z-121222T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1106 AM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EST SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THE RISK FOR GALES WILL BE THE GREATEST FROM 
  SUNSET THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS 
  WILL SHIFT WEST AND INCREASE TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 
  45 KNOTS THIS EVENING. GALES WILL LINGER INTO EARLY SATURDAY 
  MORNING. 

* SEAS: BUILDING 8 TO 12 FEET.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS 
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. 

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.

&&

$$
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MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
420 PM EST THU DEC 20 2012

AMZ330-352-354-210530-
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CHARLESTON HARBOR-
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-
420 PM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY...
...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 FRIDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THE RISK FOR GALES WILL BE GREATEST THIS 
  EVENING INTO EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WILL BECOME WEST 25 TO 30
  KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT. A FEW GUSTS TO 40
  KNOTS WILL BE POSSIBLE IN THE CHARLESTON HARBOR IN THE EARLY
  MORNING HOURS. 

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET AWAY FROM THE COAST. IN THE
  CHARLESTON HARBOR...WAVES WILL BUILD TO 2 TO 4 FEET AND WILL BE
  HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR ENTRANCE. 

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO -1.0 TO -2.0 FT MEAN LOWER LOW
  WATER FRIDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD REMAIN
  IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES FRIDAY MORNING WILL RESULT IN SOME
  PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AND
  ADJACENT WATERWAYS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-210530-
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WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
420 PM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT...
...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
MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THE RISK FOR GALES WILL BE THE GREATEST FROM 
  THIS EVENING THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WILL SHIFT WEST AND
  INCREASE TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS THIS OVERNIGHT.
  GALES WILL LINGER THROUGH FRIDAY. 

* SEAS: BUILDING 5 TO 8 FEET AWAY FROM THE COAST.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO -1.0 TO -2.0 FT MEAN LOWER LOW
  WATER FRIDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES FRIDAY MORNING WILL RESULT
  IN SOME PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AND
  ADJACENT WATERWAYS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-210530-
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/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0010.121220T2120Z-121222T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
420 PM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...
...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 SATURDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THE RISK FOR GALES WILL BE THE GREATEST FROM
  THIS EVENING THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS WILL
  SHIFT WEST AND INCREASE TO 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS
  THIS EVENING. GALES WILL LINGER INTO EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: BUILDING 7 TO 10 FEET.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT.

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.

&&

$$
017 
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MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1042 PM EST THU DEC 20 2012

AMZ374-211130-
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WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1042 PM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THE RISK FOR GALES WILL BE THE GREATEST THROUGH
  EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: WINDS BECOMING WEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS 40 KNOTS.
  GALES WILL LINGER INTO EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: BUILDING 9 TO 12 FEET TONIGHT...THEN SLOWLY SUBSIDING
  THROUGH SATURDAY.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS 
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. 

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.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121221T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
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-
1042 PM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THE RISK FOR GALES WILL BE GREATEST THIS 
  EVENING INTO EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS: WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 TO 40
  KNOTS.

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET AWAY FROM THE COAST...HIGHEST NEAR
  20 NM OFF THE COASTLINE. IN THE CHARLESTON HARBOR...WAVES WILL
  BUILD TO 2 TO 4 FEET AND WILL BE HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR
  ENTRANCE.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO 1.0 -TO 2.0 -FT MEAN LOWER LOW 
  WATER FRIDAY MORNING. 

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS 
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES FRIDAY MORNING WILL 
  RESULT IN SOME PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL 
  WATERWAY AND ADJACENT WATERWAYS. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-211130-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T0500Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
1042 PM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY
NIGHT...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT.

* TIMING OF GALES: THE RISK FOR GALES WILL BE THE GREATEST FROM
  TONIGHT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING.

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.
  GALES WILL LINGER THROUGH FRIDAY.

* SEAS: BUILDING 6 TO 9 FEET AWAY FROM THE COAST TONIGHT...THEN
  SLOWLY SUBSIDING.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO 1.0 -TO 2.0 -FT MEAN LOWER LOW 
  WATER FRIDAY MORNING. 

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS 
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES FRIDAY MORNING WILL 
  RESULT IN SOME PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL 
  WATERWAY AND ADJACENT WATERWAYS. 

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.

&&

$$
888 
WHUS72 KCHS 210618
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
118 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

AMZ374-211430-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
118 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THE RISK FOR GALES WILL BE THE GREATEST 
  THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS: WINDS BECOMING WEST 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS 45 KNOTS.
  GALES WILL LINGER INTO EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: BUILDING 9 TO 12 FEET TONIGHT...THEN SLOWLY SUBSIDING 
  THROUGH SATURDAY. 

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS 
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-352-354-211000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121221T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
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-
118 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

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

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

* WINDS: WEST WINDS 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS. IN THE
  CHARLESTON HARBOR...WEST WINDS 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35
  KNOTS.

* SEAS: SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET AWAY FROM THE COAST.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO 1.0 TO -2.0 FT MEAN LOWER LOW
  WATER FRIDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS 
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES FRIDAY MORNING WILL 
  RESULT IN SOME PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL 
  WATERWAY AND ADJACENT WATERWAYS. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-211430-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T0500Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
118 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. 

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS. GALES
  WILL LINGER THROUGH FRIDAY.

* SEAS: BUILDING 7 TO 10 FEET AWAY FROM THE COAST. 

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO 1.0 TO -2.0 FT MEAN LOWER LOW
  WATER FRIDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS 
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES FRIDAY MORNING WILL 
  RESULT IN SOME PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL 
  WATERWAY AND ADJACENT WATERWAYS. 

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.

&&

$$
770 
WHUS72 KCHS 210839
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
339 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

AMZ374-211645-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
339 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: WEST 35 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS...DIMINISHING
  TO 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. GALES
  WILL LINGER THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: BUILDING 9 TO 13 FEET TODAY...7 TO 10 FEET TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS 
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-211645-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121221T2200Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
339 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: WEST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS...DIMINISHING
  TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON.

* WAVES: 2 TO 4 FEET...HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR ENTRANCE.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO 1.0 TO 2.0 -FT MEAN LOWER LOW
  WATER THIS MORNING. 

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES WILL RESULT IN SOME
  PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AND
  ADJACENT WATERWAYS THIS MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-211645-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
339 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: WEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS...DIMINISHING
  TO 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. THE
  RISK FOR GALES WILL LINGER INTO EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: 7 TO 9 FEET AWAY FROM THE COAST...SUBSIDING TO 5 TO 7 FT
  TONIGHT. 

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO 1.0 TO 2.0 -FT MEAN LOWER LOW
  WATER THIS MORNING. 

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES WILL RESULT IN SOME
  PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AND
  ADJACENT WATERWAYS THIS MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-354-211645-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T0400Z/
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-
339 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: WEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS...DIMINISHING
  TO 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. GUSTS
  TO 35 KNOTS WILL LINGER INTO LATE THIS EVENING.

* SEAS: SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET AWAY FROM THE COAST.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO 1.0 TO 2.0 -FT MEAN LOWER LOW
  WATER THIS MORNING. 

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES WILL RESULT IN SOME
  PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AND
  ADJACENT WATERWAYS THIS MORNING.

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.

&&

$$
962 
WHUS72 KCHS 211601
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1101 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

AMZ374-220000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1101 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: WEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS...THEN SLOWLY
  DIMINISHING SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: UP TO 13 FEET...THEN SLOWLY SUBSIDING TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS 
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-212200-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121221T2200Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1101 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: WEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 2 TO 4 FEET...HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR ENTRANCE.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO -1.0 TO -2.0 FEET MEAN LOWER LOW
  WATER WITH THE LOW TIDE THIS MORNING AND AGAIN THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES WILL RESULT IN SOME
  PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AND
  ADJACENT WATERWAYS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-220000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
1101 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: WEST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS: UP TO 9 FEET...HIGHEST AWAY FROM THE COAST...THEN
  SUBSIDING SLOWLY OVERNIGHT.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO -1.0 TO -2.0 FT MEAN LOWER LOW
  WATER DURING THE LOW TIDE THIS MORNING AND AGAIN THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES WILL RESULT IN SOME
  PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AND
  ADJACENT WATERWAYS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-354-220000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T0400Z/
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-
1101 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: WEST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS: UP TO 8 FEET...HIGHEST AWAY FROM THE COAST.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO -1.0 TO -2.0 FT MEAN LOWER LOW
  WATER DURING THE LOW TIDE THIS MORNING AND AGAIN THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES WILL RESULT IN SOME
  PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AND
  ADJACENT WATERWAYS.

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.

&&

$$
243 
WHUS72 KCHS 212006
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
306 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

AMZ330-220400-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T0400Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
306 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: WEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES: 2 TO 4 FEET...HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR ENTRANCE.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO -1.0 TO -2.0 FEET MEAN LOWER
  LOW WATER WITH THE LOW TIDE THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS 
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES WILL RESULT IN SOME 
  PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AND 
  ADJACENT WATERWAYS. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-220415-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
306 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: WEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS...THEN 
  SLOWLY DIMINISHING SATURDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS: UP TO 13 FEET...THEN SLOWLY SUBSIDING TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS 
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-220415-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
306 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: WEST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS: UP TO 8 FEET...HIGHEST AWAY FROM THE COAST.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO -1.0 TO -2.0 FEET MEAN LOWER LOW
  WATER DURING THE LOW TIDE THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS 
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES WILL RESULT IN SOME 
  PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AND 
  ADJACENT WATERWAYS. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-354-220400-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T0400Z/
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-
306 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: WEST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS: UP TO 6 FEET...HIGHEST AWAY FROM THE COAST.

* TIDES: TIDE LEVELS WILL DROP TO -1.0 TO -2.0 FEET MEAN LOWER
  LOW WATER DURING THE LOW TIDE THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS 
  SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT. BLOW OUT TIDES WILL RESULT IN SOME 
  PROBLEMS FOR NAVIGATION IN THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AND 
  ADJACENT WATERWAYS. 

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.

&&

$$
917 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
920 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

AMZ330-221000-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0063.121222T0220Z-121222T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
920 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ352-354-221000-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T1000Z/
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-
920 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: WEST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS: UP TO 5 FEET...HIGHEST AWAY FROM THE COAST.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-221030-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
920 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: WEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS...THEN 
  SLOWLY DIMINISHING SATURDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS: UP TO 12 FEET...THEN SLOWLY SUBSIDING LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-221000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
920 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: WEST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS: UP TO 6 FEET...HIGHEST AWAY FROM THE COAST.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. 

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.

&&

$$
759 
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MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
306 AM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

AMZ350-352-354-221200-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T1200Z/
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-
306 AM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS: WEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS. FREQUENT WIND
  GUSTS WILL DROP BELOW GALE FORCE BY SUNRISE.

* SEAS: UP TO 5 FEET...HIGHEST AWAY FROM THE COAST.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-221600-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
306 AM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS: WEST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS. FREQUENT WIND
  GUSTS WILL DROP BELOW GALE FORCE BY LATE THIS MORNING.

* SEAS: UP TO 9 FEET...SUBSIDING LATER THIS MORNING.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-221200-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-121222T1200Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
306 AM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
999 
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MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
623 AM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

AMZ350-352-354-221600-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-121222T1600Z/
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-
623 AM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING.
THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ374-221600-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
623 AM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS: WEST 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS. WINDS WILL DROP
  BELOW GALE FORCE LATER THIS MORNING.

* SEAS: UP TO 9 FEET...SUBSIDING LATER THIS MORNING.

* IMPACTS: DANGEROUS WINDS AND SEAS WILL MAKE FOR EXTREMELY 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-221600-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-121222T1600Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
623 AM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
627 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1031 AM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

AMZ374-221645-
/O.EXP.KCHS.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-121222T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1031 AM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

THE GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST THIS MORNING. CONDITIONS
WILL CONTINUE TO IMPROVE QUICKLY TODAY.

$$

AMZ330-350-352-354-221645-
/O.EXP.KCHS.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-121222T1600Z/
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-
1031 AM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 20, 4:40 AM ESTGale WatchCHS6 hr
Dec 20, 4:01 PM ESTWind AdvisoryCHSBulloch, Candler, Effingham, Evans, Jenkins, Long and 2 more27 hr
Dec 20, 4:45 AM ESTLake Wind AdvisoryCHSBerkeley11 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Georgia, 2012Every gale warning in 2012

Sources

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