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Gale Warning 3, NWS Charleston, SC

February 11, 2012

NWS Charleston, SC issued this gale warning at Feb 11, 2012, 4:22 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 11, 2012, 4:40 AM EST. It was in force for 30 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
Feb 11, 2012, 4:22 AM EST (09:22 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 11, 2012, 4:40 AM EST
Expired
Feb 12, 2012, 10:12 AM EST
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

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

806 
WHUS72 KCHS 110922
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
422 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

AMZ374-111730-
/O.UPG.KCHS.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-120212T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0003.120211T0922Z-120212T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0004.120212T0000Z-120212T1500Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
422 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SUNDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KT GALES THIS AFTERNOON WITH
  SUSTAINED NORTHWEST GALES OF 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 45 KT
  TONIGHT. 

* SEAS: 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-111730-
/O.UPG.KCHS.SC.Y.0014.120211T1200Z-120212T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0003.120211T0922Z-120212T1000Z/
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-
422 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

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CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KT GALES THIS AFTERNOON WITH
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 40 KT GALES THIS EVENING INTO EARLY SUNDAY
  MORNING.

* SEAS: 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ330-111730-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0014.120211T1600Z-120212T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
422 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 5 AM EST SUNDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
219 
WHUS72 KCHS 110941 CCA
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
440 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

AMZ374-111800-
/O.UPG.KCHS.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-120212T0000Z/
/O.COR.KCHS.GL.W.0003.120211T0940Z-120212T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0004.120212T0000Z-120212T1500Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
440 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SUNDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING OF GALES: THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES THIS AFTERNOON WITH
  SUSTAINED NORTHWEST GALES OF 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 45 KT
  TONIGHT.

* SEAS: 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-111800-
/O.UPG.KCHS.SC.Y.0014.120211T1200Z-120212T1800Z/
/O.COR.KCHS.GL.W.0003.120211T0940Z-120212T1000Z/
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-
440 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* TIMING OF GALES: THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES THIS AFTERNOON WITH
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 40 KNOT GALES THIS EVENING INTO EARLY SUNDAY
  MORNING.

* SEAS: 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ330-111800-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0014.120211T1600Z-120212T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
440 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 5 AM EST SUNDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
661 
WHUS72 KCHS 111531
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1031 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

AMZ350-352-354-112345-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120212T1000Z/
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 FEB 11 2012

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

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

* TIMING OF GALES: THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES THIS AFTERNOON...THEN NORTHWEST
  WINDS AROUND 30 WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS TONIGHT...DIMINISHING
  LATE.

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET...HIGHEST TONIGHT OUT NEAR 20 NM
  FROM SHORE...SUBSIDING LATE.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-112345-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120212T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1031 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

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

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

* TIMING OF GALES: THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASING TO 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES THIS AFTERNOON...THEN NORTHWEST
  WINDS 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS TONIGHT...DIMINISHING
  LATE.

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 5 TO 8 FEET THIS AFTERNOON...THEN 7 TO 12 FEET
  TONIGHT BEFORE SUBSIDING LATE.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-112345-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0014.120211T1600Z-120212T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1031 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT 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.

&&

$$
613 
WHUS72 KCHS 112003
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
303 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

AMZ330-120415-
/O.UPG.KCHS.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-120212T1000Z/
/O.EXA.KCHS.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120212T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
303 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* TIMING OF GALES: THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35
  KNOT GALES.

* WAVES: BUILDING TO 2 TO 3 FT...HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR
  ENTRANCE...THEN SUBSIDING LATE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-120415-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120212T1000Z/
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-
303 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

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

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

* TIMING OF GALES: THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES EARLY...BECOMING NORTHWEST
  AROUND 30 WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET...HIGHEST TONIGHT OUT NEAR 20 NM
  FROM SHORE...THEN SUBSIDING LATE.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-120415-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120212T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
303 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

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

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

* TIMING OF GALES: THROUGH LATE SUNDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT
  GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES EARLY...BECOMING NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS
  WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS THIS EVENING...THEN DIMINISHING LATE BUT
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES LASTING AT LEAST THROUGH
  TONIGHT. 

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 7 TO 12 FEET TONIGHT...HIGHEST EAST...THEN SUBSIDING
  LATE.

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.

&&

$$
653 
WHUS72 KCHS 120200
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
900 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

AMZ330-350-352-354-121000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120212T1000Z/
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-
900 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

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

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

* TIMING OF GALES: THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS...EXCEPT 20 TO
  25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS IN CHARLESTON
  HARBOR...DIMINISHING LATE. 

* WAVES: BUILDING TO 2 TO 3 FT...HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR 
  ENTRANCE...THEN SUBSIDING LATE. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-121000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120212T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
900 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

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

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

* TIMING OF GALES: THROUGH LATE SUNDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45
  KNOTS...DIMINISHING LATE BUT FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES
  LASTING AT LEAST THROUGH TONIGHT.

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 7 TO 12 FEET TONIGHT...HIGHEST EAST...THEN 
  SUBSIDING LATE. 

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.

&&

$$
238 
WHUS72 KCHS 120428
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1128 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

AMZ330-350-352-354-121000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120212T1000Z/
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-
1128 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

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

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

* TIMING OF GALES: THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOT GALES...EXCEPT
  20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES IN CHARLESTON HARBOR.

* SEAS AND WAVES: SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. WAVES 2 TO 3 FT IN THE
  CHARLESTON HARBOR...HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR ENTRANCE.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-121230-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120212T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1128 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

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

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

* TIMING OF GALES: THROUGH LATE SUNDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST GALES OF 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOT
  GALES...DIMINISHING SUNDAY MORNING.

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
263 
WHUS72 KCHS 120821
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
321 AM EST SUN FEB 12 2012

AMZ330-350-352-354-121300-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120212T1300Z/
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-
321 AM EST SUN FEB 12 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOT GALES...EXCEPT
  25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES IN CHARLESTON HARBOR.
  WINDS WILL RAPIDLY DIMINISH BELOW GALE FORCE BY MID-MORNING.

* SEAS AND WAVES: SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. WAVES 2 TO 3 FT IN THE 
  CHARLESTON HARBOR...HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR ENTRANCE. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-121600-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120212T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
321 AM EST SUN FEB 12 2012

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

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

* TIMING OF GALES: THROUGH LATE SUNDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST GALES OF 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOT
  GALES...DIMINISHING BELOW GALE FORCE BY LATE MORNING. 

* SEAS: 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
639 
WHUS72 KCHS 121115
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
615 AM EST SUN FEB 12 2012

AMZ330-121600-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120212T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0015.120212T1115Z-120212T1600Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
615 AM EST SUN FEB 12 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-121900-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120212T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0015.120212T1115Z-120212T1900Z/
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-
615 AM EST SUN FEB 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON. 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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-121600-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120212T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
615 AM EST SUN FEB 12 2012

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

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

* TIMING OF GALES: THROUGH LATE SUNDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST GALES OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOT
  GALES...DIMINISHING BELOW GALE FORCE BY LATE MORNING.

* SEAS: 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
069 
WHUS72 KCHS 121512
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1012 AM EST SUN FEB 12 2012

AMZ374-121900-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120212T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KCHS.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-120212T1900Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1012 AM EST SUN FEB 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ330-121615-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-120212T1600Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1012 AM EST SUN FEB 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

AMZ350-352-354-121900-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-120212T1900Z/
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-
1012 AM EST SUN FEB 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 11, 2:04 AM ESTRed Flag WarningCHSBulloch, Candler, Effingham, Evans, Jenkins, Long and 2 more17 hr

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Gale Warnings in Georgia, 2012Every gale warning in 2012

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