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Gale Warning 5, NWS Charleston, SC

March 3, 2012

NWS Charleston, SC issued this gale warning at Mar 3, 2012, 4:32 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 3, 2012, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 26 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
Mar 3, 2012, 4:32 PM EST (21:32 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 3, 2012, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 4, 2012, 8:00 PM EST
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

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

615 
WHUS72 KCHS 032132
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
432 PM EST SAT MAR 3 2012

AMZ350-040545-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120303T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.120304T0900Z-120305T0400Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
432 PM EST SAT MAR 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM 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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-040545-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120303T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.120304T0900Z-120305T0400Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
432 PM EST SAT MAR 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM 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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-040545-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120303T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.120304T0900Z-120305T0100Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
432 PM EST SAT MAR 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM 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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-040545-
/O.UPG.KCHS.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120304T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0005.120303T2300Z-120304T1700Z/
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0006.120304T0900Z-120304T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
432 PM EST SAT MAR 3 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

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CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING OF GALES: BEGINNING 4 AM TO 6 AM SUNDAY AND CONTINUING
  UNTIL 10 AM TO NOON SUNDAY.

* WINDS: SHIFTING TO NORTH AT 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS
  TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 6 TO 8 FEET.

* IMPACTS: STRONG WINDS AND LARGE SEAS CAN BE HAZARDOUS FOR MANY
  VESSELS. MARINERS ARE URGED NOT TO VENTURE INTO THE OUTER
  GEORGIA WATERS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-040545-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.120304T0900Z-120305T0400Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
432 PM EST SAT MAR 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
105 
WHUS72 KCHS 040322
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1022 PM EST SAT MAR 3 2012

AMZ374-041130-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-120304T1700Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1022 PM EST SAT MAR 3 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: BEGINNING 4 AM TO 6 AM SUNDAY AND CONTINUING 
  UNTIL 10 AM TO NOON SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: SHIFTING TO NORTH AT 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE 
  GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS. 

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 6 TO 8 FEET.

* IMPACTS: STRONG WINDS AND LARGE SEAS CAN BE HAZARDOUS FOR MANY 
  VESSELS. MARINERS ARE URGED NOT TO VENTURE INTO THE OUTER 
  GEORGIA WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-041130-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.120304T0900Z-120305T0400Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
1022 PM EST SAT MAR 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM EST
SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM 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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-041130-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.120304T0900Z-120305T0400Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1022 PM EST SAT MAR 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM EST
SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM 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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-041130-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.120304T0900Z-120305T0400Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1022 PM EST SAT MAR 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM EST
SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM 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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-041130-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.120304T0900Z-120305T0100Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1022 PM EST SAT MAR 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EST
SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM 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.

&&

$$
787 
WHUS72 KCHS 040607
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
107 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

AMZ374-041415-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-120304T1700Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
107 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: BEGINNING 4 AM TO 6 AM SUNDAY AND CONTINUING 
  UNTIL 10 AM TO NOON SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTH AND NORTHWEST AT 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE
  GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 6 TO 8 FEET.

* IMPACTS: STRONG WINDS AND LARGE SEAS CAN BE HAZARDOUS FOR MANY 
  VESSELS. MARINERS ARE URGED NOT TO VENTURE INTO THE OUTER 
  GEORGIA WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-041415-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.120304T0607Z-120305T0400Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
107 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-041415-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.120304T0607Z-120305T0400Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
107 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-041415-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.120304T0900Z-120305T0400Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
107 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-041415-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.120304T0900Z-120305T0100Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
107 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$
620 
WHUS72 KCHS 040825
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
325 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

AMZ374-041630-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-120304T1700Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
325 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: CONTINUING UNTIL 10 AM TO NOON TODAY.

* WINDS: NORTH AND NORTHWEST AT 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE
  GUSTS TO NEAR OR SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS: BUILDING TO 6 TO 8 FEET.

* IMPACTS: STRONG WINDS AND LARGE SEAS CAN BE HAZARDOUS FOR MANY 
  VESSELS. MARINERS ARE URGED NOT TO VENTURE INTO THE OUTER 
  GEORGIA WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-041630-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120305T0100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
325 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-041630-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.120304T0900Z-120305T0400Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
325 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-041630-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120305T0400Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
325 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-041630-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.120304T0900Z-120305T0100Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
325 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$
410 
WHUS72 KCHS 041214
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
714 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

AMZ374-041700-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-120304T1700Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
714 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES: CONTINUING UNTIL 10 AM TO NOON TODAY.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST AT 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO
  NEAR OR SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 6 TO 9 FEET.

* IMPACTS: STRONG WINDS AND LARGE SEAS CAN BE HAZARDOUS FOR MANY 
  VESSELS. MARINERS ARE URGED NOT TO VENTURE INTO THE OUTER 
  GEORGIA WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-042015-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120305T0400Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
714 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-042015-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120305T0400Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
714 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-042015-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120305T0100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
714 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-042015-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120305T0100Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
714 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$
380 
WHUS72 KCHS 041638
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1138 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

AMZ374-042200-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-120304T2200Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1138 AM EST SUN MAR 4 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. 

* TIMING OF GALES: CONTINUING THROUGH THE AFTERNOON...MAINLY IN
  GUSTS.

* WINDS: NORTHWEST TO WEST AT 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS
  NEAR OR SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS: 6 TO 8 FEET.

* IMPACTS: STRONG WINDS AND LARGE SEAS CAN BE HAZARDOUS FOR MANY 
  VESSELS. MARINERS ARE URGED NOT TO VENTURE INTO THE OUTER 
  GEORGIA WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-050045-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120305T0400Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
1138 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-050045-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120305T0400Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1138 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-050045-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120305T0100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1138 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-050045-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120305T0100Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1138 AM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$
063 
WHUS72 KCHS 042043
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
343 PM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

AMZ374-050100-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-120305T0100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
343 PM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* TIMING OF GALES: CONTINUING THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING...MAINLY IN 
  GUSTS. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST TO WEST AT 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE 
  GUSTS NEAR OR SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN 35 KNOTS. 

* SEAS: 6 TO 8 FEET.

* IMPACTS: STRONG WINDS AND LARGE SEAS CAN BE HAZARDOUS FOR MANY 
  VESSELS. MARINERS ARE URGED NOT TO VENTURE INTO THE OUTER 
  GEORGIA WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-050500-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120306T0400Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
343 PM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST MONDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST MONDAY.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-050500-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120306T0100Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
343 PM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST MONDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST MONDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-050500-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120306T0100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
343 PM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST MONDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST MONDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-050100-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120305T0100Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
343 PM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$
836 
WHUS72 KCHS 050042
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
742 PM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

AMZ374-050845-
/O.EXP.KCHS.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-120305T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.120305T0100Z-120310T1100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
742 PM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY. THE
GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-050145-
/O.EXP.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120305T0100Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
742 PM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

$$

AMZ350-050845-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120306T0400Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
742 PM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST
MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST MONDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-050845-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120306T0100Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
742 PM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST MONDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-050845-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120306T0100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
742 PM EST SUN MAR 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST MONDAY. 

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
Mar 3, 3:34 AM ESTGale WatchCHS13 hr
Mar 3, 11:03 AM ESTTornado WarningCHSEffingham27 min
Mar 3, 12:58 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCHSBryan, Liberty, Long, McIntosh47 min
Mar 3, 1:00 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningCHS90 min
Mar 3, 1:41 PM ESTTornado WarningCHSLiberty, McIntosh49 min
Mar 3, 1:52 PM ESTTornado WarningCHSBryan, Chatham, Liberty38 min
Mar 3, 2:17 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningCHS88 min
Mar 3, 2:30 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningCHS2 hr
Mar 3, 2:50 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCHSMcIntosh40 min
Mar 3, 3:53 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningCHS37 min
Mar 3, 4:28 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningCHS62 min
Mar 3, 4:32 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryCHS41 hr
Mar 3, 8:48 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCHSAllendale27 min
Mar 3, 11:45 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCHSBeaufort30 min
Mar 3, 4:28 PM ESTLake Wind AdvisoryCHSBerkeley28 hr

Nearby

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Sources

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