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Small Craft Advisory 59, NWS Charleston, SC

December 5, 2012

NWS Charleston, SC issued this small craft advisory at Dec 5, 2012, 4:06 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 6, 2012, 5:00 AM EST. It was in force for 38 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 5, 2012, 4:06 PM EST (21:06 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 6, 2012, 5:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 7, 2012, 7:03 PM EST
In force
38 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

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

889 
WHUS72 KCHS 052106
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
406 PM EST WED DEC 5 2012

AMZ350-060515-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.121206T1000Z-121207T1200Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
406 PM EST WED DEC 5 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
952 
WHUS72 KCHS 060315
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1015 PM EST WED DEC 5 2012

AMZ350-061115-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.121206T1000Z-121207T1200Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
1015 PM EST WED DEC 5 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
652 
WHUS72 KCHS 060824
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
324 AM EST THU DEC 6 2012

AMZ352-061630-
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.121206T1600Z-121207T0700Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
324 AM EST THU DEC 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 AM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-061630-
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.121206T2100Z-121207T2100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
324 AM EST THU DEC 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-061630-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.121206T1000Z-121207T0700Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
324 AM EST THU DEC 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
040 
WHUS72 KCHS 061058
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
558 AM EST THU DEC 6 2012

AMZ352-061900-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.121206T1058Z-121207T0700Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
558 AM EST THU DEC 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-061900-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T0700Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
558 AM EST THU DEC 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-061900-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.121206T2100Z-121207T2100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
558 AM EST THU DEC 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
495 
WHUS72 KCHS 061620
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1120 AM EST THU DEC 6 2012

AMZ350-070030-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T0700Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
1120 AM EST THU DEC 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-070030-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T0700Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1120 AM EST THU DEC 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-070030-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.121206T2100Z-121207T2100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1120 AM EST THU DEC 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
226 
WHUS72 KCHS 061848
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
148 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

AMZ330-070300-
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T0300Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
148 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-070300-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.121206T1848Z-121208T0400Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
148 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

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

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

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-070300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T0700Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
148 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-070300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T0700Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
148 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
216 
WHUS72 KCHS 062032
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
332 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

AMZ330-070300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T0300Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
332 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-070445-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T0700Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
332 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-070445-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T0700Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
332 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-070445-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121208T0400Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
332 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

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

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

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.

&&

$$
700 
WHUS72 KCHS 062342
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
642 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

AMZ354-070700-
/O.EXA.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T0700Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
642 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-070300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T0300Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
642 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-070700-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T0700Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
642 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-070700-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T0700Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
642 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-070745-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121208T0400Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
642 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

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

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

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.

&&

$$
343 
WHUS72 KCHS 070224
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
924 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

AMZ330-070330-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T0300Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
924 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

AMZ350-071030-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T1100Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
924 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

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

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

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-354-071030-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T1100Z/
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-
924 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

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

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

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-071030-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121208T0400Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
924 PM EST THU DEC 6 2012

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

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

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.

&&

$$
766 
WHUS72 KCHS 070551
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1251 AM EST FRI DEC 7 2012

AMZ350-071100-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T1100Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
1251 AM EST FRI DEC 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-354-071100-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T1100Z/
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-
1251 AM EST FRI DEC 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-071400-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121208T0400Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1251 AM EST FRI DEC 7 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.

&&

$$
786 
WHUS72 KCHS 070818
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
318 AM EST FRI DEC 7 2012

AMZ350-071600-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
318 AM EST FRI DEC 7 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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-354-071600-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T1600Z/
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-
318 AM EST FRI DEC 7 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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-071630-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121208T0100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
318 AM EST FRI DEC 7 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.

&&

$$
249 
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MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
601 AM EST FRI DEC 7 2012

AMZ350-071600-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
601 AM EST FRI DEC 7 2012

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-354-071600-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T1600Z/
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-
601 AM EST FRI DEC 7 2012

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-071915-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121208T0100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
601 AM EST FRI DEC 7 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.

&&

$$
430 
WHUS72 KCHS 071543
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1043 AM EST FRI DEC 7 2012

AMZ350-071645-
/O.EXP.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
1043 AM EST FRI DEC 7 2012

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

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

$$

AMZ352-354-071645-
/O.EXP.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121207T1600Z/
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-
1043 AM EST FRI DEC 7 2012

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

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

$$

AMZ374-072345-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121208T0100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1043 AM EST FRI DEC 7 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.

&&

$$
637 
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MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
349 PM EST FRI DEC 7 2012

AMZ374-080100-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121208T0100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
349 PM EST FRI DEC 7 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.

&&

$$
384 
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MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
703 PM EST FRI DEC 7 2012


AMZ374-080115-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-121208T0100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
703 PM EST FRI DEC 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Charleston, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Dec 5, 1:27 PM EST, 2 hours 39 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 5, 1:27 PM EST, 2 hours 39 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
127 PM EST WED DEC 5 2012

.SYNOPSIS...
A COLD FRONT WILL APPROACH FROM THE WEST THIS AFTERNOON AND PUSH
THROUGH THE AREA TONIGHT. A COOL HIGH PRESSURE WEDGE WILL BUILD
FROM THE NORTH THURSDAY...THEN BEGIN TO WEAKEN FRIDAY AS A COASTAL
TROUGH IS SITUATED OVER THE NEARBY WATERS. THE TROUGH WILL
DISSIPATE SATURDAY...ALLOWING FOR WEAK ATLANTIC HIGH PRESSURE TO
PREVAIL THROUGH SUNDAY. A COLD FRONT WILL THEN IMPACT THE AREA
LATE MONDAY...WITH HIGH PRESSURE TO RETURN FOR TUESDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
ATLANTIC RIDGING WILL GRADUALLY WEAKEN THIS AFTERNOON AS A TROUGH
OF LOW PRESSURE APPROACHES THE AREA FROM THE WEST/NORTHWEST. THE
WEATHER PATTERN WILL BE CHARACTERIZED AS A SPLIT OF THE NORTHERN
AND SOUTHERN JET STREAMS IN THE UPPER LVLS WITH SFC LOW PRESSURE
OVER THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES AND A SECONDARY LOW OVER THE
NORTHERN GULF OF MEXICO. A SFC COLD FRONT WILL PERSIST BETWEEN
THESE TWO FEATURES INITIALLY...BEFORE THE NORTHEAST LOW SHIFTS
OVER ATLANTIC WATERS WHILE THE SECONDARY LOW REMAINS POSITIONED
OVER THE NORTH/NORTHEAST GULF OF MEXICO. COOL AIR BEHIND THE
NORTHEAST LOW THEN LOOKS TO DRIVE A WEDGE FRONT TOWARD THE
SOUTHEAST LATE. MOISTURE WILL BUILD ALONG AND AHEAD OF THE FRONT
THROUGH THE EVENING...BUT TRENDS STILL FAVOR ANY PRECIP TO HOLD
OFF UNTIL AT LEAST SUNSET.

GIVEN THIS SETUP...AN UNSEASONABLY MILD DAY WILL RESULT WITH
COMPRESSIONAL HEATING AHEAD OF THE FRONT AND WARM AIR ADVECTING
OVER THE SOUTHEAST. TEMPS ARE ALREADY WARMING INTO THE LOW/MID 70S
OVER A LARGE PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA AND SOUTHEAST
GEORGIA. EXPECT TEMPS TO WARM A FEW ADDITIONAL DEGREES AS LIGHT
WESTERLY WINDS PERSIST THROUGH LATE AFTERNOON. TEMPS WILL LIKELY REACH
THE UPPER 70S OVER SOUTHEAST GEORGIA WHERE SFC HEATING IS MAXIMIZED.
MID AND HIGH CLOUDS WILL THEN MOVE INTO THE REGION...THUS LIMITING
FURTHER WARMING THROUGH THE EVENING...BUT TEMPS WILL STILL PEAK
8-12 DEGREES ABOVE SEASONAL NORMALS.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY/...
TONIGHT...THE SURFACE COLD FRONT WILL PUSH SOUTH THROUGH THE AREA
AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS TO THE NORTH. LOOKS LIKE THE DEEPER
MOISTURE WILL REMAIN ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA AND THUS WILL HAVE
SLIGHTLY HIGHER RAIN CHANCES THERE. LOWS SHOULD BOTTOM OUT IN THE
LOWER TO MID 50S WITH MAYBE SOME UPPER 40S ACROSS NORTHERN AND
WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE FORECAST AREA.

THURSDAY...SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE CENTERED IN PENNSYLVANIA WILL
WEDGE SOUTHWARD TO THE LEE OF THE APPALACHIANS IN WAKE OF THE
DECAYING COLD FRONT...RESULTING IN A NOTICEABLE CHANGE IN AIR MASS
LOCALLY ACROSS THE REGION. CONSIDERABLE MOISTURE WILL BECOME
TRAPPED BENEATH THE INVERSION THAT FORMS AS A RESULT. THAT ALONG
WITH THE PROXIMITY TO THE 925 MILLIBAR FRONT ACROSS
SC...ISENTROPIC LIFT AND CONDENSATION PRESSURE DEFICITS LESS THAN
OR EQUAL TO 50 MILLIBARS...WE HAVE CARRIED A 20-30 CHANCE OF
SHOWERS ACROSS THE FORECAST AREA. PLENTIFUL CLOUD COVER AND A COOL
NORTH TO NE FLOW WITHIN THE LOWEST FEW THOUSAND FEET WILL PREVENT
MUCH OF A TEMPERATURE CLIMB THROUGHOUT THE DAY...WITH A TIGHT
GRADIENT OF TEMPERATURES FROM NORTH TO SOUTH. WHILE SOME OF THESE
VALUES MIGHT BE A BIT OPTIMISTIC...WE HAVE SHOWN MID OR UPPER 50S
NORTH AND NW...TO MID OR UPPER 60S TO THE SOUTH AND SE.

FRIDAY...THE INLAND HIGH PRESSURE WEDGE TRANSITIONS OVER INTO A
WEAKER STATE AS THE CENTER OF THE HIGH MOVES OFF THE NE COAST AND
INTO THE NW ATLANTIC. WHILE THIS TRANSPIRES WE WILL SEE THE
FORMATION OF A PRONOUNCED COASTAL TROUGH OUT NEAR OR JUST EAST OF
THE COOLER SHELF WATERS. AMPLE LOW LEVEL MOISTURE...COASTAL
CONVERGENCE FROM THE NEARBY TROUGH AND AN INCREASE IN UPWARD
VERTICAL VELOCITIES SUGGEST THAT AT LEAST 20 POPS WILL
OCCUR...ESPECIALLY OVER THE COASTAL ZONES. THE BOUNDARY LAYER WARMS
ENOUGH AS THE FLOW ABOVE THE FIRST 1-2K FEET VEERS AROUND TO THE
EAST AND SE. DESPITE MOSTLY CLOUDY CONDITIONS....MAX TEMPS WILL
MODERATE INTO THE MID-UPPER 60S MOST LOCATIONS...WITH A FEW READINGS
OF 70 NEAR THE ALTAMAHA RIVER VALLEY.

SATURDAY...THE COASTAL TROUGH WILL WEAKEN AND BECOME A
NON-ENTITY...ALLOWING FOR ATLANTIC HIGH PRESSURE TO EXPAND WEST AND
SW ACROSS SOUTHERN SOUTH CAROLINA AND SE GEORGIA. WITH A ZONAL WEST
TO SW FLOW ALOFT AND A DECREASE IN TROPOSPHERIC MOISTURE...OUR
FORECAST WILL INDICATE LESS CLOUD COVER WHICH IN TURN PROMOTES
WARMER TEMPERATURES. WARM ADVECTION WITHIN THE SOUTH AND SW SYNOPTIC
FLOW THAT SETTLES IN...WE/LL SEE LOWER OR MIDDLE 70S AWAY FROM THE
COOLER BEACHES. ODDS FAVOR MOST OF THE REGION WILL ESCAPE ANY SHOWER
ACTIVITY...BUT SLIGHT CHANCE POPS ARE STILL NECESSARY NEAR THE
COAST IN THE UNTIL THE TROUGH FALLS APART.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
A PROGRESSIVE PATTERN WILL UNFOLD FOR EARLY NEXT WEEK. A DIGGING AND
STRENGTHENING SHORT WAVE TROUGH WILL DROP EAST AND SE THROUGH THE
CENTRAL STATES SUNDAY...ALLOWING FOR A FRONTAL SYSTEM TO DEVELOP
OVER THE LOWER AND MIDDLE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY IN RESPONSE. A WELL
AMPLIFIED TROUGH WILL THEN BE FOUND TREKKING ACROSS THE MISSISSIPPI
VALLEY INTO THE OHIO AND TENNESSEE VALLEYS ON MONDAY...SENDING A
STRONG COLD FRONT EASTWARD TOWARD THE AREA. THIS IS ACCOMPANIED BY
THE ENTRANCE REGION OF A 120 KT OR GREATER JET AND STEADY HEIGHT
FALLS. DESPITE THE DYNAMICS...AT PRESENT IT LOOKS LIKE A HIGH
SHEAR/LOW CAPE SCENARIO...THUS THE RISK OF SEVERE WEATHER IS QUITE
MINIMAL. HOWEVER...MOISTURE IS SUFFICIENT ENOUGH FOR AT LEAST CHANCE
POPS WHICH MAY NEED SOME ADJUSTMENTS AS TIMING DETAILS ARE REFINED
IN LATER FORECASTS. TEMPS WILL BE FAR ABOVE NORMAL SUNDAY AND
MONDAY...WITH COMPRESSIONAL HEATING AND WARM ADVECTION AHEAD OF THE
FRONT. THERE IS UNCERTAINTY ON THE TIMING OF THE FRONTAL
PASSAGE...BUT EVENTUALLY A PACIFIC ORIGIN HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL
BUILD FROM THE WEST AT SOME POINT...ALLOWING FOR DRYER AND COOLER
CONDITIONS ON TUESDAY.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST AT BOTH CHS AND SAV TERMINALS THROUGH
EARLY TONIGHT. CLOUD COVER WILL INCREASE OVERNIGHT WITH CHANCES OF
MVFR CIGS AFTER MIDNIGHT AS A COLD FRONT PASSES OVER BOTH TERMINALS
FROM NORTH TO SOUTH. MVFR VSBYS DUE TO FOG ARE ALSO POSSIBLE AT THE SAV
TERMINAL LATE NIGHT INTO EARLY MORNING. HOWEVER...CONFIDENCE REMAINS
TOO LOW TO INCLUDE MENTION OF MVFR CIGS/VSBYS IN TAFS AT THIS TIME.

EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...MVFR OR PERHAPS LOWER CEILINGS LIKELY
THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY...THE RESULT OF A HIGH PRESSURE WEDGE TRAPPING
MOISTURE UNDERNEATH THE INVERSION. VFR CONDITIONS SHOULD RETURN
FOR THE WEEKEND.

&&

.MARINE...
TODAY AND TONIGHT...ATLANTIC HIGH PRESSURE WILL PERSIST OVER THE
WATERS FOR MUCH OF THE DAY...BUT WILL EVENTUALLY GIVE WAY TO A COLD
FRONT FROM THE NORTH TONIGHT. WINDS WILL GENERALLY BE LIGHT WITH A
WEAK OFFSHORE FLOW...BEFORE A SEA BREEZE DEVELOPS THIS AFTERNOON.
HOWEVER...WINDS WILL REMAIN AT OR BELOW 10 KNOTS THROUGH THIS
EVENING. SEAS WILL MOSTLY BE MADE UP OF SWELL ENERGY...AVERAGING 2-4
FT...HIGHEST BEYOND 20 NM. AFTER MIDNIGHT...WINDS WILL BE PICKING UP
FROM THE NORTHEAST BEHIND THE FRONT WITH WINDS APPROACHING ADVISORY
LEVELS DUE TO 25 KT GUSTS TOWARD DAYBREAK ACROSS THE CHARLESTON
COUNTY COASTAL WATERS. CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TO FAVOR PATCHY SEA
FOG ACROSS THE COOL NEARSHORE WATERS TODAY.

THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...A HIGH PRESSURE WEDGE AND THE
RESULTING PINCHING OF THE PRESSURE GRADIENT SUGGESTS THAT THE
COASTAL WATERS WILL BE CLOSE TO SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES DURING THIS
TIME. WE HAVE HELD OFF ON ANY CAUTIONARY FLAGS GIVEN THAT IT IS THE
THIRD PERIOD OF THE LATEST FORECAST. NE WINDS WILL AVERAGE 15-25 KT
WITH SEAS 3-6 FEET DURING THIS PERIOD.

FRIDAY...A COASTAL TROUGH WILL HAVE FORMED NEAR AND EAST OF THE
COOLER CONTINENTAL WATERS...KEEPING AT LEAST SOME TIGHTEST TO THE
PRESSURE GRADIENT BETWEEN IT AND A WEAKER INLAND WEDGE. NE WINDS IN
ADVANCE OF THE TROUGH WILL VEER TO EAST AND SE IN ITS WAKE...LIKELY
NO MORE THAN 15-20 KT. SEAS COULD STILL BE AS HIGH AS 5 OR 6 FT.

SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...QUIETER MARINE CONDITIONS WITH THE COASTAL
WATERS UNDER THE WESTERN PERIPHERY OF ATLANTIC HIGH PRESSURE.

MONDAY...WINDS AND SEAS WILL START THEIR CLIMB AGAIN IN ADVANCE OF
THE NEXT COLD FRONT...AND ALTHOUGH MIXING WILL BE LIMITED WITHIN THE
WARM ADVECTION REGIME...WE STILL CANNOT RULE OUT THE RISK OF
MARGINAL SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES.

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...
NEAR TERM...DPB
SHORT TERM...
LONG TERM...
AVIATION...DPB
MARINE...
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 5, 3:45 AM EST, 12 hours 21 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
345 AM EST WED DEC 5 2012

AMZ330-350-352-354-374-GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-
042>045-047>052-060930-
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT 20 NM...INCLUDING
GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-JENKINS-SCREVEN-CANDLER-BULLOCH-EFFINGHAM-TATTNALL-EVANS-
INLAND BRYAN-COASTAL BRYAN-INLAND CHATHAM-COASTAL CHATHAM-LONG-
INLAND LIBERTY-COASTAL LIBERTY-INLAND MCINTOSH-COASTAL MCINTOSH-
ALLENDALE-HAMPTON-INLAND COLLETON-DORCHESTER-INLAND BERKELEY-
INLAND JASPER-BEAUFORT-COASTAL COLLETON-CHARLESTON-COASTAL JASPER-
TIDAL BERKELEY-
345 AM EST WED DEC 5 2012

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW.

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

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ASSISTANCE IS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.