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Gale Warning 7, NWS Charleston, SC

April 21, 2013

NWS Charleston, SC issued this gale warning at Apr 21, 2013, 4:07 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 21, 2013, 12:17 PM EDT. It was in force for 32 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
Apr 21, 2013, 4:07 AM EDT (08:07 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 21, 2013, 12:17 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 22, 2013, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

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

205 
WHUS72 KCHS 210807
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
407 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

AMZ330-211615-
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0008.130421T1500Z-130422T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T2000Z-130422T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.130421T1500Z-130421T2000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
407 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT
MONDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING OF GALES...LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35
  KNOTS.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-211615-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.130421T1000Z-130421T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0008.130421T1500Z-130422T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T1800Z-130422T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
407 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EDT
MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35
  KNOTS.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 7 TO 9...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-211615-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.130421T1000Z-130421T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0008.130421T1500Z-130422T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T2000Z-130422T1600Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
407 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EDT
MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING OF GALES...LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 7 TO 9 FT...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-211615-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130421T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0008.130421T1500Z-130422T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T2200Z-130422T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
407 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT
MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
THIS EVENING. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35
  KNOTS.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 7 TO 9 FEET...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-211615-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130421T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0008.130421T1500Z-130422T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T2000Z-130422T1800Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
407 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT
MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING OF GALES...LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
286 
WHUS72 KCHS 211140
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
740 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

AMZ330-211945-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.130421T1500Z-130421T2000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T2000Z-130422T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
740 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM
EDT MONDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM
THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING OF GALES...LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 
  KNOTS. 

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-211945-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130421T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T1800Z-130422T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
740 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON
EDT MONDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 
  KNOTS. 

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 7 TO 9...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-211945-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130421T2000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T2000Z-130422T1600Z/
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
740 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON
EDT MONDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING OF GALES...LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 
  KNOTS.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 7 TO 9 FT...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-211945-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130421T2200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T2200Z-130422T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
740 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EDT MONDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM
EDT THIS EVENING. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 
  KNOTS. 

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 7 TO 9 FEET...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-211945-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130421T2000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T2000Z-130422T1800Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
740 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 PM EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM
EDT MONDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING OF GALES...LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY MONDAY 
  AFTERNOON.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 40 
  KNOTS.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
356 
WHUS72 KCHS 211347
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
947 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

AMZ352-354-212200-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130421T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T2100Z-130422T1600Z/
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-
947 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON
EDT MONDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EDT MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING OF GALES...LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 
  KNOTS. 

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 7 TO 10 FEET...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.SC.Y.0037.130421T1500Z-130421T2000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T2000Z-130422T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
947 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM
EDT MONDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING OF GALES...LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET...HIGHEST TONIGHT. 

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-212200-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130421T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T1800Z-130422T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
947 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON
EDT MONDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35
  KNOTS...INCREASING TO 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS
  TONIGHT.  

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 7 TO 10 FEET...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-212200-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130421T2000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T2000Z-130422T1800Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
947 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 PM EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM
EDT MONDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING OF GALES...LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY MONDAY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35
  KNOTS...INCREASING TO 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS
  TONIGHT. 

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 11 TO 14 FEET...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
894 
WHUS72 KCHS 211617
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1217 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

AMZ330-220030-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130421T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T1617Z-130422T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1217 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 AM EDT MONDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES...LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-220030-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130421T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T1617Z-130422T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
1217 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
NOON EDT MONDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 
  KNOTS...INCREASING TO 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS 
  TONIGHT. 

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 7 TO 10 FEET...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-354-220030-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130421T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T2100Z-130422T1600Z/
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-
1217 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON
EDT MONDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING OF GALES...LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 
  KNOTS. 

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 7 TO 10 FEET...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-220030-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130421T2000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T2000Z-130422T1800Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1217 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 PM EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM
EDT MONDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING OF GALES...LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY MONDAY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 
  KNOTS...INCREASING TO 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS 
  TONIGHT. 

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 11 TO 14 FEET...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
781 
WHUS72 KCHS 211916
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
316 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

AMZ352-354-220400-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130421T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T1916Z-130422T1600Z/
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-
316 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
NOON EDT MONDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE 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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-220400-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-130421T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0007.130421T1916Z-130422T1800Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
316 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
2 PM EDT MONDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS. 

* SEAS...11 TO 14 FEET.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE 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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-220400-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130422T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
316 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THROUGH TONIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET...HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR ENTRANCE.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-220400-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130422T1600Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
316 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT MONDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE 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.

&&

$$
642 
WHUS72 KCHS 212246
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
646 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

AMZ330-220700-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130422T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
646 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THROUGH TONIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET...HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR ENTRANCE.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-220700-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130422T1600Z/
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-
646 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT MONDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE 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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-220700-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130422T1800Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
646 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS.

* SEAS...10 TO 15 FEET...HIGHEST TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE 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.

&&

$$
020 
WHUS72 KCHS 220258
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1058 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

AMZ330-221000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130422T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1058 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THROUGH TONIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET...HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR ENTRANCE.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-221100-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130422T1600Z/
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-
1058 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT MONDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET...HIGHEST OVERNIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE 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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-221100-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130422T1800Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1058 PM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS.

* SEAS...10 TO 15 FEET...HIGHEST OVERNIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE 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.

&&

$$
908 
WHUS72 KCHS 220739
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
339 AM EDT MON APR 22 2013

AMZ330-221545-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130422T1600Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
339 AM EDT MON APR 22 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THROUGH THIS MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET...HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR ENTRANCE.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE 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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-221545-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130422T2200Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
339 AM EDT MON APR 22 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...ALTHOUGH THE
  STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS...10 TO 14 FEET...THEN SUBSIDING THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-221545-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130422T1600Z/
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-
339 AM EDT MON APR 22 2013

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

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THROUGH THIS MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS...7 TO 9 FEET.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE 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.

&&

$$
236 
WHUS72 KCHS 221532
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1132 AM EDT MON APR 22 2013

AMZ350-352-354-222345-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130422T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0038.130422T1532Z-130423T1500Z/
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-
1132 AM EDT MON APR 22 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY. 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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-222345-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130422T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0038.130422T1532Z-130423T1200Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1132 AM EDT MON APR 22 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY. 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.

&&

$$

AMZ374-222200-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130422T2200Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1132 AM EDT MON APR 22 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* TIMING OF GALES...THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...ALTHOUGH THE 
  STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS...10 TO 14 FEET...THEN SUBSIDING THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE 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.

&&

$$
656 
WHUS72 KCHS 221940
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
340 PM EDT MON APR 22 2013

AMZ374-230000-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130423T0000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
340 PM EDT MON APR 22 2013

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

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

* TIMING OF GALES...THROUGH EARLY EVENING.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS...10 TO 13 FEET.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS 
  NAVIGATION CONDITIONS AND COULD CAPSIZE 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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-230300-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-130423T0300Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
340 PM EDT MON APR 22 2013

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

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

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-230400-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-130423T1500Z/
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-
340 PM EDT MON APR 22 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$
232 
WHUS72 KCHS 230002
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
802 PM EDT MON APR 22 2013

AMZ374-230815-
/O.EXP.KCHS.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130423T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-130423T2100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
802 PM EDT MON APR 22 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-230115-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-130423T0300Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
802 PM EDT MON APR 22 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

AMZ350-352-354-230815-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-130423T1500Z/
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-
802 PM EDT MON APR 22 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning 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 gale warning went out at Apr 21, 1:59 AM EDT, 2 hours 8 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 21, 1:59 AM EDT, 2 hours 8 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
159 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

.SYNOPSIS...
A STATIONARY FRONT WILL LINGER OFF THE SOUTHEAST COAST OVERNIGHT
INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK...AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS FROM THE NORTH. A
COLD FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE AREA WEDNESDAY OR
THURSDAY...FOLLOWED BY HIGH PRESSURE LATE IN THE WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
BACK EDGE OF HIGH CLOUD SHIELD HAD RETREATED WELL INTO THE COASTAL
WATERS...LEAVING MAINLY CLEAR SKIES OVER LAND FOR THE REMAINDER
OF THE NIGHT. A FEW HIGH CLOUDS TO THE WEST COULD STREAK ACROSS
THE REGION...AND SOME MARINE STRATOCUMULUS COULD DEVELOP AND
ATTEMPT TO PUSH INTO SOUTH COASTAL AREAS TOWARD DAYBREAK.

MEANWHILE...DEWPOINTS WERE HOLDING INTO THE 40S/50S ACROSS THE
REGION. WHERE DECOUPLING HAS OCCURRED AWAY FROM THE COAST
RADIATIONAL COOLING AND MOISTURE LEFT OVER FROM RECENT RAINFALL
WILL SUPPORT PATCHY GROUND FOG OVERNIGHT.

AWAY FROM THE COAST...UNSEASONABLE COOL LOWS IN THE 40S WILL BE
COMMON...AND A FEW OF THE CHILLIEST LOCATIONS WELL INLAND COULD
BOTTOM OUT CLOSE TO 40F. AT THE IMMEDIATE COAST...TEMPERATURES
55-60 F WILL PREVAIL...AND TEMPERATURES COULD RISE IN SOME LOCALES
LATER ON AS NE WINDS INCREASE.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY/...
SUNDAY...A COLD FRONT WILL STALL WELL OFF THE SOUTHEAST COAST SUNDAY
WHILE LARGE SFC HIGH PRESSURE BECOMES CENTERED OVER THE NORTHEASTERN
UNITED STATES. THIS WILL RESULT IN UNSEASONABLY COOL CONDITIONS OVER
THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES AS BRISK NORTHEAST WINDS DEVELOP IN
RESPONSE TO A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT BETWEEN THE STALLED BOUNDARY
AND HIGH PRESSURE TO THE NORTH. WE COULD SEE A PERIOD OF GUSTY WINDS
BETWEEN 25-30 MPH SUNDAY AFTERNOON AS TEMPS APPROACH THE UPPER 60S
TO AROUND 70...BUT CONDITIONS SHOULD FALL SHORT OF WIND ADVISORY
CRITERIA. CHANCES OF RAIN/SHOWERS WILL THEN INCREASE ALONG COASTAL
COUNTIES THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING AS ISENTROPIC ASCENT AND LOW LVL
MOISTURE INCREASE OVER THE AREA IN RESPONSE TO LOW PRESSURE
DEVELOPING ALONG THE STALLED BOUNDARY OFFSHORE. HAVE MAINTAINED THE
CURRENT PRECIP FORECAST WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS INLAND AND
CHANCE OF SHOWERS ALONG COASTAL COUNTIES.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY...CLOUDY AND COOL CONDITIONS WILL LIKELY PERSIST
INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK AS MOISTURE LINGERS ALONG THE WESTERN EDGE OF
LOW PRESSURE DEEPENING ALONG THE SOUTHEAST COAST AND HIGH PRESSURE
WEDGING OVER LAND. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN/SHOWERS AND GUSTY WINDS
WILL BE POSSIBLE ON MONDAY...MAINLY ALONG COASTAL COUNTIES WHERE
MOISTURE IS GREATEST AND THE PRESSURE GRADIENT REMAINS PINCHED
BETWEEN THE DEPARTING LOW TO THE NORTHEAST AND HIGH PRESSURE OVER
LAND. BY TUESDAY...CONDITIONS WILL GRADUALLY WARM AND DRY UNDER
ZONAL FLOW WHILE SFC HIGH PRESSURE SLIDES TO THE COAST AND THE OFFSHORE
LOW SHIFTS FURTHER NORTH AND EAST AWAY FROM THE REGION. OVERALL HIGH
TEMPS SHOULD REACH THE UPPER 60S TO AROUND 70 ON MONDAY...BEFORE
WARMING INTO THE LOW 70S ON TUESDAY.

LAKE WINDS...STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS ARE EXPECTED SUNDAY AFTERNOON
AND SUNDAY NIGHT AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS FROM THE NORTH AND
TEMPERATURES PROFILES BECOME FAVORABLE FOR MIXING OF STRONG
LOW-LEVEL WINDS DOWN OVER THE RELATIVELY WARMER LAKE WATERS.
THUS...A LAKE WIND ADVISORY MAY BE NEEDED DURING THIS TIME.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
HIGH PRESSURE WILL BE SLIPPING OFFSHORE TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY
AS A COLD FRONT APPROACHES FROM THE WEST. THERE IS STILL SOME
UNCERTAINTY REGARDING THE TIMING OF THE COLD FRONTAL PASSAGE
WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY...AND IT COULD EVEN STALL OUT OVER OR NEAR THE
AREA. FOR NOW WE HAVE KEPT RAIN CHANCES LOW AND MAINLY THROUGH
THURSDAY WITH DRIER CONDITIONS FRIDAY. RAIN CHANCES COULD INCREASE
AGAIN LATER SATURDAY AS ANOTHER COLD FRONT BEGINS TO APPROACH FROM
THE WEST. TEMPERATURES ARE TRICKY AS MUCH DEPENDS ON THE TIMING OF
THE FRONTAL PASSAGE BUT FOR NOW HAVE KEPT THEM NEAR TO BELOW NORMAL.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL TIGHTEN BETWEEN A STALLED FRONT
OFFSHORE AND HIGH PRESSURE TO THE NORTH...CAUSING NORTHEAST WINDS
TO STRENGTHEN THIS MORNING. WINDS WILL VEER TOWARD THE EAST IN THE
AFTERNOON AND BECOME RATHER BREEZY...WITH GUSTS UPWARDS OF 30 KT
POSSIBLE THROUGH LATE DAY. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH
MUCH OF THE DAY...ALTHOUGH SOME VFR CEILINGS WILL DEVELOP EARLY
THIS AFTERNOON AS LOW LEVEL MOISTURE ADVECTS ONSHORE. IT APPEARS
THAT CEILINGS WILL LOWER TO MVFR LEVELS AFTER 00Z AT BOTH
TERMINALS.

EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK....MVFR CIGS EXPECTED POSSIBLY INTO
EARLY TUESDAY. BREEZY/GUSTY CONDITIONS EXPECTED MONDAY.

&&

.MARINE...
OVERNIGHT...IN ANTICIPATION OF A TIGHTENING PRESSURE GRADIENT
BETWEEN A STATIONARY FRONT TO THE SOUTH AND STRENGTHENING HIGH
PRESSURE TO THE NORTH...RAISED SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES FOR
NEARSHORE WATERS SOUTH OF EDISTO BEACH...VALID UNTIL GALE WATCHES
BEGIN LATE SUNDAY MORNING. MAINTAINED SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES FOR
OTHER WATERS AND GALE WATCHES FOR ALL COASTAL ZONES WITHOUT
CHANGE.

CONDITIONS WILL DETERIORATE AS NE WINDS INCREASE AND SEAS BUILD
OVERNIGHT. BY DAYBREAK...SUSTAINED NE WINDS 15-20 KT WITH GUSTS
TO 25 KT SHOULD SPREAD ACROSS ALL WATERS OUTSIDE CHARLESTON
HARBOR...AND SEAS WILL BUILD TO 4-6 FT WITHIN 20 NM OF THE COAST
AND 6-8 FT BEYOND 20 NM.

SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...MARINE CONDITIONS WILL DETERIORATE DURING
THE BEGINNING OF THE WEEK AS AN ENHANCED PRESSURE GRADIENT DEVELOPS
BETWEEN A STALLING COLD FRONT OFFSHORE AND STRONG HIGH PRESSURE
BUILDING OVER LAND. STRONG COLD AIR ADVECTION FROM THE
NORTH/NORTHWEST ALONG WITH 40-45 KT 1000 MB GEOSTROPHIC WINDS
SUGGEST GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS BETWEEN 35-40 KT OVER ALL WATERS
SUNDAY AFTERNOON INTO EARLY MONDAY. THE BEST CHANCE OF GALE FORCE
WINDS WILL REMAIN OVER WARMER WATER TEMPS IN NORTHERN SC WATERS AND
OUTER GEORGIA WATERS. SEAS MAY ALSO APPROACH 10-12 FT BEYOND 10 NM
FROM THE COAST SUNDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY MONDAY. CONDITIONS SHOULD
DROP BELOW ADVISORY LEVELS FOR MUCH OF THE NEARSHORE WATERS MONDAY
NIGHT AND ACROSS THE OUTER WATERS TUESDAY. A COLD FRONT WILL LIKELY
PUSH THROUGH THE WATERS WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY BUT CONDITIONS LOOK TO
REMAIN BELOW ADVISORY LEVELS.

RIP CURRENTS...THE COMBINATION OF INCREASING WINDS ALONG THE
BEACHES AND BUILDING SURF WILL SUPPORT A MODERATE RISK FOR RIP
CURRENTS ALONG THE SOUTH CAROLINA BEACHES AND A HIGH RISK FOR THE
GEORGIA BEACHES ON SUNDAY. THERE ARE SOME INDICATIONS IN THE
LATEST WW4 OUTPUT THAT THE UNDERLYING SWELL PERIOD COULD REACH AS
HIGH AS 10 SECONDS. SHOULD THIS VERIFY...THEN THE RISK WOULD TIP
INTO THE HIGH CATEGORY FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA BEACHES AS WELL. AN
ENHANCED RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS WILL PERSIST FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL
DAYS.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT WILL LEAD TO
BUILDING SEAS...ROUGH SURF...BEACH EROSION AND SHALLOW COASTAL
FLOODING. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY AND HIGH SURF ADVISORY MAY
EVENTUALLY BE NEEDED.

&&

.CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
     THIS EVENING FOR GAZ117-119-139-141.
SC...NONE.
MARINE...GALE WATCH FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING
     FOR AMZ330-352-354.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR
     AMZ350-352.
     GALE WATCH FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
     AFTERNOON FOR AMZ350-374.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR AMZ354-
     374.

&&

SYNOPSIS...
NEAR TERM...SPR/JAQ
SHORT TERM...DPB
LONG TERM...RJB
AVIATION...JAQ
MARINE...SPR/DPB
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 21, 4:02 AM EDT, 5 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
402 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

GAZ117-139-141-220900-
COASTAL BRYAN-COASTAL LIBERTY-COASTAL MCINTOSH-
402 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EDT
MONDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEAST GEORGIA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS.
   HIGH SURF ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   HIGH SURF ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ASSISTANCE IS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.

GAZ119-SCZ048>051-220900-
COASTAL CHATHAM-BEAUFORT-COASTAL COLLETON-CHARLESTON-COASTAL JASPER-
402 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EDT
MONDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS.
   WIND ADVISORY.
   HIGH SURF ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   HIGH SURF ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ASSISTANCE IS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.

SCZ045-220900-
INLAND BERKELEY-
402 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON EDT
MONDAY FOR LAKE MOULTRIE...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   LAKE WIND ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   LAKE WIND ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ASSISTANCE IS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>116-118-137-138-140-SCZ040-042>044-047-052-
220900-
JENKINS-SCREVEN-CANDLER-BULLOCH-EFFINGHAM-TATTNALL-EVANS-
INLAND BRYAN-INLAND CHATHAM-LONG-INLAND LIBERTY-INLAND MCINTOSH-
ALLENDALE-HAMPTON-INLAND COLLETON-DORCHESTER-INLAND JASPER-
TIDAL BERKELEY-
402 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ASSISTANCE IS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.

AMZ352-220900-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
402 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EDT
MONDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ASSISTANCE IS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.

AMZ350-220900-
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
402 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EDT
MONDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ASSISTANCE IS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.

AMZ354-220900-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT 20 NM...INCLUDING
GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
402 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT
MONDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ASSISTANCE IS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.

AMZ374-220900-
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
402 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT
MONDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ASSISTANCE IS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.

AMZ330-220900-
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
402 AM EDT SUN APR 21 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT
MONDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ASSISTANCE IS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 21, 4:19 AM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryCHS40 hr
Apr 21, 4:27 AM EDTLake Wind AdvisoryCHSBerkeley38 hr
Apr 21, 4:27 AM EDTWind AdvisoryCHS31 hr

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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.