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Gale Warning 17, NWS Charleston, SC

October 31, 2014

NWS Charleston, SC issued this gale warning at Oct 31, 2014, 3:44 AM EDT. It took effect at Nov 1, 2014, 1:15 AM EDT. It was in force for 28 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
Oct 31, 2014, 3:44 AM EDT (07:44 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 1, 2014, 1:15 AM EDT
Expired
Nov 2, 2014, 3:46 AM EST
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

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

200 
WHUS72 KCHS 310744
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
344 AM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

AMZ330-311545-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SC.Y.0061.141101T0900Z-141102T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KCHS.GL.A.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T0600Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
344 AM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE RISK FOR GALE FORCE WINDS HAS INCREASED. MARINERS SHOULD
CONSIDER ALTERING PLANS TO AVOID POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ374-311545-
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0017.141101T0900Z-141102T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
344 AM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-311545-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.A.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T0600Z/
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-
344 AM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE RISK FOR GALE FORCE WINDS HAS INCREASED. MARINERS SHOULD
CONSIDER ALTERING PLANS TO AVOID POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
15 follow-up statements
858 
WHUS72 KCHS 311143
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
743 AM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

AMZ374-311945-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
743 AM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 5 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 35 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-311945-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T0600Z/
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-
743 AM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE RISK FOR GALE FORCE WINDS HAS INCREASED. MARINERS SHOULD
CONSIDER ALTERING PLANS TO AVOID POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ330-311945-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T0600Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
743 AM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE RISK FOR GALE FORCE WINDS HAS INCREASED. MARINERS SHOULD
CONSIDER ALTERING PLANS TO AVOID POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
405 
WHUS72 KCHS 311446
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1046 AM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

AMZ374-312245-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1046 AM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 5 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 35 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-312245-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T0600Z/
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-
1046 AM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE RISK FOR GALE FORCE WINDS HAS INCREASED. MARINERS SHOULD
CONSIDER ALTERING PLANS TO AVOID POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ330-312245-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T0600Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1046 AM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE RISK FOR GALE FORCE WINDS HAS INCREASED. MARINERS SHOULD
CONSIDER ALTERING PLANS TO AVOID POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
470 
WHUS72 KCHS 311854
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
254 PM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

AMZ330-010300-
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141101T1300Z-141102T0000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
254 PM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET...HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR ENTRANCE.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-010300-
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T1000Z/
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-
254 PM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ374-010300-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
254 PM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 5 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40
  KT...INCREASING TO 35 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS TO 45 KT. SEAS 8 TO 13
  FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$
571 
WHUS72 KCHS 312306
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
706 PM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

AMZ374-010715-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141101T0800Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
706 PM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ354-010715-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141101T0800Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
706 PM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ330-350-352-010715-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T0900Z/
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-
706 PM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$
237 
WHUS72 KCHS 010152
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
952 PM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

AMZ374-011000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141101T0800Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
952 PM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 5 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ354-011000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141101T0800Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
952 PM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 5 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ330-350-352-011000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T0900Z/
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-
952 PM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 4 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$
424 
WHUS72 KCHS 010515
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
115 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

AMZ374-011315-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141101T0515Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
115 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ354-011315-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141101T0515Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
115 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ330-350-352-011315-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T0900Z/
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-
115 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING TO
4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$
498 
WHUS72 KCHS 010804
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
404 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

AMZ350-352-011615-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
404 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ330-011615-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141101T1000Z-141102T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
404 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET....HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR ENTRANCE.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ374-011615-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
404 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ354-011615-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
404 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$
744 
WHUS72 KCHS 011144
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
744 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

AMZ374-011945-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
744 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ354-011945-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
744 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-011945-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
744 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ330-011945-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
744 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET....HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR 
  ENTRANCE.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$
652 
WHUS72 KCHS 011259
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
859 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

AMZ374-012100-
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.SR.W.0001.141101T1259Z-141101T2100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
859 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...W WINDS 35 TO 40 KT WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 50
  KT. WAVES 8 TO 13 FEET.

* IMPACTS...STORM FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE 
  DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR MARINERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

STORM FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. ALL MARINERS SHOULD
REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE SHELTER TO AVOID THESE DANGEROUS
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ354-012100-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
859 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 45
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-012100-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
859 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...W WINDS 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 45 KT. SEAS 4
  TO 7 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ330-012100-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
859 AM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...W WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS GUSTS TO 35 KT.
  WAVES 2 TO 4 FT...HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR ENTRANCE.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$
961 
WHUS72 KCHS 011619
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
1219 PM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

AMZ354-020030-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA OUT
20 NM...INCLUDING GRAYS REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1219 PM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-020030-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1219 PM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...W WINDS 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 45 KT. SEAS 
  4 TO 7 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ330-020030-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
1219 PM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...W WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS GUSTS TO 35 
  KT. WAVES 2 TO 4 FT...HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR ENTRANCE.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ374-012100-
/O.CON.KCHS.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-141101T2100Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
1219 PM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...W WINDS 35 TO 40 KT WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 50 
  KT. WAVES 8 TO 13 FEET.

* IMPACTS...STORM FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE 
  DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR MARINERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

STORM FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. ALL MARINERS SHOULD
REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE SHELTER TO AVOID THESE DANGEROUS
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
937 
WHUS72 KCHS 011856
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
256 PM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

AMZ374-020000-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-141102T0000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
256 PM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...W WINDS 35 TO 40 KT WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 50 
  KT. WAVES 8 TO 13 FEET.

* IMPACTS...STORM FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE 
  DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR MARINERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

STORM FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. ALL MARINERS SHOULD
REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE SHELTER TO AVOID THESE DANGEROUS
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-020300-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
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-
256 PM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...W WINDS 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 45 KT. SEAS 
  4 TO 7 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ330-020300-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
256 PM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...W WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS GUSTS TO 35 
  KT. WAVES 2 TO 4 FT...HIGHEST NEAR THE HARBOR ENTRANCE.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$
223 
WHUS72 KCHS 012349
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
749 PM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

AMZ374-020800-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-141102T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KCHS.GL.W.0017.141102T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
749 PM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY. THE STORM
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-020800-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
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-
749 PM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ330-020800-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
749 PM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  35 KT. SEAS AROUND 0 FOOT.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$
287 
WHUS72 KCHS 020138
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
938 PM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

AMZ330-020945-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0062.141102T0200Z-141102T1600Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
938 PM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

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

* IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO 
  SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ374-020945-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
938 PM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-020945-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
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-
938 PM EDT SAT NOV 1 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$
543 
WHUS72 KCHS 020534
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
134 AM EDT SUN NOV 2 2014

AMZ374-021000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
134 AM EDT SUN NOV 2 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  35 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ350-352-354-021000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
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-
134 AM EDT SUN NOV 2 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS 
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. MARINERS SHOULD ALTER
PLANS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. REMAIN IN PORT OR SEEK
SAFE HARBOR.

&&

$$

AMZ330-021345-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-141102T1600Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
134 AM EDT SUN NOV 2 2014

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

* IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO 
  SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
191 
WHUS72 KCHS 020846
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
346 AM EST SUN NOV 2 2014

AMZ352-354-021500-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-141102T1500Z/
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-
346 AM EST SUN NOV 2 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING.
THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO 
  SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ350-021700-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-141102T1800Z/
WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
346 AM EST SUN NOV 2 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO 
  SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ374-021700-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-141102T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-141102T2200Z/
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO
60 NM-
346 AM EST SUN NOV 2 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO 
  SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ330-021500-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-141102T1500Z/
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
346 AM EST SUN NOV 2 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* IMPACTS...WIND AND OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO 
  SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DURING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN HAZARDOUS 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 Oct 31, 1:29 AM EDT, 2 hours 15 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 31, 1:29 AM EDT, 2 hours 15 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
129 AM EDT FRI OCT 31 2014

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE WILL WEAKEN OVER THE AREA THROUGH FRIDAY. A STRONG
COLD FRONT WILL SWEEP THROUGH THE REGION FRIDAY NIGHT...FOLLOWED
BY ANOTHER HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING FROM THE WEST OVER THE WEEKEND.
THE HIGH WILL SETTLE ALONG THE SOUTHEAST COAST EARLY NEXT
WEEK...BEFORE SHIFTING OFFSHORE DURING THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK AS
ANOTHER COLD FRONT APPROACHES.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
QUITE A CHANGE IN AIR MASS FROM THIS TIME YESTERDAY...WITH MORE
TYPICAL LATE OCTOBER WEATHER NOW IN PLACE.

A WELL DEFINED SHORT WAVE SHOWN ON WATER VAPOR IMAGERY IS MOVING
EASTWARD TOWARD THE SE COAST AND ITS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONVECTION
WELL OUT INTO THE ATLANTIC WATERS. THIS PROMINENT FEATURE WILL
ALSO TRIGGER THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOW PRESSURE ALONG A STALLED OUT
FRONT NEAR AND EAST OF THE GULF STREAM. WITH A GENERAL STEERING
FLOW TOWARD THE EAST OR EAST/NE AND THE PROGRESSION OF THE SHORT
WAVE INTO THE ATLANTIC...THE RISK FOR CONVECTION LOOKS TO REMAIN
IN THE OCEAN AND NOT OVER LAND AND WE HAVE MAINTAINED A RAIN-FREE
FORECAST OVER ALL LAND ZONES.

CLOUD COVER WILL ALSO DISPLAY A NOTABLE GRADIENT...RANGING FROM
CLEAR/MOSTLY CLEAR INLAND TO PARTLY OR OCCASIONALLY MOSTLY CLOUDY
ALONG THE COASTAL ZONES. A LARGE TEMP SPREAD WILL OCCUR AS LOWS
DROP TO 45-50 ACROSS THE INLAND COUNTIES /COOLEST NW TIER/ TO THE
LOWER AND MIDDLE 50S OVER THE COASTAL ZONES /EVEN A FEW UPPER 50S
ON THE BEACHES/.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY/...
FRIDAY...A SHARPENING UPPER LEVEL TROUGH TAKES SHAPE OVER THE
EASTERN 1/3 OF THE COUNTRY...WHICH WILL SET THE STAGE FOR THE
COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON FOR THE WEEKEND AND EARLY NEXT WEEK. THE
REGION WILL BE BETWEEN A WEAK WAVE OF LOW PRESSURE MOVING AWAY TO
THE NORTHEAST OVER THE ATLANTIC AND AN UPPER SHORTWAVE IN THE BASE
OF THE LARGER TROUGH MOVING TOWARD THE AREA FROM THE NORTHWEST.
EXPECT MOST OF FRIDAY TO BE DRY BETWEEN THESE SYSTEMS...BUT CLOUDS
WILL BE ON THE INCREASE BY AFTERNOON AS THE UPPER TROUGH MOVES INTO
THE AREA. IT WILL BE THE WARMEST DAY OF THE PERIOD BEFORE THE BIG
COOL DOWN...WITH HIGHS NEAR NORMAL IN THE LOWER 70S. BY FRIDAY
NIGHT...A STRONG UPPER TROUGH DIGS SOUTHWARD...REACHING JUST NORTH
OF THE AREA BY SUNRISE. MOST OF THE MOISTURE SKIRTS ACROSS THE
NORTHERN 1/3 OF THE AREA. HAVE KEPT SLIGHT CHANCE POPS FOR
SHOWERS. THE LEADING EDGE OF THE STRONG POLAR FRONT WILL BE JUST
REACHING THE COAST BY SUNRISE. THUS...LOWS WILL BE COOLER...BUT NOT
AS COLD AS THE NEXT FEW NIGHTS...IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S.

SATURDAY...A VERY COOL AND BLUSTERY DAY IS EXPECTED. THE STRONG
UPPER TROUGH MOVES ACROSS THE NORTHERN FORECAST AREA...WHICH IS
WHERE THE BEST DEEP LAYER MOISTURE WILL ALSO RESIDE. EXPECT
SCATTERED SHOWERS ACROSS THE NORTHERN 1/3 OF THE AREA UNDER THE
UPPER LOW. MODEL SOUNDINGS STILL SUPPORT THE CHANCE FOR SOME FROZEN
PRECIP/GRAUPEL...BUT NO ACCUMULATIONS EXPECTED...AND OVERALL LIQUID
QPF AMOUNTS EXPECTED TO BE MAINLY 0.2 INCHES OR LESS. HIGHS WILL
STRUGGLE TO GET OUT OF THE LOWER 50S...AND WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED IF
THEY HELD AROUND 50 IF THE CLOUDS ARE THICK ENOUGH WITH STRONG COLD
ADVECTION. WINDS WILL BE VERY BREEZY...WITH 15-25 MPH SUSTAINED AND
GUSTS 30 TO 35 MPH. SATURDAY NIGHT...A STRONG SURFACE RIDGE BUILDS
FROM THE NORTHWEST...AND WITH CLEARING SKIES AND WEAKENING PRESSURE
GRADIENT...WILL ALLOW WINDS TO GRADUALLY DROP OFF. STILL EXPECT SOME
LIGHT WINDS OF 5 TO 10 MPH MOST OF NIGHT...BUT WILL DROP TO VERY
LIGHT WELL INLAND. LOWS WILL BE QUITE COLD...IN THE MID TO UPPER
30S...EXCEPT LOWER TO MID 40S COAST. COULD BE SOME PATCHY FROST WELL
INLAND ACROSS WIND PROTECTED AREAS.

SUNDAY...THE SURFACE RIDGE BUILDS RIGHT OVER THE REGION AS THE UPPER
RIDGE AXIS BUILDS OVER THE MID ATLANTIC AND SOUTHEAST. STILL EXPECT
COOL MAX TEMPERATURES...ONLY IN THE UPPER 50S TO AROUND 60 UNDER
MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES. BY SUNDAY NIGHT...PROBABLY THE COLDEST
TEMPERATURES OF THE SEASON AS THE SURFACE RIDGE IS NEARLY PERFECTLY
POSITIONED OVER THE REGION FOR IDEAL RADIATIONAL COOLING UNDER CLEAR
SKIES. EXPECT LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S MOST INLAND AREAS. RIGHT
NOW...CHANCES FOR WIDESPREAD FROST SEEM TO BE INCREASING GIVEN
SURFACE DEW POINT TEMPERATURES SHOWN BY GUIDANCE TO BE 30 TO 32 DEGS.

LAKE WINDS...A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE AREA BY EARLY
SATURDAY...WHICH IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE STRONG WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KT
AND GUSTS AROUND 30. STRONG WINDS AND ROUGH WAVES WILL LIKELY
PERSIST INTO THE FIRST PART OF SATURDAY NIGHT BEFORE SUBSIDING.  A
LAKE WIND ADVISORY IS EXPECTED TO BE ISSUED WITH LATER FORECASTS.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
MEDIUM RANGE GUIDANCE IS IN GOOD AGREEMENT WITH THE GENERAL SYNOPTIC
PATTERN THROUGH THE LONG TERM PERIOD. IN THE MID AND UPPER LEVELS OF
THE ATMOSPHERE...A STRONG RIDGE WILL SHIFT EASTWARD AND EXPAND OVER
THE REGION EARLY NEXT WEEK...BEFORE SHIFTING INTO THE ATLANTIC AS A
TROUGH APPROACHES FROM THE WEST DURING THE MIDDLE OF THE WEEK.
MEANWHILE AT THE SURFACE...STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL SETTLE ALONG
THE SOUTHEAST COAST EARLY NEXT WEEK THEN SHIFT INTO THE ATLANTIC BY
MID-WEEK...WITH A COASTAL TROUGH POSSIBLY DEVELOPING WEDNESDAY
BEFORE A COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH THURSDAY.

OVERALL...THIS PATTERN WILL FAVOR RAIN-FREE CONDITIONS EARLY IN THE
WEEK...WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR SHOWERS WEDNESDAY WITH THE COASTAL
TROUGH/ONSHORE FLOW AND THURSDAY WITH THE COLD FRONT. PATCHY FROST
COULD OCCUR INLAND FROM THE COAST SUNDAY NIGHT...WITH SOME FREEZING
TEMPERATURES POSSIBLE IN WELL SHELTERED LOCATIONS AS WELL.
THEN...TEMPERATURES WILL MODERATE THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE LONG
TERM PERIOD RETURNING TO NEAR OR SLIGHTLY ABOVE NORMAL BY THE MIDDLE
OF NEXT WEEK.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL AT KCHS AND KSAV THROUGH
06Z SATURDAY.

EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...A STRONG UPPER TROUGH AND ASSOCIATED
SURFACE COLD FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE AREA LATE FRIDAY NIGHT AND
SATURDAY. PERIODS OF MVFR CONDITIONS POSSIBLE MAINLY FOR KCHS WITH
SCATTERED SHOWERS. WINDS WILL BE QUITE STRONG...WITH WEST-
NORTHWEST SUSTAINED 20 TO 25 KT AND GUSTS AROUND 30 KT POSSIBLE.
CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO IMPROVE LATER SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
WITH A RETURN TO VFR CONDITIONS SUNDAY INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK.

&&

.MARINE...
TONIGHT...A STALLED OUT FRONT ALIGNED NORTH/NE TO SOUTH/SW AND OUT
EAST OF THE GULF STREAM WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE NIGHT...AWAITING
FOR A MID LEVEL IMPULSE/S ENERGY TO SPARK A SURFACE LOW ABOUT 100
MILES OFF THE SC COAST LATE. THIS ALONG WITH AN INCREASE IN COOL
ADVECTION...PLUS A PACKING OF THE GRADIENT WILL ALLOW FOR SOME
HIGHER WINDS TO DEVELOP WITH TIME. WE/LL START THE NIGHT WITH
NORTH/NE WINDS OF 12-17 KT OVER THE ATLANTIC AND 5-10 KT IN
CHARLESTON HARBOR...THEN SLIGHT BACKING WILL TRANSPIRE OVERNIGHT
AS SPEEDS CLIMB UPWARDS TO 13-20 KT IN THE OCEAN LATE AND UP NEAR
10-12 KT IN THE HARBOR. SEAS WILL BEGIN THE NIGHT AT 2-3
FT...BUILDING ABOUT A FOOT OR SO LATE. ISOLATED SHOWERS ARE
POSSIBLE.

FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...NO HIGHLIGHTS FRIDAY BUT
CONDITIONS WILL GO DOWNHILL FOR LATE FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY AS
A STRONG COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH. EXPECT WINDS TO INCREASE TO
GALE CONDITIONS BY VERY LATE FRIDAY NIGHT AND EARLY SATURDAY
MORNING. EXACT TIMING OF THE POTENTIAL GALE CONDITIONS A LITTLE
UNCERTAIN RIGHT NOW...BUT THINK BY AFTER SUNRISE SATURDAY MOST
MARINE AREAS WILL BE EXPERIENCING GALE/NEAR GALE
CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY WITH WIND GUSTS. THUS...HAVE RAISED A GALE
WATCH FOR THE ATLANTIC WATERS LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH THE FIRST
PART OF SATURDAY NIGHT. HAVE GONE WITH A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR
THE HARBOR FOR NOW...BUT MONITORING THE POTENTIAL FOR GALE
CONDITIONS THERE TOO. WINDS AND SEAS WILL GRADUALLY DECREASE LATER
SATURDAY NIGHT AND EARLY SUNDAY...AND SHOULD SEE CONDITIONS FALL
BELOW ANY HIGHLIGHTS BY LATER SUNDAY. HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS OVER
THE WATERS MONDAY AND TUESDAY WITH WINDS 15 KT OR LESS AND SEAS 4
FT OR LESS.

&&

.CLIMATE...
RECORD LOW MAX TEMPERATURES FOR SAT NOV 1...
KCHS 56 /1993/...
KSAV 52 /1925/...
KCXM 52 /1925/...

&&

.CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...NONE.
SC...NONE.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 5 AM EDT SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY
     FOR AMZ330.
     GALE WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT FOR
     AMZ350-352-354-374.

&&

NEAR TERM...
SHORT TERM...RFM
LONG TERM...JAQ
AVIATION...JAQ
MARINE...
CLIMATE...
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 30, 4:18 PM EDT, 11 hours 26 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
418 PM EDT THU OCT 30 2014

SCZ045-312030-
INLAND BERKELEY-
418 PM EDT THU OCT 30 2014

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

LAKE WINDS...POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED FOR
MARINERS ON LAKE MOULTRIE LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
NIGHT AS WINDS AND WAVES INCREASE FOLLOWING THE PASSAGE OF A
POWERFUL COLD FRONT. A LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL CERTAINLY BE
NEEDED.

FROST/FREEZE...FROST IS POSSIBLE LATE SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY
MORNING. THERE IS A SMALL POTENTIAL FOR FREEZING TEMPERATURES TO
OCCUR IN WELL SHELTERED LOCATIONS AS WELL.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ASSISTANCE IS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.

GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>044-047>052-312030-
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 JASPER-BEAUFORT-
COASTAL COLLETON-CHARLESTON-COASTAL JASPER-TIDAL BERKELEY-
418 PM EDT THU OCT 30 2014

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

FROST/FREEZE...FROST IS POSSIBLE LATE SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY
MORNING INLAND FROM ROUTE 17. THERE IS A SMALL POTENTIAL FOR
FREEZING TEMPERATURES TO OCCUR IN WELL SHELTERED FAR INLAND
LOCATIONS AS WELL.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ASSISTANCE IS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.

AMZ350-352-354-374-312030-
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-
418 PM EDT THU OCT 30 2014

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

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

   GALE WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ASSISTANCE IS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME.

AMZ330-312030-
CHARLESTON HARBOR-
418 PM EDT THU OCT 30 2014

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

GALES...POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED FOR
MARINERS...MAINLY SATURDAY AS WINDS LIKELY REACH GALE FORCE AND
SEAS BUILD FOLLOWING THE PASSAGE OF A POWERFUL COLD FRONT. THERE
IS A GOOD POTENTIAL FOR A GALE WATCH TO BE ISSUED.

.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
Oct 31, 3:47 AM EDTLake Wind AdvisoryCHSBerkeley55 hr
Oct 31, 2:55 PM EDTWind AdvisoryCHS29 hr
Oct 31, 6:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCHSHampton89 min
Oct 31, 7:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCHSAllendale, Hampton66 min

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Sources

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