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Gale Warning 2, NWS Charleston, SC

January 27, 2021

NWS Charleston, SC issued this gale warning at Jan 27, 2021, 3:12 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 27, 2021, 6:10 PM EST. It was in force for 18 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
Jan 27, 2021, 3:12 AM EST (08:12 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 27, 2021, 6:10 PM EST
Expired
Jan 28, 2021, 11:49 AM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

As transmitted.

777 
WHUS72 KCHS 270812
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
312 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

AMZ350-271615-
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0002.210128T0500Z-210128T1700Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
312 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest and north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35
  kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ374-271615-
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0002.210128T0500Z-210128T1700Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
312 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ330-271615-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0007.210128T0500Z-210128T1700Z/
Charleston Harbor-
312 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ352-354-271615-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0007.210128T0500Z-210128T1900Z/
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-
312 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest and north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM and Savannah to 
  Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
321 
WHUS72 KCHS 271547
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1047 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

AMZ350-280000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0002.210128T0500Z-210128T1700Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
1047 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ374-280000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0002.210128T0500Z-210128T1700Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
1047 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ330-280000-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0007.210128T0500Z-210128T1700Z/
Charleston Harbor-
1047 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ352-354-280000-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0007.210128T0500Z-210128T1900Z/
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-
1047 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 2 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM and Savannah to 
  Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
248 
WHUS72 KCHS 272007
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
307 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

AMZ330-280415-
/O.UPG.KCHS.SC.Y.0007.210128T0500Z-210128T1700Z/
/O.EXA.KCHS.GL.W.0002.210128T0500Z-210128T1700Z/
Charleston Harbor-
307 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ352-354-280415-
/O.UPG.KCHS.SC.Y.0007.210128T0500Z-210128T1900Z/
/O.EXA.KCHS.GL.W.0002.210128T0500Z-210128T1700Z/
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-
307 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM and Savannah to 
  Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ350-280415-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0002.210128T0500Z-210128T1900Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
307 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ374-280415-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0002.210128T0500Z-210128T1900Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
307 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
948 
WHUS72 KCHS 272310
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
610 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

AMZ330-280715-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0002.210127T2310Z-210128T1700Z/
Charleston Harbor-
610 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2
  to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ350-280715-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0002.210127T2310Z-210128T1900Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
610 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ352-280715-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0002.210127T2310Z-210128T1700Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
610 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ354-280715-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0002.210127T2310Z-210128T1700Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
610 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ374-280715-
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0002.210127T2310Z-210128T1900Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
610 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
896 
WHUS72 KCHS 280247
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
947 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

AMZ330-281100-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/
Charleston Harbor-
947 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ350-281100-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1900Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
947 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ352-281100-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
947 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ354-281100-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
947 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ374-281100-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1900Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
947 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
437 
WHUS72 KCHS 280800
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
300 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

AMZ330-281600-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/
Charleston Harbor-
300 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest and north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
  kt and waves 2 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ350-281600-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1900Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
300 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ352-281600-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
300 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ354-281600-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
300 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ374-281600-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1900Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
300 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
931 
WHUS72 KCHS 281429
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
929 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

AMZ330-281700-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/
Charleston Harbor-
929 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest and north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and waves 2 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ350-281900-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1900Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
929 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ352-281700-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
929 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ354-281700-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
929 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ374-281900-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1900Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
929 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
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WHUS72 KCHS 281649
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1149 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

AMZ330-282100-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0008.210128T1649Z-210128T2100Z/
Charleston Harbor-
1149 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 feet.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ350-290100-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0008.210128T1649Z-210129T0400Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
1149 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ352-282100-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0008.210128T1649Z-210128T2100Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
1149 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ354-282100-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0008.210128T1649Z-210128T2100Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
1149 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ374-290100-
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210128T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0008.210128T1649Z-210129T1500Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
1149 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 27, 3:08 AM ESTLake Wind AdvisoryCHSBerkeley33 hr
Jan 27, 3:12 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryCHS12 hr
Jan 27, 9:24 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCHSBeaufort, Hampton, Jasper51 min
Jan 27, 9:46 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCHSBeaufort, Jasper43 min
Jan 27, 10:02 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningCHS50 min
Jan 27, 11:39 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCHSAllendale21 min
Jan 27, 9:12 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCHSEffingham33 min
Jan 27, 11:11 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCHSJenkins19 min
Jan 27, 12:33 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCHSEvans, Tattnall27 min
Jan 27, 12:49 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCHSBryan, Bulloch, Evans, Liberty26 min

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Sources

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