Alert archive / South Carolina / Gale Watches in 2021
Gale Watch 3, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this gale watch at Feb 1, 2021, 3:15 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 1, 2021, 5:00 PM EST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 1, 2021, 3:15 AM EST (08:15 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 1, 2021, 5:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 1, 2021, 12:33 PM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
The text
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711 WHUS72 KCHS 010815 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 315 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 AMZ374-011615- /O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210201T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.GL.A.0003.210201T2200Z-210202T1500Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM- 315 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from this afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ330-011615- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.210201T2200Z-210202T1200Z/ Charleston Harbor- 315 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Charleston Harbor. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ350-011615- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210203T1600Z/ Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 315 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest tonight. Seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ352-011615- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210203T1600Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 315 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest tonight. Seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ354-011615- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210203T1000Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 315 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest tonight. Seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
3 follow-up statements
389 WHUS72 KCHS 011208 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 708 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 AMZ374-012015- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210201T2200Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0003.210201T2200Z-210202T1500Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM- 708 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from this afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ330-012015- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.210201T2200Z-210202T1200Z/ Charleston Harbor- 708 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Charleston Harbor. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ350-012015- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210203T1600Z/ Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 708 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ352-012015- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210203T1600Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 708 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest tonight. Seas 4 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ354-012015- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210203T1000Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 708 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest tonight. Seas 4 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
288 WHUS72 KCHS 011430 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 930 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 AMZ374-012230- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210201T2200Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0003.210201T2200Z-210202T1500Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM- 930 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from this afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ330-012230- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.210201T2200Z-210202T1200Z/ Charleston Harbor- 930 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Charleston Harbor. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ350-012230- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210203T1600Z/ Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 930 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ352-012230- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210203T1600Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 930 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest tonight. Seas 4 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ354-012230- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210203T1000Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 930 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northwest tonight. Seas 4 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
884 WHUS72 KCHS 011733 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC Issued by National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1233 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 AMZ374-020200- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210201T2200Z/ /O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0003.210201T2200Z-210202T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0005.210201T2200Z-210202T1500Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM- 1233 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ330-020200- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.210201T2200Z-210202T1200Z/ Charleston Harbor- 1233 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Charleston Harbor. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ350-020200- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210203T1600Z/ Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 1233 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ352-020200- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210203T1600Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 1233 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ354-020200- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210203T1000Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 1233 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 8:57 AM EST | River Flood Warning | CHS | Hampton, Jasper | 41 days |
| Feb 1, 12:33 PM EST | Gale Warning | CHS | 25 hr | |
| Jan 31, 7:23 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Long | 37 min |
| Jan 31, 7:30 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Bryan | 30 min |
| Jan 31, 7:40 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Liberty | 35 min |
| Jan 31, 8:00 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Chatham, Liberty | 30 min |
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