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Small Craft Advisory 7, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this small craft advisory at Jan 27, 2021, 3:12 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 28, 2021, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 27, 2021, 3:12 AM EST (08:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 28, 2021, 12:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 27, 2021, 3:07 PM EST
- In force
- 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. && $$ AMZ352-354-271615- /O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0007.210128T0500Z-210128T1900Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 312 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest and north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM and Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
2 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. && $$ AMZ374-280415- /O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0002.210128T0500Z-210128T1900Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM- 307 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 3:08 AM EST | Lake Wind Advisory | CHS | Berkeley | 33 hr |
| Jan 27, 3:12 AM EST | Gale Warning | CHS | 33 hr | |
| Jan 27, 9:24 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Beaufort, Hampton, Jasper | 51 min |
| Jan 27, 9:46 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Beaufort, Jasper | 43 min |
| Jan 27, 10:02 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | CHS | 50 min | |
| Jan 27, 11:39 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Allendale | 21 min |
| Jan 27, 9:12 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Effingham | 33 min |
| Jan 27, 11:11 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Jenkins | 19 min |
| Jan 27, 12:33 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Evans, Tattnall | 27 min |
| Jan 27, 12:49 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CHS | Bryan, Bulloch, Evans, Liberty | 26 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.