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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Charleston, SC

March 3, 2025

NWS Charleston, SC issued this small craft advisory at Mar 3, 2025, 3:20 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 4, 2025, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Mar 3, 2025, 3:20 PM EST (20:20 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 4, 2025, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 5, 2025, 6:00 AM EST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
320 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

AMZ374-040430-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250304T1500Z-250307T0500Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
320 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to midnight EST Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
313 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
711 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

AMZ374-040815-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250304T1500Z-250307T0500Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
711 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EST THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to midnight EST Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
890 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1238 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

AMZ374-041345-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250304T1500Z-250307T0500Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
1238 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO MIDNIGHT EST THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to midnight EST Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
612 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
329 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

AMZ374-041630-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250304T1500Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T0500Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
329 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
  and seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning 
  to 6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM 
  Wednesday to midnight EST Wednesday night.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ330-041630-
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T0500Z/
Charleston Harbor-
329 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to midnight EST Wednesday night.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ350-041630-
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T0500Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
329 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to midnight EST Wednesday night.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ352-041630-
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T0100Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
329 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ354-041630-
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250305T0500Z-250306T1200Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
329 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM 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.

&&

$$
231 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
720 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

AMZ374-042030-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250304T1500Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T0500Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
720 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt  
  and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest 
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday to midnight EST 
  Wednesday night.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ330-042030-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T0500Z/
Charleston Harbor-
720 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to midnight EST Wednesday night.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ350-042030-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T0500Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
720 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to midnight EST Wednesday night.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ352-042030-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T0100Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
720 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ354-042030-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250305T0500Z-250306T1200Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
720 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM 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.

&&

$$
903 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1002 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

AMZ330-042315-
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250305T0500Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T0500Z/
Charleston Harbor-
1002 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt and waves 2 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday 
  to midnight EST Wednesday night.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ350-042315-
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250305T0100Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T0500Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
1002 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 
  6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday 
  to midnight EST Wednesday night.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ352-042315-
/O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250305T0100Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T0100Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
1002 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 
  6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 8 PM 
  EST Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ374-042315-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T0500Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
1002 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
  and seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday to midnight EST 
  Wednesday night.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ354-042315-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250305T0100Z-250306T1200Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
1002 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 AM 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.

&&

$$
586 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
232 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

AMZ330-050345-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250305T0500Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250305T2300Z/
Charleston Harbor-
232 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds around 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and waves 2 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM 
  EST Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ350-050345-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250305T0100Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
232 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 
  6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday 
  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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ352-050345-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250305T0100Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
232 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 
  6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday 
  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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ374-050345-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
232 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ354-050345-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250305T0100Z-250305T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.A.0005.250305T2300Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
232 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt  
  and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 15 
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 
  6 PM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening 
  through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
938 
WHUS72 KCHS 042331
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
631 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

AMZ330-050745-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250305T0500Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250305T2300Z/
Charleston Harbor-
631 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds around 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and waves 2 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  6 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM 
  EST Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ350-050745-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250305T0100Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
631 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ352-050745-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250305T0100Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
631 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ374-050745-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
631 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ354-050745-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250305T0100Z-250305T2300Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0005.250305T2300Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
631 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 
  25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday 
  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.

&&

$$
045 
WHUS72 KCHS 050301
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1001 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

AMZ330-051115-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.250305T0500Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250305T2300Z/
Charleston Harbor-
1001 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds around 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and waves 2 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ350-051115-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
1001 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ352-051115-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
1001 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ374-051115-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
1001 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Wednesday 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ354-051115-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250305T2300Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0005.250305T2300Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
1001 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday 
  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.

&&

$$
258 
WHUS72 KCHS 050522
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1222 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

AMZ330-051330-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250305T2300Z/
Charleston Harbor-
1222 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds around 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 feet. For the Gale 
  Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM 
  EST this evening.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ350-051330-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
1222 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ352-051330-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
1222 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ374-051330-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
1222 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ354-051330-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250305T2300Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0005.250305T2300Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
1222 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Watch, 
  west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 
  ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through 
  Thursday 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.

&&

$$
286 
WHUS72 KCHS 050753
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
253 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

AMZ354-051600-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.EXA.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250305T2300Z/
/O.CAN.KCHS.GL.A.0005.250305T2300Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
253 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM 
  EST this evening.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ330-051600-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250305T2300Z/
Charleston Harbor-
253 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds around 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 feet. For the Gale 
  Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM 
  EST this evening.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ350-051600-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
253 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds around 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt 
  and seas 7 to 12 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ352-051600-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
253 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ374-051600-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250305T1100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0006.250305T1100Z-250306T1700Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
253 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt 
  and seas 7 to 12 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Mar 3, 12:18 PM EST, 3 hours 2 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 3, 12:18 PM EST, 3 hours 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1218 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will prevail through Tuesday. A strong cold front
will impact the region on Wednesday, followed by more high
pressure late week. Another cold front could approach the area
next weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Early this afternoon: No change to the forecast. Previous
discussion continues below.

Late this morning: Dry high pressure will prevail across the
region today, leaving us with quiet weather. Satellite imagery
shows a well defined southern stream shortwave moving eastward
out of the lower Mississippi Valley which is driving a
smattering of high clouds that are most concentrated across
southeast GA. This cloud cover still appears to be thin enough
so as to not impact insolation significantly and cool
temperatures. Low-level thickness off the 12z KCHS RAOB support
highs in the low 60s today and that looks to be on track.
Afternoon dewpoints and resulting relative humidity values will
have quite the significant gradient with inland areas dipping
into the mid teens for relative humidity, ranging to the 40
percent or higher range along the immediate coast.

Tonight: Upper level ridging builds across the southeast region
in earnest while surface high pressure continues moving away
from the Atlantic coast. Low level southeasterly flow and some
semblance of an inverted surface trough along the coast becomes
established and likely to draw Atlantic moisture/cloud cover
into the coast through the overnight hours. Some spotty precip
off the Atlantic is not out of the question, although any
Atlantic shower activity is looking to hold off until Tuesday.
Much warmer temperatures tonight into Tuesday morning with lows
spanning the 40s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
The surface high pressure will continue to move into the
Atlantic off the North Carolina coast, advecting warmer
temperatures off the water and onto the coast. The resulting
inverted trough/coastal trough in combination with weak
isentropic flow is expected to result in showers moving ashore
and inland throughout the morning hours, with the latest high-
resolution models indicating the showery activity could continue
into the late afternoon hours. NBM probabilities are near zero
for a quarter inch of rain throughout the 24 hour period, with
probabilities for a tenth of an inch rising into the
teens...which won't help the current drought conditions much.
Despite the mostly cloudy skies and chances for light rain,
afternoon temperatures are expected to peak in the mid/upper 60s
along the coast, and in the upper 60s to mid 70s inland, with
warmest temperatures in central Georgia.

Ensemble situational awareness tables (ESATs) show that
temperatures overnight into Wednesday begin to climb into the
90th percentile of climatology, resulting in overnight lows only
dropping into the upper 50s to lower 60s.

The most active weather will be occurring on Wednesday as a
cold front approaches and moves through the region. A
combination of geopotential height falls and warm-air advection
out ahead of the cold front is expected to result in weak
scattered showers by the early morning hours, with the main band
of showers and scattered thunderstorms along and behind the
cold front moving through during the morning and early afternoon
hours. Potential for strong to severe thunderstorms continues,
largely due to the strong wind fields which these
showers/thunderstorms will be able to mix down to the surface.
Ensembles are in good agreement showing strong 850mb winds near
50 knots, so gusts of 45 to 50 mph can be expected with room for
stronger gusts with the stronger storms. Majority of model
guidance is showing less than 500 J/kg of CAPE available, while
shear on the other hand is high in the 60-80 knot range, again
indicating wind being the biggest threat. SPC
maintains/converted the outlook into a slight risk (level 2 out
of 5) for majority of the area, while the southern tip of
McIntosh is in a marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe
weather. Both the Cooperative Institute for Precipitation
Systems (CIPS) analogues and the Colorado State University-
Machine Learning Page (CSU-MLP) using the GEFS ensembles shows
the highest severe weather risks splitting the area to our north
and south. The Euro Extreme Forecast Index (EFI) also shows
climatologically strong winds are expected, with the shift-of-
tails (SOTs) starting to populate above 0 (indicating that at
least 10% of the ensemble members are forecasting wind values
above model climate for this time of the year). All of this to
say, be prepared for strong to possibly severe (58mph+) winds to
move through on Wednesday as the front pushes through.

Abnormally warm temperatures will keep our afternoon high
temperatures in the lower to upper 70s for most area, with the
main push of cold air moving into the area throughout the
evening hours. Given the timing of the cold air, it currently
looks like all climate sites will remain below record high
minimums as the cold air rushes in prior to midnight. As cold
air advection continues into Thursday, morning temperatures will
feel vastly cooler in the lower to mid 40s, though afternoon
temperatures are expected to climb back up into the 60s given
clear skies and weakening cold air advection.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
A surface high pressure is expected to move through from the
west overnight into Friday, bringing another round of cooler
temperatures along with it. Overnight/early morning temperatures
in the mid 30s inland may result in another round of front for
our inland areas, with coastal areas remaining in the upper 30s
to lower 40s. Warmer temperatures are brought back into the
region on the backside of the exiting high pressure, though
another cold front and/or Gulf Low is expected to result in
another round of rain late Saturday into Sunday.

&&

.AVIATION /17Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
VFR conditions are expected to prevail at KCHS, KJZI, and KSAV
through 18z Tuesday. Beginning late tonight, stratocumulus from
the adjacent coastal waters is expected to begin spreading
onshore. We could see VFR ceilings develop at the terminals,
especially in the 12-18z time period Tuesday. Also, there are
some indications that isolated showers will attempt to push
onshore was well, potentially passing close to the terminals.
For now, we have left the mention of showers out of the TAF's
given the overall low probability.

Extended Aviation Outlook: Flight restrictions are possible in
showers/thunderstorms on Wednesday. Gusty conditions are
possible both Wednesday and Thursday.

&&

.MARINE...
Northeasterly flow will remain dominant across the coastal
waters through today before veering easterly-southeasterly
tonight. Wind speeds and seas will remain below marine headline
thresholds.

Tuesday through Saturday: Winds Tuesday will continue to veer
into the morning hours before settling to be out of the
southeast, with wind speeds slowly increasing throughout the
rest of the daytime hours into the 14-17 knot range. Overnight
into Wednesday, winds strengthen as they veer to become out of
the south ahead of an approaching cold front, with at least
small craft advisories will be needed for all waters. Potential
for gale level winds can't quite be ruled out throughout the
day, with waves in our offshore waters beginning to approach 10
feet. After the front passes through during the afternoon hours,
winds shift to become out of the west-northwest by Thursday
morning, which will likely continue at least a small craft
advisory. Winds and seas relax overnight into Friday as a
surface high pressure moves overhead, with winds becoming out of
the southwest on Saturday.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
This afternoon, inland dewpoints will mix out and lower
substantially which will yield relative humidity values in the
mid to upper teens. These values will be mainly west of the I-95
corridor. Along the coast, a much different story with relative
humidity values of 40 percent or higher. The good news is that
winds will 10 mph or less, especially where the lowest relative
humidity values reside. There are still no plans for fire
weather headlines.

&&

.CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
SC...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

NEAR TERM...Adam/BSH
SHORT TERM...APT
LONG TERM...APT
AVIATION...APT/BSH
MARINE...Adam/APT
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 3, 12:15 PM EST, 3 hours 5 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1215 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia and
southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

See the Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook for more information
about the following possible hazardous weather:

- Frost/Freeze
- Severe Thunderstorm

&&

The Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook can be found at:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo/?wfo=chs

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