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Weather Alerts-

Moderate Severity Alert

Gale Warning

Until Mon 8:00 pm EDT

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Charleston - SC, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM

Description

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.
Low Severity Alert

Marine Weather Statement

Until Mon 7:00 pm EDT

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Action Recommended

Attend to information sources as described in the instructions

Issued By

Charleston - SC, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM

Description

...A WIND SHIFT ASSOCIATED WITH A PASSING COLD FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS THIS EVENING... The areas affected include... Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 40 NM... Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 60 NM... At 509 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a wind shift, with winds shifting south to west northwest, capable of producing gusts up to 40 knots. This wind shift was located along a line from near Yemassee to over Harris Neck, moving east at 30 mph. Locations impacted include... Hilton Head Island, Tybee Island, Darien, Edisto Beach, Fort Pulaski National Monument, Forest Beach, Folly Field, Hilton Head Airport, Fripp Island and Parris Island. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for a rapid wind shift and sudden increase in wind speeds.
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