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2025 [KCHS] CHARLESTON Gale (GL) Watch (A) Number 8

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Storm Based Warning History

239 
WHUS72 KCHS 200719
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
319 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

AMZ374-201530-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1200Z-250321T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.A.0008.250321T0200Z-250321T1200Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
319 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 8 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 
  10 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening 
  through Friday 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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-201530-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1200Z/
Charleston Harbor-
319 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-201530-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
319 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-201530-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
319 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3
  to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-201530-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1800Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
319 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
030 
WHUS72 KCHS 201113
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
713 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

AMZ374-201915-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1200Z-250321T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0008.250321T0200Z-250321T1200Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
713 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 8 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-201915-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1200Z/
Charleston Harbor-
713 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-201915-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
713 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-201915-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
713 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3
  to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-201915-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1800Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
713 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
780 
WHUS72 KCHS 201451
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

AMZ374-202300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250321T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0008.250321T0200Z-250321T1200Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale 
  Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 8 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from 10 PM EDT this evening 
  through Friday 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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-202300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1200Z/
Charleston Harbor-
1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-202300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-202300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3
  to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-202300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1800Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
729 
WHUS72 KCHS 201844
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
244 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

AMZ374-210245-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250321T0100Z/
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0008.250321T0200Z-250321T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0009.250321T0100Z-250321T1200Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
244 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 8 AM 
  EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-210245-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250321T1200Z/
Charleston Harbor-
244 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-210245-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
244 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-210245-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
244 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-210245-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
244 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
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239 
WHUS72 KCHS 200719
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
319 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

AMZ374-201530-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1200Z-250321T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.A.0008.250321T0200Z-250321T1200Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
319 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 8 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 
  10 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening 
  through Friday 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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-201530-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1200Z/
Charleston Harbor-
319 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-201530-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
319 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-201530-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
319 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3
  to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-201530-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1800Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
319 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
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030 
WHUS72 KCHS 201113
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
713 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

AMZ374-201915-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1200Z-250321T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0008.250321T0200Z-250321T1200Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
713 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 8 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-201915-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1200Z/
Charleston Harbor-
713 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-201915-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
713 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-201915-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
713 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3
  to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-201915-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1800Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
713 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
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780 
WHUS72 KCHS 201451
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

AMZ374-202300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250321T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0008.250321T0200Z-250321T1200Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale 
  Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 8 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from 10 PM EDT this evening 
  through Friday 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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-202300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1200Z/
Charleston Harbor-
1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-202300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-202300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1500Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3
  to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-202300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.250320T1800Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
1051 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
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729 
WHUS72 KCHS 201844
MWWCHS

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
244 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

AMZ374-210245-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250321T0100Z/
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0008.250321T0200Z-250321T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0009.250321T0100Z-250321T1200Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
244 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 8 AM 
  EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ330-210245-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250321T1200Z/
Charleston Harbor-
244 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ350-210245-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
244 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ352-210245-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
244 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ354-210245-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250321T1500Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
244 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

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