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Action: New Issued At: 2026-09-23 01:14:19 764 WHUS72 KCHS 230613 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 213 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 AMZ384-231430- /O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.260923T1200Z-260924T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM- 213 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon 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. && $$ AMZ360-231430- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.260923T0900Z-260925T2100Z/ Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 213 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ362-231430- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.260923T0900Z-260925T2100Z/ Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 213 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 PM 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. && $$ AMZ364-231430- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.260923T1200Z-260926T0300Z/ Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 213 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ380-382-231430- /O.NEW.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM- 213 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon 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. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-09-23 01:14:19 764 WHUS72 KCHS 230613 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 213 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 AMZ384-231430- /O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.260923T1200Z-260924T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM- 213 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ360-231430- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.260923T0900Z-260925T2100Z/ Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 213 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 PM 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. && $$ AMZ362-231430- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.260923T0900Z-260925T2100Z/ Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 213 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ364-231430- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.260923T1200Z-260926T0300Z/ Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 213 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM 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. && $$ AMZ380-382-231430- /O.NEW.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM- 213 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-23 07:21:40 979 WHUS72 KCHS 231220 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 AMZ384-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260924T1800Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon 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. && $$ AMZ360-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260925T2100Z/ Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ362-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260925T2100Z/ Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 PM 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. && $$ AMZ364-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260926T0300Z/ Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ380-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon 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. && $$ AMZ382-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-23 07:21:40 979 WHUS72 KCHS 231220 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 AMZ384-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260924T1800Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon 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. && $$ AMZ360-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260925T2100Z/ Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ362-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260925T2100Z/ Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 PM 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. && $$ AMZ364-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260926T0300Z/ Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ380-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon 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. && $$ AMZ382-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-23 07:21:40 979 WHUS72 KCHS 231220 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 AMZ384-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260924T1800Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon 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. && $$ AMZ360-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260925T2100Z/ Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ362-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260925T2100Z/ Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 PM 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. && $$ AMZ364-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260926T0300Z/ Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ380-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon 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. && $$ AMZ382-232100- /O.CON.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM- 820 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-09-23 12:38:20 932 WHUS72 KCHS 231737 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 AMZ384-240800- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260924T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0011.260924T1800Z-260925T1000Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Thursday to 6 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. && $$ AMZ380-240800- /O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0011.260924T1000Z-260925T1000Z/ Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ382-240800- /O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0011.260924T1000Z-260925T1000Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 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. && $$ AMZ340-240800- /O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.260924T1000Z-260925T0300Z/ Charleston Harbor- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Charleston Harbor. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ360-240800- /O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260926T0000Z/ Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM 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. && $$ AMZ362-240800- /O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260926T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ364-240800- /O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260926T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM 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. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-09-23 12:38:20 932 WHUS72 KCHS 231737 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 AMZ384-240800- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260924T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0011.260924T1800Z-260925T1000Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Thursday to 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ380-240800- /O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0011.260924T1000Z-260925T1000Z/ Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 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. && $$ AMZ382-240800- /O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0011.260924T1000Z-260925T1000Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ340-240800- /O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.260924T1000Z-260925T0300Z/ Charleston Harbor- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Charleston Harbor. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 11 PM EDT 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. && $$ AMZ360-240800- /O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260926T0000Z/ Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ362-240800- /O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260926T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM 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. && $$ AMZ364-240800- /O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260926T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-09-23 12:38:20 932 WHUS72 KCHS 231737 MWWCHS URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 AMZ384-240800- /O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260924T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0011.260924T1800Z-260925T1000Z/ Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Thursday to 6 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. && $$ AMZ380-240800- /O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0011.260924T1000Z-260925T1000Z/ Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ382-240800- /O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0007.260924T1800Z-260925T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0011.260924T1000Z-260925T1000Z/ Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 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. && $$ AMZ340-240800- /O.EXB.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.260924T1000Z-260925T0300Z/ Charleston Harbor- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Charleston Harbor. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ360-240800- /O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260926T0000Z/ Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM 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. && $$ AMZ362-240800- /O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260926T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ364-240800- /O.EXT.KCHS.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260926T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary- 137 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM 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. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||