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Gale Watch

Active

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

Starts Oct 9, 2:00 PM EDT

Ends Oct 10, 8:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 8, 2:39 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

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.

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