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Small Craft Advisory
Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 nm
Small Craft Advisory issued December 18 at 12:47AM EST until December 19 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Charleston SC
Alert Description
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Safety Instructions
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Time Information
Effective
Dec 19, 2025, 12:00 AM
Expires
Dec 18, 2025, 2:00 PM
Issued
Dec 18, 2025, 5:47 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Charleston SC
National Weather Service