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Gale Warning

Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM

Gale Warning issued June 18 at 2:06PM EDT until June 19 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Alert Description

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety Instructions

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.

Time Information

Effective
Jun 19, 2026, 10:00 AM
Expires
Jun 19, 2026, 2:15 AM
Issued
Jun 18, 2026, 6:06 PM

Alert Details

Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met

Issued By

NWS Charleston SC
National Weather Service

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