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🟡 Moderate
Gale Warning
Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM
Gale Warning issued June 18 at 2:06PM EDT until June 19 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Alert Description
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...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