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NWS Charleston SCGL.W 0012October 6, 2026

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

The National Weather Service office in Charleston issued a gale warning for Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM, in force until 8:00 p.m. local time on October 6. It was the 12th gale warning the NWS office in Charleston issued in 2026.

Warning

Issued6:59 a.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
In force6:59 a.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
Expires8:00 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026

In force for 13 hours

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Charleston SC
Area
Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM
Level
Warning
Issued
6:59 a.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
Expires
8:00 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Moderate, Likely, Expected
VTEC event
KCHS GL.W 0012
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

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The notice as issued

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What the agency told people to do

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.

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