NWS Charleston SCGL.W 0012October 5, 2026
Gale Warning: Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary
The National Weather Service office in Charleston issued a gale warning for Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary, in force until 5:00 a.m. local time on October 7. It was the 12th gale warning the NWS office in Charleston issued in 2026.
Warning
In force for 24 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Charleston SC
- Area
- Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 2:14 p.m. EDT, October 5, 2026
- In force from
- 5:00 a.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
- Expires
- 5:00 a.m. EDT, October 7, 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 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 5 AM EDT Wednesday. * 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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