NWS Charleston SCGL.W 0012October 6, 2026
Gale Warning: Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM
The National Weather Service office in Charleston issued a gale warning for Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM, in force until 10:00 p.m. local time on October 6. It was the 12th gale warning the NWS office in Charleston issued in 2026.
Warning
In force for 15 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Charleston SC
- Area
- Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 6:59 a.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
- Expires
- 10:00 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 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 10 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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