NWS Charleston SCGL.A 0008October 4, 2026
Gale Watch: Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM
The National Weather Service office in Charleston issued a gale watch for Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM, in force until 3:00 a.m. local time on October 7. It was the 8th gale watch the NWS office in Charleston issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued7:26 p.m. EDT, October 4, 2026
In force from5:00 a.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
Expires3:00 a.m. EDT, October 7, 2026
In force for 22 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Charleston SC
- Area
- Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 7:26 p.m. EDT, October 4, 2026
- In force from
- 5:00 a.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
- Expires
- 3:00 a.m. EDT, October 7, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KCHS GL.A 0008
- 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 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...From late Monday night through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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