NWS Charleston SCGL.A 0008October 5, 2026
Gale Watch: Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM
The National Weather Service office in Charleston issued a gale watch for Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM, in force until 5:00 a.m. local time on October 7. It was the 8th gale watch the NWS office in Charleston issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued2:49 a.m. EDT, October 5, 2026
In force from5:00 a.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
Expires5:00 a.m. EDT, October 7, 2026
In force for 24 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Charleston SC
- Area
- Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 2:49 a.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, 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 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From late tonight 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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