Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
712 PM EDT Mon Oct 5 2026
AMZ360-060715-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0012.261006T0900Z-261007T0600Z/
Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out
20 NM-
712 PM EDT Mon Oct 5 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
712 PM EDT Mon Oct 5 2026
AMZ340-060715-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0051.261006T0900Z-261007T0600Z/
Charleston Harbor-
712 PM EDT Mon Oct 5 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO
2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
709 PM EDT Mon Oct 5 2026
GAZ217-219-239-241-SCZ148>151-060715-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0009.261006T1200Z-261007T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
709 PM EDT Mon Oct 5 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High surf with breaking waves of 4 to 6
feet along the lower South Carolina coast and 5 to 7 feet along
the Georgia coast will occur. The combination of strong
northeast winds, elevated tides and large breaking waves will
increase the risk for significant beach erosion. A High Surf
Advisory may be issued for Tuesday and Tuesday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
