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Location: Folly Beach, SC
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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 9:45 PM Jan. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINDY CONDITIONS ALONG THE BEACHES THIS EVENING...

Windy conditions will persist along the beaches of south coastal
South Carolina and north coastal Georgia through midnight as
strong high pressure wedges south across the region. Wind gusts as
high as 35 mph could occur at times and will be highest along the
immediate beach front and on the elevated or exposed bridges and
roads heading out to the barrier islands.

Some communities that will be impacted include Dewees Island, Isle
of Palms, Sullivans Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, Edisto
Beach, Hunting Island, Fripp Island, Hilton Head Island, Tybee
Island and Sapelo Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be careful when driving high profile vehicles across bridges and
overpasses.

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Gale Warning
Issued: 7:59 PM Jan. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

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