Sea Islands, SC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 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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...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1
PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills into the single digits above
zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause
ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

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...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1
PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Georgia, Bulloch, Candler, and Effingham Counties. In
South Carolina, Beaufort, Coastal Jasper, and Inland Jasper
Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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