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Gale Warning
Issued: 6:11 AM Oct. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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. &&
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 6:10 AM Oct. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. &&
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