Gale Watch 01/02/2025 15:17 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Watch issued January 2 at 6:17PM EST until January 4 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston SC
Event: 
Gale Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
January 2, 2025 - 3:17pm
Expires: 
January 2, 2025 - 11:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM to 10 PM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 nm to 60 nm
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston SC