Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
348 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ835-100830-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
348 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable early, then,
becoming W to NW. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Scattered showers.
.WED...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 30 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI...W winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to
7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W 15 to 25 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.SUN...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 7 to 12 ft.
$$
Freeze Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1113 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
GAZ132>136-149-151>153-162-163-165-250-264-350-364-101300-
/O.CON.KJAX.FZ.W.0023.251210T0600Z-251210T1300Z/
Coffee-Jeff Davis-Bacon-Appling-Wayne-Atkinson-Pierce-Brantley-
Inland Glynn-Echols-Clinch-Inland Camden-Northern Ware-
Northeastern Charlton-Southern Ware-Western Charlton-
Including the cities of Folkston, Hickox, Waycross, Nahunta,
Willacoochee, Hazlehurst, Winokur, Woodbine, Baxley, Jesup,
Homeland, Stephen Foster State Park, Waynesville, Waverly,
Douglas, Homerville, Race Pond, New Lacy, Axson, Statenville,
Blackshear, Colesburg, Plant Hatch, Needham, Doctortown, Tarboro,
Pine Grove, Gardi, Pearson, Needmore, Alma, Hoboken, St. George,
Raybon, Atkinson, Hortense, and Thalmann
1113 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Georgia.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender
vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold
temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are
especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
350 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ250-252-254-256-100600-
/O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0059.251210T1800Z-251211T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
350 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4
to 7 ft.
* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina
coastal waters.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1208 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ350-100200-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.251210T1800Z-251211T1200Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
1208 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3
to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1208 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ352-100200-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.251210T1800Z-251211T1200Z/
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
1208 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3
to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1208 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ354-100200-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.251210T2100Z-251211T0900Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
1208 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3
to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1208 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ374-100200-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.251210T2100Z-251211T1200Z/
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
1208 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Lake Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
1219 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115-
116-135>137-100630-
/O.NEW.KCAE.LW.Y.0023.251210T1500Z-251211T0400Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick-
Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-
Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northern
Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central
Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Johnston, Aiken, Community of Almond
Glen, Bamberg, Augusta, Oak Grove, Van Wyck, Thomson, Denmark,
Orangeburg, Bishopville, Springfield, Lancaster, Branchville, Red
Bank, Newberry, Columbia, Pageland, Brookdale, Lexington,
Winnsboro Mills, Cayce, Blackville, Neeses, Elgin, Waynesboro,
Murphys Estates, West Columbia, Carolina Commons Shopping Center,
Sumter, Barnwell, North, St. Matthews, Bowman, Andrew Jackson
State Park, Ridge Spring, Santee, Elloree, McCormick, Edgefield,
Camden, Manning, Springdale, Holly Hill, Saluda, Summerton, Seven
Oaks, Indian Land, Williston, Clarks Hill, Lugoff, North Augusta,
Batesburg-Leesville, Winnsboro, Eutawville, Evans, Cheraw,
Lincolnton, Lancaster Mill, and Martinez
1219 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
&&
$$
MG
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1205 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
SCZ045-100200-
/O.NEW.KCHS.LW.Y.0023.251210T1800Z-251211T0900Z/
Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Moncks Corner and Goose Creek
1205 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY ON LAKE MOULTRIE...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots
and waves 1 to 2 feet expected on Lake Moultrie.
* WHERE...Lake Moultrie.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will
create hazardous conditions for small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Boaters on Lake Moultrie should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
&&
$$
APT
Frost Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1113 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
FLZ024-GAZ154-101300-
/O.EXA.KJAX.FR.Y.0017.251210T0800Z-251210T1300Z/
Inland Nassau-Coastal Glynn-
Including the cities of Ratliff, Hilliard, Country Club Estate,
Kings Ferry, Bryceville, St. Simons, Jekyll Island, Glynn Haven,
Sea Island, and Dock Junction
1113 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...In Florida, Inland Nassau County. In Georgia, Coastal
Glynn County.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 8 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
