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South Carolina Moderate Lake Wind Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 16:41

Lake Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 7:41PM EDT until October 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Event: Lake Wind Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...North 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 6 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Areas: Berkeley County SC

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 16:41

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 00:45

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina, South Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 10/16/2026 16:38

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 16 at 7:38PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Event: Beach Hazards Statement

Desc: * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous...

Areas: New Hanover County NC, Georgetown County SC

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 16:38

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 01:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Georgia, South Carolina Moderate Lake Wind Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 16:22

Lake Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 7:22PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Event: Lake Wind Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 2 AM Saturday to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Areas: Lincoln County GA, McDuffie County GA, Columbia County GA, Richmond County GA, Burke County GA, Chesterfield County SC, McCormick County SC, Newberry County SC, Fairfield County SC, Kershaw County SC, Edgefield County SC, Saluda County SC, Lexington County SC, Richland County SC, Lee County SC, Aiken County SC, Sumter County SC, Barnwell County SC, Calhoun County SC, Clarendon County SC, Bamberg County SC, Lancaster County SC, Orangeburg County SC

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 16:22

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 01:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

South Carolina Moderate Lake Wind Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 11:16

Lake Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 2:16PM EDT until October 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Event: Lake Wind Advisory

Areas: Berkeley County SC

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 11:16

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 19:30

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

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