Headline:
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 9:40AM EDT until October 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 18, 2026 - 6:40am
Expires:
October 18, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and
waves 2 to 3 feet on Lake Moultrie.
* WHERE...Lake Moultrie.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor lakeshore erosion and some overwash due
to wave action is possible along the southern portions of the lake,
including Pinopolis, Lions Beach and Short Stay.
Instruction:
Boaters on Lake Moultrie should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Area Description:
Inland Berkeley
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov