Effective: 2024-02-04 18:53:00 EST Expires: 2024-02-06 12:00:00 EST Urgency: Expected Severity: Moderate Certainty: Likely Instruction: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. Target Area: 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 GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY * WHAT…Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE…Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN…Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS…Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.