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Georgia, South Carolina Moderate Lake Wind Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 23:32

Lake Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 2:32AM 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 possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 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 - 23:32

Expires: Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 11:45

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

South Carolina Moderate Lake Wind Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 23:21

Lake Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 2:21AM EDT until October 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Event: Lake Wind Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 2 to 3 feet expected on Lake Moultrie. * WHERE...Lake Moultrie. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will create hazardous conditions for small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor...

Areas: Berkeley County SC

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 23:21

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 12:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina Minor Frost Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 22:21

Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 1:21AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Event: Frost Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, the foothills of North Carolina, and the South Carolina mountains. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Areas: Rabun County GA, Habersham County GA, Alexander County NC, Transylvania County NC, Henderson County NC, Caldwell County NC, Burke County NC, McDowell County NC, Rutherford County NC, Polk County NC, Oconee County SC, Pickens County SC, Greenville County SC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 22:21

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:30

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

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.

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

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

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

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

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