Marine Weather Statement for Charleston Harbor
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Charleston Harbor
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
The areas affected include... Charleston Harbor... * At 218 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located along a line from over Wappoo Cut to 5 NM west of Stono Inshore Reef, moving east at 10 knots. Locations impacted...
What the bulletin says to do
These thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A Special Marine Warning may eventually be required when these storms reach the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before the storm arrives.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Charleston Harbor... * At 218 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located along a line from over Wappoo Cut to 5 NM west of Stono Inshore Reef, moving east at 10 knots. Locations impacted include... Castle Pinkney, Crab Bank, Wappoo Cut and Charleston Harbor Entrance.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 24 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Charleston SC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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