Marine Weather Statement for Charleston Harbor; Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM; Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM
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What you need to know
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- Charleston Harbor, Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM, Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
As of 315 PM, the National Weather Service Doppler Radar and satellite images indicated a boundary with isolated showers near the entrance of the Charleston Harbor. This line was associated with a observed waterspout on Folly Beach at 233 PM. This boundary should continue to drift north through 430 PM. The...
What the bulletin says to do
If waterspouts occur, move your boat away from the waterspout. Remember that waterspouts can develop rapidly and produce winds and seas that are dangerous for vessels and everyone onboard. Report waterspouts via social media or by calling the National Weather Service at 1-888-383-2024.
Full official description
Bulletin details
As of 315 PM, the National Weather Service Doppler Radar and satellite images indicated a boundary with isolated showers near the entrance of the Charleston Harbor. This line was associated with a observed waterspout on Folly Beach at 233 PM. This boundary should continue to drift north through 430 PM. The environment may support the formation of additional waterspouts along the boundary this afternoon.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 1 at 3:18PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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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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