Marine Weather Statement for Charleston Harbor; Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Charleston Harbor, Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary, Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM
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- Minor
- Official urgency
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What is happening
The Doppler Radar detected a line of showers and towering cumulus across the Georgia and South Carolina coast this morning. The environment is favorable for the development of waterspouts within this line of showers. Waterspouts are most likely within breaks within the line of showers.
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.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued July 22 at 8:19AM 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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