Marine Weather Statement for 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; Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary +3 more
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What you need to know
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- 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, Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Waters from South Santee River SC to Savannah GA out 60 NM... Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 60 NM... * At 931 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms are located off the coast of...
What the bulletin says to do
Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
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Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Waters from South Santee River SC to Savannah GA out 60 NM... Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 60 NM... * At 931 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms are located off the coast of Southeast SC and Southeast GA and are nearly stationary. Locations impacted include... Edisto Offshore Reef, Edisto Sixty Reef, Kiawah Reef, Lowcountry Anglers, Charleston Sixty, Joe Shuford Reef, Edisto Forty Reef, N. Edisto Nearshore Reef, Deveaux Bank, Hunting Island Reef, Fripp Island Reef, Charleston Nearshore Reef, R7 Tower, Air Force Reef and Charleston Coastal Anglers.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 26 at 9:31AM 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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