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
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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
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What is happening
The environment across the nearshore Atlantic waters along the Georgia and South Carolina coasts will be suitable for waterspout formation this morning. The waterspout risk will be the greatest near lines of towering clouds and in the vicinity of showers and thunderstorms. Conditions will become less favorable for...
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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Bulletin details
The environment across the nearshore Atlantic waters along the Georgia and South Carolina coasts will be suitable for waterspout formation this morning. The waterspout risk will be the greatest near lines of towering clouds and in the vicinity of showers and thunderstorms. Conditions will become less favorable for waterspouts this afternoon as a sea breeze develops and drifts inland.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 9 at 6:30AM 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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