Marine Weather Statement for 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
- Applies to
- 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 is happening
The areas affected include... Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM... * At 222 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located near Savannah Buoy, moving east at 25 knots. Locations impacted include... Buoy...
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM... * At 222 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located near Savannah Buoy, moving east at 25 knots. Locations impacted include... Buoy K C, Motherlode Barge, Sailboat Jupiter, 110 Degree Olympic Buoy, Savannah Buoy, Channel Buoy 5, Sea Buoy 2w, C C A Buoy, Wassaw Sound Buoy, Tug Matt Turecamo, Buoy L and Latex Barge.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 11 at 2:22PM 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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