Marine Weather Statement for Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary
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The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary... * At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located near Altamaha Sound,...
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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The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary... * At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located near Altamaha Sound, moving east at 20 knots. Locations impacted include... Buoy B H, Doboy Sound Buoy D, A L T Buoy, Sapelo Channelbuoy 3, K T K Buoy, Steel Barge Modena, D R H Buoy, John Bird, Sapelo Buoy S, Tug Rio Caroni, Altamaha Sound and Grays Reef Buoy.
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Marine Weather Statement issued July 29 at 4:54PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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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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