Marine Weather Statement for Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary; Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary, Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 60 NM... * At 330 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located near Sapelo Channelbuoy 3, moving east at 20 knots. Locations impacted...
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, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 60 NM... * At 330 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located near Sapelo Channelbuoy 3, moving east at 20 knots. Locations impacted include... Sapelo Buoy S, Steel Barge Modena, Grays Reef Buoy, K T K Buoy, Honey Barge, Tug Rio Apon, Tug Elmira, Buoy J, Ferry Boat Janet, Buoy Tender Sagebrush, Buoy B H and Sapelo Channelbuoy 3.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued July 29 at 3:30PM 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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