Marine Weather Statement for Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM
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The areas affected include... Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM... * At 653 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located along a line from near Edisto Buoy to 19 NM east of...
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These thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A Special Marine Warning may eventually be required when these storms reach the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before the storm arrives.
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The areas affected include... Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM... * At 653 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located along a line from near Edisto Buoy to 19 NM east of Edisto Buoy, moving north at 15 knots. Locations impacted include... Edisto Buoy.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 5 at 6:53AM 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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