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 708 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located 10 NM south of Edisto Buoy, moving east at 10 knots....
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This thunderstorm 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 this storm reaches 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 708 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located 10 NM south of Edisto Buoy, moving east at 10 knots. Locations impacted include... Mainly open waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 29 at 7:08AM 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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