Marine Weather Statement for Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM
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What you need to know
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What is happening
At 836 AM EDT, a thunderstorm was located 11 nm northeast of R7 Tower, moving northeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Winds up to 30 knots. IMPACT...Expect briefly stronger winds and suddenly higher waves. The thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and poor visibility in heavy rain. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Put on a personal flotation device.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 26 at 8:38AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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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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