Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
884 FZUS72 KCHS 132125 MWSCHS Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 525 PM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024 AMZ350-352-132215- 525 PM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024 ...HAZARDOUS THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE COASTAL WATERS... At 525 PM EDT, a thunderstorm was located near N. Edisto Nearshore Reef, moving southeast at 10 knots. HAZARD...Winds up to 30 knots. IMPACT...Expect briefly stronger winds and suddenly higher waves. Marine locations impacted through 615 PM EDT include: N. Edisto Nearshore Reef... Saint Helena Sound... Lowcountry Anglers... Pelican Bank... Kiawah Reef... Deveaux Bank... Edisto Forty Reef... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. A Special Marine Warning may be needed. Boaters should consider heading for shore before conditions deteriorate. && LAT...LON 3259 7978 3231 8018 3246 8051 3247 8051 3256 8035 3252 8033 3258 8022 3264 8002 3265 7999 $$ DPB