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Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
782 FZUS72 KCHS 140002 MWSCHS Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 802 PM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024 AMZ372-140045- 802 PM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024 ...HAZARDOUS THUNDERSTORMS IMPACTING THE COASTAL WATERS... At 802 PM EDT, thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 nm south of Edisto Offshore Reef to 13 nm northeast of R7 Tower, moving southeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Winds up to 30 knots. IMPACT...Expect briefly stronger winds and suddenly higher waves. Thunderstorms will remain over mainly open waters. 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 these storms pass. Put on a personal flotation device. A Special Marine Warning may be needed. Boaters should consider heading for shore before conditions deteriorate. && LAT...LON 3195 8024 3223 7976 3213 7952 3201 7971 3195 7987 3183 7998 3172 8013 $$ DPB