Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC

Home |  Current Version |  Previous Version |  Graphics & Text |  Print | Product List |  Glossary Off
Versions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
832
FZUS72 KCHS 192333
MWSCHS

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
733 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024

AMZ354-192343-
/O.CAN.KCHS.MA.W.0100.000000T0000Z-240719T2345Z/
733 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024

...SPECIAL MARINE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The affected areas were...
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary...

The thunderstorm has moved out of area and no longer poses a
significant threat to boaters.

&&

LAT...LON 3209 8090 3215 8084 3215 8082 3214 8080
      3216 8076 3225 8067 3230 8068 3232 8066
      3230 8061 3229 8060 3230 8059 3219 8029
      3194 8066 3202 8084 3199 8085 3200 8089
      3204 8094 3208 8094 3209 8092
TIME...MOT...LOC 2311Z 233DEG 23KT 3207 8076

$$


AMZ352-192345-
/O.CON.KCHS.MA.W.0100.000000T0000Z-240719T2345Z/
733 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024

...SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT...

For the following areas...
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM...

At 733 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Hilton Head
Reef, moving northeast at 25 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
         suddenly higher waves.

Locations impacted include...
  Fish America, Gaskins Bank Wreck, Gaskin Banks, General Gordon,
  Port Royal Sound, Hilton Head Reef, Beaufort 45 Feet Reef,
  Whitewater Reef, Calibogue Sound and Savannah River Entrance.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, high waves, dangerous lightning, and
heavy rain are possible with this storm.

&&

LAT...LON 3209 8090 3215 8084 3215 8082 3214 8080
      3216 8076 3225 8067 3230 8068 3232 8066
      3230 8061 3229 8060 3230 8059 3219 8029
      3194 8066 3202 8084 3199 8085 3200 8089
      3204 8094 3208 8094 3209 8092
TIME...MOT...LOC 2311Z 233DEG 27KT 3199 8073

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 KTS

$$

Adam