Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
974 FZUS72 KCHS 251906 MWSCHS Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 306 PM EDT Sat May 25 2024 AMZ352-251945- 306 PM EDT Sat May 25 2024 ...HAZARDOUS THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE COASTAL WATERS... At 305 PM EDT, a thunderstorm was located near Saint Helena Sound, moving southeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Winds up to 30 knots. IMPACT...Expect briefly stronger winds and suddenly higher waves. Marine locations impacted through 345 PM EDT include: Hunting Island Reef... Fripp Inlet Buoy... Fripp Island Reef... Pelican Bank... Fripp Island Wreck... Saint Helena Sound... 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 3241 8018 3241 8017 3216 8039 3231 8056 3234 8048 3247 8051 3250 8054 3254 8049 $$ NED