Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC

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288 FZUS72 KCHS 192150 MWSCHS Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 550 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024 AMZ352-192215- 550 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS SOUTH OF EDISTO BEACH... At 550 PM EDT, thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Edisto Forty Reef to Hunting Island Reef, moving southeast at 5 knots. HAZARD...Winds up to 30 knots and excessive cloud-to-water lightning. IMPACT...Expect briefly stronger winds and suddenly higher waves. Lightning can endanger your life and damage your boat. Unplug electrical equipment and avoid metal objects. Marine locations impacted through 615 PM EDT include: Hunting Island Reef... Fripp Island 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 these storms pass. Put on a personal flotation device. && LAT...LON 3247 8032 3238 8010 3211 8019 3222 8040 3248 8033 $$