Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued June 8 at 2:28PM EDT until June 8 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 8, 2025 - 11:28am
Expires:
June 8, 2025 - 12:30pm
Description:
SMWCHS
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 40 NM...
* Until 330 PM EDT.
* At 226 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 5 NM south of Fripp Island Wreck, moving
east at 40 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, large hail, and wind gusts in excess of
50 knots.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create
locally hazardous seas. Boats could suffer significant
structural damage in high winds and hail. Small craft
could capsize in suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
Hunting Island Reef, Fripp Island Reef, Edisto Offshore Reef and
General Gordon.
Instruction:
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 nm; Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 nm to 40 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC