Special Marine Warning Issued for Coastal Waters SC to GA
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NWS Charleston has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA until 2:45 AM EDT due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA
- Issued
- August 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston SC
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning (event code MAW) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Charleston SC. The alert is effective from August 29, 2026 at 2:16 AM EDT until August 29, 2026 at 2:45 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM, including areas near Port Royal Sound. Impacted locations include Fripp Inlet Buoy and Fripp Island Wreck.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts is located near Port Royal Sound, moving northeast at 10 knots. Waterspouts are possible. Radar indicated. Maximum wind gusts up to 34 knots.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 2:16 AM EDT to 2:45 AM EDT on August 29, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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