Special Marine Warning Issued for SC and GA Coastal Waters
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NWS Charleston SC has issued a Special Marine Warning for waters from South Santee River SC to Savannah GA due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Waters off South Carolina and Georgia
- Issued
- August 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston SC
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Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Charleston SC. Effective from 5:02 AM EDT August 22, 2026 until 5:45 AM EDT August 22, 2026.
Affected Areas
Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA extending from 20 to 60 NM.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts located 23 NM southeast of Edisto Offshore Reef, moving east at 20 knots. Hazards include waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots.
Timeline
Alert in effect until 5:45 AM EDT on August 22, 2026.
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