Severe Severe Storm ● Closed
Special Marine Warning issued October 10 at 8:15AM EDT until October 10 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC, United States of America
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SMWILM
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20
NM...
* Until 945 AM EDT.
* At 815 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 8 NM southeast of South Santee River
Entrance, moving north at 10 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
Georgetown Nearshore Wreck, Winyah Bay Sea Buoy, Georgetown Reef, C
J Davidson Wreck and East Bank Buoy.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 33.2305, -79.1655 |
|---|---|
| Region | Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 NM |
| Location Precision | polygon |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine |
| Cap Urgency | Immediate |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-10T09:45:00-04:00 |
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