864
FZUS72 KCHS 260151
MWSCHS
MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
951 PM EDT TUE AUG 25 2026
AMZ384-260230-
951 PM EDT TUE AUG 25 2026
THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE...
WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO 60
NM...
* AT 951 PM EDT, DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A STRONG THUNDERSTORM,
CAPABLE OF PRODUCING WINDS TO AROUND 30 KNOTS. THIS STRONG
THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED 18 NM EAST OF R2 TOWER, MOVING EAST AT 10
KNOTS.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
MAINLY OPEN WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING
FROM 20 TO 60 NM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
REPORT SEVERE WEATHER TO THE COAST GUARD OR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
OFFICE.
INTENSE LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM. IF CAUGHT ON THE OPEN
WATER STAY BELOW DECK IF POSSIBLE, KEEP AWAY FROM UNGROUNDED METAL
OBJECTS.
LAT...LON 3130 8030 3152 8035 3160 8007 3140 8004
3138 8006 3135 8008 3130 8013
TIME...MOT...LOC 0151Z 269DEG 9KT 3143 8022
ACD
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