Severe Coastal Hazard

Special Marine Warning issued April 30 at 9:40AM EDT until April 30 at 10:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

SMWILM

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20
to 60 NM...

* Until 1030 AM EDT.

* At 940 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 nm southeast of
Vermillion Reef, moving east at 35 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.

* The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.

Recommendations

Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
If caught on the open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions.
Make sure you and your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets.