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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 4:19 PM Jul. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A CLUSTER OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm... Waters from Murrells Inlet NC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 40 nm... At 1218 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located around Goldfinch Reef, moving south at 15 knots. Locations impacted include... 2 C R Ledge, City Of Richmond, Inshore Hole, Parking Lot Area, C J Davidson Wreck, Goldfinch Reef, and Wayne Upchurch Reef. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. If caught on the open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions. Make sure you and your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets. This storm may produce a waterspout. A Special Marine Warning may be needed. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 4:05 PM Jul. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL GEORGETOWN COUNTY THROUGH 1230 PM EDT... At 1205 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Litchfield Beach, or near Pawleys Island, moving southwest at 5 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... DeBordieu Colony, Pawleys Island, Plantersville, Litchfield Beach, and Oatland. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. && LANDSPOUT...POSSIBLE; MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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