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Special Marine Warning issued September 6 at 11:18PM EDT until September 7
Affecting Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary; Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM
In effect until: Sep 7, 2026, 5:15 AM
Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary; Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM
Likely impact in Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary; effects through 5:15 AM.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
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SMWCHS The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 60 NM... * Until 115 AM EDT. * At 1118 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Tug Rio Apon, moving south at 20 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 34 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Honey Barge, Buoy J, Tug Elmira, Ferry Boat Janet, Buoy Tender Sagebrush, Tug Rio Apon, R2 Tower, Grays Reef Buoy, Sapelo Buoy S, Tug Matt Turecamo, C C A Buoy, Tug Senasqua, Tug Delta Diamond, Sayler Barge and Latex Barge.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™