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Special Marine Warning issued September 7 at 12:22AM 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. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office.

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For the following areas...
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 60 NM...

At 1222 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 6 NM northeast of
R2 Tower, moving east at 10 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, R2 Tower, Grays Reef Buoy, Buoy J, Tug Elmira, Ferry
Boat Janet, Buoy Tender Sagebrush, Tug Rio Apon, Sapelo Buoy S, Tug
Matt Turecamo, C C A Buoy, Tug Rio Caroni, Steel Barge Modena, D R
H Buoy and John Bird.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™