What is happening
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 NM... * At 610 PM UTC, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located along a line from near Myrtle Beach to 7 NM northwest of South Santee River Entrance, moving east at 25 knots. Locations impacted include... Belky Bear, Ten Mile Reef, Paradise Reef, Myrtle Beach Rock, Murrells Inlet Sea Buoy, North Inlet Reef, Springmaid Pier, Inshore Hole, Georgetown Reef, Jungle, Wayne Upchurch Reef, Georgetown Nearshore Wreck, Sherman Wreck, Winyah Bay Sea Buoy, C J Davidson Wreck,and Cherry Grove Inlet.
Official instructions
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
