Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued October 31 at 3:14AM PDT until October 31 at 3:45AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 31, 2024 - 3:14am
Expires:
October 31, 2024 - 3:45am
Description:
SMWSEW
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm...
Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm...
* Until 345 AM PDT.
* At 313 AM PDT, a thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was
located 19 nm southwest of James Island, moving north at 10 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
* The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
Instruction:
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Area Description:
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm; Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA