####018001381#### FZUS72 KCHS 230543 MWSCHS Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 143 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024 AMZ370-230630- 143 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024 ...HAZARDOUS THUNDERSTORMS IMPACTING THE COASTAL WATERS... At 143 AM EDT, thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 nm south of Greenville Reef to 12 nm south of Edisto Buoy, moving northeast at 25 knots. HAZARD...Winds up to 30 knots and excessive cloud-to-water lightning. IMPACT...Expect briefly stronger winds and suddenly higher waves. Lightning can endanger your life and damage your boat. Unplug electrical equipment and avoid metal objects. Marine locations impacted through 230 AM EDT include: Edisto Buoy... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and poor visibility in heavy rain. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. Put on a personal flotation device. Frequent cloud to water lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible. Keep away from ungrounded metal objects. && LAT...LON 3271 7871 3246 7898 3239 7909 3236 7919 3284 7905 3294 7891 3280 7863 $$