First published 10/10/2026, 1:34:16 PM UTC · Last updated 10/10/2026, 1:34:16 PM UTC

NWS Charleston issues Special Marine Warning for coastal waters off South Carolina and Georgia

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was reported in the warned coastal waters, with wind gusts up to 34 knots. The warning was in effect until 11:15 AM EDT, with vessels instructed to move to safe harbor.

Why it matters

The warning identifies waterspouts and strong gusts as hazards to boats in the affected waters.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceSpecial Marine Warning issued October 10 at 9:09AM EDT until October 10 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

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