First published 10/10/2026, 6:46:15 AM UTC · Last updated 10/10/2026, 6:46:15 AM UTC

Special Marine Warning issued October 10 at 2:24AM EDT until October 10 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

NWS Charleston issued a Special Marine Warning for offshore waters from South Santee River, South Carolina, to Savannah, Georgia, until 3:30 AM EDT. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was moving north.

Why it matters

The warning says boaters should seek safe harbor immediately because waterspouts can overturn boats.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

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

Confidence: 8/10How 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: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceSpecial Marine Warning issued October 10 at 2:24AM EDT until October 10 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

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