####018001362#### FZUS72 KCHS 222230 MWSCHS Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 630 PM EDT Tue Jul 22 2025 AMZ370-222300- 630 PM EDT Tue Jul 22 2025 ...THUNDERSTORMS WITH GUSTY WINDS AND FREQUENT CLOUD TO WATER LIGHTNING WELL EAST OF EDISTO OFFSHORE REEF... The areas affected include... Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 40 NM... * At 630 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located along a line from 14 NM southwest of Doug Mellichamp Reef to 18 NM southeast of Doug Mellichamp Reef, moving southwest at 20 knots. Locations impacted include... Mainly open waters of Waters from South Santee River SC to Edisto Beach SC extending from 20 to 40 NM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... These thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A Special Marine Warning may eventually be required when these storms reach the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before the storm arrives. && LAT...LON 3237 7929 3233 7924 3231 7928 3228 7932 3226 7935 3218 7945 3215 7948 3213 7951 3220 7967 3232 7958 $$ ST