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The areas affected include... Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 60 NM... * At 1146 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located 6 NM southeast of Buoy J, moving southwest at 5 knots. Locations impacted include... Honey Barge, Buoy J, Tug Elmira, Ferry Boat Janet, Buoy Tender Sagebrush, Grays Reef Buoy and Sapelo Buoy S. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office.
Where it happened
Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary; Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM · 31.468°, -80.770°
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- areas
- Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary; Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM
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Incident timeline
The areas affected include... Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 60 NM... * At 1146 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located 6 NM southeast of Buoy J, moving southwest at 5 knots. Locations impacted include... Honey Barge, Buoy J, Tug Elmira, Ferry Boat Janet, Buoy Tender Sagebrush, Grays Reef Buoy and Sapelo Buoy S. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office.