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Special Marine Warning including the Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm ...including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary until 10:45 AM EDT

Special Marine Warning including the Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm ...including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary until 10:45 AM EDT
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A weak area of low pressure is forecast to develop along the Southeast coast today, with a 60% chance this area could further develop into a tropical or subtropical depression over the next 48 hours. Heavy rainfall is expected Saturday and possibly again on Sunday.

A weak area of low pressure is forecast to develop along the Southeast coast today, with a 60% chance this area could further develop into a tropical or subtropical depression over the next 48 hours. Heavy rainfall is expected Saturday and possibly again on Sunday.
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Special Marine Warning continues for the Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm ...including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary until 10:45 AM EDT

Special Marine Warning continues for the Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm ...including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary until 10:45 AM EDT
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A weak area of low pressure is forecast to develop along the Southeast coast today, with a 70% chance this area could further develop into a tropical or subtropical depression over the next 48 hours. Hurricane Hunters are on their way to investigate.

A weak area of low pressure is forecast to develop along the Southeast coast today, with a 70% chance this area could further develop into a tropical or subtropical depression over the next 48 hours. Hurricane Hunters are on their way to investigate.
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Here is the 8 PM Tropical Weather Outlook for Tropical Depression Three off the SE Coast. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the watch area Saturday into Sunday. Rough surf/strong rip currents are likely with the system. Heavy rainfall is possible along the coast.

Here is the 8 PM Tropical Weather Outlook for Tropical Depression Three off the SE Coast. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the watch area Saturday into Sunday. Rough surf/strong rip currents are likely with the system. Heavy rainfall is possible along the coast.
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Tropical Depression Three off the SE U.S. coast is forecast to strengthen to a Tropical Storm on Saturday. Expect heavy rain and gusty winds, especially along the Charleston and Colleton County coasts.

Tropical Depression Three off the SE U.S. coast is forecast to strengthen to a Tropical Storm on Saturday. Expect heavy rain and gusty winds, especially along the Charleston and Colleton County coasts.
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Tropical Storm Chantal will possibly make landfall along the middle to upper South Carolina Coast late Sunday. Expect heavy rain and gusty winds, especially along the Charleston and Colleton County coasts.

Tropical Storm Chantal will possibly make landfall along the middle to upper South Carolina Coast late Sunday. Expect heavy rain and gusty winds, especially along the Charleston and Colleton County coasts.
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Here's the latest satellite imagery of Tropical Storm Chantal as it moves slowly north-northwest towards the South Carolina coastline. A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for Charleston County.

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Tropical Storm #Chantal continues to move slowly north-northwest towards the South Carolina coastline. If you're at the beach, you've likely noticed the increasingly gusty conditions, with recent observations indicating wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph along the shoreline.

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Tropical Storm Chantal is forecast to approach the South Carolina coast today and move onshore Sunday morning. Some additional strengthening is expected before Chantal reaches the coast.

Tropical Storm Chantal is forecast to approach the 
South Carolina coast today and move onshore 
Sunday morning. Some additional strengthening is 
expected before Chantal reaches the coast.
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Tropical Storm #Chantal made landfall near Litchfield Beach, SC at 4 AM with max winds of 60 mph. As the storm moves away from the SC Lowcountry today, expect relief from the summer heat with light rain & cloud cover limiting highs to the 80s, and around 90 degrees across SE GA.

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At 1230 PM: Latest round of observations indicated 70S and 80s across the SC Lowcountry with areas over extreme SE GA in the low 90s.

At 1230 PM: Latest round of observations indicated 70S and 80s across the SC Lowcountry with areas over extreme SE GA in the low 90s.
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Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon across Southeast South Carolina and Southeast Georgia. #chswx #savwx #scwx #gawx

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon across Southeast South Carolina and Southeast Georgia. #chswx #savwx #scwx #gawx
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Hot and humid conditions will occur this afternoon over Southeast South Carolina and Southeast Georgia. Heat indices will peak 100-105 degrees except 105-108 degrees over parts of Berkeley and Charleston Counties near the sea breeze. Stay hydrated! #chswx #savwx #gawx #scwx

Hot and humid conditions will occur this afternoon over Southeast South Carolina and Southeast Georgia. Heat indices will peak 100-105 degrees except 105-108 degrees over parts of Berkeley and Charleston Counties near the sea breeze. Stay hydrated! #chswx #savwx #gawx #scwx