Waterspout — Edisto Beach Sc To Savannah Ga Out 20nm, Atlantic South

2024-07-23 · near Fripp Island, Edisto Beach Sc To Savannah Ga Out 20nm, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A Hilton Head Island city official reported a waterspout 10 miles offshore near the north end of the island.

Wider weather episode

Conditions were favorable for waterspout development in the morning hours along the southeast South Carolina coast. Lines of showers developed just offshore along the land breeze, with plentiful low-level moisture and light surface winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1202088. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.