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Marine Weather Statement for Boston Harbor; Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary; Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay

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The areas affected include... Boston Harbor... Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary... Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay... At 416 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over...

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Expect gusty winds to around 30 knots...briefly rough seas and lightning strikes. Consider heading for safe harbor until this storm passes. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible and keep away from ungrounded metal objects.

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The areas affected include... Boston Harbor... Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary... Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay... At 416 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Revere, moving east at 30 knots. Locations impacted include... Eastern Point Ma, Boston Harbor, Beverly Harbor, Boston Buoy 44013, Boston Light, Mass Bay Buoy 44029, Thatcher Island, Marblehead Neck, Broad Sound, Quincy Harbor, The Coastal Waters East Of Boston Harbor, and Minot Light.

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    Marine Weather Statement issued July 22 at 4:17PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Boston/Norton MA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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