Marine Weather Statement for Cape Cod Bay; Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary; Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Cape Cod Bay, Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
The areas affected include... Cape Cod Bay... Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary... Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay... At 200 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This thunderstorm was...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Cape Cod Bay... Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary... Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay... At 200 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This thunderstorm was located over Manomet Point. The thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Locations impacted include... Cape Cod Bay, Manomet Point, and Plymouth Light.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 28 at 2:01PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Official revision
Source and limitations
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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