Marine Weather Statement for Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound; Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Block Island Sound, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island, Rhode Island Sound
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
The areas affected include... Block Island Sound... Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island... Rhode Island Sound... At 317 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near...
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Block Island Sound... Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island... Rhode Island Sound... At 317 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Montauk Shoal, moving east at 15 knots. Locations impacted include... The Coastal Waters Southeast Of Block Island.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued September 4 at 3:18AM 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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