Marine Weather Statement for Rhode 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
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- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island, Rhode Island Sound
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island... Rhode Island Sound... At 739 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over The Coastal Waters...
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... Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island... Rhode Island Sound... At 739 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over The Coastal Waters Between Block Island And Marthas Vineyard, moving southeast at 30 knots. Locations impacted include... Rhode Island Sound and The Coastal Waters Between Block Island And Marthas Vineyard.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 13 at 7:39PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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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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