Marine Weather Statement for Rhode Island Sound; Narragansett Bay; Block Island Sound
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Block Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island Sound
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- Minor
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- Observed
What is happening
The areas affected include... Block Island Sound... Narragansett Bay... Rhode Island Sound... At 220 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Charlestown, or near Charlestown Breachway, moving east at 20 knots. Locations...
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... Narragansett Bay... Rhode Island Sound... At 220 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Charlestown, or near Charlestown Breachway, moving east at 20 knots. Locations impacted include... Rhode Island Sound, Charlestown Breachway, Point Judith Light, and The Coastal Waters Between Block Island And Marthas Vineyard.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued September 4 at 2:21AM 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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