Marine Weather Statement for Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM; Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket
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What you need to know
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- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket... Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM... At 1017 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This...
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.
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Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket... Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM... At 1017 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 13 nm southwest of The Coastal Waters South Of Nantucket, moving northeast at 25 knots. Locations impacted include... The Coastal Waters South Of Nantucket, Surfside On Nantucket, Sankaty Head Light, and The Coastal Waters East Of Nantucket.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 24 at 10:21PM 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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