Marine Weather Statement for Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM; Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM
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What you need to know
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- Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM, Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM... Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM... At 712 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 52 nm...
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... Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM... Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM... At 712 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 52 nm south of The Coastal Waters South Of Nantucket, moving southeast at 15 knots. The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 12 at 7:12AM 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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