Marine Weather Statement for New York Harbor; Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM
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The areas affected include... New York Harbor... Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm... At 138 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 14 nm SW of Cliffwood Beach to 6 nm SW of Fair...
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Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. A special marine warning may eventually be required when these thunderstorms reach the waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these strong thunderstorms arrive.
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The areas affected include... New York Harbor... Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm... At 138 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 14 nm SW of Cliffwood Beach to 6 nm SW of Fair Haven to Sea Bright, moving NE at 30 kt. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Sandy Hook and Sandy Hook Bay around 145 AM EDT. Raritan Bay around 155 AM EDT. Lower New York Harbor and Rockaway Inlet around 200 AM EDT. Jamaica Bay and The Verrazano Narrows Bridge around 205 AM EDT. Island Park around 210 AM EDT. Barnum Island and Upper New York Harbor around 215 AM EDT.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 3 at 1:41AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Upton NY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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