Marine Weather Statement for South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay; Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM; Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM +2 more
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What you need to know
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- Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM, Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM, South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay, Waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Sandy Hook NJ to Moriches Inlet NY out 60 NM... Long Island South Shore Bays... At 732 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 nm north of Fire Island Inlet to 7...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Sandy Hook NJ to Moriches Inlet NY out 60 NM... Long Island South Shore Bays... At 732 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 nm north of Fire Island Inlet to 7 nm southeast of Shark River Reef, moving east at 20 knots. Locations impacted include... Great South Bay, Jones Beach, South Oyster Bay, Entrance to New York Harbor, Middle Bay, Buoy 44025, East Bay, Fire Island Inlet, and Jones Inlet.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 23 at 7:32AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
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Source and limitations
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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