Marine Weather Statement for South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay; Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM; Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM +1 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, Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM, Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM, South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM... Fire Island Inlet to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM... Moriches Inlet to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM... Long Island South Shore Bays... At 725 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. 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. These strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when these strong thunderstorms reach the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these strong thunderstorms arrive.
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Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM... Fire Island Inlet to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM... Moriches Inlet to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM... Long Island South Shore Bays... At 725 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Great South Bay to near Fire Island Inlet, moving east at 25 knots.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 20 at 7:26PM 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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