Marine Weather Statement for Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE; Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE, Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE... Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE... At 238 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a...
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.
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Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE... Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE... At 238 PM 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 northeast of Sea Breeze to Ship John Shoal Light to 13 nm southwest of Woodland Beach, moving southeast at 25 knots. Locations impacted include... Fortesque Beach, Sea Breeze, Fourteen Foot Bank Light, Slaughter Beach, East Point, Bowers Beach, Sea Isle City, Miah Maull Light, Ship John Shoal Light, Brandywine Shoal Light, and Cross Ledge Light.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 8 at 2:38PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Mount Holly NJ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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