Marine Weather Statement for Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE; Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM
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- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM, Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE
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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM... Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE... At 852 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated 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 this storm passes. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. This strong thunderstorm 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 this storm reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before the storm arrives. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service.
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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM... Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE... At 852 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 19 nm west of Indian River Inlet Bridge, moving southeast at 15 knots. Locations impacted include... Overfalls Shoal, Fenwick Island, Cape Henlopen, Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, Indian River Inlet Bridge, and Slaughter Beach.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 17 at 8:52PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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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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