Marine Weather Statement for St. Clair River; Lake St. Clair Open Lake (U.S. Portion)
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Lake St. Clair Open Lake (U.S. Portion)... St. Clair River... At 848 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds up to 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 nm northwest of St. Clair to near New Baltimore, moving...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds up to 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
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The areas affected include... Lake St. Clair Open Lake (U.S. Portion)... St. Clair River... At 848 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds up to 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 nm northwest of St. Clair to near New Baltimore, moving east at 15 knots. strong thunderstorms will be near... New Baltimore around 855 AM EDT. St. Clair around 910 AM EDT.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 22 at 8:49AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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