Marine Weather Statement for Detroit River; Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI
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The areas affected include... Detroit River... Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI... At 805 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds up to 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 7 nm northwest of Monroe Harbor, moving east at 25 knots. The...
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Mariners can expect gusty winds up to 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
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The areas affected include... Detroit River... Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI... At 805 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds up to 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 7 nm northwest of Monroe Harbor, moving east at 25 knots. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Woodland Beach and Detroit Beach around 810 PM EDT. Stony Point around 815 PM EDT. Estral Beach around 820 PM EDT. Lake Erie Metropark Harbor, Detroit River Light, and Gibraltar around 825 PM EDT. Elizabeth Park Marina around 835 PM EDT. Grosse Ile around 840 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by the strong thunderstorm include Woodland Beach, Stony Point, Gibraltar, Estral Beach, and Detroit Beach.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 26 at 8:05PM 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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