Marine Weather Statement for Guam Coastal Waters
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Guam Coastal Waters
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- Minor
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What is happening
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Guam Coastal Waters... At 1017 AM ChST, satellite imagery indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing frequent lightning. These thunderstorms were located north of Ritidian, moving southeast at 20 knots.
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 25 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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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 6 at 10:17AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tiyan GU. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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