Marine Weather Statement for Rota Coastal Waters; Tinian Coastal Waters
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Rota Coastal Waters, Tinian Coastal Waters
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What is happening
The areas affected include...Tinian Coastal Waters...Rota Coastal Waters... At 953 PM ChST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. These thunderstorm was located over the southwestern coastal waters of Tinian and northwest coastal waters of...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and frequent lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include...Tinian Coastal Waters...Rota Coastal Waters... At 953 PM ChST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. These thunderstorm was located over the southwestern coastal waters of Tinian and northwest coastal waters of Rota...moving south around 10 knots.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 16 at 9:53PM 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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