Weather Alert Watch
Minor Marine Weather Statement

Marine Weather Statement for Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM; Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM

The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM... Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM... At 656 AM...

USCoastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM; Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM

Official alert brief

The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM... Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM... At 656 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Parking Lot, moving south at 15 knots. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Parking Lot around 700 AM EDT.

Instructions

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. Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.