Special Marine Warning for New York Harbor
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What you need to know
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- New York Harbor
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What is happening
SMWOKX The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... New York Harbor... * Until 415 PM EDT. * At 307 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near South Amboy, moving north at 20 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated....
What the bulletin says to do
Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, small hail, high waves, lightning, and heavy rain are expected 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
SMWOKX The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... New York Harbor... * Until 415 PM EDT. * At 307 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near South Amboy, moving north at 20 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * The strong thunderstorm will be near... Raritan Bay around 325 PM EDT.
Lifecycle record
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Special Marine Warning issued July 28 at 3:08PM EDT until July 28 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Upton NY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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