Special Marine Warning for Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM; Waters from Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM, Waters from Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
SMWOKX The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Moriches Inlet to Montauk Point NY out 60 NM... * Until 1045 AM EDT. * At 944 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from near Great Peconic Bay to 27 nm southwest...
What the bulletin says to do
Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. Gusty winds, high waves, lightning, and heavy rain are expected with these storms. 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... Moriches Inlet to Montauk Point NY out 60 NM... * Until 1045 AM EDT. * At 944 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from near Great Peconic Bay to 27 nm southwest of Buoy 44017, moving east at 25 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. * Severe thunderstorms will be near... Buoy 44017 around 1020 AM EDT.
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- Alert
Special Marine Warning issued August 23 at 9:44AM EDT until August 23 at 10:45AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
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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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