Special Marine Warning for Waters from Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY from 20 to 60 NM
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What you need to know
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- Waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY from 20 to 60 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... Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point NY out 20 to 60 nm... * Until 1030 PM EDT. * At 930 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong winds yo 35 kt and waterspouts were located along a line extending from 36 nm...
What the bulletin says to do
Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, 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.
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Bulletin details
SMWOKX The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point NY out 20 to 60 nm... * Until 1030 PM EDT. * At 930 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong winds yo 35 kt and waterspouts were located along a line extending from 36 nm southeast of Buoy 44017 to 56 nm southeast of Shinnecock Inlet, moving northeast at 20 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly open waters.
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Special Marine Warning issued July 21 at 9:31PM EDT until July 21 at 10:30PM 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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