Special Marine Warning for Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island; Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM

Official alert brief

SMWBOX The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island... Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM... * Until 930 AM EDT. * At 831 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near The Coastal Waters Southeast Of Block Island, moving southeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... The Coastal Waters Southeast Of Block Island.

Instructions

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