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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service New York NY

313 PM EDT FRI JUL 27 2018



ANZ335-272015-

313 PM EDT FRI JUL 27 2018



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS...



The areas affected include...



  Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT / Port Jefferson NY...



At 312 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable

of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located

7 nm west of Eastchester Bay, moving east at 30 knots.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



A special marine warning may eventually be required when this storm 

reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for 

shore before the storm arrives.



Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open

water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal

objects.



&&



A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for

southern Connecticut...southeastern New York...and the adjacent

coastal waters.



LAT...LON 4089 7384 4090 7383 4090 7380 4096 7375

      4098 7369 4102 7367 4105 7358 4104 7357

      4106 7354 4107 7348 4110 7340 4089 7340

      4086 7353 4087 7356 4090 7357 4088 7363

      4084 7363 4079 7380 4080 7382 4086 7384



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