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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service New York NY

852 PM EDT SUN JUN 24 2018



ANZ338-355-250145-

852 PM EDT SUN JUN 24 2018



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



The areas affected include...



  Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM...



  New York Harbor...



At 851 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable

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

near South Amboy, moving east at 35 knots.



The strong thunderstorm will be near...

  Raritan Bay around 855 PM EDT.

  Keansburg around 900 PM EDT.

  The Verrazano Narrows Bridge and Lower New York Harbor around 910 

  PM EDT.

  Upper New York Harbor around 915 PM EDT.

  Rockaway Inlet around 920 PM EDT.

  Jamaica Bay around 925 PM EDT.

  Island Park and Barnum Island around 940 PM EDT.

  Middle Bay and Jones Beach around 945 PM EDT.



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 strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, 

and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. 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.



&&



LAT...LON 4059 7409 4067 7413 4073 7406 4071 7398

      4062 7402 4059 7397 4068 7384 4061 7374

      4065 7358 4058 7358 4062 7345 4034 7339

      4025 7364 4048 7401 4048 7402 4040 7398

      4044 7421 4045 7422 4050 7429



$$



JC



