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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service New York NY

728 PM EDT FRI JUL 27 2018



ANZ338-355-280030-

728 PM EDT FRI JUL 27 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 728 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable

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

over Lower New York Harbor, 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.



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

northeastern New Jersey...southeastern New York...and the adjacent

coastal waters.



LAT...LON 4050 7427 4056 7412 4060 7408 4066 7413

      4072 7406 4071 7398 4066 7399 4062 7402

      4059 7397 4064 7393 4068 7384 4066 7379

      4051 7384 4042 7395 4048 7401 4048 7402

      4042 7399 4046 7413 4044 7421 4047 7427



$$



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