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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service New York NY

628 PM EDT FRI JUL 27 2018



ANZ338-355-272330-

628 PM EDT FRI JUL 27 2018



...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS...



The areas affected include...



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



  New York Harbor...



At 627 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable

of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were

located along a line extending from 9 nm west of Upper New York

Harbor to 8 nm west of The Verrazano Narrows Bridge to near Raritan

Bay to near South Amboy, moving northeast at 25 knots.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher

waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek

safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.



A special marine warning may eventually be required when these 

storms reach the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading 

for shore before these storms arrive.



&&



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 4059 7409 4063 7409 4067 7413 4073 7406

      4071 7398 4063 7402 4059 7397 4064 7393

      4068 7384 4066 7379 4057 7382 4044 7411

      4044 7421 4049 7429



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