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FZUS71 KBOX 231406
MWSBOX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1006 AM EDT Thu May 23 2024

ANZ235-236-231500-
1006 AM EDT Thu May 23 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...
  Narragansett Bay...
  Rhode Island Sound...

At 1005 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms,
capable of producing winds to around 25 knots and small hail. These
thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near South
Kingstown to near Block Island Sound, moving northeast at 20 knots.

Locations impacted include...
Dutch Harbor Light, Narragansett Bay, Quonset Point, Sakonnet Point
Light, Plum Beach Light, Castle Hill Light, and Sachuest Point.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Expect gusty winds to around 25 knots...briefly rough seas and
lightning strikes. Consider heading for safe harbor until these
storms pass.

Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible and keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.

&&

LAT...LON 4148 7142 4153 7142 4158 7146 4162 7133
      4158 7133 4162 7130 4163 7127 4152 7133
      4148 7132 4146 7136 4145 7135 4145 7131
      4149 7130 4149 7125 4152 7123 4162 7124
      4164 7121 4145 7119 4136 7148

$$
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