Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
778 FZUS71 KAKQ 070018 MWSAKQ Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wakefield VA 818 PM EDT Thu Jun 6 2024 ANZ650-652-070115- 818 PM EDT Thu Jun 6 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING AND OVER THE COASTAL ATLANTIC FROM PARRAMORE ISLAND TO OCEAN CITY INLET... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm... Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm... At 816 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 nm northwest of Chincoteague Bay to near Assateague Beach, moving east at 25 knots. Locations impacted include... Assateague Beach, Chincoteague, Blackfish Reef, Bone Wreck, African Queen Wreck, and Chincoteague Bay. 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 these storms pass. && LAT...LON 3821 7488 3796 7489 3788 7494 3763 7527 3759 7553 3765 7569 3812 7536 3814 7533 3827 7525 3832 7504 $$ Zimmerman