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FZUS71 KBOX 052121
MWSBOX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
521 PM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024

ANZ250-251-052215-
521 PM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024

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

The areas affected include...
  Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
  National Marine Sanctuary...
  Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay...

At 520 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This
thunderstorm was located over Hampton NH, moving south at 15 knots.
This storm has a history of producing small hail in Dover, NH.

Locations impacted include...
Essex Bay, Plum Island, Ipswich Bay, and Thatcher Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Expect gusty winds to around 30 knots...briefly rough seas and
lightning strikes. Consider heading for safe harbor until this storm
passes.

This a strong thunderstorm will produce winds to around 30 knots...
and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A Special Marine Warning
may be issued when this storm reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters
should consider heading for shore before the storm arrives.

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

&&

LAT...LON 4263 7044 4254 7087 4261 7067 4260 7064
      4264 7059 4269 7063 4263 7069 4265 7068
      4264 7077 4267 7073 4269 7077 4267 7084
      4270 7079 4272 7086 4277 7082 4272 7079
      4273 7078 4280 7080 4282 7059

$$

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