Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
227 FZUS71 KAKQ 031916 MWSAKQ Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wakefield VA 316 PM EDT Mon Jun 3 2024 ANZ631-632-635-032015- 316 PM EDT Mon Jun 3 2024 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA... Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA... Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point... At 315 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 nm south of Urbanna Inlet to near White Stone Bridge to near Gwynns Island, moving southeast at 10 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 these storms pass. These strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when these strong thunderstorms reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these strong thunderstorms arrives. && LAT...LON 3759 7655 3759 7614 3736 7611 3727 7612 3723 7627 3725 7639 3727 7639 3727 7642 3726 7643 3725 7642 3725 7643 3731 7644 3736 7647 3741 7640 3741 7634 3742 7630 3748 7631 3752 7635 3753 7641 $$ Wray