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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
127 PM EDT Wed May 1 2024

ANZ633-658-011830-
127 PM EDT Wed May 1 2024

A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...
  Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
  20 nm...
  Currituck Sound...

At 126 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located
over Currituck Sound, moving east 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 this storm passes.

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

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LAT...LON 3621 7590 3625 7592 3637 7594 3635 7552
      3622 7556 3622 7577 3616 7576

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Wray