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FZUS74 KCRP 171816
MWSCRP

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
116 PM CDT Fri May 17 2024

GMZ237-255-275-171900-
116 PM CDT Fri May 17 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...
  Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20
  NM...
  San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays...
  Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60
  NM...

At 116 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This
thunderstorm was located 26 nm southwest of Matagorda Island 557,
moving east at 40 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.

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. 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 2839 9638 2784 9575 2764 9666 2792 9697
      2846 9641

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TC