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FZUS71 KBOX 231609
MWSBOX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1209 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

ANZ235-236-231745-
1209 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

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

The areas affected include...
  Narragansett Bay...
  Rhode Island Sound...

At 1208 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm,
capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This
thunderstorm was located over Warwick, moving east at 30 knots.

Locations impacted include...
Dutch Harbor Light, Sakonnet Point Light, Castle Hill Light,
Narragansett Bay, Horseneck Beach, Quonset Point, Melville, Greenwich
Bay, Popasquash Point, Warwick Light, Bristol Harbor, Plum Beach
Light, Conimicut Light, and Sachuest Point.

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.

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 4179 7139 4180 7139 4170 7130 4176 7129
      4176 7128 4164 7126 4179 7108 4183 7112
      4183 7111 4179 7107 4163 7122 4146 7119
      4155 7112 4152 7107 4161 7106 4150 7104
      4136 7148

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