Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
369 FZUS71 KBOX 231406 MWSBOX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1006 AM EDT Thu May 23 2024 ANZ235-236-231500- 1006 AM EDT Thu May 23 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Narragansett Bay... Rhode Island Sound... At 1005 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 25 knots and small hail. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near South Kingstown to near Block Island Sound, moving northeast at 20 knots. Locations impacted include... Dutch Harbor Light, Narragansett Bay, Quonset Point, Sakonnet Point Light, Plum Beach Light, Castle Hill Light, and Sachuest Point. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Expect gusty winds to around 25 knots...briefly rough seas and lightning strikes. Consider heading for safe harbor until these storms pass. Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible and keep away from ungrounded metal objects. && LAT...LON 4148 7142 4153 7142 4158 7146 4162 7133 4158 7133 4162 7130 4163 7127 4152 7133 4148 7132 4146 7136 4145 7135 4145 7131 4149 7130 4149 7125 4152 7123 4162 7124 4164 7121 4145 7119 4136 7148 $$ TD