Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
859 FZUS71 KBOX 231334 MWSBOX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 934 AM EDT Thu May 23 2024 ANZ235-237-256-231430- 934 AM EDT Thu May 23 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMs APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Block Island Sound... Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island... Rhode Island Sound... At 934 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This thunderstorm was located near Montauk Point, or near Western Block Island Sound, moving northeast at 25 knots. Locations impacted include... Watch Hill, Charlestown Breachway, Block Island Sound, The Coastal Waters West Of Block Island, Point Judith Light, and Montauk 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 4133 7178 4133 7171 4135 7168 4137 7157 4138 7151 4136 7148 4137 7148 4138 7147 4119 7120 4103 7183 4107 7186 4131 7187 $$ BW