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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
557 AM CDT Thu Jun 27 2024

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557 AM CDT Thu Jun 27 2024

...A line of strong thunderstorms will affect
  Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM...
  Mississippi Sound...
  North Mobile Bay...
  South Mobile Bay...
Until 730 AM CDT....

At 557 AM CDT...A line of strong thunderstorms was located along a
line extending from near Gaillard Island to Heron Bay to near Petit
Bois Pass...moving northeast at 10 knots.

Locations impacted include...
Gaillard Island, East Fowl River Bridge, Bon Secour Bay, Middle Bay
Light, Mississippi Sound East Of Pascagoula, Heron Bay, Point Clear,
Weeks Bay, Dog River Bridge, and Central Dauphin Island.

The primary threats from these storms are wind gusts up to 30
knots...locally higher waves...and heavy downpours. Boaters should
consider seeking safe harbor until these storms have passed.

Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms.  If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible and keep away from metal
objects.

Weather conditions support the development of waterspouts.
Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous
waves and seas. If a waterspout is sighted...seek safe harbor
immediately.

LAT...LON 3038 8840 3041 8840 3042 8830 3035 8815
      3063 8807 3066 8791 3042 8788 3048 8780
      3027 8772 3025 8775 3024 8779 3024 8777
      3020 8782 3021 8838 3034 8840 3035 8839
      3038 8841
TIME...MOT...LOC 1057Z 246DEG 10KT 3056 8801 3033 8816 3019 8843

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