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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
605 PM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

ANZ630-631-635-262300-
605 PM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...
  Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA...
  Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA...
  Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point...

At 605 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. These
thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Yeocomico
River to 13 nm northwest of Irvington to 30 nm west of Urbanna Inlet,
moving east at 20 knots.

Locations impacted include...
Smith Point, Stingray Point, Windmill Point, Occohannock Reef,
Rappahannock Light, Irvington, Longs Creek Inlet, White Stone Bridge,
San Marcos Wreck, Urbanna Inlet, Tangier Island, and Northern Neck
Reef.

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 these storms pass.

These strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30
knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine
warning may eventually be required when these strong thunderstorms
reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for
shore before these strong thunderstorms arrives.

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LAT...LON 3770 7655 3776 7657 3779 7655 3780 7647
      3777 7644 3777 7638 3780 7637 3786 7648
      3791 7646 3789 7632 3789 7604 3791 7603
      3790 7603 3789 7600 3776 7595 3750 7603
      3751 7634 3759 7655 3760 7662 3764 7664

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