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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
458 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

ANZ338-355-182145-
458 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

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

The areas affected include...

  Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM...
  New York Harbor...

At 456 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm,
capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and lightning strikes.
This thunderstorm was located near Union Beach, moving northeast at
20 knots.

The strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Raritan Bay around 500 PM EDT.
  Sandy Hook Bay around 505 PM EDT.
  Sandy Hook around 510 PM EDT.
  Lower New York Harbor around 515 PM EDT.
  The Verrazano Narrows Bridge around 520 PM EDT.
  Upper New York Harbor and Rockaway Inlet around 530 PM EDT.

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 this storm passes.

Lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water
stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.

&&

LAT...LON 4053 7422 4059 7409 4067 7412 4073 7404
      4071 7398 4062 7402 4059 7397 4064 7393
      4067 7382 4063 7376 4043 7397 4044 7398
      4047 7402 4041 7399 4046 7413 4045 7419
      4044 7421 4045 7422 4047 7427

$$

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