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Public Information Statement

National Weather Service New York NY

505 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024



...This is National Safe Boating Week...



National Safe Boating Week is May 18 through May 24.



The National Weather Service has partnered with the National Safe 

Boating Council, a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador to help 

promote safe boating practices. The Council offers a wealth of free 

resources such as infographics, videos, audio clips, fact sheets, 

social media and much more. These resources can be found at: 

https://safeboatingcampaign.com/resources/ 



During Safe Boating Week, NWS will send a Public Information 

Statement and broadcast public service announcements on NOAA Weather 

Radio All Hazards. Tomorrow will focus on National Weather Service 

watches, warnings and forecasts. Monday will focus on what to do 

before you go out. Tuesday will focus on fog, Wednesday on inland 

boating, and Thursday on cold water safety. Friday will focus on 

thunderstorms. 



In addition to these Public Information Statements and public 

service announcements, a News Headline link on our homepage 

http://weather.gov/okx will take you to various videos and web 

sites, highlighting additional weather and safe boating 

information. 



Finally, if you, or someone you know, have been in a weather-related 

boating accident, please share your story so we can prevent others 

from becoming a victim. When you write, please note that NWS has 

permission to use your story and, if possible, let us know the town 

and state you were in and the year the event took place. 



Tomorrows topic covers marine watches, warnings and forecasts from 

the National Weather Service.



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