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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Wakefield VA

928 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024



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928 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024



A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...

  James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads 

  Bridge-Tunnel...

  James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge...



At 927 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a thunderstorm, capable of 

producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 11 

nm southwest of James River Bridge, moving northeast at 20 knots.



Locations impacted include...

Hampton River Inlet, James River Bridge, Hampton Flats, Monitor

Merrimack Bridge Tunnel, Willoughby Bay, Sewells Point, and Dominion

Pier.



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.



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LAT...LON 3714 7654 3711 7649 3707 7648 3702 7641

      3708 7635 3708 7633 3705 7629 3700 7631

      3703 7630 3703 7631 3701 7632 3697 7630

      3697 7627 3693 7623 3686 7640 3690 7652

      3696 7657 3695 7665 3697 7667 3698 7667



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