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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Brownsville TX

810 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024



GMZ135-155-175-190215-

810 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024



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



The areas affected include...

  Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield TX out 20 NM...

  Laguna Madre From 5 nm North Of Port Mansfield To Baffin Bay TX...

  Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield TX from 20 to 60 NM...



At 809 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable

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

22 nm southeast of Riviera Beach, or 26 nm north of Port Mansfield,

moving northeast at 20 knots.



The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.



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.



Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open

water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal

objects.



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LAT...LON 2718 9679 2711 9660 2693 9736 2695 9739

      2690 9739 2692 9738 2690 9738 2690 9737

      2688 9744 2694 9745 2691 9746 2700 9752

      2702 9747 2706 9750 2711 9739 2708 9738

      2712 9739 2723 9715



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