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FZUS71 KBOX 151120
MWSBOX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
720 AM EDT Tue Aug 15 2023


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720 AM EDT Tue Aug 15 2023

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

The areas affected include...
  Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard 
  and Nantucket...
  Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA 
  out 20 nm...
  Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 45 NM 
  offshore...
  Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from 20 to 35 NM 
  offshore...

At 719 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located
20 nm south of The Coastal Waters South Of Nantucket, moving
northeast at 30 knots.

The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Expect gusty winds to around 30 knots...briefly rough seas and
lightning strikes. Consider heading for safe harbor until this storm
passes.

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

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LAT...LON 4120 6914 4102 6921 4073 6947 4064 6961
      4059 6979 4103 7018 4153 6921 4147 6915

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