FZUS71 KBOX 251918 MWSBOX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 318 PM EDT Thu Jul 25 2024 ANZ230-250-251-270-251945- 318 PM EDT Thu Jul 25 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Boston Harbor... Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary... Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay... Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM offshore... At 318 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Thatcher Island to 6 nm southeast of Marblehead Neck to Nahant, moving east at 20 knots. Locations impacted include... Eastern Point Ma, Boston Harbor, Boston Buoy 44013, The Coastal Waters East Of Cape Ann, Mass Bay Buoy 44029, Stellwagen Bank, Thatcher Island, Broad Sound, and The Coastal Waters East Of Boston Harbor. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Expect gusty winds to around 30 knots...briefly rough seas and lightning strikes. Consider heading for safe harbor until these storms pass. Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible and keep away from ungrounded metal objects. && LAT...LON 4263 6981 4236 7013 4227 7056 4236 7097 4237 7098 4237 7097 4239 7097 4240 7099 4244 7096 4248 7079 4259 7065 4260 7064 4269 7053 $$ Dooley