Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
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764 FZUS71 KLWX 120709 MWSLWX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 309 AM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024 ANZ533-534-537-541>543-120815- 309 AM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA... Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD... Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River... Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD... Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island... Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA... At 308 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Deep Hole, moving north at 15 knots. 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. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. 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. && LAT...LON 3790 7626 3803 7652 3808 7655 3818 7654 3807 7633 3829 7640 3834 7653 3842 7653 3838 7640 3850 7652 3849 7631 3849 7632 3822 7604 3837 7601 3836 7601 3823 7597 3836 7586 3835 7586 3790 7600 $$ EST