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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
438 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

ANZ536-172115-
/O.CON.KLWX.MA.W.0199.000000T0000Z-240817T2115Z/
438 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT...

For the following areas...
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD...

At 437 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts
were located along a line extending from near Quantico to Aquia Creek
to near Potomac Creek, moving east at 15 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and possible waterspouts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by
         suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel.
         Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
         hazardous seas.

Locations impacted include...
Quantico, Potomac Creek, Widewater, Maryland Point, Nanjemoy Creek,
Brent Point, and Fairview Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.

Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.

&&

LAT...LON 3844 7733 3852 7732 3857 7729 3856 7721
      3853 7721 3851 7724 3839 7723 3843 7709
      3836 7710 3833 7717 3833 7729 3841 7733
TIME...MOT...LOC 2037Z 277DEG 15KT 3851 7736 3842 7736 3831 7734

WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...>34KTS

$$

LEE