STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS
The areas affected include... Nearshore and Open Waters from Whitehall to Manistee MI... At 849 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 Rawley Point Light to 10 nm east of Sheboygan, moving east at 40 knots. Additional thunderstorms may develop farther east ahead of these area of storms which may affect mariners in the Big Sable Point region shortly after 9 PM EDT. Locations impacted include... Ludington Light, Little Sable Point Light, and Pentwater Pier Heads.
These strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes, and could therefore pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when these storms reach the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these storms arrive.
STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS
The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM... Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM... At 756 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 28 nm west of Anclote Key to 20 nm west of Bayport to 18 nm southwest of Cedar Key, moving west at 15 knots.
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
A GUST FRONT APPROACHING THE WATERS
The areas affected include... Lake Michigan nearshore and open waters to mid lake from North Point Light WI to Wind Point WI... At 646 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a front, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This front was located along a line extending from 26 nm west of Milwaukee to 47 nm northwest of McHenry, moving east at 35 knots.
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. This a front will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when these storms reach the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these storms arrive.
