...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS...
The areas affected include...
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm...
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach
DE...
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach
DE...
At 1105 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from Woodland Beach to near Cross
Ledge Light to near Slaughter Beach, moving east at 15 knots.
Locations impacted include...
Overfalls Shoal, Fortesque Beach, Brown Shoal Light, Sea Breeze,
Fourteen Foot Bank Light, Slaughter Beach, Bowers Beach, Woodland
Beach, Miah Maull Light, Ship John Shoal Light, Brandywine Shoal
Light, and Cross Ledge Light.
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 these storms pass.
Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service.
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