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Special Marine Warning
Issued: 8:57 PM Aug. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM... * Until 630 PM EDT. * At 456 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Hampton, moving east at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... The Mouth Of The Merrimack River and Hampton. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. && HAIL...<.75IN; WIND...>34KTS
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 8:39 PM Aug. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM... At 438 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Portsmouth, moving southeast 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. &&
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