Expires:202408182330;;069664 FZUS71 KAKQ 182209 MWSAKQ Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wakefield VA 609 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024 ANZ630-631-635-182330- 609 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024 ...SCATTERED STRONGS THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA... Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA... Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point... At 609 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated scattered strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Longs Creek Inlet, moving east at 10 knots. Locations impacted include... Windmill Point, Nassawadox Reef, Lower Bernard Island, Rappahannock Range Light, Rappahannock Light, Nandua Pungoteague Reef, Irvington, Gwynns Island, Gwynns Island Reef, Urbanna Inlet, Tangier Island, Anglers Reef, Smith Point, Stingray Point, Hole In The Wall, Onancock Inlet, Occohannock Reef, Watts Island, Longs Creek Inlet, and White Stone Bridge. 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. && LAT...LON 3779 7650 3776 7639 3780 7637 3786 7648 3789 7648 3791 7627 3789 7606 3793 7604 3791 7604 3793 7603 3790 7603 3790 7591 3797 7586 3799 7563 3748 7585 3744 7630 3752 7635 3758 7653 $$ TG