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Public Information Statement

Statement as of 6:48 AM EDT on May 23, 2013


The National Weather Service and the National safe boating Council,
have partnered for National safe boating week from may 18 to may 24.
This week will highlight relevant weather... and safety specific
public service announcements... for the recreational boating public.

Today's topic is thunderstorm safety.

Thunderstorms can be a mariners worst nightmare. They can develop
quickly and create dangerous wind and wave conditions. Thunderstorms
can bring shifting and gusty winds... lightning... waterspouts... and
torrential downpours which can turn a days pleasure into a nightmare
of distress.

There are no specific warnings or advisories for lightning but all
thunderstorms produce lightning. A lightning strike to a vessel can
be catastrophic... especially if it results in a fire or loss of
electronics. If your boat has a cabin... then stay inside and avoid
touching metal or electrical devices. If your boat does not have a
cabin... stay as low as you can in the boat.

Boaters should use extra caution when thunderstorm conditions exist and
have a plan of escape. Mariners are especially vulnerable as at times they
may unable to reach port quickly. It is therefore strongly recommended you
do not venture out if thunderstorms are a possibility. If you do
venture out and recognize thunderstorms nearby... head to port or
safe shelter as quickly as possible. Ultimately... boating safety
begins ashore with planning and training. Keep in mind that
thunderstorms are usually brief so waiting it out is better than
riding it out.

To learn more... visit the National safe boating Council online, at
www.Safeboatingcouncil.Org.

Visit the National Weather Service Wilmington at
www.Weather.Gov/ilm.




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Alaska - Areal Flood Warning , Areal Flood Watch , Special Weather Statement , Record Report
Arizona - Wind Advisory , Fire Weather Warning , Record Report
Arkansas - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Record Report
California - High Surf Advisory , Wind Advisory , Frost Advisory , Freeze Warning , Record Report , Public Information Statement
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Georgia - Flood Warning , Public Information Statement
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Iowa - Flood Warning , Public Information Statement
Kansas - Public Information Statement
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Maryland - Public Information Statement
Massachusetts - Record Report
Michigan - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Frost Advisory , Beach Hazard Statement , Record Report
Minnesota - Flood Warning , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Mississippi - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Record Report
Missouri - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Public Information Statement
Montana - Lake Wind Advisory , Winter Weather Advisory , Special Statement , Record Report
Nevada - Hard Freeze Warning , Record Report
New Jersey - Public Information Statement
New Mexico - Fire Weather Warning
New York - Flash Flood Watch , Record Report , Public Information Statement
North Carolina - Record Report , Public Information Statement
North Dakota - Flood Warning, Areal Flood Warning , Flood Warning , Flash Flood Watch , Flood Watch , Wind Advisory
Ohio - Record Report , Public Information Statement
Oklahoma - Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Flash Flood Warning , Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Special Statement , Special Weather Statement , Record Report
Oregon - Freeze Warning , Special Statement , Record Report
Pennsylvania - Record Report , Public Information Statement
South Carolina - Flood Warning , Public Information Statement
South Dakota - Wind Advisory
Tennessee - Flood Advisory
Texas - Record Report
Vermont - Flash Flood Watch , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Virginia - Record Report
Washington - Flood Watch , Freeze Warning , Special Statement , Record Report
West Virginia - Record Report , Public Information Statement
Wisconsin - Flood Warning , Frost Advisory , Freeze Warning , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Wyoming - High Wind Warning , Dense Fog Advisory , Air Quality Alert , Special Statement
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