Stormy Weather

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Severe thunderstorms are producing large hail and damaging winds gusts locally and across the central and southern Plains.

Intense rainfall associated with these thunderstorms will lead to a threat of flooding. A heat wave will spread from Texas into the Desert Southwest and California Thursday with record-breaking warm temperatures forecasted through the weekend.

For City Island and Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT / Port Jefferson NY... At 531 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This thunderstorm was located over Mamaroneck Harbor, moving northeast at 40 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. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters, southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Some thunderstorms early this morning may produce strong wind gusts. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time that would meet NWS warning criteria.