Estado do tempo em Meigs Point Nature Center

Marine Weather Statement issued May 8 at 7:43PM EDT by NWS Upton NYThe areas affected include...Eastern Long Island Sound...At 743 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capableof producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. Thesethunderstorms were located along a line extending from near EssexVillage to 7 nm northwest of Madison Reef, moving east at 50 knots.Locations impacted include...New London Harbor, Essex Village, Fishers Island, Westbrook Center,Mouth of the Connecticut River, Fishers Island Sound, Madison Reef,Long Sand Shoal, Stonington, and Niantic Bay.Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higherwaves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harborimmediately until these storms pass.

National Weather Service

Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 7:48PM EDT by NWS Upton NYAt 747 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms alonga line extending from near Lyme to North Madison. Movement was eastat 45 mph.HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.SOURCE...Radar indicated.IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow aroundunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects ispossible.Locations impacted include...New London, Guilford, Clinton, Groton, Old Saybrook, Salem, Chester,Mystic, Waterford, East Lyme, Ledyard, East Haddam, Haddam, Old Lyme,and Westbrook.If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radiostations and available television stations for additional informationand possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

National Weather Service