#ALwx 🚤⛵National Safe Boating Week - Day 7 🌊🦺

Storms can be your worst nightmare if you are in a boat. Check the weather BEFORE you hit the water! ⛈⛵ #SafeBoating

Day 7 of #SafeBoating Week - Thunderstorm Safety⛈️⛵

Use extra caution when storms are in the forecast & have a plan of escape. You may be unable to reach the port quickly.
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Original tweet : https://nitter.boldcity.social/NWSJacksonville/status/1662068564818382848

[Boating & Beach Safety Week] Don't get caught in a storm. Check the latest forecast before you go. Visit https://weather.gov/ for the latest updates. #safeboating

What’s the difference between a Special Marine Warning and a Marine Weather Statement? Thunderstorms over water can bring hazards such as gusty winds, hail, and even waterspouts. Get to shelter at the first sign of a storm! #safeboating #GreatLakes

🛥️ Stay safe on the water! There are many dangers to boating under the influence. Protect your life and others – never boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs! #safeboating #opdrywater #boatsober https://t.co/OWYlBpnDCq

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The final topic for National Safe Boating Week is Thunderstorm Safety. Thunderstorms can bring gusty winds, lightning, waterspouts and create dangerous wave conditions. #safeboating #GreatLakes

#ALwx 🚤⛵National Safe Boating Week - Day 7 🌊🦺

Out on a boat and see thunderstorms developing nearby? Here are some #SafeBoating Tips! ⛈⛵

Today's Topic for #SafeBoating Week is: Thunderstorms and Marine Lightning. Thunderstorms can develop quickly and create dangerous wind and wave conditions. A lightning strike to a vessel can be catastrophic. If your boat has a cabin, stay inside! #NYwx #NJwx #CTwx

Day 6 of #SafeBoating Week - Cold Water Safety

#DYK body heat can be lost 25 times faster in cold water than cold air?!
🌡 Wear cold water protection gear for the water temperature, not air temperature
Always wear a Life Jacket!
https://www.weather.gov/safety/coldwater

Original tweet : https://nitter.boldcity.social/NWSJacksonville/status/1661705673451634692

Even with high air temperatures, the lake can be cold. Always dress for the water temperature NOT the air temperature. Consider postponing small craft boating activities until the water temperatures are higher. #safeboating #GreatLakes

Today's safe boating tip: Raise your hand if you took a safe boating course & got a vessel safety check. We did! #safeboating #nationalsafeboatingweek https://t.co/1x7uWTvznx

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#ALwx 🚤⛵National Safe Boating Week - Day 6 🌊🦺

🚣🌊🥶 Cold water risks include immersion into both cold coastal & inland waters. Warming weather conditions can be deceiving. While air temperatures warm, water temperatures can still remain cold. #SafeBoating

Today's Topic for #SafeBoating Week is: Cold Water Safety. Survival time is greatly diminished for someone immersed in water below 70 degrees. Warm air doesn’t mean the water is warm. Cold water drains body heat up to 25 times faster than cold air. Stay Safe! #NYwx #NJwx #CTwx

The National Weather Service will issue a Beach Hazard Statement to alert swimmers about life-threatening conditions on the lake. For more on beach hazards, visit: https://weather.gov/safety/beachhaza… #safeboating #GreatLakes

#ALwx 🚤⛵National Safe Boating Week - Day 5 🌊🦺

Don't wait for a Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning to secure your boat! 🌀 Plan ahead. ⚓ Haul out your boat/add additional lines as soon as a tropical storm/hurricane watch is issued. https://weather.gov/safety/safeboati… #HurricanePrep #SafeBoating

Day 5 of #SafeBoating Week - Hurricane Preparedness

🌀 Don't wait for a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warning to secure your boat. Plan ahead. ⚓ Haul out your boat or add additional lines as soon as a watch is issued. ⛵ https://www.weather.gov/safety/safeboating-before #HurricanePrep

Original tweet : https://nitter.boldcity.social/NWSJacksonville/status/1661342782441795585

What do you do if you are caught in a rip current?
☑ Stay calm & relax, rip currents don’t pull you under.
☑ Don’t swim against the current.
☑ Swim out of the current following the shoreline.
☑ Wave or yell for assistance
#safeboating #GreatLakes

Check the latest weather forecast before you leave shore. Hop on over to https://t.co/z3umbbAW5K for the latest updates. For more about boating and thunderstorm safety: https://t.co/jzquDOudUP
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Be sure everyone wears a U.S. Coast Guard approved, properly fitting life jacket while boating. #safeboating

#ALwx 🚤⛵National Safe Boating Week - Day 5 🌊🦺

#HurricanePrep Boating Tip: If you keep your boat in a marina, get a copy of & review your marina’s hurricane plan.📝 #SafeBoating