We were out on Champlain yesterday around 3 or so. The NWS did an emergency alert about sever T-storms on the NY side, headed north. 70 MPH winds, etc...
I could see further to the south, on our side, another line. We beat it back to the dock, and within a few minutes it started to sprinkle. A major line of T-storms was fast approaching us, and they gave the warning when it was here for our side. Any dumb chit looking at the Doppler could see a massive line of storms headed north/NE, it was probably 100 miles long.
I have less faith in the forecasts and alerts now than ever before. They're all on computer models and auto pilot. Now I just look around and guess myself