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Gale Watch
ActiveCape Cod Bay; Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters, Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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