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Gale Warning

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Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM

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Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the Storm Watch, northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet possible.
* WHERE...Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM EDT Friday. For the Storm Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
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