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Small Craft Advisory

Active

Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago

Ends Nov 10, 4:00 PM EST

Issued Nov 9, 2:54 PM EST

Severity Minor

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Expecting a brief lull in conditions this morning into early afternoon. Gusty winds and rough seas should redevelop by this evening.

Instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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