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Gale Warning

Active

Cape Cod Bay; Nantucket Sound

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago

Ends Oct 23, 2:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 22, 2:16 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

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