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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveNantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay
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Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 1 to 3 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet possible.
* WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday 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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