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Small Craft Advisory

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Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 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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