Gale Watch

Active

Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM; Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM

Starts Oct 16, 6:00 PM EDT

Ends Oct 17, 8:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 14, 12:57 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet possible.

* WHERE...Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM and Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...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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