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Gale Watch

Active

Cape Cod Bay; Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound

Starts Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT

Ends Oct 21, 8:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 18, 2:16 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday 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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