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Gale Warning
ActiveNantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound
Status
In Progress
Started 41 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.
* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.
* 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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