Gale Warning for Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM; Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket; Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island +3 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM, 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, Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
What: Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Portions of Atlantic coastal waters, Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. When: From 8...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters, Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. * WHEN...From 8 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
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Gale Warning issued October 18 at 2:16PM EDT until October 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Boston/Norton MA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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