Gale Watch for Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary; Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay; Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM +2 more
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What you need to know
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- Block Island Sound, Buzzards Bay, Cape Cod Bay, 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 east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM, Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay and 7 more
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What is happening
What: Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine...
What the bulletin says to do
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 waves.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay and Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM. In Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM and Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Watch issued November 11 at 1:23PM EST until November 13 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Gale Watch issued November 11 at 1:23PM EST until November 13 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Gale Watch issued November 11 at 11:31AM EST until November 13 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Gale Watch issued November 11 at 11:31AM EST until November 13 at 7:00PM EST 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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