Gale Watch for Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Block Island Sound, Boston Harbor, 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 and 9 more
- Effective
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- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
- Future
- Official certainty
- Possible
What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 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....
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 12:57PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 12:57PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 12:57PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 12:57PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 12:57PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 12:57PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 12:57PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 12:57PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 12:57PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 12:57PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 12:57PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 12:57PM EDT until October 17 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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