Gale Watch 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
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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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- Moderate
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- Possible
What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 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 seas.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Watch issued October 17 at 2:51PM EDT until October 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Official revision - Alert
Gale Watch issued October 17 at 2:51PM EDT until October 21 at 8:00AM 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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