Gale Watch for Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from 20 to 60 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
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What you need to know
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- 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: North 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: Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM, Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25...
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...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet possible. * WHERE...Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM, Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM and Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Watch issued October 16 at 2:39PM EDT until October 18 at 11:00AM 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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