Gale Watch for Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Buzzards Bay, Nantucket Sound, Rhode Island Sound, Vineyard Sound
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What is happening
What: South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 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, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters,...
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...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Update
Gale Watch issued July 20 at 2:50PM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Official revision - Alert
Gale Watch issued July 20 at 1:10AM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Official revision
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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