Gale Watch for Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM; Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM; Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM +1 more
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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, Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM
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What is happening
What: South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM, Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from...
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM, 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 Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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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
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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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