Small Craft Advisory for Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay
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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 5 more
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas around 3 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas around 3 feet possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...
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, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas around 3 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas around 3 feet possible. * WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. 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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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 1:49PM EDT until October 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 1:49PM EDT until October 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 1:49PM EDT until October 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 1:49PM EDT until October 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 1:49PM EDT until October 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 1:49PM EDT until October 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 1:49PM EDT until October 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 1:49PM EDT until October 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 1:49PM EDT until October 16 at 6:00PM 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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