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Gale Watch

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

Until Oct 18, 11:00 AM EDT

Map of the Gale Watch over Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.

In force from: Oct 17, 8:00 PM EDT
Until: Oct 18, 11:00 AM EDT
Issued: Oct 16, 2:39 PM EDT
Office: Boston/Norton, MA
Number: 19 of its kind from this office this year
Severity: Moderate, Future, Possible
Where: Atlantic waters

GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
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.
What 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.

Read the platesGale, storm and hurricane force marine wind FB-EVT-113 How to read a warning FB-STN-001

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