- In force from
- Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 21, 8:00 PM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 18, 2:16 PM EDT
- Office
- Boston/Norton, MA
- Number
- 21 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate
- Where
- Atlantic waters
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
- What
- Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet possible.
- Where
- Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters.
- When
- From Monday evening through Wednesday evening.
- 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 seas.
Every area Cape Cod Bay; Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound
Read the platesGale, storm and hurricane force marine wind FB-EVT-113How to read a warning FB-STN-001
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