- In force from
- Oct 22, 5:00 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 23, 2:00 PM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2:36 AM EDT
- Office
- Boston/Norton, MA
- Number
- 22 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Future, Possible
- Where
- Atlantic waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
For Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary; Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay, from Boston/Norton, MA
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet possible.
- Where
- Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
- 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.
For Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM, from Boston/Norton, MA
- What
- North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet possible.
- Where
- Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM.
- When
- From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
- 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.
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