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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
225 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

ANZ232>235-237-290730-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0013.240329T1200Z-240330T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.240329T1200Z-240330T1500Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
225 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 11 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound,
  Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal
  waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$



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