Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: 14NM SW Newport RI

Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
349 AM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

ANZ235-237-152200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0021.251116T1400Z-251118T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
349 AM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  5 to 8 feet possible.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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