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One product issued by NWS for: 23NM W Nantucket MA

Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
312 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

ANZ255-256-292015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.240329T1000Z-240330T1500Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
312 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters
  extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and
  Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from
  Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of
  Block Island.

* WHEN...From 6 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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