One product issued by NWS for: 5NM SE Nantucket MA
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 243 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024 ANZ235-237-250-254>256-080845- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0021.241208T0900Z-241208T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0031.241208T0900Z-241208T1800Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- 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- 243 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$