Headline:
Gale Warning issued May 31 at 11:21AM EDT until May 31 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2025 - 8:21am
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 7 to 10 feet expected.
* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from
Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and
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...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA