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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
111 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

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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-
111 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale
  Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 12 to 17 feet possible.

* WHERE...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.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Thursday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through late Friday
  night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-201100-
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Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
111 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale
  Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 12 to 17 feet possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard
  extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Thursday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-201100-
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Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
111 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 9 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-201100-
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Nantucket Sound-
111 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 9 feet possible.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-201100-
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Cape Cod Bay-
111 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$