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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
240 AM EDT Thu Jul 23 2026

MAZ020>024-RIZ006>008-240000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260724T0000Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
240 AM EDT Thu Jul 23 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone
  and high risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA,
  Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Nantucket MA, and Newport RI Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

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