Gale Warning 01/08/2025 23:59 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued January 9 at 2:59AM EST until January 10 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 8, 2025 - 11:59pm
Expires: 
January 9, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. * 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: 
Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boston/Norton MA