Headline:
Gale Watch issued December 30 at 3:08PM EST until January 2 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Gale Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 30, 2024 - 12:08pm
Expires:
December 31, 2024 - 1:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale
Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
6 to 9 feet possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen
Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from
Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST Tuesday.
For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA