Gale Watch issued December 30 at 3:08PM EST until January 2 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

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Dec 30, 2024

* WHAT…For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale
Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
5 to 8 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…For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM 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.

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