Gale Watch: Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound

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Gale Watch — Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Possible. * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. Gale force winds more likely Tuesday night into Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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