Gale Watch: Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound

source: us-gov-api (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)published 2026-09-21 14:47ingested 2026-09-22 02:50

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Gale Watch — Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Possible. * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet possible. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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