OFFICIAL WEATHER ALERT · ACTIVE

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued October 21 at 1:20PM EDT until October 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Minor

What is happening

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 2 feet. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Official instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Original message from NWS Boston/Norton MA. Wording is preserved from the source.

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