What is happening
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM Thursday to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Official instructions
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Original message from NWS Boston/Norton MA. Wording is preserved from the source.
