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Location: East Providence, RI
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Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued: 6:06 PM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 feet expected. For the
Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing
spray expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 40 kt and waves around 3 feet possible.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
7 PM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night
through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause
hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:06 PM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 feet expected. For the
Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing
spray expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 40 kt and waves around 3 feet possible.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
7 PM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night
through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause
hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

Gale Watch
Issued: 6:06 PM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 feet expected. For the
Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing
spray expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 40 kt and waves around 3 feet possible.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
7 PM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night
through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause
hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 4:22 PM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern,
northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and
northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

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