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Location: Dartmouth, MA
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Gale Warning
Issued: 4:46 PM Mar. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode
Island coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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River Flood Warning
Issued: 4:07 PM Mar. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.

* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro.  This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles.
Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 8.1 feet tomorrow
morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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