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Gale Warning
Issued: 6:29 PM May. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday. * 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. &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 6:00 PM May. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 7 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Less than a foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.7 to 6.0 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, and Newport RI Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM to 7 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Westerly RI at Watch Hill MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 9.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 4.9 ft, Major 6.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/04 PM 3.6/ 4.1 0.5/ 1.0 0.9/ 1.4 2 None 22/04 AM 3.5/ 4.0 0.4/ 0.9 1.0/ 1.5 2-3 None 22/05 PM 4.7/ 5.2 1.7/ 2.2 1.8/ 2.2 3-4 Minor 23/05 AM 2.7/ 3.2 -0.3/ 0.2 0.2/ 0.8 3 None 23/06 PM 3.5/ 4.0 0.4/ 0.9 0.2/ 0.8 2 None Newport Harbor MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 3.4 ft, Major 4.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/03 PM 4.0/ 4.5 0.0/ 0.5 0.8/ 1.3 1 None 22/04 AM 4.0/ 4.5 0.0/ 0.5 0.9/ 1.4 2 None 22/05 PM 5.0/ 5.5 0.9/ 1.4 1.5/ 2.0 2-3 None 23/04 AM 3.7/ 4.2 -0.3/ 0.2 0.6/ 1.1 2 None 23/05 PM 4.6/ 5.1 0.5/ 1.0 0.4/ 0.9 2 None Newport South Coast Beaches MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/03 PM 4.0/ 4.5 0.5/ 1.0 0.8/ 1.3 2 None 22/04 AM 3.9/ 4.4 0.4/ 0.9 0.8/ 1.3 2-3 None 22/04 PM 4.9/ 5.4 1.4/ 1.9 1.4/ 1.9 3-4 None 23/04 AM 3.5/ 4.0 0.0/ 0.5 0.5/ 1.0 3 None 23/05 PM 4.2/ 4.7 0.8/ 1.3 0.4/ 0.9 2-3 None Block Island at Old Harbor MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.7 ft, Moderate 4.2 ft, Major 5.7 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/03 PM 3.6/ 4.1 0.2/ 0.8 0.7/ 1.1 3 None 22/04 AM 3.7/ 4.2 0.4/ 0.9 0.8/ 1.3 4-5 None 22/04 PM 4.7/ 5.2 1.4/ 1.9 1.4/ 1.9 6-7 None 23/04 AM 3.2/ 3.7 0.0/ 0.5 0.4/ 0.9 5-6 None 23/05 PM 3.9/ 4.4 0.6/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.8 4 None Mount Hope Bay near Bristol Point RI MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 9.5 ft, Major 12.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 7.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/04 PM 4.9/ 5.4 0.4/ 0.9 0.9/ 1.4 1 None 22/04 AM 5.0/ 5.5 0.5/ 1.0 0.9/ 1.4 1 None 22/05 PM 5.7/ 6.2 1.3/ 1.8 1.4/ 1.9 1 None 23/05 AM 4.7/ 5.2 0.2/ 0.8 0.6/ 1.1 1 None 23/06 PM 5.2/ 5.7 0.8/ 1.3 0.5/ 1.0 1 None Mount Hope Bay near Fall River MA MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 9.5 ft, Major 12.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.3 ft, Moderate 4.8 ft, Major 7.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/03 PM 5.0/ 5.5 0.2/ 0.8 0.8/ 1.3 1 None 22/04 AM 5.1/ 5.6 0.4/ 0.9 0.9/ 1.4 1 None 22/04 PM 5.6/ 6.1 0.9/ 1.4 1.2/ 1.7 1 None 23/05 AM 5.0/ 5.5 0.2/ 0.8 0.7/ 1.1 1 None 23/05 PM 5.6/ 6.1 0.9/ 1.4 0.5/ 1.0 1 None New Bedford Hurricane Barrier MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.1 ft, Moderate 3.6 ft, Major 5.6 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/04 PM 4.2/ 4.7 0.4/ 0.9 0.7/ 1.1 1 None 22/04 AM 4.2/ 4.7 0.2/ 0.8 0.8/ 1.3 1 None 22/05 PM 5.0/ 5.5 1.1/ 1.6 1.1/ 1.6 2 None 23/05 AM 4.0/ 4.5 0.1/ 0.6 0.4/ 0.9 1-2 None 23/05 PM 4.7/ 5.2 0.8/ 1.3 0.5/ 1.0 1 None Westport MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/03 PM 3.9/ 4.4 0.4/ 0.9 0.7/ 1.1 2 None 22/04 AM 3.7/ 4.2 0.2/ 0.8 0.8/ 1.3 2 None 22/05 PM 4.7/ 5.2 1.3/ 1.8 1.3/ 1.8 3 None 23/04 AM 3.5/ 4.0 0.0/ 0.5 0.5/ 1.0 3 None 23/05 PM 4.2/ 4.7 0.7/ 1.1 0.4/ 0.9 2 None Buzzards Bay at Mattapoisett MLLW Categories - Minor 8.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 12.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 4.4 ft, Moderate 5.9 ft, Major 7.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/04 PM 4.4/ 4.9 0.2/ 0.8 0.7/ 1.1 1 None 22/04 AM 4.2/ 4.7 0.1/ 0.6 0.7/ 1.1 1 None 22/05 PM 5.0/ 5.5 0.9/ 1.4 1.0/ 1.5 2 None 23/05 AM 4.0/ 4.5 0.0/ 0.5 0.4/ 0.9 1-2 None 23/05 PM 4.7/ 5.2 0.7/ 1.1 0.5/ 1.0 1 None &&
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