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High Wind Watch
Issued: 6:17 AM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 5:06 AM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST 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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