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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 7:15 PM Aug. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 19 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA County. In Rhode Island, Washington RI and Newport RI Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:31 PM Aug. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...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. 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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