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Gale Warning
Issued: 5:19 AM Feb. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour
or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound and Massachusetts Bay
and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation. 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 alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 5:19 AM Feb. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour
or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound and Massachusetts Bay
and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation. 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 alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 7:14 PM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 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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