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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 9:06 PM Oct. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary... Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay... At 505 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Manchester, or over Beverly Harbor, moving east at 45 knots. Locations impacted include... Eastern Point Ma, Beverly Harbor, Mass Bay Buoy 44029, Thatcher Island, and Marblehead Neck. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Expect gusty winds to around 30 knots...briefly rough seas and lightning strikes. Consider heading for safe harbor until this storm passes. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:38 PM Oct. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt near shore. Seas 2 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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