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Heavy Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued: 7:33 PM Mar. 1, 2021 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves around 3 feet expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, light accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM EST Tuesday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from midnight tonight to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous navigating conditions. 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 severe conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 7:33 PM Mar. 1, 2021 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves around 3 feet expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, light accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM EST Tuesday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from midnight tonight to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous navigating conditions. 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 severe conditions. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 7:37 PM Mar. 1, 2021 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few locations could see gusts as high as 60 mph, especially in the higher elevations. * WHERE...Northern Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor wind damage such as downed tree limbs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. &&
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