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Location: Portsmouth, RI
Elevation: 245ft
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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:58 PM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 3 feet. For the Gale
Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
waves around 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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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Gale Warning
Issued: 7:58 PM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 3 feet. For the Gale
Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
waves around 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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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High Wind Watch
Issued: 7:33 PM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening.

* 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.

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