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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 11:17 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Narragansett Bay... At 616 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 23 nm northeast of Essex Village to 17 nm northwest of Charlestown to near Westerly, moving northeast at 50 knots. Locations impacted include... Dutch Harbor Light, Quonset Point, Melville, Popasquash Point, Warwick Light, Bristol Harbor, Mount Hope Bay, Plum Beach Light, and Conimicut Light. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Expect gusty winds to around 30 knots...briefly rough seas and lightning strikes. Consider heading for safe harbor until these storms pass. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 7:45 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 7:34 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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