NY Marine Warning and Forecast
NY Marine Warnings and Forecast for Monday, March 1, 2021
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GALE WARNING
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
232 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST TUESDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 55 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the
Freezing Spray Advisory, light accumulation of freezing spray
expected.
* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters
extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and
Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from
Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of
Block Island.
* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 10 AM 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. Very strong winds will cause
hazardous seas 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 remain in port, alter course,...