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The National Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning for Narragansett Bay.

The Warning is in effect from 7 am on Saturday, May 7 through 8 am on Monday, May 9.

Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
339 AM EDT Sat May 7 2022

ANZ236-072045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0029.220507T1000Z-220509T1200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
339 AM EDT Sat May 7 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 1 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas 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 severe conditions.

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