Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued February 6 at 12:14AM EST until February 9 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
WHAT: For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves around 3 feet expected. For the
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate
of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly
accumulate on vessels.
WHERE: Narragansett Bay.
WHEN: For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST
Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 4 PM
Saturday to 7 AM EST Monday.
IMPACTS: Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation. 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 hazardous conditions.