Nantucket sound
NDBC buoy 44020
Observed , 39 minutes ago
Hazardous
Gale Warning in effect. Strong NE winds at 23 kn gusting to 29 kn. Small chop seas at 4 ft with 5 second dominant period from the ENE. Water 67°F, air 59°F. Next high tide at 10:32 PM (3 ft). Tonight: NE Winds 25 To 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 35 Kt.
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Gale Warning issued September 23 at 3:58PM EDT until September 25 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Storm Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Storm Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Speed
23kn
Gust
29kn
Direction
50° NE
Trend
Easing
Last 11 hours23 to 27 kn
Waves
3.9ft
Period
5 s
Direction
67° ENE
Last 11 hours3.9 to 5.3 ft
Air temp
59°F
59 to 63°F today
Water temp
67°F
67 to 68°F today
Pressure
1031mbar
Tendency
Steady
3 hour change
+0.2 mbar
Last 11 hours1030 to 1031 mbar
Tides
Next high
10:32 PM
3.1 ft
Then low
4:34 AM
0.3 ft
Predicted, Great Point0.3 to 3.1 ft
Zone forecast
Tonight
NE Winds 25 To 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 35 Kt. Seas 5 To 7 Ft. Wave Detail: NE 6 Ft At 6 Seconds And SE 4 Ft At 11 Seconds.
Thu
NE Winds 25 To 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 35 Kt. Seas 5 To 7 Ft. Wave Detail: E 6 Ft At 6 Seconds And SE 6 Ft At 11 Seconds.
Thu Night
NE Winds 25 To 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 35 Kt, Increasing To 30 To 35 Kt With Gusts Up To 45 Kt After Midnight. Seas 5 To 7 Ft. Wave Detail: N 6 Ft At 5 Seconds And E 6 Ft At 11 Seconds. A Chance Of Rain After Midnight.
Synopsis
Large high pres will remain anchored in the vicinity of Quebec right into the weekend. At the same time, a slow moving and intensifying ocean storm will retrograde towards the coast this weekend. While its exact track and timing remains uncertain, dangerous conditions are expected for mariners later this week into the weekend. NE wind gusts of 35 to 55 knots with seas potentially building 15-20+ feet by the weekend. Mariners should keep up to date with the latest forecasts and be prepared to return to port.
NWS zone Nantucket Sound
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 59 to 63°F, water 67 to 68°F, pressure 1,030 to 1,031 mbar over the same window.
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How often does buoy 44020 report?
Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes. Wave height and period update about every 30 minutes.
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Station 44020
41°29'49" N 70°16'59" W · 3D41 · owned and maintained by NDBC
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