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Small Craft Advisory
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
Small Craft Advisory issued August 2 at 1:51PM EDT until August 4 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Alert Description
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Safety Instructions
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Time Information
Effective
Aug 3, 2026, 12:00 PM
Expires
Aug 3, 2026, 9:00 AM
Issued
Aug 2, 2026, 5:51 PM
Alert Details
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Boston/Norton MA
National Weather Service