Storm Watch

Mariners Take Note:

Storm Watch statement as of 3:39 am EST on January 21, 2017

Storm watch in effect from Monday afternoon through late

Monday night.

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a storm watch which is in effect from Monday afternoon through late Monday

night.

* Winds... east 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt.

* Seas... 14 to 19 feet.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A storm watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of

48 to 63 knots has significantly increased... but the specific

timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to

provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to

consider altering their plans.