Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary:

Gale warning in effect Wednesday from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, southeast winds 25 to 35 knots, becoming south 30 to 40 knots in the afternoon. Seas 9 to 12 feet. Rain. Visibility 1 nautical mile or less.

Wednesday night, northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 7 to 10 feet. Chance of showers. Visibility 1 to 3 nautical miles.

Thursday, northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 5 to 8 feet.

Thursday night through Friday night, northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet.

Saturday, northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet.

Saturday night and Sunday, west winds around 10 knots, becoming southwest with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas around 2 feet.

Sunday night, south winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Rain likely.