 Initially , uncertainty in Gabrielle 's track led the National Hurricane Center 's five @-@ day track forecast cone to include the Mid @-@ Atlantic , southeastern New York , and southern New England . Forecasters predicted rough surf and rip currents , prompting the Coast Guard to perform preparations in the Northeastern United States . On Cape Cod , Massachusetts , an HU @-@ 25 Falcon jet flew along the coastline , broadcasting storm advisories to offshore vessels . A Coast Guard patrol boat was deployed offshore for search and rescue . Boaters and mariners were advised to exercise caution , and were told to " make safe decisions " . However , the storm passed well to the south with little effect . 
