Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2009

Gale Warning 13, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 19, 2009

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Feb 19, 2009, 4:00 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 19, 2009, 9:00 PM EST. It was in force for 31 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 19, 2009, 4:00 AM EST (09:00 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 19, 2009, 9:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 21, 2009, 4:28 AM EST
In force
31 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

085 
WHUS71 KBOX 190900
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
400 AM EST THU FEB 19 2009

ANZ254-191700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090219T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.090220T0000Z-090221T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
400 AM EST THU FEB 19 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WARNING FOR THIS MORNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

THIS GALE WARNING IS FOR THE OUTER WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN TO
NANTUCKET. 

SOUTHEAST WINDS WILL DIMINISH THIS MORNING AS A COLD FRONT SWINGS
THROUGH. WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY AS COLDER AIR
MOVES OVER THE WATERS. THIS WILL BRING WIND GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS
OVERNIGHT AND FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ250-191700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-090219T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-090220T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0010.090220T1100Z-090221T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
400 AM EST THU FEB 19 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY. A GALE WATCH
HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY
MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. THE GALE WARNING FOR THIS MORNING HAS
BEEN CANCELLED.

THE ADVISORY AND WATCH COVER THE WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER TO
PLYMOUTH.

SOUTHEAST WINDS WILL DIMINISH THIS MORNING AS A COLD FRONT SWINGS
THROUGH. WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY AS COLDER AIR
MOVES OVER THE WATERS. WINDS TONIGHT WILL GUST TO 30 KNOTS WITH SEAS
OF 4 TO 7 FEET. WINDS WILL FURTHER INCREASE FRIDAY...WITH WIND GUSTS
EXPECTED AT 35 TO 40 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-255-191700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-090220T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.090220T0000Z-090221T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
400 AM EST THU FEB 19 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

THIS WARNING INCLUDES NANTUCKET SOUND...VINEYARD SOUND...BUZZARDS
BAY...RHODE ISLAND SOUND...BLOCK ISLAND SOUND...AND THE OUTER WATERS
FROM NANTUCKET TO MONTAUK.

SOUTHEAST WINDS WILL DIMINISH THIS MORNING AS A COLD FRONT SWINGS
THROUGH. WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY AS COLDER AIR
MOVES OVER THE WATERS. THIS WILL BRING WIND GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS
OVERNIGHT AND FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ230-231-236-191700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-090220T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0010.090220T1100Z-090221T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
400 AM EST THU FEB 19 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.
THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST FRIDAY. 

THIS ADVISORY AND WATCH COVERS BOSTON HARBOR...CAPE COD BAY...AND
NARRAGANSETT BAY.

SOUTHEAST WINDS WILL DIMINISH THIS MORNING AS A COLD FRONT SWINGS
THROUGH. WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY AS COLDER AIR
MOVES OVER THE WATERS. THIS WILL BRING WIND GUSTS OF 30KNOTS TONIGHT
AND POSSIBLY 35 KNOTS ON FRIDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
400 
WHUS71 KBOX 191740
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1240 PM EST THU FEB 19 2009

ANZ232>235-237-254-255-200145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.090220T0000Z-090221T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
1240 PM EST THU FEB 19 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST FRIDAY. 

THIS WARNING INCLUDES NANTUCKET SOUND...VINEYARD SOUND...BUZZARDS
BAY...RHODE ISLAND SOUND...BLOCK ISLAND SOUND...AND THE OUTER
WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN TO NANTUCKET AND MONTAUK NY.

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY AS COLDER AIR MOVES OVER
THE WATERS. THIS WILL BRING WIND GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS OVERNIGHT
AND FRIDAY AND PROBABLY INTO EARLY FRIDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ230-231-236-200145-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-090220T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0010.090220T1100Z-090221T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1240 PM EST THU FEB 19 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST FRIDAY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY
MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. 

THIS ADVISORY AND WATCH COVERS BOSTON HARBOR...CAPE COD BAY...AND
NARRAGANSETT BAY.

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY AS COLDER AIR MOVES OVER
THE WATERS. THIS WILL BRING WIND GUSTS OF 30 KNOTS TONIGHT AND
POSSIBLY 35 KNOTS FRIDAY INTO EARLY FRIDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-200145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-090220T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0010.090220T1100Z-090221T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
1240 PM EST THU FEB 19 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY. A
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING. 

THE ADVISORY AND WATCH COVER THE WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER TO
PLYMOUTH.

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY AS COLDER AIR MOVES OVER
THE WATERS. WINDS TONIGHT WILL GUST TO 30 KNOTS. WINDS WILL FURTHER
INCREASE FRIDAY... WITH WIND GUSTS EXPECTED AT 35 TO 40 KNOTS
PROBABLE INTO EARLY FRIDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 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.

&&

$$


DRAG
633 
WHUS71 KBOX 192050
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
350 PM EST THU FEB 19 2009

ANZ231-250-200600-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-090220T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0013.090220T0500Z-090221T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0010.090220T1100Z-090221T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
350 PM EST THU FEB 19 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

THIS WARNING COVERS CAPE COD BAY AND THE WATERS FROM THE MERRIMACK
RIVER TO PLYMOUTH.

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY AS COLDER AIR MOVES OVER
THE WATERS. THIS WILL BRING WEST WIND GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS LATE
TONIGHT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY NIGHT. STRONGEST WINDS ARE LIKELY LATE 
FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-254-255-200600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0013.090220T0200Z-090221T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
350 PM EST THU FEB 19 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST SATURDAY. 

THIS WARNING INCLUDES NANTUCKET SOUND...VINEYARD SOUND...BUZZARDS
BAY...RHODE ISLAND SOUND...BLOCK ISLAND SOUND...AND THE OUTER
WATERS FROM NANTUCKET AND MONTAUK NY.

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY AS COLDER AIR MOVES OVER
THE WATERS. THIS WILL BRING WIND GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS OVERNIGHT
INTO EARLY FRIDAY NIGHT. STRONGEST GUSTS ARE LIKELY LATE FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-200600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-090220T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0010.090220T1500Z-090221T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
350 PM EST THU FEB 19 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE 
FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.

THIS ADVISORY AND WATCH COVERS BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY AS COLDER AIR MOVES
OVER THE WATERS. THIS WILL BRING WIND GUSTS OF 30 KNOTS TONIGHT
AND POSSIBLY 35 KNOTS FRIDAY INTO EARLY FRIDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 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.

&&

$$


DRAG
719 
WHUS71 KBOX 192052 CCA
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
350 PM EST THU FEB 19 2009

ANZ231-250-200615-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-090220T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0013.090220T0500Z-090221T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0010.090220T1100Z-090221T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
350 PM EST THU FEB 19 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

THIS WARNING COVERS CAPE COD BAY AND THE WATERS FROM THE MERRIMACK
RIVER TO PLYMOUTH.

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY AS COLDER AIR MOVES OVER
THE WATERS. THIS WILL BRING WEST WIND GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS LATE
TONIGHT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY NIGHT. STRONGEST WINDS ARE LIKELY LATE 
FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-254-255-200615-
/O.COR.KBOX.GL.W.0013.090220T0200Z-090221T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
350 PM EST THU FEB 19 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST SATURDAY. 

THIS WARNING INCLUDES NANTUCKET SOUND...VINEYARD SOUND...BUZZARDS
BAY...RHODE ISLAND SOUND...BLOCK ISLAND SOUND...AND THE OUTER
WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN TO NANTUCKET AND MONTAUK NY.

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY AS COLDER AIR MOVES OVER
THE WATERS. THIS WILL BRING WIND GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS OVERNIGHT
INTO EARLY FRIDAY NIGHT. STRONGEST GUSTS ARE LIKELY LATE FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-200615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-090220T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0010.090220T1500Z-090221T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
350 PM EST THU FEB 19 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE 
FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.

THIS ADVISORY AND WATCH COVERS BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY AS COLDER AIR MOVES
OVER THE WATERS. THIS WILL BRING WIND GUSTS OF 30 KNOTS TONIGHT
AND POSSIBLY 35 KNOTS FRIDAY INTO EARLY FRIDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 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.

&&

$$


DRAG  ..CORRECTED AREA OF COVERAGE IN THE SECOND SEGMENT..
857 
WHUS71 KBOX 200603
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
103 AM EST FRI FEB 20 2009

ANZ232>235-237-254-255-201415-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-090221T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
103 AM EST FRI FEB 20 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY. 

THIS WARNING INCLUDES NANTUCKET SOUND...VINEYARD SOUND...BUZZARDS
BAY...RHODE ISLAND SOUND...BLOCK ISLAND SOUND...AND THE OUTER
WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN TO NANTUCKET AND MONTAUK NY.

WEST WINDS BEARING COLDER AIR WILL BRING FREQUENT GUSTS OF 35 TO 40
KNOTS OVERNIGHT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY NIGHT. THE STRONGEST GUSTS ARE
LIKELY LATE FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-250-201415-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-090221T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
103 AM EST FRI FEB 20 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY. 

THIS WARNING COVERS CAPE COD BAY AND THE WATERS FROM THE
MERRIMACK RIVER TO PLYMOUTH.

WEST WINDS BEARING COLDER AIR WILL BRING FREQUENT GUSTS OF 35 TO 40
KNOTS OVERNIGHT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY NIGHT. THE STRONGEST GUSTS ARE
LIKELY LATE FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-201415-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-090220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0010.090220T1500Z-090221T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
103 AM EST FRI FEB 20 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EST THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. 

THIS ADVISORY AND WATCH COVERS BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT
BAY.

WEST WINDS BEARING COLDER AIR WILL BRING FREQUENT GUSTS OF 30 KNOTS
OVERNIGHT AND POSSIBLY 35 KNOTS ON FRIDAY. THE STRONGEST GUSTS ARE
LIKELY LATE FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 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.

&&

$$

WTB
453 
WHUS71 KBOX 200849
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
349 AM EST FRI FEB 20 2009

ANZ230-236-201700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-090220T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-090221T0200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0010.090220T1500Z-090221T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
349 AM EST FRI FEB 20 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

THIS WARNING INCLUDES BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

WEST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WILL FREQUENTLY GUST TO 35 KNOTS TODAY.
THE STRONGEST GUSTS ARE LIKELY DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
WINDS WILL DIMINISH TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-250-254-255-201700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-090221T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
349 AM EST FRI FEB 20 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY. 

THIS WARNING INCLUDES ALL MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND COASTAL
WATERS EXCEPT FOR BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

WEST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS WILL HAVE FREQUENT GUSTS OF 35 TO 40
KNOTS TODAY AND EARLY TONIGHT. THE STRONGEST GUSTS ARE LIKELY DURING
THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING. WINDS WILL DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AND
SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

WTB
184 
WHUS71 KBOX 201550
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1050 AM EST FRI FEB 20 2009

ANZ231>235-237-250-254-255-210000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-090221T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
1050 AM EST FRI FEB 20 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY. 

THIS WARNING INCLUDES ALL MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND COASTAL
WATERS EXCEPT FOR BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

WEST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS WILL HAVE FREQUENT GUSTS OF 35 TO
40 KNOTS TODAY AND MOST OF TONIGHT. THE STRONGEST GUSTS ARE LIKELY
DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING. WINDS WILL DIMINISH SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-210000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-090221T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1050 AM EST FRI FEB 20 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

THIS WARNING INCLUDES BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

WEST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WILL FREQUENTLY GUST TO 35 KNOTS
TODAY. THE STRONGEST GUSTS ARE LIKELY DURING THE AFTERNOON AND
EVENING. WINDS WILL DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
885 
WHUS71 KBOX 202130
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
430 PM EST FRI FEB 20 2009

ANZ231>235-237-250-254-255-210530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-090221T0700Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
430 PM EST FRI FEB 20 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY. 

THIS WARNING INCLUDES ALL MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND COASTAL
WATERS EXCEPT FOR BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

WEST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS WILL HAVE FREQUENT GUSTS OF 35 TO
45 KNOTS INTO EARLY TONIGHT. WINDS WILL DIMINISH SATURDAY.

THIS GALE WILL BE CONVERTED TO A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY SOMETIME EARLY
SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-210400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-090221T0400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
430 PM EST FRI FEB 20 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

THIS WARNING INCLUDES BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

WEST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WILL OCCASIONALLY GUST TO 35 KNOTS THIS
EVENING. WINDS WILL DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING.

THIS GALE WILL BE CONVERTED TO A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATER TONIGHT OR EARLY
SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$


DRAG
332 
WHUS71 KBOX 210253
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
953 PM EST FRI FEB 20 2009

ANZ230-236-211100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-090221T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.090221T0253Z-090221T1700Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
953 PM EST FRI FEB 20 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EST SATURDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

THIS ADVISORY COVERS BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

WEST WINDS WILL GUST TO BETWEEN 25 AND 30 KNOTS OVERNIGHT. WINDS
WILL DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-250-254-255-210700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-090221T0700Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
953 PM EST FRI FEB 20 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY. 

THIS WARNING INCLUDES ALL MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND COASTAL
WATERS EXCEPT FOR BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

WEST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS WILL HAVE FREQUENT GUSTS OF 35 TO
40 KNOTS OVERNIGHT...DIMINISHING LATE. WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO
DIMINISH ON SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

WTB
261 
WHUS71 KBOX 210550
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1250 AM EST SAT FEB 21 2009

ANZ231>235-237-250-254-255-211000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-090221T1000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
1250 AM EST SAT FEB 21 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING. 

THIS WARNING INCLUDES ALL MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND COASTAL
WATERS EXCEPT FOR BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

WEST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS WILL HAVE FREQUENT GUSTS OF 35 TO
40 KNOTS OVERNIGHT...DIMINISHING LATE. WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO
DIMINISH ON SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-211400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-090221T1700Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1250 AM EST SAT FEB 21 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY. 

THIS ADVISORY COVERS BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

WEST WINDS WILL GUST TO BETWEEN 25 AND 30 KNOTS OVERNIGHT. WINDS
WILL DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
443 
WHUS71 KBOX 210928
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
428 AM EST SAT FEB 21 2009

ANZ231>235-237-250-254-255-211730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-090221T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-090222T0400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
428 AM EST SAT FEB 21 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

THIS ADVISORY COVER ALL MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS
EXCEPT FOR BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

WEST WINDS WILL GUST TO BETWEEN 25 AND 30 KNOTS THIS MORNING. A FEW
GUSTS NEAR 35 KNOTS ARE POSSIBLE EARLY MORNING. SEAS WILL ALSO BE
ROUGH.  WINDS AND SEAS WILL DIMINISH THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-211700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-090221T1700Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
428 AM EST SAT FEB 21 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY. 

THIS ADVISORY COVERS BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

WEST WINDS WILL GUST TO BETWEEN 25 AND 30 KNOTS THIS MORNING. WINDS WILL
DIMINISH FROM LATE MORNING THROUGH THE AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

WTB

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Feb 19, 4:00 AM ESTGale WatchBOX24 hr
Feb 19, 4:55 AM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryBOXBristol, Norfolk, Plymouth3 hr

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