Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2009

Gale Warning 30, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 6, 2009

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Oct 6, 2009, 3:40 PM EDT. It took effect at Oct 7, 2009, 9:14 AM EDT. It was in force for 25 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
Oct 6, 2009, 3:40 PM EDT (19:40 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 7, 2009, 9:14 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 8, 2009, 10:00 AM EDT
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

898 
WHUS71 KBOX 061940
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
340 PM EDT TUE OCT 6 2009

ANZ231>235-237-251-070345-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0024.091007T1500Z-091008T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0030.091007T1500Z-091008T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
340 PM EDT TUE OCT 6 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP BY EARLY WEDNESDAY
MORNING. WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE WEST AND RAPIDLY INCREASE BETWEEN
NOON AND 3 PM. WIND GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS ARE LIKELY INTO WEDNESDAY
EVENING BEFORE SLOWLY DIMINISHING LATER WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

IN ADDITION...SEAS WILL QUICKLY BUILD UP TO 8 FEET OVER THE OPEN
WATERS OF RHODE ISLAND SOUND.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-070345-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0024.091007T1500Z-091008T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0030.091007T1500Z-091008T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
340 PM EDT TUE OCT 6 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY.
THE GALE WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP WEDNESDAY MORNING. WINDS
WILL SHIFT TO THE WEST AND RAPIDLY INCREASE BETWEEN NOON AND 3 PM.
WIND GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS ARE LIKELY INTO EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING
BEFORE DIMINISHING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-070345-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0024.091007T1500Z-091008T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0030.091007T1500Z-091008T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
340 PM EDT TUE OCT 6 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP BY EARLY WEDNESDAY
MORNING. WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE WEST AND RAPIDLY INCREASE BETWEEN
NOON AND 3 PM. WIND GUSTS TO 40 TO 45 KNOTS ARE LIKELY INTO
WEDNESDAY EVENING BEFORE SLOWLY DIMINISHING LATER WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
IN ADDITION...SEAS WILL QUICKLY BUILD TO BETWEEN 8 AND 11 FEET
ACROSS THE OUTER WATERS SOUTH OF THE ISLANDS.

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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
628 
WHUS71 KBOX 070045
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
845 PM EDT TUE OCT 6 2009

ANZ231>235-237-251-070845-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0030.091007T1500Z-091008T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
845 PM EDT TUE OCT 6 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY. 

SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP BY EARLY WEDNESDAY
MORNING. WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE WEST AND RAPIDLY INCREASE
BETWEEN NOON AND 3 PM. WIND GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS ARE LIKELY INTO
WEDNESDAY EVENING BEFORE SLOWLY DIMINISHING LATER WEDNESDAY
NIGHT.

IN ADDITION...SEAS WILL QUICKLY BUILD UP TO 8 FEET OVER THE OPEN
WATERS OF RHODE ISLAND SOUND.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-070845-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0030.091007T1500Z-091008T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
845 PM EDT TUE OCT 6 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY. 

SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE WEST AND RAPIDLY INCREASE BETWEEN NOON AND 3
PM. WIND GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS ARE LIKELY INTO EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING
BEFORE DIMINISHING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-070845-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0030.091007T1500Z-091008T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
845 PM EDT TUE OCT 6 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY. 

SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP BY EARLY WEDNESDAY
MORNING. WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE WEST AND RAPIDLY INCREASE
BETWEEN NOON AND 3 PM. WIND GUSTS TO 40 TO 45 KNOTS ARE LIKELY
INTO WEDNESDAY EVENING BEFORE SLOWLY DIMINISHING LATER WEDNESDAY
NIGHT. IN ADDITION...SEAS WILL QUICKLY BUILD TO BETWEEN 8 AND
11 FEET ACROSS THE OUTER WATERS SOUTH OF THE ISLANDS.

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.

&&

$$
351 
WHUS71 KBOX 070713
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
313 AM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

ANZ231>235-237-251-071515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0030.091007T1700Z-091008T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
313 AM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT THURSDAY. 

SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS OF 25 KNOTS WILL DEVELOP EARLY THIS MORNING. WINDS
WILL SHIFT TO THE WEST AND RAPIDLY INCREASE BETWEEN 1 AND 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON.
WIND GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON
AND CONTINUE INTO TONIGHT.

IN ADDITION...SEAS WILL QUICKLY BUILD TO BETWEEN 5 AND 8 FEET OVER
THE OPEN WATERS OF RHODE ISLAND SOUND THIS AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-071515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0030.091007T1700Z-091008T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
313 AM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS UP TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP EARLY THIS MORNING. WINDS WILL
SHIFT TO THE WEST AND RAPIDLY INCREASE BETWEEN 1 PM AND 3 PM. WIND
GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS ARE LIKELY INTO THE EARLY EVENING. WINDS SHOULD
DIMINISH LATER TONIGHT...BUT STILL EXPECT TO SEE GUSTS UP TO 25 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-071515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0030.091007T1700Z-091008T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
313 AM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EDT THURSDAY. 

SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS OF 25 KNOTS WILL DEVELOP EARLY THIS MORNING. WINDS
WILL SHIFT TO THE WEST AND RAPIDLY INCREASE BETWEEN 1 AND 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON.
WIND GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON
AND CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT.

IN ADDITION...SEAS WILL QUICKLY BUILD TO BETWEEN 7 AND 10 FEET ACROSS
THE OUTER WATERS SOUTH OF THE ISLANDS THIS AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

FRANK
363 
WHUS71 KBOX 071320
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
920 AM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

ANZ232>235-237-072130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0030.091007T1314Z-091008T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
920 AM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY. 

A PERIOD OF GALE FORCE SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE THIS MORNING. WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE WEST AND INCREASE
BETWEEN 1 AND 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON. WIND GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS ARE
EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE INTO TONIGHT.

IN ADDITION...SEAS WILL QUICKLY BUILD TO BETWEEN 5 AND 8 FEET
OVER THE OPEN WATERS OF RHODE ISLAND SOUND THIS AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-072130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0030.091007T1320Z-091008T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
920 AM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

A PERIOD OF GALE FORCE SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE THIS MORNING. WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE WEST BETWEEN 1 AND 3
PM THIS AFTERNOON WITH SIMILAR GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS CONTINUING INTO THE
EARLY EVENING. WINDS SHOULD DIMINISH LATER TONIGHT...BUT STILL
EXPECT TO SEE GUSTS UP TO 25 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-072130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0030.091007T1320Z-091008T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
920 AM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY. 

A PERIOD OF GALE FORCE SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS IS EXPECTED
THIS MORNING. WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE WEST AND INCREASE BETWEEN 1 AND
3 PM THIS AFTERNOON WITH GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS CONTINUING INTO
TONIGHT.

IN ADDITION...SEAS WILL QUICKLY BUILD TO BETWEEN 7 AND 10 FEET
ACROSS THE OUTER WATERS SOUTH OF THE ISLANDS THIS AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-072130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0030.091007T1700Z-091008T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
920 AM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING. 

SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS UP TO 25 KT WILL DEVELOP EARLY THIS MORNING.
WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE WEST AND RAPIDLY INCREASE BETWEEN 1 PM
AND 3 PM. WIND GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS ARE LIKELY INTO THE EARLY
EVENING. WINDS SHOULD DIMINISH LATER TONIGHT...BUT STILL EXPECT
TO SEE GUSTS UP TO 25 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-072130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0030.091007T1700Z-091008T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
920 AM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM
EDT THURSDAY. 

SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS OF 25 KNOTS WILL DEVELOP EARLY THIS MORNING.
WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE WEST AND RAPIDLY INCREASE BETWEEN 1 AND
3 PM THIS AFTERNOON. WIND GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO
DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE INTO TONIGHT.

IN ADDITION...SEAS WILL QUICKLY BUILD TO BETWEEN 5 AND 8 FEET
OVER THE OPEN WATERS OF RHODE ISLAND SOUND THIS AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-072130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0030.091007T1700Z-091008T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
920 AM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM
EDT THURSDAY. 

SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS OF 25 KNOTS WILL DEVELOP EARLY THIS MORNING.
WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE WEST AND RAPIDLY INCREASE BETWEEN 1 AND
3 PM THIS AFTERNOON. WIND GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO
DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT.

IN ADDITION...SEAS WILL QUICKLY BUILD TO BETWEEN 7 AND 10 FEET
ACROSS THE OUTER WATERS SOUTH OF THE ISLANDS THIS AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$
674 
WHUS71 KBOX 071950
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
350 PM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

ANZ231-232-250-254>256-080400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091008T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
350 PM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY. 

GALE FORCE WESTERLY WIND GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
TONIGHT. THE STRONGEST WIND GUSTS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH THURSDAY
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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-080200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091008T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
350 PM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

GALE FORCE WESTERLY WIND GUSTS TO 35 KT WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS
EVENING...WITH THE STRONGEST GUSTS DIMINISHING AFTER 10 PM.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-251-080400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091008T0600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
350 PM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY. 

GALE FORCE WESTERLY WIND GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
MUCH OF TONIGHT. THE STRONGEST WIND GUSTS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH WELL
AFTER MIDNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$
110 
WHUS71 KBOX 080155
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
955 PM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

ANZ230-236-081000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091008T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.091008T0155Z-091008T1500Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
955 PM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THURSDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

WESTERLY WIND GUSTS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW GALE WARNING THRESHOLDS.
THEREFORE...THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED TO A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS ARE
STILL EXPECTED AT TIMES THROUGH THURSDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-250-254>256-081000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091008T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
955 PM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY. 

GALE FORCE WESTERLY WIND GUSTS OF 35 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. THE STRONGEST WIND GUSTS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH
THURSDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-251-080600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091008T0600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
955 PM EDT WED OCT 7 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY. 

GALE FORCE WESTERLY WIND GUSTS OF 35 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MUCH
OF THE NIGHT. THE STRONGEST WIND GUSTS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH WELL AFTER
MIDNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$
861 
WHUS71 KBOX 080538
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
138 AM EDT THU OCT 8 2009

ANZ233>235-237-251-081345-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091008T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-091008T2000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
138 AM EDT THU OCT 8 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW GALE WARNING THRESHOLDS. 
HOWEVER...NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO 
CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. WINDS SHOULD DROP BELOW SMALL CRAFT 
ADVISORY CRITERIA BY EARLY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-081345-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091008T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-091008T2000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
138 AM EDT THU OCT 8 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW GALE WARNING THRESHOLDS. 
HOWEVER...NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO 
CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. WINDS SHOULD DROP BELOW SMALL CRAFT 
ADVISORY CRITERIA BY EARLY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-250-254>256-081200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091008T1200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
138 AM EDT THU OCT 8 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING. 

GALE FORCE NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 35 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 8 AM
THIS MORNING. THESE WINDS SHOULD DIMINISH A BIT BY MID MORNING...BUT 25 TO
30 KNOT WIND GUSTS ARE STILL EXPECTED THROUGH THE AFTERNOON HOURS.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-081345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-091008T2000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
138 AM EDT THU OCT 8 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON. 

NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 25 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED AT TIMES THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON HOURS. THESE WINDS SHOULD DIMINISH BY EARLY 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.

&&

$$

FRANK
739 
WHUS71 KBOX 081137
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
737 AM EDT THU OCT 8 2009

ANZ232-250-256-081945-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091008T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-091008T2000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
737 AM EDT THU OCT 8 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW GALE WARNING THRESHOLDS.
HOWEVER...NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. WINDS SHOULD DROP BELOW SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY CRITERIA BY EARLY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-081400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091008T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
737 AM EDT THU OCT 8 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING. 

NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 36 KNOTS WILL DIMINISH THROUGH THE
MORNING.  GALE FORCE NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 35 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE
THROUGH 10 AM THIS MORNING. THESE WINDS SHOULD DIMINISH THROUGH THE
DAY...BUT 25 TO 30 KNOT WIND GUSTS ARE STILL EXPECTED DURING THE
AFTERNOON HOURS.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-231-233>237-251-081945-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-091008T2000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
737 AM EDT THU OCT 8 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON. 

NORTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON. THESE WINDS SHOULD DIMINISH BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
CRITERIA BY EARLY 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.

&&

$$
601 
WHUS71 KBOX 081401
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1001 AM EDT THU OCT 8 2009

ANZ254-255-082000-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-091008T1400Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-091008T2000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1001 AM EDT THU OCT 8 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE
THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. WINDS SHOULD DROP BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
CRITERIA BY EARLY 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>237-250-251-256-082000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-091008T2000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1001 AM EDT THU OCT 8 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON. 

NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE
THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. WINDS SHOULD DROP BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
CRITERIA BY EARLY 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Oct 6, 3:28 PM EDT, 12 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 6, 3:28 PM EDT, 12 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
328 PM EDT TUE OCT 6 2009

.SYNOPSIS...
INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE CROSSES NEW ENGLAND TOMORROW ACCOMPANIED
BY A PERIOD OF HEAVY RAIN SHOWERS LATER TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
MORNING...FOLLOWED BY WINDY CONDITIONS DURING THE AFTERNOON. HIGH
PRESSURE BUILDS DRY WEATHER OVER NEW ENGLAND THURSDAY...FOLLOWED BY
ANOTHER COLD FRONT AND THE POTENTIAL FOR MORE SHOWERS FRIDAY BUT WITH
IMPROVING CONDITIONS FOR THE WEEKEND.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
PREVIOUS FORECAST ON TRACK. EXPECT SCT-BKN CU TO DEVELOP BASED ON
CROSS SECTIONS...GREATEST COVERAGE INTERIOR.

PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...
A PLEASANT EARLY FALL DAY IS ON TAP FOR SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. SKIES
WILL BE PARTLY SUNNY FOR MUCH OF THE DAY WITH SOME HIGH CLOUDINESS
AND DIURNAL CUMULUS CLOUDS. HIGHS SHOULD TOP OUT MAINLY IN THE MID TO
UPPER 60S...ALTHOUGH IT WILL BE A FEW DEGREES COOLER IN THE HIGHER
TERRAIN.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
DEEPENING LOW PRESSURE OVER SOUTHEAST CANADA TONIGHT WILL MOVE
ACROSS NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND ON WEDNESDAY.  WE EXPECT THE EVENING TO
BE DRY...ALTHOUGH AN INCREASE IN MID/HIGH LEVEL CLOUDINESS IS
EXPECTED.  OUT AHEAD OF THIS SYSTEM...A STRONG LOW LEVEL JET OF 50
TO 60 KNOTS IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP BY DAYBREAK WEDNESDAY.  IN
RESPONSE...A BURST OF STRONG OMEGA AND GOOD MOISTURE RETURN WILL
BRING A 3 TO 6 HOUR PERIOD OF RAIN SHOWERS WHICH WILL BE BRIEFLY
HEAVY AND YIELD GUSTY SOUTH WINDS.  IN ADDITION...MARGINAL
INSTABILITY ALONG WITH VERY STRONG JET DYNAMICS WILL BRING THE
POTENTIAL FOR SOME EMBEDDED THUNDERSTORMS TO THE REGION.  ISOLATED
STRONG WIND GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE WITH THIS ACTIVITY...WITH THE BEST
CHANCE OF THIS NEAR THE SOUTH COAST IF THEY ARE ABLE TO BRIEFLY WARM
SECTOR.

THE SHOWERS/EMBEDDED THUNDERSTORMS SHOULD ARRIVE IN THE INTERIOR
AFTER MIDNIGHT AND QUICKLY SWEEP OFF THE COAST BY EARLY WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON.  ALTHOUGH THE PRECIPITATION WILL NOT LAST LONG IT LOOKS
TO DROP A QUICK 0.50 TO 1 INCH OF RAINFALL ACROSS THE REGION.

MOST OF THE MID TO LATE AFTERNOON HOURS ON WEDNESDAY WILL BE
DRY...BUT A COUPLE OF SCATTERED SHOWERS WILL REMAIN POSSIBLE
ESPECIALLY ACROSS PORTIONS OF OUR NORTHERN AND WESTERN ZONES.  THIS
IN RESPONSE TO THE COLD POOL ALOFT SWEEPING ACROSS THE REGION.  IN
ADDITION...THE PRESSURE GRADIENT FORCE BEHIND THE SYSTEM WILL BRING
WINDY CONDITIONS TO THE REGION DURING THE AFTERNOON.  NORTHWEST
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO BETWEEN 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP
TO 45 MPH DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING...ESPECIALLY ACROSS
THE CAPE/ISLANDS.  WIND ADVISORIES WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED FOR AT
LEAST A PORTION OF THE REGION...ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING THE FULLY
LEAFED TREES BRINGING AN INCREASE RISKED FOR WIND DAMAGE.  HIGHS ON
WEDNESDAY WILL LIKELY BE IN THE 60S ACROSS MOST OF THE REGION...BUT
PORTIONS OF THE HIGHER TERRAIN MAY ONLY SEE HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
STRONG LOW PRESSURE WILL BE LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF THE CANADIAN
MARITIMES THURSDAY MORNING WHICH WILL BE MOVING EASTWARD AND AWAY
FROM SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. BREEZY CONDITIONS SHOULD ABATE AS THE DAY
WEARS ON...AND PLENTY OF SUN WILL BE HAD.

THE NEXT SHORT WAVE APPROACHES THE REGION FRIDAY...AND THERE IS STILL
SOME MODEL DISAGREEMENT IN THE AMPLITUDE OF THE WAVE. THE 12Z ECMWF
STILL SHOWS A LESS AMPLIFIED MID AND UPPER LEVEL PATTERN...WHICH
ALLOWS FOR A SFC LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM TO PASS RIGHT OVER SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND. SOME OF THE OTHER MODELS...ESPECIALLY THE GFS ARE MORE
AMPLIFIED AND BRING THE SFC LOW WAY UP INTO CANADA...ALLOWING A BROAD
WARM SECTOR TO OVERSPREAD SNE FRIDAY BEFORE A COLD FRONT SWEEPS
THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT. THE EVENTUAL SOLUTION WILL HAVE AN IMPACT ON
TEMPERATURES AND CERTAINLY POPS. THE MORE AMPLIFIED SOLUTIONS WILL
OFFER A WARMER DAY FRIDAY WITH LITTLE IF ANY IN THE WAY OF PRECIP.
AT THIS TIME...IT DOESN/T SEEM THAT THE MODELS HAVE A GOOD HANDLE ON
THE EVOLUTION OF SHORT WAVES ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL CANADA AND THE
NORTHERN PLAINS. THEREFORE...WILL TEND TO SPLIT THE DIFFERENCE IN
SOLUTIONS AT THIS TIME. THIS WILL ALLOW FOR CHANCE POPS FRIDAY AND
FRIDAY NIGHT WITH TEMPERATURES NEAR NORMAL. EVEN IF THE GFS WERE TO
VERIFY FOR FRIDAY...IT WON/T GET AS WARM AS WE WOULD NORMALLY EXPECT
WITH 850MB TEMPS OF AROUND +17C DUE TO LIMITED MIXING POTENTIAL.

DRIER AND SOMEWHAT COOLER WEATHER WILL ENSUE BEHIND THE SYSTEM FOR
THE WEEKEND AS HIGHER PRESSURE BUILDS ON IN. THEREAFTER...THE MODELS
ARE IN CONSIDERABLE DISAGREEMENT FOR EARLY NEXT WEEK...ALTHOUGH THERE
ARE SOME SIGNALS FOR SOME CHANCY PRECIP MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT.
PERHAPS WE WILL GET OUR FIRST FEW FLAKES OF THE SEASON IN THE HIGHEST
ELEVATIONS OF THE BERKS AND MONADNOCKS MONDAY NIGHT.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
THIS AFTERNOON...BKN CIGS 4-5K FT IN THE INTERIOR SHOULD BECOME
SCATTERED TOWARD EVENING.

TONIGHT...VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH MIDNIGHT. MVFR CONDITIONS WILL THEN
ARRIVE BETWEEN 6Z6 AND 12Z FROM WEST TO EAST IN DEVELOPING SHOWERS.

WEDNESDAY...MVFR/IFR CONDITIONS IN THE MORNING WITH LOCALLY HEAVY
RAIN SHOWERS AND POSSIBLY SOME EMBEDDED THUNDER. LOW PROB OF LLWS
BUT NOT YET INCLUDED IN TAF AS STRONGEST LOW LEVEL WINDS NOT UNTIL
THE END OF THE TAF PERIOD. SHOWERS SHOULD TAPER OFF 14-18Z FROM WEST
TO EAST AS DRY SLOT MOVES IN...THEN CIGS GRADUALLY LIFTING TO VFR. A
FEW INSTABILITY SHOWERS/ISOLD THUNDER POSSIBLE IN THE
AFTERNOON...MAINLY INTERIOR AS COLD POOL MOVES IN.

BECOMING RATHER WINDY IN THE AFTERNOON WITH WESTERLY WIND GUSTS
30-40KT.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT...DIMINISHING WINDS BUT G35 KT POSSIBLE IN THE
EVENING. VFR/MVFR CIGS POSSIBLE IN THE EVENING NW MA AND SW
NH...OTHERWISE VFR WITH CLEARING SKIES OVERNIGHT.

OUTLOOK /THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...

THURSDAY...VFR WITH WINDS DIMINISHING IN THE MORNING.

FRIDAY...VFR IN THE MORNING. MVFR/IFR POSSIBLE LATE AFTERNOON AND
NIGHT IN SHOWERS.

SAT...MVFR POSSIBLE EARLY MORNING IN SHOWERS WITH NEXT COLD
FRONT...OTHERWISE VFR.

SUN...VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
TODAY...
SCA HEADLINES HAVE EXPIRED AS WINDS DIMINISHING AS A WEAK RIDGE OF
HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS TO THE SOUTH OF THE REGION.

TONIGHT...
LOW PRESSURE OVER SOUTHEAST CANADA WILL BEGIN TO INDUCE A STRONG LOW
LEVEL JET...BUT NOT UNTIL WELL AFTER MIDNIGHT.  THEREFORE...WE
EXPECT SOUTHERLY SCA WIND GUSTS TO DEVELOP TOWARDS 12Z.

WEDNESDAY...
SHOWERS AND POSSIBLY EMBEDDED THUNDERSTORMS WILL BRING STRONG SCA
WINDS TO THE REGION WEDNESDAY MORNING.  LOCALLY STRONG WIND GUSTS
WILL BE POSSIBLE IN ANY EMBEDDED THUNDERSTORMS.  OTHERWISE...THE
PRESSURE GRADIENT FORCE BEHIND THE SYSTEM WILL LIKELY BRING GALE
FORCE WIND GUSTS BETWEEN 35 AND 40 KNOTS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND
NIGHT.  A GALE WATCH HAS BEEN HOISTED FOR ALL OUR WATERS OVER THIS
TIME.  IN ADDITION...SEAS WILL RAPIDLY BUILD BETWEEN 7 AND 11 FEET
ACROSS THE OUTER-WATERS SOUTH OF THE ISLANDS.

OUTLOOK /THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...

WINDS AND SEAS DIMINISH THURSDAY...ESPECIALLY DURING THE AFTERNOON
AND NIGHT. INCREASING SOUTH WINDS AND BUILDING SEAS MAY REQUIRE A SCA
FOR FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT. NORTHWESTERLY SCA WINDS POSSIBLE SAT
BEHIND LOW PRESSURE BEFORE DIMINISHING MARKEDLY FOR SATURDAY NIGHT
AND SUNDAY.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
NH...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...GALE WATCH FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
     FOR ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...EKSTER
NEAR TERM...WTB/KJC/FRANK
SHORT TERM...FRANK
LONG TERM...EKSTER
AVIATION...KJC/EKSTER
MARINE...KJC/EKSTER
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 6, 4:28 AM EDT, 11 hours 12 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
428 AM EDT TUE OCT 6 2009

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-070830-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
428 AM EDT TUE OCT 6 2009

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN
CONNECTICUT...CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS...EASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...SOUTHEASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS...SOUTHERN NEW
HAMPSHIRE...NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND AND SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

AN ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM IS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY. LOW PROBABILITY OF A
WIND ADVISORY FOR LATE WEDNESDAY AND NIGHT. WEST WINDS MAY GUST TO
AROUND 45 MPH.

WIDELY SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE FRIDAY NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-070830-
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND
NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO
20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
428 AM EDT TUE OCT 6 2009

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS
AND RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

  GALE WATCH.

AN ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM IS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY AND AGAIN ON FRIDAY
NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 6, 3:18 AM EDTGale WatchBOX12 hr
Oct 6, 3:28 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more36 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Massachusetts, 2009Every gale warning in 2009

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.