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Gale Watch 21, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

June 20, 2009

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Jun 20, 2009, 5:07 AM EDT. It took effect at Jun 21, 2009, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 20, 2009, 5:07 AM EDT (09:07 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 21, 2009, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jun 21, 2009, 11:58 PM EDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

523 
WHUS71 KBOX 200907 AAA
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
507 AM EDT SAT JUN 20 2009

ANZ250-254-255-201715-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-090621T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0021.090621T1500Z-090622T0900Z/
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-
507 AM EDT SAT JUN 20 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY. 

SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 15 TO 20 KT WILL COMBINE WITH LEFTOVER EAST
SWELLS OF 4 TO 7 FT TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS SEAS ACROSS THE OUTER
WATERS THROUGH TONIGHT.

THEN BY SUNDAY MORNING A GALE CENTER WILL BE DEVELOPING NEAR
40N/70W...WITH NORTHEAST WINDS INCREASING TO NEAR GALE FORCE. THIS
OCEAN STORM IS EXPECTED TO BE A SLOWER MOVER...SO THE POTENTIAL FOR
NORTHEAST GALES EXIST SUNDAY INTO SUNDAY NIGHT AND POSSIBLY MONDAY
AND MONDAY NIGHT AS WELL. IN ADDITION...THIS GALE CENTER WILL BE
ACCOMPANIED BY DANGEROUS SEAS OF UP TO 15 FT JUST OFFSHORE. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230>237-201715-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0021.090621T1500Z-090622T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
507 AM EDT SAT JUN 20 2009

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.

BY SUNDAY MORNING A GALE CENTER WILL BE DEVELOPING NEAR 40N/70W...WITH
NORTHEAST WINDS INCREASING TO NEAR GALE FORCE. THIS OCEAN STORM IS
EXPECTED TO BE A SLOWER MOVER...SO THE POTENTIAL FOR NORTHEAST GALES
EXIST SUNDAY INTO SUNDAY NIGHT AND POSSIBLY MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
AS WELL. IN ADDITION...THIS GALE CENTER WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY
DANGEROUS SEAS OF UP TO 15 FT JUST OFFSHORE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$


NOCERA
7 follow-up statements
030 
WHUS71 KBOX 201434
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1034 AM EDT SAT JUN 20 2009

ANZ250-254-255-202245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-090621T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0021.090621T1500Z-090622T0900Z/
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-
1034 AM EDT SAT JUN 20 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY. A
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT. 

LEFTOVER SOUTHEAST SWELLS OF 4 TO 7 FT WILL CONTINUE TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS SEAS ACROSS THE OUTER WATERS THROUGH TONIGHT.

THEN ON SUNDAY A GALE CENTER WILL BE DEVELOPING NEAR 40N/70W...WITH
NORTHEAST WINDS INCREASING TO NEAR GALE FORCE DURING MIDDAY SUNDAY. 
THIS OCEAN STORM IS EXPECTED TO BE A SLOW MOVER...SO THE POTENTIAL
FOR NORTHEAST GALES WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST MONDAY OR MONDAY
NIGHT...ESPECIALLY NEAR AND SOUTHEAST OF CAPE COD. THIS GALE CENTER
WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY DANGEROUS SEAS OF UP TO 15 FT JUST OFFSHORE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230>237-202245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0021.090621T1500Z-090622T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1034 AM EDT SAT JUN 20 2009

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT. 

THEN ON SUNDAY A GALE CENTER WILL BE DEVELOPING NEAR 40N/70W...WITH
NORTHEAST WINDS INCREASING TO NEAR GALE FORCE MIDDAY OR DURING SUNDAY 
AFTERNOON. THIS OCEAN STORM IS EXPECTED TO BE A SLOW MOVER...SO THE
POTENTIAL FOR NORTHEAST GALES WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST MONDAY
OR MONDAY NIGHT...ESPECIALLY NEAR CAPE COD. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
217 
WHUS71 KBOX 202005
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
405 PM EDT SAT JUN 20 2009

ANZ250-254-255-210415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-090621T0900Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0021.090621T1500Z-090622T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0025.090621T1700Z-090622T1400Z/
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-
405 PM EDT SAT JUN 20 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EDT
MONDAY. THIS REPLACES THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE WATCHES.

WHILE THERE WILL BE LEFTOVER SWELLS THAT PRODUCE HAZARDOUS SEAS IN
PORTIONS OF THE OUTER WATERS TO THE SOUTH AND EAST OF MASSACHUSETTS
TONIGHT...THE MAIN STORY WILL BE A DEVELOPING GALE SUNDAY INTO
MONDAY.

GALE FORCE NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP DURING THE 
DAYLIGHT HOURS SUNDAY AND CONTINUE INTO MONDAY. AT THIS TIME...PEAK
GUSTS ARE FORECAST TO RANGE BETWEEN 35 AND 40 KNOTS.

THIS LONG LASTING NOREASTER GALE CENTER WILL EVENTUALLY BE ACCOMPANIED
BY DANGEROUS SEAS...ESPECIALLY FOR THE SUMMER SEASON...RANGING BETWEEN 
10 AND 15 FT IN THE EXPOSED OCEAN WATERS TO THE EAST OF MASSACHUSETTS.
HIGHEST SEAS ARE EXPECTED MONDAY INTO EARLY TUESDAY.

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>237-210415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0021.090621T1500Z-090622T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0025.090621T1700Z-090622T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
405 PM EDT SAT JUN 20 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EDT
MONDAY AND THIS REPLACES THE PREVIOUSLY ISSUED GALE WATCH.

GALE FORCE NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 35 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP
SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN MANY OF THE NEAR SHORE WATERS ALONG THE
MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND COASTS. THESE GUSTS COULD LINGER WELL
INTO THE DAYLIGHT HOURS MONDAY.


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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-210415-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0021.090621T1700Z-090622T1400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
405 PM EDT SAT JUN 20 2009

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

THE GALE WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING. 

A DEVELOPING AND PROBABLY LONG LASTING NOREASTER GALE...CENTERED
SOUTH AND EAST OF NANTUCKET MAY SPREAD GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS INTO
BOSTON HARBOR SUNDAY AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
387 
WHUS71 KBOX 210403 AAA
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1203 AM EDT SUN JUN 21 2009

ANZ231>237-250-254-255-211215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.090621T1700Z-090622T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-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-
1203 AM EDT SUN JUN 21 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EDT
MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EDT
MONDAY. 

GALE FORCE NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 35 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO
DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON IN MANY OF THE NEAR SHORE WATERS ALONG THE
MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND COASTS. THESE GUSTS COULD LINGER WELL
INTO THE DAYLIGHT HOURS MONDAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-211215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0021.090621T1700Z-090622T1400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1203 AM EDT SUN JUN 21 2009

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING. 

A DEVELOPING AND PROBABLY LONG LASTING NOREASTER GALE...CENTERED
SOUTH AND EAST OF NANTUCKET MAY SPREAD GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS INTO
BOSTON HARBOR THIS AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NOCERA
351 
WHUS71 KBOX 210845
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
445 AM EDT SUN JUN 21 2009

ANZ231>237-250-254-255-211645-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.090621T1700Z-090622T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-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-
445 AM EDT SUN JUN 21 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM EDT MONDAY. 

GALE FORCE NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 35 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO
DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON IN MANY OF THE NEAR SHORE WATERS ALONG THE
MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND COASTS. THESE NORTHEAST GALES WILL
PERSIST AT LEAST INTO MONDAY MORNING...POSSIBLY LINGERING INTO MONDAY
EVENING. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT INTO MONDAY
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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-211645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0021.090622T0300Z-090622T1400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
445 AM EDT SUN JUN 21 2009

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

THE GALE WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING. 

A DEVELOPING AND PROBABLY LONG LASTING NOREASTER GALE...CENTERED
SOUTH AND EAST OF NANTUCKET MAY SPREAD GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS INTO
BOSTON HARBOR TONIGHT AND MONDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NOCERA
402 
WHUS71 KBOX 211612
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1212 PM EDT SUN JUN 21 2009

ANZ231>237-250-254-255-220015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.090621T1700Z-090622T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-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-
1212 PM EDT SUN JUN 21 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY. 

GALE FORCE NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 35 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO
DEVELOP LATE THIS AFTERNOON OR EVENING IN MANY OF THE NEAR SHORE
WATERS ALONG THE MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND COASTS. THESE
NORTHEAST GALES WILL PERSIST AT LEAST INTO MONDAY...POSSIBLY
LINGERING INTO MONDAY EVENING. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED LATE
TONIGHT INTO MONDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-220015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0021.090622T0300Z-090622T1400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1212 PM EDT SUN JUN 21 2009

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING. 

A DEVELOPING AND PROBABLY LONG LASTING NOREASTER GALE...CENTERED
150 TO 225 MILES SOUTHEAST OF NANTUCKET MAY SPREAD GALE FORCE WIND
GUSTS INTO BOSTON HARBOR TONIGHT AND MONDAY MORNING. ALREADY GUSTS TO
NEAR 30 KNOTS WERE OCCURRING AT HULL MASSACHUSETTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
297 
WHUS71 KBOX 212021
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
421 PM EDT SUN JUN 21 2009

ANZ231>237-250-254-255-220430-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-090622T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-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-
421 PM EDT SUN JUN 21 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY. 

GALE FORCE NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 35 KNOTS HAVE DEVELOPED LATE THIS
AFTERNOON IN PARTS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS AND WILL INCREASE
ANOTHER 5 KNOTS OR SO DURING THE NIGHT WITH WIDESPREAD 35 TO 40 KNOT
GUSTS ANTICIPATED MONDAY MORNING IN THE WARNING AREA.

THESE NORTHEAST GALES MAY LINGER INTO MONDAY EVENING OVER PORTIONS
OF THE MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS. 

STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED EARLY MONDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-220430-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0021.090622T0300Z-090622T1400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
421 PM EDT SUN JUN 21 2009

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING. 

A DEVELOPING AND PROBABLY LONG LASTING NOREASTER GALE...CENTERED
150 TO 225 MILES SOUTHEAST OF NANTUCKET MAY SPREAD GALE FORCE
WIND GUSTS INTO BOSTON HARBOR TONIGHT AND MONDAY MORNING. ALREADY
GUSTS AROUND 30 KNOTS WERE OCCURRING AT LOGAN AIRPORT WITH GUSTS
LATE THIS AFTERNOON BETWEEN 34 AND 36 KNOTS FROM PLEASURE BAY TO
DEER ISLAND AND CHILDREN'S ISLAND ON THE EDGE OF BOSTON HARBOR. THIS
WATCH MAY CONVERTED TO A GALE WARNING AROUND 530 PM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
280 
WHUS71 KBOX 220358
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1158 PM EDT SUN JUN 21 2009

ANZ230-221200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0021.000000T0000Z-090622T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0069.090622T0358Z-090622T1400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1158 PM EDT SUN JUN 21 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY. THE GALE
WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

A DEVELOPING AND PROBABLY LONG LASTING NOREASTER GALE...CENTERED
ROUGHLY 200 MILES SOUTHEAST OF NANTUCKET WILL RESULT IN STRONG SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY WIND GUSTS IN BOSTON HARBOR THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.
NORTH TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS UP TO 33 KNOTS WILL BE POSSIBLE IN
BOSTON HARBOR THROUGH MONDAY 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>237-250-254-255-221200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-090622T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-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-
1158 PM EDT SUN JUN 21 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY. 

GALE FORCE NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 35 KNOTS HAVE DEVELOPED ACROSS 
PORTIONS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS. NORTH TO NORTHEAST
WIND GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH MONDAY MORNING IN THE
WARNING AREA.

THESE NORTHEAST GALES MAY LINGER INTO MONDAY EVENING OVER PORTIONS
OF THE MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS. THIS WARNING MAY BE EXTENDED
WITH THE 4 AM FORECAST PACKAGE.

STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED EARLY MONDAY 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.

&&

$$

RLG

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