Alert archive / Massachusetts / Storm Warnings in 2010

Storm Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 25, 2010

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm warning at Feb 25, 2010, 4:03 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 25, 2010, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 9 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 25, 2010, 4:03 AM EST (09:03 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 25, 2010, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 26, 2010, 12:59 AM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

072 
WHUS71 KBOX 250903
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
403 AM EST THU FEB 25 2010

ANZ231-251-251715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-100225T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0009.100225T1200Z-100226T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0012.100225T2100Z-100226T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
403 AM EST THU FEB 25 2010

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

ANOTHER RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL CAUSE WINDS TO
INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. EASTERLY WIND GUSTS BETWEEN 
40 AND 45 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED FOR A TIME...BEFORE DIMINISHING AFTER
MIDNIGHT. SEAS WILL BUILD TO OVER 15 FEET ACROSS THE EASTERN OUTER
COASTAL WATERS THIS EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-100225T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0009.100225T1200Z-100226T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.100225T2100Z-100226T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
403 AM EST THU FEB 25 2010

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

ANOTHER RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL CAUSE WINDS TO
INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. EASTERLY WIND GUSTS BETWEEN 
45 AND 55 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED FOR A TIME...BEFORE DIMINISHING AFTER
MIDNIGHT. SEAS WILL BUILD TO OVER 15 FEET ACROSS THE EASTERN OUTER
COASTAL WATERS THIS EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-251715-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0009.100225T1200Z-100226T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0012.100225T2100Z-100226T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
403 AM EST THU FEB 25 2010

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

ANOTHER RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL CAUSE WINDS TO
INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. EASTERLY WIND GUSTS BETWEEN 
35 AND 40 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED FOR A TIME...BEFORE DIMINISHING AFTER
MIDNIGHT. SEAS WILL BUILD TO OVER 15 FEET ACROSS THE EASTERN OUTER
COASTAL WATERS THIS EVENING.

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>256-251715-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0012.100225T1800Z-100226T0900Z/
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 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-
403 AM EST THU FEB 25 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EST FRIDAY. 

ANOTHER RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL CAUSE WINDS TO
INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. EASTERLY WIND GUSTS BETWEEN 
35 AND 40 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED FOR A TIME...BEFORE DIMINISHING AFTER
MIDNIGHT. SEAS WILL BUILD TO OVER 15 FEET ACROSS THE EASTERN OUTER
COASTAL WATERS THIS EVENING...AND TO AROUND 15 FT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN
OUTER COASTAL WATERS 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.

&&

$$

BELK
4 follow-up statements
621 
WHUS71 KBOX 251535
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1035 AM EST THU FEB 25 2010

ANZ230-231-251-252345-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0012.100225T2100Z-100226T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SR.W.0002.100225T2100Z-100226T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1035 AM EST THU FEB 25 2010

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL CAUSE WINDS TO BECOME
VERY STRONG LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND ESPECIALLY THIS EVENING. EASTERLY WIND
GUSTS BETWEEN 45 AND 50 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED FOR A TIME...BEFORE
DIMINISHING AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM AND MARINERS ARE URGED TO RETURN TO PORT
THROUGH TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ254-252345-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0012.100225T1800Z-100226T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SR.W.0002.100225T2100Z-100226T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1035 AM EST THU FEB 25 2010

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL CAUSE WINDS TO BECOME
VERY STRONG LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND ESPECIALLY THIS EVENING. EASTERLY WIND
GUSTS BETWEEN 45 AND 50 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED FOR A TIME...BEFORE
DIMINISHING AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

IN ADDITION...SEAS OVER THE EASTERN OUTER-WATERS ARE EXPECTED TO
BUILD CLOSE TO 25 FEET! THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM AND MARINERS ARE
URGED TO RETURN TO PORT THROUGH TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ236-252345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0012.100225T1800Z-100226T0900Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1035 AM EST THU FEB 25 2010

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY. 

ANOTHER RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL CAUSE WINDS
TO INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. EASTERLY WIND GUSTS
BETWEEN 35 AND 40 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED FOR A TIME...BEFORE
DIMINISHING 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-255-256-252345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0012.100225T1800Z-100226T0900Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
1035 AM EST THU FEB 25 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY. 

ANOTHER RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL CAUSE WINDS
TO INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. EASTERLY WIND GUSTS
BETWEEN 35 AND 40 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED FOR A TIME...BEFORE
DIMINISHING AFTER MIDNIGHT. SEAS WILL BUILD TO OVER 15 FEET
ACROSS THE SOUTH COASTAL WATERS.

THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM AND MARINERS ARE URGED TO RETURN TO PORT
THROUGH TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-252345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.100225T2100Z-100226T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1035 AM EST THU FEB 25 2010

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST FRIDAY...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST FRIDAY. 

ANOTHER RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL CAUSE WINDS
TO INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. EASTERLY WIND GUSTS
BETWEEN 45 AND 55 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED FOR A TIME...BEFORE
DIMINISHING AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

IN ADDITION...SEAS WILL BUILD TO 25 ACROSS THE EASTERN OUTER COASTAL
WATERS THIS EVENING!  THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM AND MARINERS ARE
URGED TO RETURN TO PORT THROUGH TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$
413 
WHUS71 KBOX 251543
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1043 AM EST THU FEB 25 2010

ANZ232>237-255-256-252345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0012.100225T2100Z-100226T0900Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
1043 AM EST THU FEB 25 2010

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EST FRIDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY. 

ANOTHER RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL CAUSE WINDS
TO INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. EASTERLY WIND GUSTS
BETWEEN 35 AND 40 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED FOR A TIME...BEFORE
DIMINISHING AFTER MIDNIGHT. SEAS WILL BUILD TO OVER 15 FEET
ACROSS THE SOUTH COASTAL WATERS.

THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM AND MARINERS ARE URGED TO RETURN TO
PORT THROUGH TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-231-250-251-254-252345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.100225T2100Z-100226T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-
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-
1043 AM EST THU FEB 25 2010

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST FRIDAY...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST FRIDAY. 

RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL CAUSE WINDS TO
BECOME VERY STRONG LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND ESPECIALLY THIS
EVENING. EASTERLY WIND GUSTS BETWEEN 45 AND 50 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED
FOR A TIME...BEFORE DIMINISHING AFTER MIDNIGHT.

THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM AND MARINERS ARE URGED TO RETURN TO
PORT THROUGH TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$
107 
WHUS71 KBOX 252331
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
631 PM EST THU FEB 25 2010

ANZ232>237-255-256-260745-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-100226T1500Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
631 PM EST THU FEB 25 2010

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY. 

LOW PRESSURE CENTERED SOUTH OF NANTUCKET WILL MOVE ACROSS BLOCK
ISLAND EARLY TONIGHT. EASTERLY WINDS WILL GUST BETWEEN 40 AND 45
KNOTS...THEN DIMINISH AFTER MIDNIGHT. SEAS WILL BUILD TO OVER 15
FEET ON THE WATERS SOUTH OF THE ISLANDS.

THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM AND MARINERS ARE URGED TO REMAIN IN PORT
TONIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-231-250-251-254-260600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-100226T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-
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-
631 PM EST THU FEB 25 2010

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY. 

LOW PRESSURE CENTERED SOUTH OF NANTUCKET WILL BRING VERY STRONG WINDS
TO THE WATERS EAST OF MASSACHUSETTS TONIGHT. EASTERLY WIND WILL GUST
BETWEEN 45 AND 50 KNOTS...THEN DIMINISH AFTER MIDNIGHT WITH GUSTS
AROUND 40 KNOTS BY MORNING. SEAS OF 20 TO 22 FEET ARE EXPECTED
OVERNIGHT.  

THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM AND MARINERS ARE URGED TO REMAIN IN PORT
TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$
834 
WHUS71 KBOX 260559
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1259 AM EST FRI FEB 26 2010

ANZ230-231-250-251-261200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-100226T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-100226T1200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1259 AM EST FRI FEB 26 2010

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING. THE
STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

LOW PRESSURE CENTERED OVER EASTERN CONNECTICUT HEADING TO NEW YORK CITY
WILL BRING SE WIND WIND GUSTS TO 35 T0 40 KT THROUGH DAYBREAK....THEN
DIMINISH TO 20 TO 30 KT. SEAS OF 20 TO 28 FEET ARE EXPECTED EARLY
THIS MORNING... GRADUALLY DIMINISHING TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-261400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-100226T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-100226T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1259 AM EST FRI FEB 26 2010

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING. THE
STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

LOW PRESSURE CENTERED OVER EASTERN CONNECTICUT HEADING TO NEW YORK CITY
WILL BRING S WIND GUSTS TO 35 T0 40 KT THROUGH MID MORNING...DIMINISHING
TO 20 TO 30 KT BY AFTERNOON. SEAS OF 12 TO 20 FEET ARE EXPECTED EARLY
THIS MORNING...GRADUALLY DIMINISHING TODAY.

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>237-255-256-261400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-100226T1500Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
1259 AM EST FRI FEB 26 2010

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

LOW PRESSURE CENTERED OVER EASTERN CONNECTICUT HEADING TO NEW YORK CITY
WILL BRING SW WIND GUSTS TO 35 T0 40 KT THROUGH MID MORNING....DIMINISHING
TO 20 TO 30 KT BY AFTERNOON. SEAS OF 12 TO 20 FEET ARE EXPECTED.

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.

&&

$$

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IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 24, 10:45 PM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryBOXBristol, Plymouth, Worcester6 hr
Feb 25, 4:18 AM ESTCoastal Flood WatchBOXBarnstable, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk7 hr
Feb 25, 4:34 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 2 more21 hr
Feb 25, 4:34 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 3 more21 hr
Feb 25, 11:18 AM ESTCoastal Flood WatchBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more6 hr
Feb 25, 11:18 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk11 hr
Feb 25, 12:38 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXMiddlesex, Worcester5 days
Feb 25, 12:38 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXMiddlesex71 hr
Feb 25, 12:38 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXEssex, Middlesex53 hr
Feb 25, 4:20 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire12 hr
Feb 25, 4:20 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester48 hr
Feb 25, 4:53 PM ESTCoastal Flood WarningBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more18 hr
Feb 25, 4:56 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXEssex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Worcester11 hr
Feb 25, 6:31 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXBristol, Plymouth8 hr

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Storm Warnings in Massachusetts, 2010Every storm warning in 2010

Sources

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