Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2011

Gale Warning 15, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 27, 2011

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Feb 27, 2011, 4:01 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 28, 2011, 7:00 AM EST. 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
Feb 27, 2011, 4:01 PM EST (21:01 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 28, 2011, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 1, 2011, 8:29 AM EST
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

809 
WHUS71 KBOX 272101
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
401 PM EST SUN FEB 27 2011

ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256-280515-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0010.110228T1700Z-110301T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0015.110301T0000Z-110301T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-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-
401 PM EST SUN FEB 27 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 1 PM EST
TUESDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...WEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-280515-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0015.110301T0000Z-110301T1800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
401 PM EST SUN FEB 27 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 1 PM EST
TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...1 TO 2 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

DOODY
7 follow-up statements
069 
WHUS71 KBOX 280545
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1245 AM EST MON FEB 28 2011

ANZ235-237-250-251-254>256-281345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0015.110301T0000Z-110301T1800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-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-
1245 AM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST TUESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 11 FEET.

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>234-281345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0015.110301T0000Z-110301T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1245 AM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST TUESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-281345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0015.110301T0000Z-110301T1800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1245 AM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST TUESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* WAVES...1 TO 3 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
329 
WHUS71 KBOX 280943
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
443 AM EST MON FEB 28 2011

ANZ235-237-250-251-254>256-281745-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0015.110228T1200Z-110301T1800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-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-
443 AM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  ARE EXPECTED AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT THAT WILL MOVE THROUGH THE
  AREA BY DUSK. AFTERWARDS NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 35 KT ARE EXPECTED.

* SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET.

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>234-281745-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0015.110228T1200Z-110301T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
443 AM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT ARE EXPECTED
  AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT THAT WILL MOVE THROUGH THE AREA BY DUSK.
  AFTERWARDS NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT
  ARE EXPECTED

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-281745-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0015.110228T1200Z-110301T1800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
443 AM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...WEST 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT ARE EXPECTED
  AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT THAT WILL MOVE THROUGH THE AREA BY DUSK.
  AFTERWARDS NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT
  ARE EXPECTED.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

SIPPRELL
136 
WHUS71 KBOX 281655 AAA
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1155 AM EST MON FEB 28 2011

ANZ235-237-250-251-254>256-010100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110301T1800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-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-
1155 AM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...WEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET.

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>234-010100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110301T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1155 AM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-010100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110301T1800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1155 AM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
927 
WHUS71 KBOX 282101 AAA
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
401 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

ANZ236-010515-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110301T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0030.110228T2101Z-110301T1900Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
401 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST TUESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 25 KNOTS THIS
  EVENING BECOMING NORTHWEST OVERNIGHT.

* WAVES...1 TO 3 FEET WITH HIGHER SEAS AT THE BAY ENTRANCE TO
  RHODE ISLAND SOUND.


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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-010515-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110301T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0030.110301T0900Z-110301T1900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
401 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM EST TUESDAY. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES...1 TO 2 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-250-251-254>256-010515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110301T1800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-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-
401 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS
  EARLY THIS EVENING WILL BECOME NORTHWEST OVERNIGHT INTO TUESDAY.

* SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET WITH HIGHEST SEAS SOUTHEAST WATERS. 

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>234-010515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110301T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
401 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS BECOMING
  NORTHWEST OVERNIGHT.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

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.

&&

$$


NOCERA
993 
WHUS71 KBOX 010422
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1122 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

ANZ235-237-250-251-254>256-011230-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110301T1800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-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-
1122 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

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>234-011230-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110301T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1122 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-011230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-110301T1900Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1122 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST
TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...1 TO 3 FEET WITH HIGHER SEAS AT THE BAY ENTRANCE TO 
  RHODE ISLAND SOUND. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-011230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0030.110301T0900Z-110301T1900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1122 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM EST
TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM EST
TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...1 TO 2 FEET.

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.

&&

$$
883 
WHUS71 KBOX 010856
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
356 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

ANZ235-237-250-251-254>256-011700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110301T1800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-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-
356 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

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>234-011700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110301T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
356 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-011700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0030.110301T0900Z-110301T1900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
356 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...1 TO 2 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-011700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-110301T1900Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
356 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...1 TO 3 FEET WITH HIGHER SEAS AT THE BAY ENTRANCE TO 
  RHODE ISLAND SOUND. 

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.

&&

$$
143 
WHUS71 KBOX 011329
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
829 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256-011900-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110301T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-110301T1900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-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-
829 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-011900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-110301T1900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
829 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...1 TO 2 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

DOODY

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 27, 5:19 AM ESTGale WatchBOX11 hr
Feb 27, 2:27 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXBristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more22 hr
Feb 27, 4:09 PM ESTFlood WatchBOXBristol, Norfolk, Plymouth24 hr

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