Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2011

Gale Warning 16, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 1, 2011

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Mar 1, 2011, 2:18 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 2, 2011, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 19 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
Mar 1, 2011, 2:18 PM EST (19:18 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 2, 2011, 6:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 3, 2011, 1:00 AM EST
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

418 
WHUS71 KBOX 011918 AAA
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
218 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...SOUTHWEST GALES LIKELY WEDNESDAY...

ANZ232>235-237-020330-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-110301T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0016.110302T1100Z-110303T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
218 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT THEN
  SHIFTING TO NORTHWEST EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING. 

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...BEGINNING BETWEEN 6 AM AND 9 AM THEN BEGINNING TO
  DIMINISH SOME WHAT LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-020330-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-110301T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0016.110302T1100Z-110303T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
218 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT THEN
  SHIFTING TO NORTHWEST EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING.

* WAVES...AROUND 2 FEET.

* TIMING...BEGINNING BETWEEN 6 AM AND 9 AM WEDNESDAY AND THEN
  BEGINNING TO DIMINISH SOMEWHAT LATE WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-020330-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-110301T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0016.110302T1100Z-110303T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
218 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT THEN
  SHIFTING TO NORTHWEST EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...BEGINNING BETWEEN 6 AM AND 9 AM WEDNESDAY THEN
  DIMINISHING SOMEWHAT LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-020330-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-110301T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0016.110302T1100Z-110303T0600Z/
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-
218 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT THEN
  SHIFTING TO NORTHWEST EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING...BEGINNING BETWEEN 6 AM AND 9 AM AND THEN DIMINISHING
  SOMEWHAT LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NOCERA
5 follow-up statements
163 
WHUS71 KBOX 020417
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1117 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...SOUTHWEST GALES LIKELY WEDNESDAY...

ANZ230-236-021230-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.110302T1100Z-110303T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1117 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY. 

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

* WAVES...AROUND 2 FEET.

* TIMING...BEGINNING BETWEEN 6 AM AND 9 AM WEDNESDAY AND THEN 
  BEGINNING TO DIMINISH SOMEWHAT LATE WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-021230-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.110302T1100Z-110303T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1117 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY. 

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

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...BEGINNING BETWEEN 6 AM AND 9 AM WEDNESDAY THEN 
  DIMINISHING SOMEWHAT LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-021230-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.110302T1100Z-110303T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1117 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY. 

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

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING...BEGINNING BETWEEN 6 AM AND 9 AM THEN BEGINNING TO 
  DIMINISH SOME WHAT LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-021230-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.110302T1100Z-110303T0600Z/
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-
1117 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY. 

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

* TIMING...BEGINNING BETWEEN 6 AM AND 9 AM AND THEN DIMINISHING 
  SOMEWHAT LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
504 
WHUS71 KBOX 020905
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
405 AM EST WED MAR 2 2011

...SOUTHWEST GALES TODAY...SHIFTING TO NORTHWEST GALES TONIGHT...

ANZ230-236-021715-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.110302T1100Z-110303T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
405 AM EST WED MAR 2 2011

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

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

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

* WAVES...AROUND 2 FEET.

* TIMING...BEGINNING BETWEEN 7 AM AND 9 AM THIS MORNING...DIMINISHING
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-021715-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.110302T1100Z-110303T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
405 AM EST WED MAR 2 2011

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

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

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

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

* TIMING...BEGINNING BETWEEN 7 AM AND 9 AM THIS MORNING...DIMINISHING
  LATE TONIGHT.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-021715-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.110302T1100Z-110303T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
405 AM EST WED MAR 2 2011

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

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

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

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING...BEGINNING BETWEEN 7 AM AND 9 AM THIS MORNING...DIMINISHING
  LATE TONIGHT.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-021715-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.110302T1100Z-110303T0600Z/
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-
405 AM EST WED MAR 2 2011

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

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

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

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

* TIMING...BEGINNING BETWEEN 7 AM AND 9 AM THIS MORNING...DIMINISHING
  LATE TONIGHT.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY 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.

&&

$$
086 
WHUS71 KBOX 021640 AAA
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1140 AM EST WED MAR 2 2011

...SOUTHWEST GALES THIS AFTERNOON...SHIFTING TO NORTHWEST GALES
THIS EVENING...

ANZ230-236-030045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110303T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1140 AM EST WED MAR 2 2011

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

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

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT BECOMING
  NORTHWEST EARLY THIS EVENING.

* WAVES...AROUND 2 FEET.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS EARLY THIS AFTERNOON AND AGAIN EARLY
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-030045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110303T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1140 AM EST WED MAR 2 2011

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

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

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT BECOMING
  NORTHWEST EARLY THIS EVENING.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS EARLY THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN AGAIN
  EARLY THIS EVENING.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-030045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110303T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1140 AM EST WED MAR 2 2011

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

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

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT BECOMING
  NORTHWEST EARLY THIS EVENING.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS EARLY THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN AGAIN
  EARLY THIS EVENING.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-030045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110303T0600Z/
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-
1140 AM EST WED MAR 2 2011

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

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

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT THEN
  BECOMING NORTHWEST EARLY THIS EVENING.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS EARLY THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN AGAIN
  EARLY THIS EVENING.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY 
  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.

&&

$$


NOCERA
162 
WHUS71 KBOX 022328
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
628 PM EST WED MAR 2 2011

...SOUTHWEST GALES SHIFT TO NORTHWEST GALES THIS EVENING...

ANZ230-236-030600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110303T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
628 PM EST WED MAR 2 2011

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

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

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

* WAVES...AROUND 2 FEET.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS EARLY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-030600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110303T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
628 PM EST WED MAR 2 2011

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

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

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

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS EARLY THIS EVENING.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY  
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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-030600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110303T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
628 PM EST WED MAR 2 2011

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

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

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT BECOMING  
NORTHWEST EARLY THIS EVENING.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS EARLY THIS EVENING.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY  
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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-030600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110303T0600Z/
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-
628 PM EST WED MAR 2 2011

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

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

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT THEN  
BECOMING NORTHWEST EARLY THIS EVENING.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS EARLY THIS EVENING.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY  
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.

&&

$$

RLG
270 
WHUS71 KBOX 030610
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
110 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011

ANZ231-232-250-254-255-031400-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110303T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0017.110303T0610Z-110303T1400Z/
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-
110 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

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

* SEAS...3 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS OVERNIGHT.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY
  OVERNIGHT. 

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>235-237-251-031415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110303T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0031.110303T0610Z-110303T1800Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
110 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS OVERNIGHT.

* FREEZING SPRAY...CHANCE OF LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY OVERNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-031415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110303T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0031.110303T0610Z-110303T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
110 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

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

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS EARLY THIS EVENING.

* FREEZING SPRAY...CHANCE OF LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY OVERNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-031415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110303T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0031.110303T0610Z-110303T1500Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
110 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

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

* WAVES...AROUND 2 FEET.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS OVERNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

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Sources

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