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Storm Warning 1, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 11, 2011

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm warning at Jan 11, 2011, 4:28 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 12, 2011, 2:00 AM EST. It was in force for 17 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
Jan 11, 2011, 4:28 PM EST (21:28 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 12, 2011, 2:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 12, 2011, 7:25 PM EST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

503 
WHUS71 KBOX 112128
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
428 PM EST TUE JAN 11 2011

ANZ231-232-120530-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0004.110112T1000Z-110113T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.110112T0700Z-110113T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
428 PM EST TUE JAN 11 2011

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT.
  SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET...ESPECIALLY IN CAPE COD BAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-120530-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.110112T1000Z-110113T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.110112T0700Z-110113T0000Z/
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-
428 PM EST TUE JAN 11 2011

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY. THE
STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT.
  SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-233>237-251-256-120530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.110112T0700Z-110113T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
428 PM EST TUE JAN 11 2011

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 PM EST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
876 
WHUS71 KBOX 120527
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1227 AM EST WED JAN 12 2011

ANZ230-233>237-251-256-121330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.110112T0700Z-110113T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1227 AM EST WED JAN 12 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-250-254-255-121330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.110112T0700Z-110113T0000Z/
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-
1227 AM EST WED JAN 12 2011

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET...ESPECIALLY IN CAPE COD BAY. 

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.

&&

$$

RLG
951 
WHUS71 KBOX 121602
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1102 AM EST WED JAN 12 2011

ANZ233-234-251-130015-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110113T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110113T0100Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1102 AM EST WED JAN 12 2011

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50
  KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 FEET ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS AND IPSWICH BAY...4
  TO 7 FEET ACROSS VINEYARD SOUND AND BUZZARDS BAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-235>237-256-130015-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110113T0100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1102 AM EST WED JAN 12 2011

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET...EXCEPT LOWER ACROSS THE SHELTERED HARBORS
  BAYS AND INLETS.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-250-254-255-130015-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110113T0100Z/
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-
1102 AM EST WED JAN 12 2011

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT.
  SEAS 12 TO 18 FEET ACROSS THE OUTER WATERS...5 TO 8 FEET ACROSS
  THE BAYS AND SOUNDS.  
 
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.

&&

$$
059 
WHUS71 KBOX 122138
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
438 PM EST WED JAN 12 2011

ANZ231>234-255-130545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110113T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110113T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
438 PM EST WED JAN 12 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY. THE STORM
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT. SEAS 12 TO 20 FEET ACROSS THE OUTER WATERS...5 TO 8 FEET
  ACROSS THE BAYS AND SOUNDS.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-130545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110113T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.110112T2138Z-110113T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
438 PM EST WED JAN 12 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2
  FEET...HIGHER WINDS AND SEAS AT THE ENTRANCE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-256-130545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110113T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
438 PM EST WED JAN 12 2011

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

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT. SEAS 12 TO 16 FEET...EXCEPT 5 TO 8 FEET ACROSS RHODE ISLAND
  AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUNDS.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-130100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110113T0100Z/
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-
438 PM EST WED JAN 12 2011

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50
  KT ACROSS THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS. SEAS 12 TO 20 FEET ACROSS
  THE OUTER WATERS.

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.

&&

$$
399 
WHUS71 KBOX 130025 AAA
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
725 PM EST WED JAN 12 2011

ANZ250-254-130830-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110113T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110113T1400Z/
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-
725 PM EST WED JAN 12 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THURSDAY. THE STORM
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-130830-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110113T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-110113T1000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
725 PM EST WED JAN 12 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-130830-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-110113T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-110113T2200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
725 PM EST WED JAN 12 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THURSDAY. THE STORM
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-256-130830-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110113T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
725 PM EST WED JAN 12 2011

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 12 TO 16 FEET...EXCEPT 5 TO 8 FEET ACROSS RHODE 
  ISLAND AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUNDS. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-255-130830-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110113T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
725 PM EST WED JAN 12 2011

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THURSDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THURSDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 12 TO 20 FEET ACROSS THE OUTER WATERS...5 TO 8 
  FEET ACROSS THE BAYS AND SOUNDS. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-130830-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-110113T1000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
725 PM EST WED JAN 12 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
THURSDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 
  FEET...HIGHER WINDS AND SEAS AT THE ENTRANCE. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-130830-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-110113T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
725 PM EST WED JAN 12 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THURSDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST
THURSDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 
  FEET...HIGHER WINDS AND SEAS AT THE ENTRANCE. 

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 11, 3:44 AM ESTGale WarningBOX53 hr
Jan 11, 3:57 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire and 5 more40 hr
Jan 11, 4:14 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket24 hr
Jan 11, 4:20 PM ESTBlizzard WarningBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more24 hr
Jan 11, 4:20 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXNantucket12 hr

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Sources

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