Alert archive / Massachusetts / Storm Warnings in 2011

Storm Warning 3, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 5, 2011

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm warning at Feb 5, 2011, 3:59 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 6, 2011, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 7 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 5, 2011, 3:59 PM EST (20:59 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 6, 2011, 12:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 6, 2011, 7:10 AM EST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

998 
WHUS71 KBOX 052059
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
359 PM EST SAT FEB 5 2011

...A PERIOD OF STORM FORCE WEST WINDS LIKELY LATE TONIGHT...

ANZ250-060500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0007.110206T0900Z-110206T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0003.110206T0500Z-110206T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
359 PM EST SAT FEB 5 2011

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.  STRONGEST WINDS FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-060500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0007.110206T0600Z-110206T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0003.110206T0500Z-110206T1300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
359 PM EST SAT FEB 5 2011

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.
  SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.  STRONGEST WINDS FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM. 

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>256-060500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0003.110206T0900Z-110206T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0003.110206T0500Z-110206T1300Z/
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-
359 PM EST SAT FEB 5 2011

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 
  KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 FEET.  STRONGEST WINDS FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-060500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.110206T0600Z-110206T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0007.110206T0800Z-110206T1300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
359 PM EST SAT FEB 5 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. STRONGEST WINDS FROM 3 AM TO 6 AM.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-060500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0007.110206T0600Z-110206T1600Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
359 PM EST SAT FEB 5 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.  STRONGEST WINDS FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-060500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0007.110206T0900Z-110206T1500Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
359 PM EST SAT FEB 5 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. STRONGEST WINDS FROM 4 AM TO 7 AM.

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
3 follow-up statements
133 
WHUS71 KBOX 060034
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
734 PM EST SAT FEB 5 2011

...A PERIOD OF STORM FORCE WEST WINDS LIKELY LATE TONIGHT...

ANZ237-060845-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0007.110206T0600Z-110206T1600Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
734 PM EST SAT FEB 5 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-060845-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0007.110206T0800Z-110206T1300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
734 PM EST SAT FEB 5 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. 
  SEAS 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-060845-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0007.110206T0900Z-110206T1500Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
734 PM EST SAT FEB 5 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY. 

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-060845-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0003.110206T0500Z-110206T1300Z/
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-
734 PM EST SAT FEB 5 2011

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM
EST SUNDAY...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM
EST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT.
  SEAS 8 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-060845-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0003.110206T0500Z-110206T1300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
734 PM EST SAT FEB 5 2011

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM
EST SUNDAY...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM
EST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT. 
  SEAS 5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$
278 
WHUS71 KBOX 060849
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
349 AM EST SUN FEB 6 2011

...STORM FORCE WINDS VERY EARLY THIS MORNING WILL DIMINISH LATER
THIS MORNING...

ANZ237-061600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110206T1600Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
349 AM EST SUN FEB 6 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET. WINDS AND SEAS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH BY MID 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-061300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110206T1300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
349 AM EST SUN FEB 6 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH BY MID 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-061500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0007.110206T0900Z-110206T1500Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
349 AM EST SUN FEB 6 2011

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.  WINDS AND SEAS WILL BEGIN TO 
DIMINISH BY MID 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-061300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110206T1300Z/
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-
349 AM EST SUN FEB 6 2011

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS
  8 TO 13 FEET.  WINDS AND SEAS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH BY MID MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-061300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110206T1300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
349 AM EST SUN FEB 6 2011

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.  WINDS AND SEAS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH 
  BY MID MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

FRANK
971 
WHUS71 KBOX 061210
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
710 AM EST SUN FEB 6 2011


ANZ231>234-250-254-255-061700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110206T1300Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110206T1700Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
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-
710 AM EST SUN FEB 6 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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


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

&&

$$

ANZ235-256-061500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110206T1300Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110206T1500Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
710 AM EST SUN FEB 6 2011

...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. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-061700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110206T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.110206T1210Z-110206T1700Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
710 AM EST SUN FEB 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS UP TO
  35 KT. WAVES 1 TO 3 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-061500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110206T1500Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
710 AM EST SUN FEB 6 2011

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-061500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110206T1500Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
710 AM EST SUN FEB 6 2011

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 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.

&&

$$
GAF/MD

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 5, 3:56 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXEssex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk and 1 more20 hr
Feb 5, 4:05 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXNantucket12 hr
Feb 5, 4:07 AM ESTGale WarningBOX29 hr
Feb 5, 4:07 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX12 hr
Feb 5, 4:07 AM ESTStorm WatchBOX12 hr
Feb 5, 3:53 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket15 hr
Feb 5, 3:53 PM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBristol, Norfolk, Plymouth15 hr

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Storm Warnings in Massachusetts, 2011Every storm warning in 2011

Sources

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