Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2012

Gale Warning 4, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 12, 2012

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Jan 12, 2012, 3:11 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 13, 2012, 9:00 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
Jan 12, 2012, 3:11 PM EST (20:11 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 13, 2012, 9:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 14, 2012, 3:57 AM EST
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

102 
WHUS71 KBOX 122011
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
311 PM EST THU JAN 12 2012

...SOUTHWEST GALES LIKELY FRIDAY...

ANZ231-232-130415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120113T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.120113T1500Z-120114T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
311 PM EST THU JAN 12 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-130415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120112T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.120113T1500Z-120114T0900Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
311 PM EST THU JAN 12 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-130415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120113T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.120113T1400Z-120114T0900Z/
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-
311 PM EST THU JAN 12 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT. SEAS 14 TO 19 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-130415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120112T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.120113T1600Z-120114T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
311 PM EST THU JAN 12 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT. SEAS 11 TO 16 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-130415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120113T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.120113T1400Z-120114T0900Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
311 PM EST THU JAN 12 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-130415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120112T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.120113T1600Z-120114T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
311 PM EST THU JAN 12 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-130415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-120112T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.120113T1500Z-120114T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
311 PM EST THU JAN 12 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST
SATURDAY. 

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-130415-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.120113T1500Z-120114T0900Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
311 PM EST THU JAN 12 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT. SEAS 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
309 
WHUS71 KBOX 130344
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1044 PM EST THU JAN 12 2012

...SOUTHWEST GALES LIKELY FRIDAY...

ANZ230>232-236-251-131145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.120113T1500Z-120114T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1044 PM EST THU JAN 12 2012

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-131145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.120113T1400Z-120114T0900Z/
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-
1044 PM EST THU JAN 12 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 13 TO 18 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-131145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.120113T1600Z-120114T1200Z/
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-
1044 PM EST THU JAN 12 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-131145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.120113T1400Z-120114T0900Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1044 PM EST THU JAN 12 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$
450 
WHUS71 KBOX 130910
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
410 AM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

ANZ230>232-236-251-131715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.120113T1500Z-120114T1200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
410 AM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-131715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.120113T1400Z-120114T1200Z/
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-
410 AM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 13 TO 18 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-131715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.120113T1400Z-120114T1200Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
410 AM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-131715-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.120113T1600Z-120114T1200Z/
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-
410 AM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$
910 
WHUS71 KBOX 131703
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1203 PM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

ANZ230>232-236-251-140115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120114T1200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1203 PM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-140115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120114T1200Z/
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-
1203 PM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 13 TO 18 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-140115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120114T1200Z/
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-
1203 PM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-140115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120114T1200Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1203 PM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

RLG
431 
WHUS71 KBOX 132104
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
404 PM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

ANZ230>232-236-251-140515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120114T1200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
404 PM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-140515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120114T1200Z/
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-
404 PM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 12 TO 17 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-140515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120114T1200Z/
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-
404 PM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-140515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120114T1200Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
404 PM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 8 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

RLG
311 
WHUS71 KBOX 140420
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1120 PM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

ANZ230>232-236-251-141200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120114T1200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1120 PM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-141200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120114T1200Z/
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-
1120 PM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 12 TO 17 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-141200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120114T1200Z/
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-
1120 PM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-141200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120114T1200Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1120 PM EST FRI JAN 13 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$
019 
WHUS71 KBOX 140857
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
357 AM EST SAT JAN 14 2012

ANZ230>234-236-141700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120114T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.120114T0857Z-120115T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
357 AM EST SAT JAN 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-251-141700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120114T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.120114T0857Z-120115T0800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
357 AM EST SAT JAN 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SUNDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-141700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120114T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.120114T0857Z-120115T1400Z/
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-
357 AM EST SAT JAN 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30
  KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 12, 4:19 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket9 hr
Jan 12, 5:20 AM ESTCoastal Flood WarningBOXEssex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk10 hr
Jan 12, 9:01 AM ESTStorm WarningBOX4 hr
Jan 12, 12:32 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryBOXBristol, Plymouth3 hr
Jan 12, 1:19 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX101 min

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Sources

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