Alert archive / Massachusetts / Storm Warnings in 2012

Storm Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 24, 2012

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm warning at Feb 24, 2012, 3:52 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 24, 2012, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 20 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 24, 2012, 3:52 PM EST (20:52 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 24, 2012, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 25, 2012, 2:00 PM EST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

700 
WHUS71 KBOX 242052
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
352 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

ANZ254>256-250500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120224T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.120224T2300Z-120225T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.120224T2300Z-120226T0000Z/
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-
352 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER
IN EFFECT.

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

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY EVENING. 

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>234-250500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120224T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.120224T2300Z-120226T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.120224T2300Z-120225T1900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
352 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST SATURDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER
IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-250500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120224T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.120224T2300Z-120226T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.120224T2300Z-120225T1900Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
352 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST SATURDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER
IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-250500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0010.120224T2300Z-120226T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.120224T2300Z-120225T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
352 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST SATURDAY. THE GALE
WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-250500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0010.120224T2300Z-120226T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.120225T0900Z-120225T1900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
352 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM EST SATURDAY. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
205 
WHUS71 KBOX 250415
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1115 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

ANZ254>256-251215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-120226T0000Z/
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-
1115 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT.
  SEAS 11 TO 16 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-251215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-120225T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1115 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 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>234-251215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-120225T1900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1115 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-251215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-120225T1900Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1115 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.
  SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-251215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.120225T0900Z-120225T1900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1115 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.
  SEAS 1 TO 3 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.

&&

$$
140 
WHUS71 KBOX 250857
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
357 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

ANZ254>256-251700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-120226T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0003.120225T0900Z-120226T0300Z/
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 FEB 25 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.
  SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE ANTICIPATED DURING THE MID-
  MORNING INTO AFTERNOON HOURS TODAY.

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>234-251700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-120225T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0003.120225T0900Z-120226T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
357 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.
  SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE ANTICIPATED DURING THE MID-
  MORNING INTO AFTERNOON HOURS TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-251700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-120225T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0003.120225T1200Z-120226T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
357 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.
  SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE ANTICIPATED DURING THE MID-
  MORNING INTO AFTERNOON HOURS TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-251700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-120225T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0003.120225T0900Z-120225T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
357 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON.

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

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE ANTICIPATED DURING THE MID-
  MORNING INTO AFTERNOON HOURS TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-251700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0002.120225T1200Z-120225T1900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
357 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.
  SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET...WITH 5 FEET AT THE ENTRANCE.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE ANTICIPATED DURING THE MID-
  MORNING INTO AFTERNOON HOURS TODAY.

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.

&&

$$
630 
WHUS71 KBOX 251607
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1107 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

ANZ254>256-260015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120226T0300Z/
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-
1107 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE ANTICIPATED THROUGH THE
  AFTERNOON HOURS TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-260000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120226T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1107 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE ANTICIPATED DURING THE
  AFTERNOON HOURS TODAY.

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>234-260000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120226T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1107 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE ANTICIPATED DURING THE
  AFTERNOON HOURS TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-252200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120225T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1107 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 11 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE ANTICIPATED DURING THE
  AFTERNOON HOURS TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-251900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-120225T1900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1107 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE ANTICIPATED DURING THE
  AFTERNOON HOURS TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 24, 4:33 AM ESTGale WarningBOX11 hr
Feb 24, 4:33 AM ESTStorm WatchBOX11 hr
Feb 24, 4:50 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket11 hr
Feb 24, 4:50 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more47 hr
Feb 24, 4:12 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket and 4 more24 hr

Nearby

Storm Warnings in Massachusetts, 2012Every storm warning in 2012

Sources

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