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Gale Warning 48, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 11, 2017

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Dec 11, 2017, 4:21 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 12, 2017, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for . No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 11, 2017, 4:21 PM EST (21:21 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 12, 2017, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 12, 2017, 4:09 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

308 
WHUS71 KBOX 112121
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
421 PM EST MON DEC 11 2017

ANZ254-120530-
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/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0029.171212T1500Z-171213T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0048.171212T1500Z-171213T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
421 PM EST MON DEC 11 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 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 SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-120530-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0029.171212T1500Z-171213T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0048.171212T1500Z-171213T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
421 PM EST MON DEC 11 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 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 SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-120530-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0141.171212T1400Z-171213T1100Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
421 PM EST MON DEC 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-120530-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0141.171212T1400Z-171213T1100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
421 PM EST MON DEC 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-120530-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0141.171212T1800Z-171213T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
421 PM EST MON DEC 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. WAVES 2 TO 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-120530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0140.000000T0000Z-171213T1100Z/
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-
421 PM EST MON DEC 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-120530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0140.000000T0000Z-171213T1100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
421 PM EST MON DEC 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

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2 follow-up statements
545 
WHUS71 KBOX 120328
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1028 PM EST MON DEC 11 2017

ANZ250-251-254-120930-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0048.171212T1500Z-171213T0000Z/
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-
1028 PM EST MON DEC 11 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 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 SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-120930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0140.000000T0000Z-171213T1100Z/
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-
1028 PM EST MON DEC 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-120930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0140.000000T0000Z-171213T1100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1028 PM EST MON DEC 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-120930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0141.171212T1400Z-171213T1100Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1028 PM EST MON DEC 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-120930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0141.171212T1400Z-171213T1100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
1028 PM EST MON DEC 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-120930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0141.171212T1800Z-171213T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1028 PM EST MON DEC 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. WAVES 2 TO 4 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.

&&

$$

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578 
WHUS71 KBOX 120909
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
409 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

ANZ250-254-121715-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1100Z-171214T1100Z/
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-
409 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EST
Thursday. The Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 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 seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ251-121715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0048.171212T1500Z-171213T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1300Z-171214T1100Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
409 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EST
Thursday. The Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest 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 seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-121715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0140.000000T0000Z-171213T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1300Z-171214T1100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
409 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EST
Thursday. The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Seas 6 to 9 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 seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232-121715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0141.171212T1400Z-171213T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1400Z-171214T1100Z/
Nantucket Sound-
409 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EST
Thursday. The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.

* 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 seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-121715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0141.171212T1400Z-171213T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1400Z-171214T0900Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
409 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM Wednesday to 4 AM EST
Thursday. The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Seas 3 to 5 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 seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-121715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0141.171212T1800Z-171213T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1800Z-171214T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
409 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Wednesday to 1 AM EST
Thursday. The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Waves 3 to 5 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 seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-121715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0141.171212T1400Z-171213T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1500Z-171214T1100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
409 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EST
Thursday. The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  45 kt. Seas 3 to 5 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 seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-121715-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1000Z-171214T1100Z/
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-
409 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 5 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EST
Thursday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* 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 seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 11, 3:41 AM ESTGale WatchBOX13 hr
Dec 11, 3:48 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXEssex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester36 hr
Dec 11, 4:21 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX12 hr

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