Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2017

Gale Warning 49, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 12, 2017

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Dec 12, 2017, 4:09 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 13, 2017, 6:00 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
Dec 12, 2017, 4:09 AM EST (09:09 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 13, 2017, 6:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 14, 2017, 1:01 AM EST
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

578 
WHUS71 KBOX 120909
MWWBOX

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

ANZ250-254-121715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0048.171212T1500Z-171213T0000Z/
/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-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0140.000000T0000Z-171213T1100Z/
/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.

&&

$$

For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at
www.weather.gov/boston

You can follow us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/NWSBoston

You can follow us on Twitter at
@NWSBoston
9 follow-up statements
546 
WHUS71 KBOX 121656
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1156 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

ANZ250-254-130100-
/O.CON.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-
1156 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-130100-
/O.CON.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-
1156 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-130100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1300Z-171214T1100Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1156 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-130100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1500Z-171214T1100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
1156 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-130100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1400Z-171214T1100Z/
Nantucket Sound-
1156 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-130100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1300Z-171214T1100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1156 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-130100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1400Z-171214T0900Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1156 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-130100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1800Z-171214T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1156 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* 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.

&&

$$

For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at
www.weather.gov/boston

You can follow us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/NWSBoston

You can follow us on Twitter at
@NWSBoston
597 
WHUS71 KBOX 122104
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
404 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

ANZ232-130515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1300Z-171214T1100Z/
Nantucket Sound-
404 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-130515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1100Z-171214T1100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
404 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-130515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1300Z-171214T0900Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
404 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-130515-
/O.CON.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-
404 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-130515-
/O.CON.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-
404 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-130515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1300Z-171214T1100Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
404 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-130515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1500Z-171214T1100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
404 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-130515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1800Z-171214T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-
404 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
  Waves around 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-130515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1800Z-171214T0600Z/
Narragansett Bay-
404 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
  Waves around 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 seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at
www.weather.gov/boston

You can follow us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/NWSBoston

You can follow us on Twitter at
@NWSBoston
123 
WHUS71 KBOX 130254
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
954 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

ANZ250-254-131100-
/O.CON.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-
954 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-131100-
/O.CON.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-
954 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-131100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1300Z-171214T1100Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
954 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-131100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1500Z-171214T1100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
954 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-131100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1300Z-171214T1100Z/
Nantucket Sound-
954 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-131100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1100Z-171214T1100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
954 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-131100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1300Z-171214T0900Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
954 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-131100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1800Z-171214T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-
954 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Waves around 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-131100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1800Z-171214T0600Z/
Narragansett Bay-
954 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Waves around 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 seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at
www.weather.gov/boston

You can follow us on Facebook at
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807 
WHUS71 KBOX 130830
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
330 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

ANZ250-254-131630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1500Z-171214T0800Z/
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-
330 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-131630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1100Z-171214T0800Z/
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-
330 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-131630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1500Z-171214T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
330 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-131630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1100Z-171214T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
330 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-131630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1100Z-171214T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
330 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-131630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1300Z-171214T0600Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
330 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-131630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1500Z-171214T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-
330 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Waves around 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-131630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0049.171213T1500Z-171214T0200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
330 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

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

&&

$$

For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at
www.weather.gov/boston

You can follow us on Facebook at
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511 
WHUS71 KBOX 131512
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1012 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

ANZ250-254-132130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0800Z/
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-
1012 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-132130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0800Z/
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-
1012 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-132130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1012 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-132130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
1012 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-132130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1012 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-132130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1012 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-132130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-
1012 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Waves around 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-132130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1012 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

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

&&

$$

For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at
www.weather.gov/boston

You can follow us on Facebook at
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807 
WHUS71 KBOX 132110
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
410 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

ANZ250-254-140330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0800Z/
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 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-140330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0800Z/
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 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-140330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
410 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-140330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
410 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-140330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
410 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-140330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
410 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-140330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-
410 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Waves around 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-140200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
410 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Waves around 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 seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at
www.weather.gov/boston

You can follow us on Facebook at
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170 
WHUS71 KBOX 140221
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
921 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

ANZ236-140800-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.171214T0221Z-171214T0800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
921 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 3 AM EST Thursday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-140400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0400Z/
Boston Harbor-
921 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Waves around 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-140800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0800Z/
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-
921 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 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 seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-140800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0800Z/
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-
921 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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 seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-140600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
921 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-140600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
921 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-140600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
921 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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 seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-140600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
921 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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.

&&

$$

For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at
www.weather.gov/boston

You can follow us on Facebook at
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743 
WHUS71 KBOX 140407
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1107 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

ANZ230-140900-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-171214T0900Z/
Boston Harbor-
1107 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM EST Thursday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt. Waves around 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-140800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0800Z/
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-
1107 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-140800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0800Z/
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 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-140600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1107 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-140600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
1107 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-140600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1107 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
  Seas 5 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 seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-140600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1107 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-140800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-171214T0800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1107 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 
  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.

&&

$$

For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at
www.weather.gov/boston

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@NWSBoston
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MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
101 AM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

ANZ250-254-141415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-171215T1200Z/
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-
101 AM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM EST Friday. The Gale
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-141415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-171215T1200Z/
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-
101 AM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM EST Friday. The Gale
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-141200-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-171214T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
101 AM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM EST this morning.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-141200-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-171214T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
101 AM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM EST this morning.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-140900-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-171214T0900Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
101 AM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM EST early this morning.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-141200-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-171214T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-
101 AM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM EST this morning.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-140800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-171214T0800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
101 AM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-140900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-171214T0900Z/
Boston Harbor-
101 AM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 
  kt. Waves around 2 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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www.weather.gov/boston

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 12, 3:06 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXPlymouth24 min
Dec 12, 3:34 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXPlymouth41 min
Dec 12, 4:02 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampshire3 hr
Dec 12, 4:07 PM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more30 hr

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Sources

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