Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Watches in 2017

Gale Watch 13, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 17, 2017

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Mar 17, 2017, 3:41 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 19, 2017, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 2 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 17, 2017, 3:41 PM EDT (19:41 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 19, 2017, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 19, 2017, 4:13 AM EDT
In force
2 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

855 
WHUS71 KBOX 171941
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
341 PM EDT FRI MAR 17 2017

ANZ254-180345-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
341 PM EDT FRI MAR 17 2017

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM WATCH,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 12 TO 17 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ256-180345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170318T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
341 PM EDT FRI MAR 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING.

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

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ255-180345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170318T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
341 PM EDT FRI MAR 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM WATCH,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  55 KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-180345-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
341 PM EDT FRI MAR 17 2017

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-180345-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
341 PM EDT FRI MAR 17 2017

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-180345-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
341 PM EDT FRI MAR 17 2017

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 12 TO 17 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-180345-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
341 PM EDT FRI MAR 17 2017

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM WATCH,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-180345-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
341 PM EDT FRI MAR 17 2017

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM WATCH,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

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734 
WHUS71 KBOX 180156
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
956 PM EDT FRI MAR 17 2017

ANZ230-236-181000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
956 PM EDT FRI MAR 17 2017

...GALE WATCH FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-181000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
956 PM EDT FRI MAR 17 2017

...GALE WATCH FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ256-181000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
956 PM EDT FRI MAR 17 2017

...GALE WATCH FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.
  SEAS 8 TO 13 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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-181000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
956 PM EDT FRI MAR 17 2017

...GALE WATCH FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 12 TO 17 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-181000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
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-
956 PM EDT FRI MAR 17 2017

...STORM WATCH FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 11 TO 16 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-181000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
956 PM EDT FRI MAR 17 2017

...STORM WATCH FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-181000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
956 PM EDT FRI MAR 17 2017

...STORM WATCH FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

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810 
WHUS71 KBOX 180830
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
430 AM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

ANZ235-237-181630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
430 AM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...GALE WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEASTERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 45 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ256-181630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
430 AM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...GALE WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-181630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
430 AM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...GALE WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-181630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
430 AM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...GALE WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEASTERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 35 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-181630-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
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-
430 AM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...STORM WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEASTERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 50 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-181630-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
430 AM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...STORM WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEASTERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 45 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-181630-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
430 AM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...STORM WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

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104 
WHUS71 KBOX 181327
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
927 AM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

ANZ230-236-182130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
927 AM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEASTERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 35 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-182130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
927 AM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEASTERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 45 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ256-182130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
927 AM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-182130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
927 AM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-182130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
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-
927 AM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEASTERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 50 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-182130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
927 AM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEASTERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 45 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-182130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
927 AM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

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179 
WHUS71 KBOX 181833
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
233 PM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

ANZ235-237-190245-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0025.170319T0900Z-170320T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
233 PM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EDT MONDAY.
THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ256-190245-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0025.170319T0900Z-170320T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
233 PM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY.
THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-190245-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0600Z-170320T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0025.170319T0900Z-170320T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
233 PM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY.
THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-190245-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T0600Z-170320T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0025.170319T0900Z-170320T1000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
233 PM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EDT MONDAY.
THE STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-190245-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T0900Z-170320T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
233 PM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-190245-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T1400Z-170320T0000Z/
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-
233 PM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 30 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-190245-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T1400Z-170320T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
233 PM EDT SAT MAR 18 2017

...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

FRANK

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028 
WHUS71 KBOX 190751
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
351 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

ANZ254-255-191600-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T1400Z-170320T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0009.170319T1800Z-170320T1200Z/
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-
351 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

...STORM WARNING FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY. THE STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 11 TO 16 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-191600-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T1400Z-170320T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0009.170319T2100Z-170320T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
351 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

...STORM WARNING FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
MONDAY. THE STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-191600-
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0025.170319T1200Z-170320T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0005.170319T1400Z-170320T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
351 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

...GALE WARNING FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY. THE STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-191600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0025.170319T1200Z-170320T1200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
351 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

...GALE WARNING FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-191600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0025.170319T1200Z-170320T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
351 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

...GALE WARNING FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-191600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0025.170319T1200Z-170320T1200Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
351 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

...GALE WARNING FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-191600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.170319T0900Z-170320T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
351 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-191600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T1500Z-170320T1200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
351 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

...GALE WATCH FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS AROUND 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

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200 
WHUS71 KBOX 190813
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
413 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

ANZ230-236-191615-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0013.170319T1500Z-170320T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0025.170319T1500Z-170320T1200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
413 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

...GALE WARNING FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-191615-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.170319T1200Z-170320T1200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
413 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

...GALE WARNING FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ256-191615-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.170319T0900Z-170320T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
413 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-191615-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.170319T1200Z-170320T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
413 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

...GALE WARNING FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-191615-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.170319T1200Z-170320T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
413 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

...GALE WARNING FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-191615-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.170319T1200Z-170320T1200Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
413 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

...GALE WARNING FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-191615-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.170319T1800Z-170320T1200Z/
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-
413 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

...STORM WARNING FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 11 TO 16 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-191615-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.170319T2100Z-170320T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
413 AM EDT SUN MAR 19 2017

...STORM WARNING FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 17, 3:41 PM EDTStorm WatchBOX36 hr
Mar 17, 3:46 PM EDTHigh Wind WatchBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket36 hr
Mar 17, 3:59 PM EDTWinter Storm WatchBOXBarnstable, Dukes22 hr

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