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Storm Warning 15, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 24, 2017

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm warning at Dec 24, 2017, 2:55 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 25, 2017, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 24, 2017, 2:55 AM EST (07:55 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 25, 2017, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 25, 2017, 4:38 PM EST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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463 
WHUS71 KBOX 240755
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

ANZ230-241600-
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/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0031.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T1200Z-171226T0300Z/
Boston Harbor-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. The
Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Gale Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40
  kt. Waves 2 to 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-241600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171224T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0031.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T0900Z-171226T0600Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Gale Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-241600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171224T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T0900Z-171226T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Storm Watch is
no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-241600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171225T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 4 PM EST Monday. The
Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Storm Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55
  kt. Seas 6 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-241600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171224T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 4 PM EST Monday. The
Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Storm Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60
  kt. Seas 4 to 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-241600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-171224T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 4 PM EST Monday. The
Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Storm Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50
  kt. Seas 6 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-241600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171225T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 4 PM EST Monday. The
Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Storm Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60
  kt. Seas 10 to 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-241600-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0031.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T1200Z-171226T0300Z/
Narragansett Bay-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

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

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. The
Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45
  kt. Waves 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.

&&

$$

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

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

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@NWSBoston
6 follow-up statements
620 
WHUS71 KBOX 241544
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1044 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

ANZ236-242345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T1200Z-171226T0300Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1044 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Waves 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-242345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T1200Z-171226T0300Z/
Boston Harbor-
1044 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Waves 2 to 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-242345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T0900Z-171226T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1044 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-242345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1044 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 
  kt. Seas 6 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-242345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1044 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  60 kt. Seas 4 to 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-242345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1044 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 
  60 kt. Seas 9 to 14 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.

&&

$$

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
898 
WHUS71 KBOX 242101
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
401 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

ANZ231-250500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T0900Z-171226T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
401 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 4 PM EST Monday. The
Gale Warning is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 
  kt. Seas 4 to 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-250500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T1200Z-171226T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
401 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 4 PM EST Monday. The
Gale Warning is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Waves 4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ230-250500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T1200Z-171226T0300Z/
Boston Harbor-
401 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Waves 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-250500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T0900Z-171226T0600Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
401 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 25 to 35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-250500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
401 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 
  kt. Seas 7 to 12 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>234-250500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
401 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 
  60 kt. Seas 4 to 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-250500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
401 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 
  60 kt. Seas 10 to 15 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.

&&

$$

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
924 
WHUS71 KBOX 250224
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
924 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

ANZ230-251030-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T1200Z-171226T0900Z/
Boston Harbor-
924 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45
  kt. Waves 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-251030-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T1200Z-171226T1200Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
924 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-251030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
924 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 
  60 kt. Seas 7 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-251030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
924 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60
  kt. Seas 3 to 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-251030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
924 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60
  kt. Seas 10 to 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-251030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
924 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 50
  kt. Waves 4 to 7 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.

&&

$$

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
015 
WHUS71 KBOX 250835
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
335 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

ANZ251-251645-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T1200Z-171226T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1500Z-171226T0200Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
335 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...STORM WARNING FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 9 PM EST
this evening. The Gale Warning is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt.
  Seas 5 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ230-251645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T1500Z-171226T0900Z/
Boston Harbor-
335 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-251645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
335 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...STORM WARNING FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 50 kt.
  Waves 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-251645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1500Z-171225T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
335 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...STORM WARNING FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60 kt.
  Seas 7 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-251645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1500Z-171225T2300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
335 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...STORM WARNING FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60 kt.
  Seas 3 to 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-251645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1500Z-171225T2300Z/
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-
335 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...STORM WARNING FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt.
  Seas 10 to 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-251645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1500Z-171226T0200Z/
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-
335 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...STORM WARNING FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60 kt.
  Seas 7 to 12 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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www.weather.gov/boston

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@NWSBoston
563 
WHUS71 KBOX 251527
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1027 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

ANZ230-252330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Boston Harbor-
1027 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-251800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0015.000000T0000Z-171225T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1027 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Waves 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-252100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0015.000000T0000Z-171225T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1027 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 60 
  kt. Seas 7 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-252300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0015.000000T0000Z-171225T2300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1027 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 60 
  kt. Seas 3 to 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-252300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0015.000000T0000Z-171225T2300Z/
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-
1027 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60 
  kt. Seas 10 to 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-252330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0015.000000T0000Z-171226T0200Z/
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-
1027 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60 
  kt. Seas 7 to 12 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-252330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0015.000000T0000Z-171226T0200Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1027 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 
  kt. Seas 5 to 8 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.

&&

$$

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

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@NWSBoston
870 
WHUS71 KBOX 252138
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
438 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

ANZ231>234-260545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0015.000000T0000Z-171225T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
438 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 4 AM EST Tuesday. The Storm
Warning has been cancelled.

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-260545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0015.000000T0000Z-171226T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-171226T1800Z/
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-
438 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 1 PM EST Tuesday. The Storm
Warning has been cancelled.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-260545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0015.000000T0000Z-171226T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-171226T1800Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
438 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 1 PM EST Tuesday. The Storm
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.
  Seas 4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-260545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0015.000000T0000Z-171225T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
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-
438 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 4 AM EST Tuesday. The Storm
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-260300-
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-171226T0300Z/
Narragansett Bay-
438 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

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

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 10 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-260545-
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
438 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 4 AM EST Tuesday.

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-260545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-171226T0900Z/
Boston Harbor-
438 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 45 
  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.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 24, 2:55 AM ESTGale WarningBOX67 hr
Dec 24, 2:58 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 1 more38 hr
Dec 24, 2:58 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more38 hr
Dec 24, 3:03 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningBOXEssex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester33 hr
Dec 24, 3:03 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXEssex, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Worcester33 hr

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Sources

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