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Gale Warning 28, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 3, 2018

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Apr 3, 2018, 2:56 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 4, 2018, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 19 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 3, 2018, 2:56 PM EDT (18:56 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 4, 2018, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 5, 2018, 9:00 AM EDT
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

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605 
WHUS71 KBOX 031856
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
256 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

ANZ250-254>256-040300-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-180404T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0019.180404T1800Z-180405T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.180404T1800Z-180405T1000Z/
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-
256 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM Wednesday to 6 AM EDT
Thursday. The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Gale
Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  45 kt. Seas 7 to 12 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-040300-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.180404T0000Z-180404T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0019.180404T1800Z-180405T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.180404T1800Z-180405T1000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
256 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM Wednesday to 6 AM EDT
Thursday. The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Gale
Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt. Seas 6 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-251-040300-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0019.180404T1800Z-180405T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.180404T1800Z-180405T1000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
256 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM Wednesday to 6 AM EDT
Thursday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-040300-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0019.180404T1800Z-180405T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.180404T1800Z-180405T1000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
256 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM Wednesday to 6 AM EDT
Thursday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
  Waves 2 to 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.

&&

$$

Frank

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578 
WHUS71 KBOX 040204
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1004 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

ANZ250-254>256-041015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.180404T1800Z-180405T1000Z/
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-
1004 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  45 kt. Seas 7 to 12 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>235-237-251-041015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.180404T1800Z-180405T1000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1004 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-041015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.180404T1800Z-180405T1000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1004 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Waves 2 to 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.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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225 
WHUS71 KBOX 040841
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
441 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

ANZ250-254>256-041645-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.180404T1800Z-180405T1000Z/
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-
441 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Seas 7 to 12 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>235-237-251-041645-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.180404T1800Z-180405T1000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
441 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-041645-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.180404T1800Z-180405T1000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
441 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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862 
WHUS71 KBOX 041348
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
948 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

ANZ250-254>256-042200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.180404T1800Z-180405T1000Z/
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-
948 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Seas 7 to 12 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>235-237-251-042200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.180404T1800Z-180405T1000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
948 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-042200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.180404T1800Z-180405T1000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
948 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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936 
WHUS71 KBOX 041916
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
316 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

ANZ250-254>256-050330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180405T2100Z/
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-
316 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.
  Strongest wind gusts tonight. 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>235-237-251-050330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180405T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
316 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.
  Strongest wind gusts tonight. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-050330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180405T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
316 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 45 kt.
  Strongest wind gusts tonight. Waves 2 to 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.

&&

$$

Frank

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815 
WHUS71 KBOX 050210
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1010 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

ANZ250-254>256-051015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180405T2100Z/
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-
1010 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Strongest wind gusts tonight. 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>235-237-251-051015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180405T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1010 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Strongest wind gusts tonight. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-051015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180405T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1010 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Strongest wind gusts tonight. Waves 2 to 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

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714 
WHUS71 KBOX 050811
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

ANZ254>256-051615-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180405T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0053.180405T0900Z-180406T0600Z/
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-
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 2 AM EDT Friday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-051615-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180405T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0053.180405T0900Z-180406T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 2 AM EDT Friday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt. Seas 4 to 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-051615-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180405T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0053.180405T0900Z-180406T0600Z/
Narragansett Bay-
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 2 AM EDT Friday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-051615-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180405T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0053.180405T0900Z-180406T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 2 AM EDT Friday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-051100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180405T1100Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-051100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180405T1100Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-051100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180405T1100Z/
Boston Harbor-
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* 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.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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578 
WHUS71 KBOX 051015
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
615 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

ANZ250-051300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180405T1300Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
615 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds around 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-051300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180405T1300Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
615 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-051300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180405T1300Z/
Boston Harbor-
615 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds around 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-051815-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-180406T0600Z/
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-
615 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-051815-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-180406T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
615 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  Seas 4 to 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-051815-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-180406T0600Z/
Narragansett Bay-
615 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-051815-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-180406T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
615 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 3, 3:53 AM EDTGale WatchBOX11 hr
Apr 3, 3:00 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more37 hr
Apr 3, 7:10 PM EDTDense Fog AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth21 hr

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Sources

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