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Gale Warning 3, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 12, 2018

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Jan 12, 2018, 2:44 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 12, 2018, 2:04 PM EST. 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
Jan 12, 2018, 2:44 AM EST (07:44 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 12, 2018, 2:04 PM EST
Expired
Jan 13, 2018, 9:00 AM EST
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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048 
WHUS71 KBOX 120744
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
244 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

ANZ235-121545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.180112T0800Z-180113T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-
244 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST
Saturday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...South 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-121545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.180112T0800Z-180113T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1400Z/
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-
244 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM EST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST
Saturday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Seas 8 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-251-121545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0003.180112T1700Z-180113T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
244 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM EST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST
Saturday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...South 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-121545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0003.180112T1700Z-180113T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1400Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
244 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM EST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST
Saturday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...South 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-121545-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.180112T1400Z-180113T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0003.180112T1700Z-180113T0400Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
244 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM
EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 7 AM EST
Saturday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-121545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.180112T1200Z-180114T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
244 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

Frank

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

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5 follow-up statements
037 
WHUS71 KBOX 121541
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1041 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

ANZ235-122345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-
1041 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Seas 7 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>234-251-122345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1041 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-122345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1400Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
1041 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-122345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1400Z/
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-
1041 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-122345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180113T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1041 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-122345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180114T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
1041 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

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
179 
WHUS71 KBOX 121904
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
204 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

ANZ230-236-130315-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180113T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0003.180112T1904Z-180113T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
204 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 7 AM EST Saturday. The Small
Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-130315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-
204 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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>234-251-130315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
204 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-130315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1400Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
204 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-130315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1400Z/
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-
204 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Seas 10 to 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-130315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180114T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
204 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

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
897 
WHUS71 KBOX 130256
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
956 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

ANZ235-131100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-
956 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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>234-251-131100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
956 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-131100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
956 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-131100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/
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-
956 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Seas 10 to 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-131100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
956 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-131100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180114T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
956 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

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
329 
WHUS71 KBOX 130856
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
356 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

ANZ235-131200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-
356 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Seas 7 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>234-251-131400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
356 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-131400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
356 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Seas 7 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-131400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/
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-
356 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Seas 9 to 14 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-131200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
356 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-131700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180114T1200Z/
Block Island Sound-
356 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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.

&&

$$

Frank

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

You can follow us on Facebook at
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814 
WHUS71 KBOX 131011
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
511 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

ANZ235-131400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/
Rhode Island Sound-
511 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Seas 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-131400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
511 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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>234-251-131400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
511 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-131400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
511 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Seas 7 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-131400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/
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-
511 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt. Seas 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-131815-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180114T1200Z/
Block Island Sound-
511 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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.

&&

$$

Frank

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 11, 10:40 PM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester10 hr
Jan 12, 2:58 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more30 hr
Jan 12, 3:35 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXBristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more33 hr
Jan 12, 12:43 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester4 hr
Jan 12, 1:36 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester6 hr
Jan 12, 2:26 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXHampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester6 hr
Jan 12, 4:22 PM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth13 hr
Jan 12, 5:33 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire6 hr
Jan 12, 5:50 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXMiddlesex, Worcester6 hr

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Sources

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