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Gale Warning 38, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 17, 2018

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Oct 17, 2018, 4:14 PM EDT. It took effect at Oct 17, 2018, 6:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 20 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Oct 17, 2018, 4:14 PM EDT (20:14 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 17, 2018, 6:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 18, 2018, 1:47 PM EDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

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807 
WHUS71 KBOX 172014
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
414 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

ANZ250-180415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0038.181017T2200Z-181018T2000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
414 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 4 PM EDT Thursday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt. Seas 7 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-180415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0038.181017T2200Z-181018T1800Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
414 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 2 PM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-180415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0038.181017T2200Z-181018T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
414 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 2 PM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-180415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0038.181018T0400Z-181018T1400Z/
Boston Harbor-
414 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 10 AM EDT
Thursday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Waves 1 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-180415-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0127.000000T0000Z-181019T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0037.181018T0400Z-181018T1400Z/
Narragansett Bay-
414 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 10 AM EDT
Thursday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-180415-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-
414 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-180415-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1500Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
414 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-180415-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1400Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
414 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-180415-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T2000Z/
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-
414 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt. Seas 7 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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5 follow-up statements
360 
WHUS71 KBOX 180143
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
943 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

ANZ254>256-180945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T2000Z/
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-
943 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt. Seas 7 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-180945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181018T2000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
943 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-180945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181018T1800Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
943 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-180945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181018T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
943 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-180945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-
943 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-180945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1500Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
943 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-180945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.181018T0400Z-181018T1400Z/
Boston Harbor-
943 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-180945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.181018T0400Z-181018T1400Z/
Narragansett Bay-
943 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-180945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1400Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
943 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

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
720 
WHUS71 KBOX 180744
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
344 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

ANZ230-181500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181018T1500Z/
Boston Harbor-
344 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-181500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1500Z/
Narragansett Bay-
344 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-181500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1500Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
344 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-181545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T2000Z/
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-
344 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-181545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181018T2000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
344 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-181545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181018T1800Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
344 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-181545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181018T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
344 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-181545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-
344 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-181500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1500Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
344 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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.

&&

$$

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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@NWSBoston
499 
WHUS71 KBOX 181407
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1007 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

ANZ235-237-182215-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.181018T1407Z-181019T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1007 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 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...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-182215-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181018T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.181018T1407Z-181019T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
1007 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.
The Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Waves 1 to 2 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ236-181900-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.181018T1407Z-181018T1900Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1007 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 3 PM EDT this afternoon.
The Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Waves Around 2 foot.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-182000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.181018T1407Z-181018T2000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1007 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
The Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Seas 1 to 3 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-181600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1600Z/
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-
1007 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-181800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181018T1800Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
1007 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-181800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
1007 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 7 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-181600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181018T1600Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1007 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-181600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181018T1600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
1007 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 4 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-181600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
1007 AM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Seas 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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730 
WHUS71 KBOX 181611
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1211 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

ANZ255-256-190015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181019T1000Z/
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-
1211 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM EDT Friday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ251-190015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181018T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181019T0400Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1211 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until midnight EDT tonight.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-190015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181018T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181019T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
1211 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232-190015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181019T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
1211 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-181800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181018T1800Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
1211 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-181800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
1211 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-190015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181019T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1211 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-190000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181019T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
1211 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 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,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ236-181900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181018T1900Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1211 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt. Waves Around 1 foot.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-182000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181018T2000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1211 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt. Seas 1 to 3 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots,
or seas 5 feet or greater, 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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244 
WHUS71 KBOX 181747
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
147 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

ANZ250-190200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181018T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181019T1000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
147 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 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 6 AM EDT Friday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ254-190200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-181018T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181019T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
147 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 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 6 AM EDT Friday. The
Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 10 to 20 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,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-190200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181019T1000Z/
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-
147 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ251-190200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181019T0400Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
147 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-190200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181019T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
147 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232-190200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181019T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
147 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt. Seas 1 to 3 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-190200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181019T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
147 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-190000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181019T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
147 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 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,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ236-181900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181018T1900Z/
Narragansett Bay-
147 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 
  20 kt. Waves Around 1 foot.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-182000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-181018T2000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
147 PM EDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 
  20 kt. Seas 1 to 3 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots,
or seas 5 feet or greater, 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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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Oct 17, 4:14 PM EDT, 0 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 17, 4:14 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
414 PM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front moves across the region this afternoon and early
evening with brief scattered showers and gusty winds, followed
by the coldest air of the season tonight and Thursday along
with windy conditions. Scattered showers this weekend. Breezy
and mild ahead of a cold front Saturday, then rather windy and
colder Sunday. Another chance of showers Tuesday and Wednesday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY MORNING/...

* Unseasonably cold with strong winds developing late tonight *

Cold front is moving into western New Eng and will reach the
coast by early evening. A few showers will accompany the front
along with brief gusts to 30-40 mph this afternoon and temps
falling sharply into the 40s, especially higher terrain. A few
showers or higher elevation flurries may linger into this
evening, otherwise clearing skies expected.

Main story for tonight is the unseasonable cold air as well as
a secondary pulse of strong wind late tonight behind departing
shortwave. 850 mb temps dropping to -10C by 12z Thu. Lows by
daybreak will range from the upper 20s across the high
terrain to the low/mid 30s elsewhere. Converted current freeze
watches to warnings although best chance of temps at or below
32 will be over higher terrain.

Regarding the high wind potential, guidance indicates increasing
low level winds behind the departing shortwave as winds become
NW. 850mb winds increase to 40-45 kt with steep low level lapse
rates so expect a lot of this wind to mix down given the strong
cold advection. As a result we expanded the wind advisory to RI
and rest of MA where gusts to 45 mph expected. Timing of
strongest winds 2-8 AM. Concern is greater this time of year
given fully leafed trees. The gusty winds will make it feel
quite cold with wind chills in the upper teens to middle 20s by
daybreak.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
Thursday...

Blustery and unseasonably cold day for this time of year,
although with plenty of sunshine. Highs will be in the lower 40s
higher terrain and mid/upper 40s elsewhere which is more typical
of late November to early December. NW gusts to 25-40 mph in
the morning will diminish in the afternoon. This wind will add
to the chill.

Thursday night...

High pres builds south of New Eng with ridging extending into
the region. Mainly clear skies and diminishing wind will result
in another cold night with many locations away from the coast
dropping to 25-30 degrees. Mildest readings in the low to mid
30s will be confined to east coastal MA, areas near
Narragansett Bay and Cape/Islands.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...

Highlights...

* Mainly dry through the period with temperatures a tad below normal
* Gusty winds possible behind cold front Saturday night and
  Sunday

Overview...

A deep upper level trough will approach from the west on Saturday
then reside over southern New England on Sunday. At the surface, a
cold front will move through late Saturday, but the main surge of
cold air and gusty winds takes place here on Sunday. The upper
trough slides east Monday with another upper trough approaching
around mid-week...GFS is faster and ECMWF is much slower.

Dailies...

Friday...After a chilly start, southwest winds kick in as high
pressure slides off the Mid-Atlantic coast and a cold front moves
through the Great Lakes region. Mainly sunny skies, but increasing
high clouds from the west toward evening. Highs reaching the upper
50s. Becoming cloudy Friday night with a slight chance of a shower
after midnight. Not as cold as Thursday night, with lows in the 40s,
except lower 50s Cape Cod and Islands.

Saturday...Breezy and mild southwest flow ahead of a cold front.
Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of some showers. Highs in the
upper 50s to lower 60s. Winds shift to the northwest behind the
front Saturday night. Partial clearing and turning colder with lows
in the 30s west and lower 40s east.

Sunday...With the upper trough overhead, skies will be variably
cloudy with a few showers around, especially in eastern sections.
A strong surge of cold advection will blast through, with 850 mb
temperatures dropping to -8C to -9C. Good mixing will lead to
northwest winds gusting up to 25-30 mph at times. Gale force gusts
possible over the coastal waters. High temperatures only reach the
mid to upper 40s except lower 50s Cape Cod and Islands. Lows Sunday
night mid 20s NW to mid 30s SE.

Monday...Mainly sunny and cool with highs in the 40s.

Tuesday and Wednesday...Some timing differences exist amongst models
as to approach of upper trough and surface cold front. In general,
becoming mostly cloudy with scattered showers possible
both days. Highs upper 40s to mid 50s.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Short Term /through Thursday Night/...High confidence.

Through 00z...
VFR cigs. West wind gusts 20-30 kt developing.

Tonight...
VFR. W/NW wind gusts 15-30 kt with a pulse of 30-40 kt NW gusts
after 06z.

Thursday...
VFR. NW wind gusts 25-35 kt in the morning diminishing in the
afternoon.

Thursday night...
VFR. Winds becoming light.

KBOS Terminal...High confidence in TAF.

KBDL Terminal...High confidence in TAF.

Outlook /Friday through Monday/...Moderate-High confidence.

Friday: VFR. Breezy.

Friday Night through Saturday: VFR. Windy with gusts to 30 kt.
Slight chance SHRA.

Saturday Night: VFR. Breezy.

Sunday through Sunday Night: VFR. Windy with gusts to 35 kt.

Monday: VFR. Breezy.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Short Term /through Thursday Night/...High confidence.

Gale warnings will remain in effect for all waters into Thu.
West gusts 25-35 kt into this evening, then a surge of NW wind
gusts to 35-40 kt expected after midnight into Thu morning
behind a departing shortwave. Winds gradually diminish Thu
afternoon into the evening with gusts below 20 kt by late Thu
night.

Outlook /Friday through Monday/...Moderate to High

Friday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up
to 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching 5 ft.

Friday Night: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Areas of rough seas. Slight chance of rain
showers.

Saturday: Low risk for gale force winds with gusts up to 35 kt.
Areas of rough seas. Slight chance of rain showers.

Saturday Night: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 25 kt. Local rough seas. Slight chance of rain
showers.

Sunday: Low risk for gale force winds with gusts up to 35 kt.
Areas of rough seas. Slight chance of rain showers.

Sunday Night: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Local rough seas.

Monday: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas locally approaching 5 ft.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Record Low Maximum Temperatures for Thursday October 18

BOS   45 in 1898
ORH   36 in 1989
BDL   44 in 2009
PVD   46 in 1939

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Freeze Warning from 3 AM to 9 AM EDT Thursday for CTZ002>004.
MA...Wind Advisory from 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Thursday for MAZ002>004-
     008>012-017>021-023.
     Wind Advisory from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Thursday for MAZ005>007-
     013>016-026.
     Freeze Warning from 3 AM to 9 AM EDT Thursday for MAZ005-006-
     009>013.
     Wind Advisory until 10 AM EDT Thursday for MAZ022-024.
RI...Wind Advisory from 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Thursday for RIZ001>008.
     Freeze Warning from 3 AM to 9 AM EDT Thursday for RIZ001.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 2 PM EDT Thursday for ANZ232.
     Gale Warning until 10 AM EDT Thursday for ANZ233-234.
     Gale Warning from midnight tonight to 10 AM EDT Thursday for
     ANZ230-236.
     Gale Warning until 2 PM EDT Thursday for ANZ231-251.
     Gale Warning until 11 AM EDT Thursday for ANZ235-237.
     Gale Warning until 4 PM EDT Thursday for ANZ250.
     Gale Warning until 4 PM EDT Thursday for ANZ254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KJC/GAF
NEAR TERM...KJC
SHORT TERM...KJC
LONG TERM...GAF
AVIATION...KJC/GAF
MARINE...KJC/GAF
CLIMATE...Staff
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 17, 5:57 AM EDT, 10 hours 17 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
557 AM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

MAZ002>004-007-008-014>021-023-026-RIZ002>008-181000-
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Dukes MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-
Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
557 AM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Massachusetts,
eastern Massachusetts, northeastern Massachusetts, southeastern
Massachusetts, western Massachusetts, northern Rhode Island and
southern Rhode Island.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A period of strong, potentially damaging westerly winds is expected
today across all of Southern New England, especially across the high
terrain and along the coast. Gusts as high as around 45 mph, given
fully leafed trees, wind gusts may be strong enough to down trees
and / or large tree limbs. Subsequently there is the possibility for
power outages.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Early Thursday morning into Thursday afternoon...

Another period of strong, potentially damaging westerly winds is
forecast across all of Southern New England. Again there is the
potential for downed tree and/or tree limbs along with the
possibility of power outages.

Thursday night into Friday morning...and again Sunday night into
Monday morning...

Frost or freeze headlines are possible as temperatures drop down to
lows in the upper 20s to low 30s.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

CTZ002>004-MAZ005-006-009>013-RIZ001-181000-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Northwest Providence RI-
557 AM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...FREEZE WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, central
Massachusetts, eastern Massachusetts, northeastern Massachusetts,
western Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Freeze Watch

A period of strong, potentially damaging westerly winds is expected
today across all of Southern New England, especially across the high
terrain and along the coast. Gusts as high as around 45 mph, given
fully leafed trees, wind gusts may be strong enough to down trees
and / or large tree limbs. Subsequently there is the possibility for
power outages.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Freeze Watch

Early Thursday morning into Thursday afternoon...

Another period of strong, potentially damaging westerly winds is
forecast across all of Southern New England. Again there is the
potential for downed tree and/or tree limbs along with the
possibility of power outages.

Thursday night into Friday morning...and again Sunday night into
Monday morning...

Frost or freeze headlines are possible as temperatures drop down to
lows in the upper 20s to low 30s.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

MAZ022-024-181000-
Barnstable MA-Nantucket MA-
557 AM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...WIND ADVISORY FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Massachusetts.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

ANZ230>235-237-250-251-254>256-181000-
Boston Harbor-Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-
Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National
Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
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-
557 AM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...GALE WARNING FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EDT THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters
and Rhode Island coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ236-181000-
Narragansett Bay-
557 AM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Rhode Island coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A period of westerly gales is possible today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Early Thursday morning into Thursday afternoon...

Another period of westerly gales is possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Oct 17, 10:46 AM EDT, 5 hours 28 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1046 AM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>021-023-026-RIZ001>008-172000-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Dukes MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon,
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre,
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester,
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield,
Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston,
Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford,
Mattapoisett, Vineyard Haven, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield,
Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick,
West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport,
and New Shoreham
1046 AM EDT Wed Oct 17 2018

...A BRIEF PERIOD OF 35 TO 45 MPH WIND GUSTS MAY RESULT IN A FEW
DOWNED TREES AND ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES BETWEEN 2 AND 8 PM THIS
EVENING...

A strong cold front will cross the region this afternoon and
early this evening. A band of scattered showers may accompany
this cold front and result in a brief period of 35 to 45 mph wind
gusts, especially over the higher terrain. Given that we still
have fully leafed trees, the potential exists for a few downed
trees and isolated power outages. The main time of concern is
between 2 and 8 pm this evening.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 17, 2:51 AM EDTFreeze WatchBOXEssex, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Worcester12 hr
Oct 17, 2:51 AM EDTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more31 hr
Oct 17, 3:18 PM EDTFreeze WarningBOXEssex, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Worcester12 hr

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Gale Warnings in Massachusetts, 2018Every gale warning in 2018

Sources

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