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Gale Warning 55, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 15, 2018

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Dec 15, 2018, 4:10 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 16, 2018, 3:45 AM EST. It was in force for 27 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 15, 2018, 4:10 PM EST (21:10 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 16, 2018, 3:45 AM EST
Expired
Dec 17, 2018, 7:00 AM EST
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

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229 
WHUS71 KBOX 152110
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

ANZ255-256-160515-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0039.181216T0900Z-181217T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.181216T1100Z-181217T0500Z/
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-
410 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY
NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM Sunday to midnight EST
Sunday night. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-235-237-160515-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0039.181216T1400Z-181217T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.181216T1400Z-181217T0500Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
410 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY
NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM Sunday to midnight EST
Sunday night. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-160515-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0039.181216T2000Z-181217T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.181216T2000Z-181217T1100Z/
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-
410 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 3 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday.
The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-234-160515-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.181216T1400Z-181217T0500Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Buzzards Bay-
410 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY
NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM Sunday to midnight EST
Sunday night.

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-160515-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.181216T1000Z-181217T1100Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
410 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 5 AM Sunday to 6 AM EST
Monday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast 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,
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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-160515-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.181216T0700Z-181217T1100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
410 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 2 AM Sunday to 6 AM EST
Monday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 10 to 15 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,
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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-160515-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.181216T2100Z-181217T1100Z/
Boston Harbor-
410 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST
Monday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Waves 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.

&&

$$

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

You can follow us on Facebook at
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8 follow-up statements
071 
WHUS71 KBOX 160301
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1001 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

ANZ255-256-161115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.181216T1100Z-181217T0500Z/
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-
1001 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast 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>235-237-161115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.181216T1400Z-181217T0500Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1001 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-161115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.181216T2000Z-181217T1100Z/
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-
1001 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-161115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.181216T1000Z-181217T1100Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1001 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO
6 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast 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,
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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-161115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.181216T0700Z-181217T1100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1001 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO
6 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 10 to 15 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,
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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-161115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.181216T2100Z-181217T1100Z/
Boston Harbor-
1001 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO
6 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Waves 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.

&&

$$

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
706 
WHUS71 KBOX 160845
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
345 AM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

ANZ255-256-161645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0055.181216T0845Z-181217T0500Z/
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-
345 AM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...GALE WARNING UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Easterly winds 15 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>235-237-161645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0055.181216T1200Z-181217T0500Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
345 AM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...GALE WARNING FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Easterly winds 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-161645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0055.181216T1500Z-181217T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
345 AM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...GALE WARNING FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Easterly 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-161645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0055.181216T2200Z-181217T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
345 AM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...GALE WARNING FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Easterly 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-161645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.181216T1000Z-181218T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
345 AM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Easterly 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,
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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-161645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.181216T1700Z-181217T1500Z/
Boston Harbor-
345 AM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-161645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-181217T1500Z/
Narragansett Bay-
345 AM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Easterly 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,
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.

&&

$$

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
094 
WHUS71 KBOX 161526
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1026 AM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

ANZ255-256-162330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-181217T0500Z/
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-
1026 AM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Easterly winds 15 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>235-237-162330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-181217T0500Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1026 AM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Easterly winds 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-162330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-181217T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
1026 AM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Easterly 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-162330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.181216T2200Z-181217T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
1026 AM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Easterly 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-162330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-181218T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1026 AM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Easterly 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,
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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-162330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.181216T1700Z-181217T1500Z/
Boston Harbor-
1026 AM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-162330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-181217T1500Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1026 AM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Easterly 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,
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.

&&

$$

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
757 
WHUS71 KBOX 162045
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
345 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

ANZ255-256-170445-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-181217T0500Z/
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-
345 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt. Seas 8 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>235-237-170445-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-181217T0500Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
345 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-170445-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.181216T2200Z-181217T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
345 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-170445-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-181217T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
345 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-170445-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-181218T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
345 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-170445-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-181217T1500Z/
Boston Harbor-
345 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-170445-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-181217T1500Z/
Narragansett Bay-
345 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...North 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,
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.

&&

$$

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

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108 
WHUS71 KBOX 170434
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1134 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

ANZ255-256-170800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-181217T0800Z/
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-
1134 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 8 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>235-237-170800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-181217T0800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1134 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-171200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-181217T1200Z/
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-
1134 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt. Seas 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-171245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-181218T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1134 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-171245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-181217T1500Z/
Boston Harbor-
1134 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-171245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-181217T1500Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1134 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...North 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,
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.

&&

$$

For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at
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176 
WHUS71 KBOX 170749
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
249 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

ANZ255-256-170900-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-181217T0800Z/
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-
249 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Northerly wind gusts will diminish to 30 kt or less today. A 
reinforcing shot of colder air will return northwest gales to the
waters later this evening into Tuesday.

$$

ANZ232>235-237-170900-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-181217T0800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
249 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Northerly wind gusts will diminish to 30 kt or less today. A 
reinforcing shot of colder air will return northwest gales to the
waters later this evening into Tuesday.

$$

ANZ231-171200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-181217T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
249 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-171200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-181217T1200Z/
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-
249 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-171600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-181217T2300Z/
Narragansett Bay-
249 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 10 to 15 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,
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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-171500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-181217T1500Z/
Boston Harbor-
249 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  Waves Around 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-171600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-181218T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
249 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...North 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,
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.

&&

$$

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

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@NWSBoston
072 
WHUS71 KBOX 170856
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
356 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

ANZ230-171700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-181217T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0056.181218T0200Z-181218T2200Z/
Boston Harbor-
356 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 5 PM EST
Tuesday. The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-171700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-181217T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0056.181217T2300Z-181219T0000Z/
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-
356 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 7 PM EST
Tuesday.

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-171700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-181217T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0056.181218T0200Z-181219T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
356 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 7 PM EST
Tuesday.

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-171700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-181218T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0056.181217T2300Z-181219T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
356 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 7 PM EST
Tuesday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-171700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0056.181217T2300Z-181219T0000Z/
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 Mon Dec 17 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 7 PM EST
Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-171700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0056.181218T0200Z-181219T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
356 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 7 PM EST
Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-171700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-181219T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
356 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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,
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.

&&

$$

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
894 
WHUS71 KBOX 171208
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
708 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

ANZ250-254-172015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-181217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0056.181217T2300Z-181219T0000Z/
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-
708 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...GALE WARNING FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-172015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-181217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0056.181218T0200Z-181219T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
708 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...GALE WARNING FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-172015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0056.181217T2300Z-181219T0000Z/
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-
708 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...GALE WARNING FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-172015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0056.181217T2300Z-181219T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
708 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...GALE WARNING FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* 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>235-237-172015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0056.181218T0200Z-181219T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
708 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...GALE WARNING FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-172015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0056.181218T0200Z-181218T2200Z/
Boston Harbor-
708 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...GALE WARNING FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST TUESDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-172015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-181219T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
708 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest 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,
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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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 15, 3:51 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester37 hr
Dec 15, 4:10 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX48 hr

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