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Gale Watch 21, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 13, 2018

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Apr 13, 2018, 3:41 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 15, 2018, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Apr 13, 2018, 3:41 PM EDT (19:41 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 15, 2018, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 14, 2018, 4:16 AM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

456 
WHUS71 KBOX 131941
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
341 PM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

ANZ254>256-140345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0021.180415T0600Z-180416T0000Z/
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-
341 PM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Watch, which is in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday
evening.

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  Saturday night and Sunday. Seas 6 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-140345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-180414T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0021.180415T0600Z-180416T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
341 PM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Watch, which is in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday
evening.

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 
  kt Saturday night and Sunday.. Seas 5 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-140345-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0021.180415T0600Z-180416T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
341 PM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Watch, which is in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday
evening.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
  kt Saturday night and Sunday. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

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

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

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@NWSBoston
2 follow-up statements
965 
WHUS71 KBOX 140210
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1010 PM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

ANZ254>256-141015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0021.180415T0600Z-180416T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1010 PM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt. Seas 6 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-141015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-180414T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0021.180415T0600Z-180416T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1010 PM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt. Seas 5 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-141015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0021.180415T0600Z-180416T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1010 PM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

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
212 
WHUS71 KBOX 140816
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
416 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

ANZ235-237-141630-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-180414T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0021.180415T0600Z-180416T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0030.180415T0600Z-180416T2300Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
416 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM Sunday to 7 PM EDT Monday.
The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Gale Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...East 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-141630-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0021.180415T0600Z-180416T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0030.180415T0600Z-180416T2300Z/
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-
416 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM Sunday to 7 PM EDT Monday.
The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Gale Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 20 to 30 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>234-141630-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0021.180415T0600Z-180416T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0030.180415T0600Z-180416T2300Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
416 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM Sunday to 7 PM EDT Monday.
The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-141630-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0058.180414T1700Z-180416T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0022.180416T0400Z-180416T2300Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
416 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EDT SUNDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to
midnight EDT Sunday night. A Gale Watch has also been issued.
This Gale Watch is in effect from late Sunday night through
Monday evening.

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 20 to 30 kt, with gusts up to 40 kt
  possible Sunday night into Monday. Seas 11 to 16 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-141630-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0058.180414T2200Z-180416T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0022.180416T0400Z-180416T2300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
416 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT SUNDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to
midnight EDT Sunday night. A Gale Watch has also been issued.
This Gale Watch is in effect from late Sunday night through
Monday evening.

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 15 to 25 kt, with gusts up to 35 kt
  possible Sunday night into Monday. Seas 7 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ230-141630-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0058.180415T0000Z-180416T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
416 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 8 AM
EDT Monday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Waves 4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-141630-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0058.180415T0000Z-180416T1200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
416 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 8 AM
EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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