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Storm Warning 10, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 27, 2018

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm warning at Oct 27, 2018, 2:21 PM EDT. It was in force for 4 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Oct 27, 2018, 2:21 PM EDT (18:21 UTC)
Expired
Oct 27, 2018, 6:36 PM EDT
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

240 
WHUS71 KBOX 271821
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
221 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

ANZ255-256-272200-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181027T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0010.181027T1821Z-181027T2200Z/
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-
221 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM EDT this evening. The
previous Storm Warning has expired.

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Seas 11 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-272200-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181027T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0010.181027T1821Z-181027T2200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
221 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM EDT this evening. The
previous Storm Warning has expired.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-272200-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181027T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0010.181027T1821Z-181027T2200Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-
221 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM EDT this evening. The
previous Storm Warning has expired.

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Seas 4 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ236-272100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-181027T2100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
221 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-280000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-181028T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
221 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ234-272200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-181027T2200Z/
Buzzards Bay-
221 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-272100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181027T2100Z/
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-
221 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Seas 10 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-272100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181027T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
221 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Seas 6 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

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
293 
WHUS71 KBOX 271947
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
347 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

ANZ236-272300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-181027T2300Z/
Narragansett Bay-
347 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 10 to 20 kt with evening gusts up 
  to 35 kt. Waves 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.

&&

$$

ANZ234-272300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-181027T2300Z/
Buzzards Bay-
347 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 15 to 25 kt with evening 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-272300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0010.000000T0000Z-181027T2300Z/
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-
347 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with evening gusts
  up to 50 kt. Seas 10 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-272300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0010.000000T0000Z-181027T2300Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
347 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 15 to 25 kt with evening gusts up 
  to 50 kt. Seas 7 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-272300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181027T2300Z/
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-
347 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 35 kt with evening gusts up 
  to 55 kt. Seas 11 to 16 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-272300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181027T2300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
347 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 35 kt with evening gusts up 
  to 50 kt. Seas 7 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-272300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0010.000000T0000Z-181027T2300Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-
347 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 20 to 30 kt with evening gusts up to
  50 kt. Seas 4 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ230-280000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-181028T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
347 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with evening gusts
  up to 45 kt. Waves 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.

&&

$$

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
732 
WHUS71 KBOX 272236
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
636 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

ANZ232-233-235-237-280645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0010.000000T0000Z-181027T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-181028T0900Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
636 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 5 AM EDT Sunday. The Storm
Warning has been cancelled.

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-280645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181027T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-181028T0800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
636 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 4 AM EDT Sunday. The Storm
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southeast winds 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-280645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181027T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-181028T0800Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
636 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 4 AM EDT Sunday. The Storm
Warning has been cancelled.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-280645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0010.000000T0000Z-181027T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-181028T0800Z/
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-
636 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 4 AM EDT Sunday. The Storm
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Seas 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-280300-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-181027T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.181027T2236Z-181028T0300Z/
Narragansett Bay-
636 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 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 11 PM EDT this evening.
The Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-280300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-181028T0300Z/
Boston Harbor-
636 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ234-280645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-181028T0900Z/
Buzzards Bay-
636 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-280200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181028T0200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
636 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Seas 13 to 18 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ251-280200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181028T0200Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
636 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Seas 9 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

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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