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Storm Warning 14, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 20, 2018

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm warning at Dec 20, 2018, 3:18 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 21, 2018, 9:00 AM EST. It was in force for 7 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 20, 2018, 3:18 PM EST (20:18 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 21, 2018, 9:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 21, 2018, 3:34 PM EST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

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863 
WHUS71 KBOX 202018
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
318 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

ANZ231-232-210430-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0057.181221T0900Z-181222T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0014.181221T1400Z-181222T0200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
318 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM EST FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 9 PM EST Friday. The
Gale Warning is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Seas 4 to 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-210430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0014.181221T1400Z-181222T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0057.181222T1000Z-181222T1200Z/
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-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
318 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm 
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-210430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0014.181221T1400Z-181222T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0057.181222T1000Z-181222T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
318 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM EST FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 9 PM EST Friday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Seas 12 to 17 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-210430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0057.181221T0900Z-181222T0300Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
318 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40
  kt. Waves 1 to 2 feet in Boston Harbor and 3 to 5 feet on
  Narragansett Bay.

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>235-237-210430-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0057.181221T0900Z-181222T0600Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
318 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-210430-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0057.181221T0900Z-181222T0600Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
318 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

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

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4 follow-up statements
410 
WHUS71 KBOX 210301
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1001 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

ANZ250-254-255-211115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0014.181221T1400Z-181222T0600Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0057.181222T1000Z-181222T1200Z/
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-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
1001 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has cancelled the
Gale Warning.

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-211115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0014.181221T1400Z-181222T0200Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0057.181222T1000Z-181222T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1001 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has cancelled the
Gale Warning.

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Seas 12 to 17 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-211115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0057.181221T0900Z-181222T0600Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1001 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-211115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0057.181221T0900Z-181222T0600Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1001 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-211115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0057.181221T0900Z-181222T0300Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1001 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-211115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0014.181221T1400Z-181222T0200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
1001 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Seas 3 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.

&&

$$

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
018 
WHUS71 KBOX 210840
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
340 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

ANZ233>235-237-211645-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0057.181221T0900Z-181222T0600Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
340 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Seas 9 to 14 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-211645-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0057.181221T0900Z-181222T0600Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
340 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-211645-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0057.181221T0900Z-181222T0300Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
340 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Waves 4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-211645-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0014.181221T1400Z-181222T0600Z/
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-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
340 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM
EST SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-211645-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0014.181221T1400Z-181222T0200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
340 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-211645-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0014.181221T1400Z-181222T0200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
340 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Seas 3 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.

&&

$$

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
155 
WHUS71 KBOX 211832
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
132 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

ANZ233>235-237-220245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-181222T0600Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
132 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Seas 9 to 14 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-220245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-181222T0600Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
132 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  45 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-220245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
132 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-220245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0014.000000T0000Z-181222T0600Z/
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-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
132 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-220200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0014.000000T0000Z-181222T0200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
132 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-220200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0014.000000T0000Z-181222T0200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
132 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Seas 3 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.

&&

$$

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
787 
WHUS71 KBOX 212034
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
334 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

ANZ231-232-220445-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0014.000000T0000Z-181222T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-181222T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
334 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 1 AM EST Saturday. The Storm
Warning has been cancelled.

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-220445-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0014.000000T0000Z-181222T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-181222T0600Z/
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-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
334 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 1 AM EST Saturday. The Storm
Warning has been cancelled.

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-220300-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0014.000000T0000Z-181222T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
334 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 10 PM EST this evening. The
Storm Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Seas 12 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-220300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
334 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Seas 8 to 13 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-220445-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-181222T0600Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
334 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-220300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
334 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Waves 4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 20, 3:16 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 1 more28 hr
Dec 20, 3:16 PM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Hampden, Middlesex and 5 more31 hr
Dec 20, 3:22 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Plymouth30 hr

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Storm Warnings in Massachusetts, 2018Every storm warning in 2018

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.