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Storm Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 4, 2018

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm warning at Jan 4, 2018, 9:40 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 4, 2018, 8:00 PM EST. It was in force for . No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jan 4, 2018, 9:40 AM EST (14:40 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 4, 2018, 8:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 4, 2018, 3:56 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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457 
WHUS71 KBOX 041440
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
940 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

ANZ231-042245-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.HF.W.0001.180104T1440Z-180105T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0002.180104T2200Z-180106T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.180105T0100Z-180105T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
940 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Hurricane
Force Wind Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM EST this
evening. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 65 
  kt. Seas 11 to 16 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Heavy freezing spray possible Thursday night 
  through Friday with ice accretion occasionally greater than 2 
  inches per three hours.

* WINDS AND SEAS THURSDAY...Northerly becoming northwesterly 
  winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt. Seas around 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equiped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

A Hurricane Force Wind Warning means winds of 64 knots or greater
are imminent or occurring. All vessels should remain in port...or
take shelter as soon as possible...until the extremely dangerous
winds and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-042245-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HF.W.0001.180104T1440Z-180105T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.180105T0100Z-180105T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0002.180105T0600Z-180106T1800Z/
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-
940 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM
FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Hurricane
Force Wind Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM EST this
evening. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 
  65 kt. Seas 19 to 24 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Heavy freezing spray possible Thursday night 
  through Friday with ice accretion occasionally greater than 2 
  inches per three hours.

* WINDS AND SEAS THURSDAY...Northerly becoming northwesterly 
  winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 kt. Seas 18 to 23 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equiped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

A Hurricane Force Wind Warning means winds of 64 knots or greater
are imminent or occurring. All vessels should remain in port...or
take shelter as soon as possible...until the extremely dangerous
winds and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ251-042245-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HF.W.0001.180104T1440Z-180105T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.180105T0100Z-180105T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0002.180105T0600Z-180106T1800Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
940 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM
FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Hurricane
Force Wind Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM EST this
evening. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 
  kt. Seas 13 to 18 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Heavy freezing spray possible Thursday night 
  through Friday with ice accretion occasionally greater than 2 
  inches per three hours.

* WINDS AND SEAS THURSDAY...Northerly becoming northwesterly 
  winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt. Seas around 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equiped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

A Hurricane Force Wind Warning means winds of 64 knots or greater
are imminent or occurring. All vessels should remain in port...or
take shelter as soon as possible...until the extremely dangerous
winds and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ236-042245-
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180106T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.180104T1700Z-180105T0100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
940 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  55 kt. Waves around 3 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Occasional heavy freezing spray Thursday 
  through Friday with ice accretion greater than 2 inches per 
  three hours at times.

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.

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equipped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-042245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0002.180104T2200Z-180106T1800Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
940 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

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

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* FREEZING SPRAY...Occasional heavy freezing spray Thursday 
  afternoon through Friday with ice accretion greater than 2 
  inches per three hours at times.

* WINDS AND SEAS THURSDAY...Northerly becoming northwesterly 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 65 kt. Seas 5 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.

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equipped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-042245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0002.180104T2200Z-180106T1800Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
940 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

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

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* FREEZING SPRAY...Heavy freezing spray Thursday afternoon 
  through Friday with ice accretion occasionally greater than 2 
  inches per three hours.

* WINDS AND SEAS THURSDAY...Northerly becoming northwesterly 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60 kt. Seas 7 to 10 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.

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equipped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

&&

$$

ANZ232-042245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0002.180104T2200Z-180106T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-
940 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

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

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* FREEZING SPRAY...Heavy freezing spray possible Thursday night 
  through Friday with ice accretion occasionally greater than 2 
  inches per three hours.

* WINDS AND SEAS THURSDAY...Northerly becoming northwesterly 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 65 kt. Seas 5 to 8 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equiped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-042245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0002.180105T0600Z-180106T1800Z/
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-
940 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

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

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM
FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* FREEZING SPRAY...Heavy freezing spray possible Thursday night 
  through Friday with ice accretion occasionally greater than 2 
  inches per three hours.

* WINDS AND SEAS THURSDAY...Northerly becoming northwesterly 
  winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 65 kt. Seas 13 to 18 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equiped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-042245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.180104T1700Z-180105T0300Z/
Boston Harbor-
940 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  55 kt. Waves around 2 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

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1 follow-up statement
330 
WHUS71 KBOX 042056
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
356 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

ANZ231-050500-
/O.CON.KBOX.HF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0002.180104T2200Z-180106T1800Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0002.180105T0100Z-180105T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
356 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 65 
  kt. Seas 11 to 16 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Heavy freezing spray possible Tonight through 
  Friday with ice accretion occasionally greater than 2 inches per
  three hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hurricane Force Wind Warning means winds of 64 knots or greater
are imminent or occurring. All vessels should remain in port...or
take shelter as soon as possible...until the extremely dangerous
winds and waves subside.

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equiped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-050500-
/O.CON.KBOX.HF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0002.180105T0100Z-180105T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0002.180105T0600Z-180106T1800Z/
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 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM
FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 
  kt. Seas 19 to 24 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Heavy freezing spray possible Thursday night 
  through Friday with ice accretion occasionally greater than 2 
  inches per three hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hurricane Force Wind Warning means winds of 64 knots or greater
are imminent or occurring. All vessels should remain in port...or
take shelter as soon as possible...until the extremely dangerous
winds and waves subside.

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equiped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

&&

$$

ANZ251-050500-
/O.CON.KBOX.HF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0002.180105T0100Z-180105T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0002.180105T0600Z-180106T1800Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
356 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM
FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 kt.
  Seas 14 to 19 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Heavy freezing spray possible Thursday night 
  through Friday with ice accretion occasionally greater than 2 
  inches per three hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hurricane Force Wind Warning means winds of 64 knots or greater
are imminent or occurring. All vessels should remain in port...or
take shelter as soon as possible...until the extremely dangerous
winds and waves subside.

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equiped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

&&

$$

ANZ232-050500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.HF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0002.180104T2200Z-180106T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-
356 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Hurricane
Force Wind Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM EST this
evening. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 65 
  kt. Seas 6 to 9 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Heavy freezing spray possible through Friday 
  with ice accretion occasionally greater than 2 inches per three 
  hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equiped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

A Hurricane Force Wind Warning means winds of 64 knots or greater
are imminent or occurring. All vessels should remain in port...or
take shelter as soon as possible...until the extremely dangerous
winds and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ236-050500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180106T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
356 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Waves around 3 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Occasional heavy freezing spray through Friday
  with ice accretion greater than 2 inches per three hours at 
  times.

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.

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equipped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-050500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0002.180104T2200Z-180106T1800Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
356 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

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

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* FREEZING SPRAY...Occasional heavy freezing spray through Friday
  with ice accretion greater than 2 inches per three hours at 
  times.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northerly becoming northwesterly winds 25 to 35
  kt with gusts up to 60 kt. Seas 5 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.

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equipped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-050500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0002.180104T2200Z-180106T1800Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
356 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

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

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* FREEZING SPRAY...Heavy freezing spray through Friday with ice 
  accretion occasionally greater than 2 inches per three hours.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northerly becoming northwesterly winds 25 to 
  35 kt with gusts up to 60 kt. Seas 7 to 10 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.

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equipped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-050500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0002.180105T0600Z-180106T1800Z/
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 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

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

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM
FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* FREEZING SPRAY...Heavy freezing spray possible through Friday 
  with ice accretion occasionally greater than 2 inches per three 
  hours.

* WINDS AND SEAS THURSDAY...Northerly becoming northwesterly 
  winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 65 kt. Seas 13 to 18 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equiped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-050300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0300Z/
Boston Harbor-
356 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  55 kt. Waves around 2 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.

&&

$$

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 4, 3:46 AM ESTWind Chill WatchBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire and 5 more24 hr
Jan 4, 9:40 AM ESTHurricane Force Wind WarningBOX9 hr
Jan 4, 4:59 PM ESTCoastal Flood StatementBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more23 hr
Jan 4, 4:59 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBarnstable11 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.