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Storm Watch 4, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 25, 2018

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm watch at Oct 25, 2018, 3:59 PM EDT. It took effect at Oct 27, 2018, 3:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Oct 25, 2018, 3:59 PM EDT (19:59 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 27, 2018, 3:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 26, 2018, 3:59 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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968 
WHUS71 KBOX 251959
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
359 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

ANZ233-234-260400-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T0900Z-181027T2200Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
359 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday
afternoon. The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Gale
Watch has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt.
  Seas 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-260400-
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/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0031.181027T1400Z-181027T2200Z/
Boston Harbor-
359 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has cancelled the
Small Craft Advisory.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt. Waves 2 to 4 feet, higher towards the outer harbor 
  entrance.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-260400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-181026T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T0700Z-181027T2200Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0031.181027T0800Z-181027T2200Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
359 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday
afternoon. The Gale Watch has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt, with seas around 
  4 feet tonight. North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  Saturday. Seas 7 to 12 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.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-260400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.000000T0000Z-181026T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T0700Z-181027T2200Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0031.181027T0800Z-181027T2200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
359 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday
afternoon. The Gale Watch has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt, with seas around
  4 feet tonight. Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
  50 kt Saturday. Seas 9 to 14 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.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-260400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-181026T0600Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0031.181027T0800Z-181027T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T0900Z-181027T2200Z/
Nantucket Sound-
359 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday
afternoon. The Gale Watch has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt, with seas 2 to 
  3 feet tonight. North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt
  Saturday. Seas 4 to 7 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.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-260400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-181026T1500Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0031.181027T1100Z-181028T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T1100Z-181028T0000Z/
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-
359 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday
evening. The Gale Watch has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt, with seas 3 to 
  6 feet tonight. Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  50 kt Saturday. Seas 10 to 15 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.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-260400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-181026T0600Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0031.181027T1100Z-181028T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T1300Z-181028T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
359 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday
evening. The Gale Watch has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt, with seas 3 to 
  5 feet tonight. North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  Saturday. Seas 4 to 7 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.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-260400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-181026T0600Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0031.181027T1100Z-181028T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T1300Z-181028T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
359 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday
evening. The Gale Watch has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt, with seas 3 to 
  6 feet tonight. Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  50 kt Saturday. Seas 8 to 13 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.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-260400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0031.181027T0800Z-181027T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T0900Z-181027T2200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
359 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday
afternoon. The Gale Watch has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt, with seas 2 to 
  4 feet tonight. East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  Saturday. Seas 6 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-260400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0031.181027T1100Z-181027T2000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
359 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY 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 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
5 follow-up statements
918 
WHUS71 KBOX 260201
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1001 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

ANZ232-261015-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-181026T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T0900Z-181027T2200Z/
Nantucket Sound-
1001 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has cancelled the
Small Craft Advisory.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  45 kt. Seas 4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-261015-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-181026T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T1300Z-181028T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
1001 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has cancelled the
Small Craft Advisory.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  45 kt. Seas 4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-261015-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.000000T0000Z-181026T1000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T0700Z-181027T2200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1001 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt, with seas around 4
  feet overnight. Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50
  kt Saturday. Seas 9 to 14 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.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-261015-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-181026T1000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T1300Z-181028T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1001 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt, with seas 3 to 6
  feet overnight. Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50
  kt Saturday. Seas 8 to 13 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.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-261015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-181026T1000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T0700Z-181027T2200Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
1001 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt, with seas around 4
  feet overnight. Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50
  kt Saturday. Seas 7 to 12 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.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-261015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-181026T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T1100Z-181028T0000Z/
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 EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt, with seas 3 to 6
  feet overnight. Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50
  kt Saturday. Seas 10 to 15 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.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-261015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0031.181027T1400Z-181027T2200Z/
Boston Harbor-
1001 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-261015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0031.181027T1100Z-181027T2000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1001 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-261015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T0900Z-181027T2200Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1001 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Seas 7 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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
657 
WHUS71 KBOX 260731
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
331 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

ANZ255-261545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-181026T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T0700Z-181027T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1000Z-181027T1800Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
331 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 2 PM EDT Saturday. The
Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Storm Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-261545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.000000T0000Z-181026T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T0700Z-181027T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1000Z-181027T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
331 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 2 PM EDT Saturday. The
Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Storm Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Seas 9 to 14 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-261545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-181026T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T1100Z-181028T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1200Z-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-
331 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 5 PM EDT Saturday. The
Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Storm Watch is no
longer in effect.

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-261545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-181026T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T1300Z-181028T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1400Z-181027T2100Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
331 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 5 PM EDT Saturday. The
Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Storm Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  50 kt. Seas 9 to 14 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-261545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0031.181027T1100Z-181027T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0043.181027T1000Z-181027T2100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
331 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 5 PM EDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 5 PM EDT Saturday. The
Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-261545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0031.181027T1400Z-181027T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0043.181027T1400Z-181028T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
331 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. The
Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-235-237-261545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T0900Z-181027T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1000Z-181027T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
331 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 2 PM EDT Saturday. The
Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-261545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T1300Z-181028T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1400Z-181027T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
331 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM EDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 5 PM EDT Saturday. The
Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Seas 4 to 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ234-261545-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T0900Z-181027T2200Z/
Buzzards Bay-
331 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

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354 
WHUS71 KBOX 261443
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1043 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

ANZ236-262245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.181027T1000Z-181027T2100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1043 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 5 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-262245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.181027T1400Z-181028T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
1043 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-262245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1000Z-181027T1800Z/
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-
1043 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 
  kt. Seas 9 to 14 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-235-237-262245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1000Z-181027T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
1043 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-262245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1200Z-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-
1043 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-262245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1400Z-181027T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1043 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ234-262245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T0900Z-181027T2200Z/
Buzzards Bay-
1043 AM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

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379 
WHUS71 KBOX 261929
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
329 PM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

ANZ236-270330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.181027T1000Z-181027T2100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
329 PM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 5 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-270330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.181027T1400Z-181028T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
329 PM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-270330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1000Z-181027T1800Z/
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-
329 PM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 
  kt. Seas 9 to 14 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-235-237-270330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1000Z-181027T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
329 PM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Seas 6 to 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-270330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1200Z-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-
329 PM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-270330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1400Z-181027T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
329 PM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ234-270330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T0900Z-181027T2200Z/
Buzzards Bay-
329 PM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

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783 
WHUS71 KBOX 261959
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
359 PM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

ANZ234-270400-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.181027T0900Z-181027T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0043.181027T0900Z-181027T2200Z/
Buzzards Bay-
359 PM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 5 AM to 6 PM EDT Saturday. The
Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-270400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.181027T1000Z-181027T2100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
359 PM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 5 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-270400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.181027T1400Z-181028T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
359 PM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-270400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1000Z-181027T1800Z/
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-
359 PM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 
  kt. Seas 9 to 14 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-235-237-270400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1000Z-181027T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
359 PM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Seas 6 to 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-270400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1200Z-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-
359 PM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-270400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.181027T1400Z-181027T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
359 PM EDT Fri Oct 26 2018

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 
  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.

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this storm watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this storm watch went out at Oct 25, 1:41 PM EDT, 2 hours 18 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 25, 1:41 PM EDT, 2 hours 18 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
141 PM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
Cooler than normal, but mainly dry conditions continue into
Friday. A significant coastal storm will impact the region
Saturday with heavy rainfall, strong coastal winds and minor
coastal flooding. Unsettled weather pattern lingers into early
next week with best chance of additional rainfall on Monday as
another low pressure affects the region. High pressure builds in
from the west Tuesday and Wednesday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
1015 AM Update...

Satellite shows the last of a mid level cloud deck over R.I.
eroding along with the strato-cu deck over the Berkshires.
Forecast is on track with temps currently in the low to mid 40s
across the region on thier way only to upper 40s this afternoon
under a cold northwest wind.

Previous Discussion...

Area of strato-cu across western New Eng will gradually erode
this morning, otherwise lots of sunshine today with a few cirrus
assocd with upper level jet overhead.

Chilly start to the morning, and temps will average about 10+
degrees below normal with highs ranging from lower 40s interior
high terrain to upper 40s to near 50 in the coastal plain. Still
a decent gradient across New Eng which will support NW wind
gusts to 20-25 mph at times today.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM FRIDAY/...
Tonight...
Coldest night of the week expected as high pres crests across
the region during the morning hours. The resulting clear skies
and weak pres gradient should allow for more widespread
radiational cooling processes than this past night. Afternoon
dwpts will drop into the low-mid 20s. Therefore, plenty of room
for early decoupling. Mins are likely to fall into the 20s and
low 30s themselves yielding another hard freeze for many.
However, growing season is already deemed over for S New
England.

Fri...
High pres shifts SE early Fri, allowing for winds to continue
the slow backing toward the W by late evening. Very weak warm
advection, combined with a modest downslope component with W
winds will yield higher temps on Fri than previous days, but
still generally below normal thanks to core of upper cold pool 2
std deviations below normal. Looking at highs in the low 50s,
also limited by increasing afternoon clouds.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Highlights...

* Heavy rain and strong coastal wind Saturday
* Just a few showers possible Sunday, otherwise mainly dry
* Showers more likely Monday, then mainly dry Tue/Wed

Friday night into Saturday night...

Models are fairly consistent with coastal low track tucked close to
the mid Atlc coast into Sat. This is an all rain event for SNE, with
possible exception of a brief shot snow/mix at the onset across the
Berkshires late Fri night/early Sat.

Rain moves north into SNE late Fri night with a period of heavy
rainfall focused mainly during Saturday assocd with strong forcing
for ascent at the nose of easterly low level jet which is 3-4SD
above normal. Additional synoptic scale lift from coupled upper
level jet structure. Deterministic GFS QPF is a wet outlier compared
to all GEFS members. Consensus of deterministic and ensemble
guidance suggests 1-2 inches rainfall with heaviest across SE New
Eng where locally higher amounts possible. These rainfall amounts
not enough for river flooding, but some nuisance urban and poor
drainage flooding is possible in the typically vulnerable locations
in eastern New Eng. The good news is that axis of heavy rainfall
appears to be progressive as it lifts north across SNE with models
hinting at a dry slot moving up from the south during mid/late
afternoon. There is some instability that develops near the south
coast late Sat/Sat evening as higher theta-e air moves up from the
south so will have to watch for possible convection developing in
the dry slot across SE New Eng. Warm sector airmass may get into SE
New Eng later Sat with winds shifting to the south and temps
possibly getting into the lower 60s Cape/Islands while temps hold
near 40 across NW MA.

Wind...
Strong coastal wind remains the likely biggest impact from this
storm as 60 kt low level jet lifts NE across SE New Eng during Sat.
Still some uncertainty with the timing/positioning of the low level
jet but potential for at least wind advisory gusts along the coast
as soundings indicate shallow boundary layer mixing. Strongest winds
will likely affect the Cape/Islands where a 3-6 hr period of 50-60
mph gusts possible. The strong wind will be capable of tree damage
and scattered power outages.

Coastal flooding...
It appears the Saturday afternoon high tide is most vulnerable for
areas of minor flooding for east coastal MA. The astronomical tide
at Boston is 11.1 feet. Timing of low level jet will likely be close
to the time of high tide with seas ramping up quickly through the
morning and into the early afternoon. A storm surge up to 1.5 ft is
likely combined with 10-15 ft seas is expected to produce areas of
solid minor coastal flooding along the east coast with areas from
coastal Plymouth county to the north shore most vulnerable.

Not expecting much if any coastal flooding risk for the late
Saturday night high tide due to a lower astronomical tide and less
surge and much less wind.

Sunday and Monday...

High amplitude longwave trough remains to the west with series of
shortwaves rotating through the flow. It appears that Sunday may be
mostly dry between shortwaves with dry slot overhead and low pres to
the north with SW flow. Still can't rule out a few showers,
especially northern and western MA but most of the area should be
dry. Increasing risk of rain on Monday as next shortwave approaches
with another coastal low possibly affecting the region.

Tuesday and Wednesday...

Mid level trough axis is moving through New Eng Tue which may lead
to a few showers but mainly dry weather for most of the area.
Wednesday looks to be the nicer day with more sunshine as high pres
moves into the region.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Short Term /through Friday/...High confidence.

VFR continues today with W-NW winds less than yesterday, but
gusting 20-25 kts. Clouds increase from the west late tonight
with VFR CIGS, mainly over KBDL and KBAF. Light winds overnight.
VFR CIGS spread east during the day Friday and winds begin to
come around to the S-SE late in the day.

KBOS Terminal...High confidence in TAF.

KBDL Terminal...High confidence in TAF.

Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...

Friday Night: Mainly VFR, with areas MVFR possible. Strong
winds with local gusts to 40 kt. Chance RA.

Saturday: Mainly MVFR, with areas IFR possible. Strong winds
with gusts to 45 kt. RA.

Saturday Night: Mainly MVFR, with areas IFR possible. Windy
with local gusts to 35 kt. Chance SHRA.

Sunday: Mainly MVFR, with local IFR possible. Breezy. Slight
chance SHRA.

Sunday Night through Monday: Mainly MVFR, with areas VFR
possible. Chance SHRA.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Short Term /through Friday/...High confidence.

Today and tonight...
Winds out of the W-NW continue but will mainly hold between
20-25 kt across most waters. Seas will remain elevated into
tonight especially across SE ocean waters. Therefore, small
craft advisories will be gradually dropping off as winds/seas
diminish through the day and overnight tonight.

Fri...
High pres yields mainly quiet boating weather across the waters
in advance of a stronger system arriving early Sat morning.

Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...

Friday Night: Low risk for gale force winds with gusts up to
40 kt. Local rough seas. Chance of rain.

Saturday: Moderate risk for gale force winds with gusts up to
45 kt. Rough seas up to 16 ft. Rain, slight chance of
thunderstorms. Local visibility 1 to 3 nm.

Saturday Night: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Rough seas up to 15 ft. Chance of rain
showers.

Sunday: Winds less than 25 kt. Rough seas up to 11 ft. Slight
chance of rain showers.

Sunday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Rough seas up to 8 ft.
Chance of rain showers.

Monday: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft. Chance of rain
showers.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon
     for ANZ232>235-237-255-256.
     Small Craft Advisory until 2 AM EDT Friday for ANZ231-232-251-
     255-256.
     Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for ANZ230-
     233-234.
     Gale Watch from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon
     for ANZ230.
     Gale Watch from Saturday morning through Saturday evening for
     ANZ231-250-251-254.
     Gale Watch from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon
     for ANZ236.
     Small Craft Advisory until 11 AM EDT Friday for ANZ250-254.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KJC/Doody
NEAR TERM...KJC/BW
SHORT TERM...Doody
LONG TERM...
AVIATION...Doody/BW
MARINE...KJC/Doody
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 25, 4:26 AM EDT, 11 hours 33 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
426 AM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-260830-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-
Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
426 AM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, all of
Massachusetts east of Berkshire County, and Rhode Island.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

A significant coastal storm will bring heavy rainfall and strong
winds along the coast on Saturday. Wind headlines will likely be
needed for portions of the coast, especially the Cape and Islands.
In addition, minor coastal flooding is possible along the east coast
of Massachusetts during the Saturday afternoon high tide cycle.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ232>235-237-255-256-260830-
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
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-
426 AM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters
and Rhode Island coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ231-250-251-254-260830-
Cape Cod Bay-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National
Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
426 AM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ236-260830-
Narragansett Bay-
426 AM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Rhode Island coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ230-260830-
Boston Harbor-
426 AM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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