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Gale Warning 39, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 27, 2019

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Oct 27, 2019, 10:07 PM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 27, 2019, 10:07 PM EDT (02:07 UTC)
Expired
Oct 28, 2019, 9:00 AM EDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

712 
WHUS71 KBOX 280207
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1007 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

ANZ255-256-281015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-191028T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0039.191028T0207Z-191028T1100Z/
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-
1007 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 7 AM EDT Monday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-281015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-191028T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-191028T1800Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1007 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 2 PM EDT Monday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  Seas 3 to 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-281015-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-191028T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
1007 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-281015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-191028T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
1007 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt. Seas 6 to 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-281015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-191028T1100Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1007 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
  Seas 6 to 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-281015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-191028T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
1007 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  Waves Around 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-281015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-191029T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1007 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  Seas 5 to 8 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.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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2 follow-up statements
857 
WHUS71 KBOX 280735
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
335 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

ANZ250-281545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-191028T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-191030T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
335 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. The Gale
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  Seas 7 to 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-281545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-191028T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-191029T1700Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
335 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM EDT Tuesday. The Gale
Warning has been cancelled.

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-281545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-191028T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-191030T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
335 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. The Gale
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-281300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-191028T1300Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
335 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-281300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-191028T1300Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
335 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-281100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-191028T1100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
335 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
  Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-281100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-191028T1100Z/
Boston Harbor-
335 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves around 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-281545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-191028T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
335 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
  Seas 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-281545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-191028T1600Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
335 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  Seas 2 to 4 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.

&&

$$

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

You can follow us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/us.nationalweatherservice.boston.gov

You can follow us on Twitter at
@NWSBoston
885 
WHUS71 KBOX 281102
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
702 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

ANZ231-232-281915-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-191028T1100Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-191028T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
702 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots,
or seas 5 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially
those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-281215-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-191028T1100Z/
Boston Harbor-
702 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


$$

ANZ254-281300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-191028T1300Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
702 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Seas 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-281300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-191028T1300Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
702 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Seas 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-281915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-191028T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
702 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 
  kt. Seas 3 to 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-281600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-191028T1600Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
702 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 
  kt. Seas 2 to 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-281915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-191030T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
702 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt. Seas 6 to 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-281915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-191029T1700Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
702 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...East winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 
  kt. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-281915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-191030T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
702 AM EDT Mon Oct 28 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. 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.

&&

$$

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

You can follow us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/us.nationalweatherservice.boston.gov

You can follow us on Twitter at
@NWSBoston

The office that day

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IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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