Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2019
Gale Warning 55, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Dec 14, 2019, 3:27 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 14, 2019, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 33 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Dec 14, 2019, 3:27 PM EST (20:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 14, 2019, 7:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Dec 16, 2019, 3:30 AM EST
- In force
- 33 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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062 WHUS71 KBOX 142027 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 327 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ANZ255-256-150430- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191216T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.191215T0000Z-191216T0600Z/ 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- 327 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-150430- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191216T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.191215T0000Z-191216T0400Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 327 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ250-254-150430- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191216T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.191215T0000Z-191216T0900Z/ 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- 327 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ232>234-150430- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191216T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.191215T0000Z-191216T0600Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 327 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ231-251-150430- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191216T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.191215T0000Z-191216T0600Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 327 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ236-150430- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191216T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.191215T1200Z-191216T0000Z/ Narragansett Bay- 327 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 2 to 3 feet expected, but up to 7 ft at the Bay entrance. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ230-150430- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0054.191215T0600Z-191216T0300Z/ Boston Harbor- 327 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas around 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
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603 WHUS71 KBOX 150205 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 905 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ANZ255-256-151015- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0600Z/ Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 905 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-151015- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0400Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 905 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ250-254-151015- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0900Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- 905 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ232>234-151015- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0600Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 905 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ231-251-151015- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0600Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 905 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ230-151015- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.191215T0600Z-191216T0300Z/ Boston Harbor- 905 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas around 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ236-151015- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.191215T1200Z-191216T0000Z/ Narragansett Bay- 905 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas around 3 feet expected. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
836 WHUS71 KBOX 150847 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 347 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ANZ236-151700- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0055.191215T0847Z-191216T0000Z/ Narragansett Bay- 347 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas around 3 feet. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ255-256-151700- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0600Z/ Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 347 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-151700- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0400Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 347 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ250-254-151700- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0900Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- 347 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ232>234-151700- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0600Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 347 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ231-251-151700- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0600Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 347 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ230-151700- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191216T0300Z/ Boston Harbor- 347 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas around 2 feet. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
869 WHUS71 KBOX 151714 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1214 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ANZ255-256-160100- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0600Z/ Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 1214 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-160100- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0400Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 1214 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ250-254-160100- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0900Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- 1214 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ232>234-160100- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0600Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 1214 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ231-251-160100- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0600Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 1214 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ236-160000- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0000Z/ Narragansett Bay- 1214 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas around 3 feet. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ230-160100- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191216T0300Z/ Boston Harbor- 1214 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas around 2 feet. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
771 WHUS71 KBOX 152056 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 356 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ANZ255-256-160500- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0600Z/ 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 Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-160400- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0400Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 356 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ250-254-160500- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0900Z/ 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 Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ232>234-160500- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0600Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 356 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ231-251-160500- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0600Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 356 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ236-160000- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0000Z/ Narragansett Bay- 356 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas around 3 feet. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ230-160300- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191216T0300Z/ Boston Harbor- 356 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas around 2 feet. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
048 WHUS71 KBOX 160219 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 919 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ANZ255-256-160900- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0900Z/ Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 919 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-160900- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0900Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 919 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ232>234-160900- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0900Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 919 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ231-251-161000- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T1000Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 919 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ230-160600- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191216T0600Z/ Boston Harbor- 919 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas around 2 feet. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ250-254-160900- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0900Z/ 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- 919 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ236-160800- /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0167.191216T0219Z-191216T0800Z/ Narragansett Bay- 919 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
822 WHUS71 KBOX 160830 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 330 AM EST Mon Dec 16 2019 ANZ250-254>256-161630- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0168.191216T0830Z-191217T0000Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 330 AM EST Mon Dec 16 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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 and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ232-161630- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0168.191216T0830Z-191216T1900Z/ Nantucket Sound- 330 AM EST Mon Dec 16 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ231-251-161630- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0168.191216T0830Z-191216T1900Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 330 AM EST Mon Dec 16 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ233>235-237-161600- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191216T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0168.191216T0830Z-191216T1600Z/ Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 330 AM EST Mon Dec 16 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Frank
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning 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 gale warning went out at Dec 14, 1:12 PM EST, 2 hours 15 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 14, 1:12 PM EST, 2 hours 15 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
112 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019
.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure will lift north of the region this evening followed
by drier but windy conditions. Dry and blustery conditions
will continue Sunday. Below average temperatures move back in
Monday along with another round of snow arriving from the
southwest, changing to rain along the coast. There may also be a
wintry mix Monday night into Tuesday, which will change back to
spotty light snow Tuesday night. The snow will linger into
early Wednesday, then gusty northwest winds return Wednesday
night into Thursday morning. Dry and very cold conditions will
linger through the end of next week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
1 PM update...
Lots of stratus and fog across SNE as warmer air moves in over
cooler ocean waters. Strong shortwave approaching from the SW
will bring a renewed area of showers to the interior by late
afternoon. Also, watching some showers over the ocean to the
south which may impact the Cape/Islands toward evening assocd
with an area of elevated instability and secondary low level
jet. Sharp temp gradient along stationary boundary in SNE
separating temps in the 40s interior from lower 60s in RI/SE
MA.
Previous discussion...
Rain is exiting SNE this morning as dry slot overspreads the
region. Heavier rainfall and convection sliding just SE of ACK
late this morning. Expect just a few showers into the afternoon
with additional shower activity moving in from the SW later in
the afternoon as strong shortwave approaches. Some elevated
instability but it is confined mainly offshore. Flood watches
have been cancelled.
Core of the 80-85kt low level jet is currently moving over the
Cape/Islands. Strong low level inversion will prevent these
winds from completely mixing down, however, noting some 40-45 kt
gusts which have recently developed over ACK and the outer
Cape. This is about 50 percent of the jet which is what we
normally anticipate when a strong inversion is in place. So
there will be a brief window of 44-55 mph gusts for the next few
hours for the Cape/Islands, then the core of the jet moves to
the east around 18z with the risk of strong winds decreasing.
Warm front aligned along the coastal plain with southerly winds
and temps well into the 50s to lower 60s across eastern MA/RI, but
light N winds and temps in the 40s interior. This milder
air may advance a bit further west this afternoon as next
shortwave and sfc low approaches from the west, but temps will
likely hold in the 40s in the CT valley and interior northern
MA.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 AM SUNDAY/...
* Additional Wind Headlines may be needed tonight *
Tonight...
Shortwave energy rotating through the region will allow for
some scattered showers during the evening, especially across
the interior. Otherwise, the main story will be the wind
tonight. Low pressure will continue to bomb out as it lifts
into Quebec tonight, dropping towards 970 mb. The result will
be a developing west to southwest LLJ of 45 to 60 knots.
Steepening lapse rates will allow for 35 to 50 mph wind gusts
and additional wind headlines might be needed tonight. This is
especially true across the Cape/Islands, where mixing over the
ocean will be ideal with WSW flow. Low temps by daybreak will
be in the middle 30s to the lower 40s.
&&
.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Highlights...
* Expect dry but blustery conditions Sunday into Sunday night,
with snow showers lingering across the higher inland terrain.
Pockets of minor flooding will linger as area rivers crest
from the rainfall and snowmelt runoff.
* A seasonably cold Monday. The next low pressure center will
move in during the day, bringing snow to start then changing
to rain along the immediate coast and a wintry mix inland that
will linger through late Tuesday or Tuesday evening.
Confidence is moderate to high for an impactful storm, but
where the precipitation types will occur remains uncertain due
to model solution spread.
* Dry conditions but unseasonably cold temperatures expected
Wednesday night through Friday.
Details...
Sunday...
** Strong winds and pockets of minor river flooding **
May see some light snow showers linger across the E slopes of
the Berkshires through midday with only light accumulations,
otherwise expect dry conditions as blustery west winds move in.
However, with the tight pressure gradient around the exiting
low pressure into the Gulf of St. Lawrence, winds will become
strong especially along the immediate coast and across the
coastal waters. Will see gusts up to 25 to 35 kt across most
areas, except up to around 40 kt along the immediate coast and
especially Cape Cod and the islands. Gale Warnings will likely
remain in place through the day.
Another area of concern will be the localized flooding that
will likely occur along the local rivers and streams as the
levels crest due not only to the heavy rainfall that started
Friday night, but with snowmelt thanks to mild temperatures that
moved in. NERFC and our office continue to monitor river levels
for continued pockets of minor flooding.
Monday through Tuesday...
**Potential for snow becoming a wintry mix, except changing to
rain along the immediate coast during Tuesday**
A continued progressive mid level steering pattern in place
across the lower 48, with occasional deep H5 troughs that move
across through the week, another cold front will push across the
region by Monday morning with another shot of cold air moving
across.
With the continued steady fast flow aloft, another low from the
mid Mississippi and Ohio valleys will shift E-NE. This will be
another swath of light snow across from SW-NE during the midday
and afternoon hours. May see the precip mainly in the form of
rain along the immediate S coast, however. While temps remain at
or below freezing through Monday night across the region,
milder air will lift above the cold dome overnight which will
cause a wintry mix of precipitation away from the coast. Temps
will start to slowly rise overnight, which should change to mix
to rain across the coastal plain, but may see a prolonged period
of snow, sleet and/or freezing rain across the interior. Noting
the higher QPF values, on the order of 0.25 to 0.4 inches
remains S of the Mass Pike, but the lower amounts will still
fall where the mixed precip occurs. May need another round of
winter headlines for this event, but will continue to monitor
this closely.
As an elongated low passes S of the region Tuesday, will still
see the mixed precip Tuesday morning, then the colder air will
come back in as the low pushes offshore. Still quite a few
questions on the exact track and impacts that could occur with
this system Monday night and Tuesday, so below average
confidence for this portion of the forecast.
At this point, light snow or rain should taper off as it pushes
offshore Tuesday night.
Wednesday through Friday...
**Below average temperatures Thursday and Friday**
Large high pressure will build slowly E out of western Quebec
to the Appalachians Wednesday, passing across the region
sometime Friday. So, while we see dry conditions, a shot over
arctic air will push out of Will see a shot of very cold air
work in from the N-NW. The coldest air move across on Thursday,
with highs only in the mid teens across the E slopes of the
Berkshires ranging to the mid-upper 20s on Thursday! These
readings will run around 15 to near 20 degrees below seasonal
levels. The low Thursday night are forecast to drop to the
single digits across N central/NW Mass ranging to around 20
along the immediate S coast.
As the high shifts slowly offshore Friday, should see slowly
recover, but look to remain in the 20s to lower 30s.
The only precip currently forecast would be a batch of light
snow across the E slopes of the Berkshires around the Thursday
afternoon/evening timeframe.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...
Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
Short Term /through Sunday night/...
Through 00z...
Widespread IFR/LIFR in stratus and fog. Scattered showers
developing in the interior and Cape/Islands toward late
afternoon/evening.
Tonight...High confidence in trends.
Scattered showers in the evening with stratus and fog, but expect
improving conditions to VFR after midnight. WSW wind gusts 25-35
kt developing, especially after midnight with 40 kt gusts across
Cape/Islands.
Sunday...High confidence.
VFR with sct-bkn cigs 4-5k ft developing. West wind gusts 35-40
kt, with 40-45 kt possible over higher terrain and
Cape/Islands.
Sunday night...High confidence.
VFR. Gradually diminishing wind but reaming gusty.
KBOS Terminal...Moderate to high confidence in TAF.
KBDL Terminal...Moderate to high confidence in TAF.
Outlook /Monday through Wednesday/...
Monday: Mainly VFR, with local IFR possible. Breezy. Chance SN.
Monday Night: Mainly IFR, with areas MVFR possible. RA, SN
likely, PL, FZRA.
Tuesday: Mainly MVFR, with areas IFR possible. Breezy. RA
likely, chance SN, FZRA likely, PL likely.
Tuesday Night: Mainly VFR, with local IFR possible. Breezy.
Slight chance SN.
Wednesday: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Breezy. Slight
chance SN.
&&
.MARINE...
Short Term /through Tonight/...
Today...Moderate to high confidence. A strong low level jet,
which peaks between 80 and 90 knots later this morning into mid
afternoon will result in strong gale to storm force wind gusts
developing. Despite the inversion, the powerful LLJ is very
close to the ground and some of it will be tapped in heavy rain
and perhaps a few embedded storms. Expect southerly wind gusts
of 40 to 50 knots later this morning into the afternoon. Brief
gusts up to 55 knots are possible near and especially southeast
of the Cape/Nantucket, where the core of the LLJ traverses. Seas
build to between 10 and 15 feet. Vsbys will also be reduced in
heavy rain and possibly a few embedded t-storms.
Tonight...High confidence. Low pressure bombs to near 970 mb as
it lifts from New England and Quebec tonight. The result will
be strong gale force WSW wind gusts on the order of 40 to 45
knots.
Outlook /Sunday through Wednesday/...
Sunday: Moderate risk for gale force winds with gusts up to
40 kt. Rough seas up to 15 ft.
Sunday Night: Low risk for gale force winds with gusts up to
40 kt. Rough seas up to 13 ft.
Monday: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of rough seas. Chance of
rain, slight chance of snow.
Monday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching
5 ft. Rain likely, snow likely, patchy fog. Areas of visibility
1 to 3 nm.
Tuesday: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of rough seas. Chance of
rain, patchy fog.
Tuesday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of rough seas.
Slight chance of rain. Local visibility 1 to 3 nm.
Wednesday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts
up to 30 kt. Rough seas up to 9 ft. Slight chance of snow.
Local visibility 1 to 3 nm.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
A 1 to 1.50 foot storm surge today may result in some very
minor coastal flooding/splashover at the midday high tide along
the eastern MA coast. A coastal flood statement has been issued,
but the storm surge is not expected to be high enough to result
in any significant issues.
&&
.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 7 PM EST Sunday for ANZ231>237-250-251-
254>256.
Gale Warning from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday for
ANZ230.
&&
SYNOPSIS...Frank/EVT
NEAR TERM...KJC
SHORT TERM...Frank
LONG TERM...EVT
AVIATION...KJC/EVT
MARINE...Frank/EVT
HYDROLOGY...
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 14, 2:28 AM EST, 12 hours 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 228 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 CTZ002>004-MAZ002>017-026-RIZ001>004-006-150730- 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- Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Washington RI- 228 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, central Massachusetts, eastern Massachusetts, northeastern Massachusetts, southeastern Massachusetts, western Massachusetts, northern Rhode Island and southern Rhode Island. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MAZ022>024-150730- Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- 228 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Massachusetts. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. High Wind Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. RIZ005-007-008-150730- Bristol RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- 228 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Rhode Island and southern Rhode Island. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Wind Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Wind Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. MAZ018>021-150730- Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA- 228 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Massachusetts. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Wind Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Wind Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. ANZ235-237-251-256-150730- Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 228 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. ANZ254-255-150730- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- 228 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. ANZ250-150730- Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 228 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. ANZ236-150730- Narragansett Bay- 228 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Rhode Island coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. ANZ231>234-150730- Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 228 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. ANZ230-150730- Boston Harbor- 228 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. 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
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Dec 14, 12:49 PM EST, 2 hours 38 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1249 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 MAZ020>024-RIZ006>008-150000- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Nantucket MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 1249 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...AREAS OF DENSE FOG ALONG THE SOUTH COAST... Areas of dense fog will reduce visibilities to around one quarter mile or less at times along the south coast. Motorists should use caution if traveling this afternoon. Visibility may drop rapidly with over short distances. The fog will lift this evening with improving visibility.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 10:18 PM EST | River Flood Watch | BOX | Middlesex, Worcester | 62 hr |
| Dec 14, 2:06 AM EST | Storm Warning | BOX | 8 hr | |
| Dec 14, 2:09 AM EST | High Wind Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket | 8 hr |
| Dec 14, 3:30 PM EST | Wind Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire and 6 more | 28 hr |
| Dec 14, 4:04 PM EST | Dense Fog Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth | 2 hr |
| Dec 14, 8:51 AM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Washington | 68 hr |
| Dec 14, 3:00 PM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Washington | 28 hr |
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Sources
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