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Gale Watch 21, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 30, 2019

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Oct 30, 2019, 3:42 AM EDT. It took effect at Oct 31, 2019, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 30, 2019, 3:42 AM EDT (07:42 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 31, 2019, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 30, 2019, 3:36 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

661 
WHUS71 KBOX 300742
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
342 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

ANZ250-254-301545-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
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-
342 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM
EDT Thursday. A Gale Watch has also been issued. This Gale Watch
is in effect from Thursday evening through Friday evening.

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Seas 6 to 11 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-301545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0138.191031T0000Z-191101T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
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-
342 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM
EDT Thursday. A Gale Watch has also been issued. This Gale Watch
is in effect from Thursday evening through Friday evening.

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-301545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0138.191031T1000Z-191101T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
342 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 8 PM EDT
Thursday. A Gale Watch has also been issued. This Gale Watch is
in effect from Thursday evening through Friday evening.

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-301545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0138.191031T1500Z-191101T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
342 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT
Thursday. A Gale Watch has also been issued. This Gale Watch is
in effect from Thursday evening through Friday evening.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  45 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-301545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0138.191031T1500Z-191101T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
342 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT
Thursday. A Gale Watch has also been issued. This Gale Watch is
in effect from Thursday evening through Friday evening.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-301545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0138.191031T1500Z-191101T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
342 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT
Thursday. A Gale Watch has also been issued. This Gale Watch is
in effect from Thursday evening through Friday evening.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt. Waves 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-301545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
342 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Watch, which is in effect from Thursday evening through Friday
evening.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Waves 2 to 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/us.nationalweatherservice.boston.gov

You can follow us on Twitter at
@NWSBoston
2 follow-up statements
623 
WHUS71 KBOX 301259
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
859 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

ANZ250-254-302100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0138.191031T0000Z-191101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
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-
859 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Seas 6 to 11 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-302100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0138.191031T0000Z-191101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
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-
859 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-302100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0138.191031T1000Z-191101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
859 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-302100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0138.191031T1500Z-191101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
859 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  45 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-302100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0138.191031T1500Z-191101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
859 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-302100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0138.191031T1500Z-191101T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
859 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt. Waves 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-302100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
859 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Waves 2 to 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/us.nationalweatherservice.boston.gov

You can follow us on Twitter at
@NWSBoston
414 
WHUS71 KBOX 301936
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
336 PM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

ANZ250-254>256-310345-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0138.191031T0000Z-191101T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0040.191031T1800Z-191102T0000Z/
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-
336 PM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM Thursday to 8 PM EDT
Friday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect. The Gale
Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt. Seas 10 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-310345-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0138.191031T1000Z-191101T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0040.191031T1800Z-191102T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
336 PM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM Thursday to 8 PM EDT
Friday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect. The Gale
Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  45 kt. Seas 9 to 14 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-251-310345-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0138.191031T1500Z-191101T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0040.191031T1800Z-191102T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
336 PM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM Thursday to 8 PM EDT
Friday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect. The Gale
Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  45 kt. Seas 4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-310345-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0138.191031T1500Z-191101T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0040.191031T1800Z-191101T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
336 PM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM Thursday to 5 PM EDT
Friday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in effect. The Gale
Watch is no longer in effect.

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-310345-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0021.191101T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0040.191031T1800Z-191101T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-
336 PM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM Thursday to 5 PM EDT
Friday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  45 kt. Waves Around 2 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.

&&

$$

Frank

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

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 30, 3:42 AM EDTHigh Wind WatchBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more24 hr
Oct 30, 3:42 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX12 hr
Oct 30, 3:34 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more47 hr
Oct 30, 3:36 PM EDTGale WarningBOX47 hr

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Sources

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