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Storm Warning 8, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 14, 2019

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm warning at Dec 14, 2019, 2:06 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 14, 2019, 8:00 AM EST. It was in force for 111 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 14, 2019, 2:06 AM EST (07:06 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 14, 2019, 8:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 14, 2019, 9:51 AM EST
In force
111 min
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

918 
WHUS71 KBOX 140706
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
206 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

ANZ254-255-141515-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0054.191214T1200Z-191216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0008.191214T1300Z-191214T2100Z/
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-
206 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...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.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-141515-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0054.191214T1200Z-191216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0008.191214T1300Z-191214T2000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
206 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and 
  Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-141515-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0166.191214T1200Z-191215T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0054.191215T0000Z-191216T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
206 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas around 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-141515-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0166.191214T1200Z-191215T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0054.191214T1200Z-191216T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
206 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-141515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0054.191214T0800Z-191216T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
206 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard 
  extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-251-141515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0054.191214T0800Z-191216T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
206 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Massachusetts Bay and 
  Ipswich Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island 
  Sound.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-141515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0054.191214T0800Z-191216T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
206 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-141515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0054.191214T0900Z-191216T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
206 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

Frank
1 follow-up statement
740 
WHUS71 KBOX 141451
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
951 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

ANZ231>234-142300-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0008.000000T0000Z-191214T2000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191216T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
951 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and 
  Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-142300-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0008.000000T0000Z-191214T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191216T0000Z/
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-
951 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...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.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-142300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191216T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
951 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard 
  extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-251-142300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191216T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
951 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Massachusetts Bay and 
  Ipswich Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island 
  Sound.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-142300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191216T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
951 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-142300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191216T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
951 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-142300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191216T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
951 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-142300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.191215T0000Z-191216T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
951 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas around 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 13, 10:18 PM ESTRiver Flood WatchBOXMiddlesex, Worcester62 hr
Dec 14, 2:09 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket8 hr
Dec 14, 3:27 PM ESTGale WarningBOX36 hr
Dec 14, 3:30 PM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire and 6 more28 hr
Dec 14, 4:04 PM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth2 hr
Dec 14, 8:51 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXWashington68 hr
Dec 14, 3:00 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXWashington28 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.