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Gale Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 5, 2020

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Jan 5, 2020, 4:17 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 5, 2020, 5:00 AM EST. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 5, 2020, 4:17 AM EST (09:17 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 5, 2020, 5:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 5, 2020, 3:00 PM EST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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162 
WHUS71 KBOX 050917
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
417 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

ANZ233-234-051730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200105T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0002.200105T1000Z-200105T2000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
417 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-051730-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0001.200105T1200Z-200105T2000Z/
Boston Harbor-
417 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-051730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200106T0100Z/
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-
417 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 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...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-051730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200105T2300Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
417 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-051730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0001.200105T1100Z-200105T2200Z/
Nantucket Sound-
417 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-051730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0001.200105T1100Z-200106T0200Z/
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-
417 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-051730-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.200105T1100Z-200105T2300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
417 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-051730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T0100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
417 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 1 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
695 
WHUS71 KBOX 051421
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
921 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

ANZ255-256-052230-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200106T0100Z/
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-
921 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-052230-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200105T2300Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
921 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-052200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200105T2200Z/
Nantucket Sound-
921 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-052230-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200106T0200Z/
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-
921 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 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 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-052230-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200105T2300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
921 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 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 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-052000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200105T2000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
921 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 3 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-052000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200105T2000Z/
Boston Harbor-
921 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-052230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T0100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
921 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$
523 
WHUS71 KBOX 052013
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
313 PM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

ANZ233-234-060415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200105T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T0500Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
313 PM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-060415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200105T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T0500Z/
Boston Harbor-
313 PM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232-052300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200105T2300Z/
Nantucket Sound-
313 PM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-060100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200106T0100Z/
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-
313 PM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-052300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200105T2300Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
313 PM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-060200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200106T0200Z/
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-
313 PM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 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 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-052300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200105T2300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
313 PM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 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 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-060100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200106T0100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
313 PM EST Sun Jan 5 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

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Sources

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