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Gale Warning 53, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 25, 2020

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Dec 25, 2020, 10:02 AM EST. It was in force for 5 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 25, 2020, 10:02 AM EST (15:02 UTC)
Expired
Dec 25, 2020, 3:07 PM EST
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

473 
WHUS71 KBOX 251502
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1002 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

ANZ236-252200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201225T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0053.201225T1502Z-201225T2200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1002 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-252200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201225T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0053.201225T1502Z-201225T2200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1002 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-252200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201225T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0053.201225T1502Z-201225T2200Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
1002 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas 
  Vineyard and Nantucket.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-252200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201225T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0053.201225T1502Z-201225T2200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1002 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 feet.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-252100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201225T2100Z/
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-
1002 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-252100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201225T2100Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1002 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-252100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201225T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1002 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-251800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201225T1800Z/
Boston Harbor-
1002 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
246 
WHUS71 KBOX 251636
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1136 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

ANZ232>234-252200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201225T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1136 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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 alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-260000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201225T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-201226T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1136 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

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

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-260000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201225T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-201226T0000Z/
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-
1136 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 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 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-260045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.201225T1636Z-201227T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1136 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-260045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.201225T1636Z-201227T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1136 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 14 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-260045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.201225T1636Z-201226T1200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1136 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-260045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201225T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.201225T1636Z-201226T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
1136 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-252200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
1136 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas 
  Vineyard and Nantucket.

* 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.

&&

$$
365 
WHUS71 KBOX 251757
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1257 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

ANZ232>234-260200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-201226T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1257 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-260200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-201225T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-201227T0000Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
1257 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas 
  Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-260200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-201226T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-201227T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1257 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-260000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-201226T0000Z/
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-
1257 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 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 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-260200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-201227T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1257 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-260200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-201227T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1257 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 14 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-260200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-201226T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1257 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
900 
WHUS71 KBOX 252007
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
307 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

ANZ250-254-260415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-201226T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-201227T0000Z/
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-
307 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 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 7 PM EST Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-260415-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-201227T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
307 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-260415-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-201227T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
307 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 14 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-260415-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-201226T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
307 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* 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>234-260415-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-201226T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
307 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-260415-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-201227T0000Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
307 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas 
  Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-260415-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-201227T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
307 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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 25, 6:44 AM EST, 3 hours 18 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 25, 6:44 AM EST, 3 hours 18 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
644 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
Weather system centered over New York will swing a cold front
through Southern New England as the system lifts north into Canada.
This brings strong winds, heavy rain, and minor flooding today. Dry
with cold to near seasonable temperatures this weekend. Next shot of
rain and maybe some snow mixed in comes Monday. Drier and more
seasonable weather for mid week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...

7 AM Update

Broad area of rain moving north-northeast across New England.
The areas of highest rain accumulation per radar have been in
the CT River Valley with radar estimates of 1-1.5 inches.
Strongest rainfall per base reflectivity at 0630 AM seems to be
focussed over Eastern CT and Central MA. The western edge of the
rain at 630 AM was across Central NY and Eastern PA.

Expect the rain to continue through the morning and early
afternoon. Radar indicates breaks in the rain entering RI and SE
Mass, and this means off/on rain during the morning. But the
trend suggests rain sweeping east by midday/early afternoon.

Observations have measured a few gusts above 50 mph. Expect the
heavy rain will bring more wind to the surface in gusts, as
noted below.

Strong/Damaging winds...

The storm is passing west of New England, but contains a strong low-
level jet that moves across Srn New England this morning and early
afternoon. Guidance shows 80-85 kt winds at 850-mb and 925-mb. This
would support surface wind gusts around 50 kt, possibly a little
higher. Expected surface temps in the lower 60s would aid in
bringing stronger wind gusts to the surface.  Expect south-southeast
wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph in Eastern MA, RI and parts of CT. Gusts
of 45 to 55 mph possible farther west in Northwest MA. High Wind
Warnings and Wind Advisories remain in place from earlier forecasts.

Heavy rain/flooding potential...

The strong southerly winds are bringing north a very moist airmass.
PW values of near 1.5 inches are over 2 Std Dev above normal, high
enough to support exceptional rainfall. Guidance suggests 2 to 3
inches by the end of the storm. This will most likely lead to
urban/poor drainage flooding today, and if amounts climb above 3
inches we will face potential for Minor river flooding. Areas that
seem most at risk would be in the CT River Valley, Assabet Valley,
and Southern RI.

In addition to the excessive rainfall, areas where there any
leftover snow may add to the runoff.

Convection/thunder...

Warm surface temperatures and associated CAPE around 100 J/kg...and
strong lift generated by the upper and lower-level jets...may be
enough to generate a few rumbles of thunder this morning and midday.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM SATURDAY/...
Tonight...

Cold front moves offshore by evening. Expect rain to diminish after
the front moves through. Upper dry slot moves in behind the front
and will bring partial or total clearing. Heights at 850-mb are
forecast to fall below normal, although not excessively so. Guidance
favors a range across the 20s and lower 30s.

Saturday...

Upper trough and cold pool move overhead with associated moisture
aloft. Expect diurnal clouds to fill in during the day, especially
across northern MA. Mixing aloft reaches 925 mb, where temps will be
minus 5C to minus 7C, supporting max sfc temps in the upper 20s and
30s.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Highlights...

 * Drier and cold through the weekend.

 * Roller coaster temperature wise next week with moderating
   temperatures Monday and late in the week. Seasonable for mid
   week.

 * Next shot of precipitation is late on Monday into Monday
   night. Should be mainly rain, but some snow could mix in as
   precipitation winds down.

 * High pressure builds in for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Saturday and Sunday...

Trough axis over New England early on Saturday lifts into
northern New England/Nova Scotia by Saturday evening. As the
trough lifts out and exits a ridge builds in from the
Mississippi River Valley into the central Great Lakes/Ohio
Valley by Sunday morning. The ridge builds over New England by
Sunday evening. High pressure will nudge into the region from
the Southeastern US. The surface high eventually builds just
south of southern New England later on Sunday and east of the
region Sunday night.

Dry and quiet weather with high pressure in control. Winds shift
to a westerly direction at 925 hPa on Saturday and are W/WSW for
most of Sunday. This will allow for some downsloping, but it
still will be cool with a -5 to -10 degree Celsius airmass in
place over the region into Sunday morning. Flow becomes more
WSW/SW on Sunday bringing in warmer 0 to -5 degree Celsius air.
So, temperatures will be a bit milder on Sunday - which will end
up being roughly seasonable for this time of year. Went with the
75th percentile for highs on Sat/Sun. The result is readings
generally in the 30s. May see a few coastal areas get into the
40s on Sunday.

Monday...

The ridge axis builds into eastern Canada. Behind the ridge
will see a weak shortwave swing in on Monday and a slightly
more potent trough dig in late on Monday and lift through by
early on Tuesday. A surface low will lift from the central Great
Lakes into Quebec. Expect the warm front to slide through early
on Monday and moderate temperatures, but the trailing cold front
moves through later on Monday into Monday night bringing the
chance of mainly rain. Though given the colder air rushing in
behind the front cannot rule out some light snow mixing in as
things wind down.

Good agreement amongst guidance at this point in time. Just some
temporal differences with the cold front sliding through. As of
right now best chance for any light precip is during the
afternoon and into the evening. Colder air advects in wake of
the front during the evening and into Tuesday.

As the warm front lifts in will see south-southwesterly winds
moderate temperatures with 0 to +5 degree Celsius 925 hPa air
advecting in. Highs will generally be in the 40s with some 50
degree readings along the south coast.

Tuesday and Wednesday...

Ridge axis builds in from the Midwest through this timeframe.
Expect dry and quiet weather with seasonable temperatures. May
get quite chilly Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning due
to strong radiational cooling.

Good agreement amongst guidance through this window.
Northwesterly cold air advection early on Tuesday through
Tuesday night. Winds shift more to the W/SW on Wednesday
bringing slightly milder air. Highs in the 30s for both days.
Coldest night of the extended is Tuesday night into early
Wednesday as high pressure builds in. Lows in the teens across
the interior and 20s along the coastal plain.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Short Term /through Saturday/...

Today...

As of 630 AM, VFR lingers east of I-95 in eastern MA. MVFR
ceilings west of I-95 with areas of IFR in heavy rain. All
features are moving north-northeast. Sufficient lift and
instability to support isolated thunder through early afternoon.

Strong winds noted aloft with south wind to 85 kt between 2000
ft and 6000 feet AGL. As long as the jet remains overhead, this
should support wind gusts to 50 kt. Gradual improvement mid to
late afternoon, especially in western MA and CT where clouds
lift to VFR late in partial clearing. Winds diminish this
afternoon with southwest gusts to 30 kt.

Tonight...

All areas improve to VFR as drier air moves in. Winds shift
southwest 10 to 15 kt, except 15-20 kt Cape and Islands.

Saturday...

VFR with increasing sky cover midday and afternoon. West-southwest
winds gusting to 20 kt.

KBOS TAF...High confidence in TAF, but moderate confidence in timing
of precipitation.

KBDL TAF...High confidence in TAF, but moderate confidence in timing
of precipitation.

Outlook /Saturday Night through Tuesday/...

Saturday Night: VFR. Breezy.

Sunday: VFR.

Sunday Night: VFR. Breezy.

Monday: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Breezy. Slight
chance SHRA.

Monday Night through Tuesday: VFR. Breezy.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Short Term /through Saturday/...

Strong south winds with gusts to 50 kt from this morning
through mid afternoon. Vsbys 1 to 3 nm in heavy rain and
isolated thunder. Seas build to 12 to 20 feet on the outer
waters, 5 to 12 feet closer to shore. Storm warnings continue
today.

Rain diminishes early tonight. Winds diminish at this time, becoming
southwest with gusts to around 25 kt. Seas diminish to 6 to 12 feet
on the outer waters, lower values closer to shore.

West-southwest winds on Saturday with gusts 25 to 30 kt.  Seas
linger at 6 to 12 feet on the outer waters, with lower values closer
to shore.

Outlook /Saturday Night through Tuesday/...

Saturday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Rough seas up to 11 ft.

Sunday: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft.

Sunday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching
5 ft.

Monday: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts
up to 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft. Slight chance of rain showers.

Monday Night: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 25 kt. Areas of rough seas. Slight chance of rain
showers.

Tuesday: Strong winds with gusts up to 30 kt. Rough seas up to
9 ft.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Christmas Eve...

Boston Record High Minimum
1). 49F 2015
2). 44F 2014
3). 43F 1888
4). 42F 1964
5). 41F 1965

============================

Providence Record High Minimum
1). 50F 2015
2). 46F 1979
3). 44F 1965/1964
5). 42F 1987

============================

Worcester Record High Minimum
1). 47F 2015/1964
3). 43F 1979
4). 41F 1982
5). 38F 2014/1895

============================

Hartford Record High Minimum
1). 43F 2014
2). 42F 2015/1987
4). 41F 1979
5). 38F 1965/1964

Christmas Day...

Boston Record Highs
1). 65F 1889
2). 62F 2015
3). 60F 1964/1888
5). 59F 2014/1982/1915

Boston Record Precip.
1). 0.89" 1889
2). 0.82" 1886
3). 0.80" 1986
4). 0.79" 2002
5). 0.55" 1966

============================

Providence Record Highs
1). 64F 2015
2). 63F 2014/1964
4). 62F 1940
5). 60F 1965

Providence Record Precip.
1). 1.68" 1978
2). 1.19" 1986
3). 0.74" 2002
4). 0.63" 1974
5). 0.60" 1945

============================

Worcester Record Highs
1). 60F 2015/1964
3). 59F 2014/1940
5). 57F 1982

Worcester Record Precip.
1). 1.15" 1986
2). 1.05" 1965
3). 0.73" 1979
4). 0.58" 1979
5). 0.53" 1997

============================

Hartford Record Highs
1). 64F 1964
2). 60F 2015
3). 58F 1994
4). 56F 2014/1940/1915

Hartford Record Precip.
1). 1.39" 1979
2). 1.10" 1978
3). 1.08" 1986
4). 0.80" 1945
5). 0.79" 2005

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Flood Watch until 1 PM EST this afternoon for CTZ002>004.
     High Wind Warning until noon EST today for CTZ002>004.
MA...High Wind Warning until 4 PM EST this afternoon for MAZ007-
     013>024.
     Flood Watch until 6 PM EST this evening for MAZ006-007-013>024.
     Flood Watch until 1 PM EST this afternoon for MAZ002>005-
     008>012-026.
     Wind Advisory until noon EST today for MAZ002>004-008>011-026.
     High Wind Warning until noon EST today for MAZ005-006-012.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 9 AM EST this morning for MAZ020-
     021.
RI...High Wind Warning until 4 PM EST this afternoon for RIZ001>008.
     Flood Watch until 6 PM EST this evening for RIZ001>008.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 9 AM EST this morning for RIZ002-
     004>007.
MARINE...Storm Warning until 4 PM EST this afternoon for ANZ231>234-250-
     251-254-255.
     Storm Warning until 1 PM EST this afternoon for ANZ230-235>237-
     256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/BW
NEAR TERM...WTB
SHORT TERM...WTB
LONG TERM...BW
AVIATION...WTB/BW
MARINE...WTB/BW
CLIMATE...
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 25, 4:21 AM EST, 5 hours 41 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
421 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

MAZ002>004-008>011-026-260930-
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
421 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Massachusetts,
eastern Massachusetts and western Massachusetts.

.DAY ONE...Today and 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.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

CTZ002>004-MAZ005-012-260930-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-
Southern Worcester MA-
421 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, central
Massachusetts and eastern Massachusetts.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Warning.
   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MAZ006-260930-
Western Essex MA-
421 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeastern Massachusetts.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Warning.
   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MAZ007-013>019-022>024-RIZ001-003-008-260930-
Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Northwest Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Block Island RI-
421 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Massachusetts,
northeastern Massachusetts, southeastern Massachusetts, northern
Rhode Island and southern Rhode Island.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Warning.
   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MAZ020-021-RIZ002-004>007-260930-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Southeast Providence RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
421 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Massachusetts,
northern Rhode Island and southern Rhode Island.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Warning.
   Flood Watch.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ230-235>237-256-260930-
Boston Harbor-Rhode Island Sound-Narragansett Bay-Block Island Sound-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to
20 nm South of Block Island-
421 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters
and Rhode Island coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ231>234-250-251-254-255-260930-
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National
Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
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-
421 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

For more information on upcoming hazardous weather, please see the
Area Forecast Discussion on our webpage for the latest forecast
thinking. There is also our Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook at
www.weather.gov/box/ehwo

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

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@NWSBoston

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Dec 25, 6:53 AM EST, 3 hours 9 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
653 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

CTZ004-MAZ005-012-RIZ001>003-006-008-251245-
Windham CT-Southern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex County MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Block Island RI-Washington RI-
Western Kent RI-Southeast Providence RI-
653 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...A NARROW SQUALL LINE WILL AFFECT NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT...WESTERN
RHODE ISLAND AND CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS...

At 647 AM EST, radar indicated a narrow squall line from near
Southbridge Massachusetts to New London Connecticut to the eastern
tip of Long Island. Movement of the line was northeast at 40 mph
while individual showers were racing to the north at 85 mph.

Torrential rain and wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph can be expected with
this line. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Locations impacted include...
Worcester, Marlborough, Shrewsbury, Coventry, South Kingstown,
Johnston, Milford, Plainfield, Block Island, Westerly, Smithfield,
Westborough, Grafton, Killingly, Webster, Southbridge, Auburn,
Burrillville, Northbridge and Northborough.

LAT...LON 4118 7161 4119 7159 4123 7161 4133 7172
      4131 7188 4133 7190 4132 7187 4134 7183
      4141 7184 4142 7180 4164 7179 4163 7196
      4166 7209 4205 7206 4237 7155 4137 7157
      4133 7171 4121 7158 4115 7158 4115 7160
TIME...MOT...LOC 1147Z 196DEG 62KT 4202 7202 4107 7210

Field
Local storm report, Dec 25, 7:13 AM EST, 2 hours 49 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BOSTON/NORTON MA
713 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0105 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG PLYMOUTH                41.96N  70.68W
12/25/2020                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD ON BLACK CAT ROAD

0218 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG PLYMOUTH                41.96N  70.68W
12/25/2020                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ACROSS BLACK CAT ROAD.

0323 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG SOMERSET                41.74N  71.16W
12/25/2020                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON COUNTY STREET (RTE 138) IN FRONT OF
            MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE.

0333 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG DUDLEY                  42.05N  71.93W
12/25/2020                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN IN ONE LANE ON DRESSER HILL
            ROAD.

0415 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST WALPOLE                 42.14N  71.24W
12/25/2020  M65 MPH          NORFOLK            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

0441 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MONSON                  42.10N  72.31W
12/25/2020                   HAMPDEN            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON BRIMFIELD ROAD

0441 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG BURLINGTON              41.77N  72.97W
12/25/2020                   HARTFORD           CT   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON SCOVILLE ROAD.

0448 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG PEPPERELL               42.67N  71.59W
12/25/2020                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON ROUTE 119 AT SHIRLEY STREET

0523 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MILTON                  42.24N  71.08W
12/25/2020                   NORFOLK            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN AND MOVED TO THE SIDE OF THEE ROAD ON
            NEPONSET VALLEY PARKWAY NEAR BRUSH HILL ROAD.

0523 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG SOMERS                  41.98N  72.45W
12/25/2020                   TOLLAND            CT   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON MEADOW BROOK ROAD

0530 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG UPTON                   42.17N  71.61W
12/25/2020                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON GLENVIEW STREET.

0537 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG LUNENBURG               42.59N  71.73W
12/25/2020                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            MEDIUM SIZED TREE DOWN ON WEST STREET AT CLIFTON ROAD.

0540 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG TYNGSBORO               42.68N  71.42W
12/25/2020                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING ISLAND ROAD

0551 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST BRADLEY AP              41.94N  72.68W
12/25/2020  M62 MPH          HARTFORD           CT   ASOS

0617 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST HULL                    42.31N  70.89W
12/25/2020  M63 MPH          PLYMOUTH           MA   MESONET

0700 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST DUXBURY                 42.04N  70.67W
12/25/2020  M65 MPH          PLYMOUTH           MA   MESONET

&&

EVENT NUMBER BOX2003695 BOX2003683 BOX2003684 BOX2003685 BOX2003697
BOX2003687 BOX2003688 BOX2003689 BOX2003690 BOX2003691 BOX2003692
BOX2003693 BOX2003694 BOX2003696 BOX2003698 BOX2003699

RM/GF
Special weather statement, Dec 25, 7:39 AM EST, 2 hours 23 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
739 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

CTZ004-MAZ005-012>014-017-020-RIZ001>008-251330-
Windham CT-Southern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex County MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Block Island RI-Eastern Kent RI-Newport RI-
Northwest Providence RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Western Kent RI-
Southeast Providence RI-
739 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...A NARROW SQUALL LINE WILL AFFECT RHODE ISLAND AND PORTIONS OF
SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...

At 735 AM EST, radar indicated a narrow squall line from
Burrillville Rhode Island to Westerly Rhode Island moving northeast
at 35 mph.

Torrential rain and wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph can be expected with
this line. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Locations impacted include...
Providence, Newton, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, Framingham,
Waltham, East Providence, Woonsocket, Coventry, Cumberland, Natick,
North Providence, Franklin, Lexington, South Kingstown, West Warwick,
Needham, Johnston and North Attleborough.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Get indoors when these storms approach. Winds may be strong enough
to down trees and power lines.

&&

LAT...LON 4135 7164 4132 7180 4210 7181 4247 7122
      4171 7123 4158 7133 4179 7137 4179 7138
      4165 7136 4169 7145 4154 7143 4160 7124
      4148 7124 4152 7136 4149 7133 4115 7155
      4115 7160
TIME...MOT...LOC 1233Z 228DEG 26KT 4206 7176 4092 7176

Field
Special weather statement, Dec 25, 8:19 AM EST, 1 hour 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
819 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

MAZ005-007-013>024-RIZ001-002-004>007-251415-
Nantucket MA-Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Central Middlesex County MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Dukes MA-Barnstable MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southern Bristol MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Eastern Kent RI-Newport RI-Northwest Providence RI-Bristol RI-
Washington RI-Southeast Providence RI-
819 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...A NARROW SQUALL LINE WILL AFFECT EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH
915 AM...

At 814 AM EST, radar indicated a narrow squall line from
Milford Massachusetts southward to Providence and
Narragansett in Rhode Island. The line was moving to the
east at 45 mph.

Brief torrential rain and wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph can be expected
with this line. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Locations impacted include...
Boston, Providence, Cambridge, New Bedford, Brockton, Quincy, Lynn,
Fall River, Newton, Warwick, Cranston, Somerville, Pawtucket,
Framingham, Waltham, Malden, Brookline, Plymouth, Medford and
Taunton.

LAT...LON 4124 6999 4164 7028 4164 7035 4128 7022
      4155 7048 4137 7075 4175 7063 4142 7086
      4164 7122 4145 7143 4250 7146 4252 7090
      4181 7053 4180 7004 4208 7022 4184 7004
      4205 7011 4204 7009 4203 7005
TIME...MOT...LOC 1314Z 210DEG 66KT 4255 7136 4135 7131

Field
Local storm report, Dec 25, 8:57 AM EST, 1 hour 5 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BOSTON/NORTON MA
857 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0105 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG PLYMOUTH                41.96N  70.68W
12/25/2020                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD ON BLACK CAT ROAD

0323 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG SOMERSET                41.74N  71.16W
12/25/2020                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON COUNTY STREET (RTE 138) IN FRONT OF
            MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE.

0333 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG DUDLEY                  42.05N  71.93W
12/25/2020                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN IN ONE LANE ON DRESSER HILL
            ROAD.

0415 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST WALPOLE                 42.14N  71.24W
12/25/2020  M65 MPH          NORFOLK            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

0441 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MONSON                  42.10N  72.31W
12/25/2020                   HAMPDEN            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON BRIMFIELD ROAD

0441 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG BURLINGTON              41.77N  72.97W
12/25/2020                   HARTFORD           CT   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON SCOVILLE ROAD.

0448 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG PEPPERELL               42.67N  71.59W
12/25/2020                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON ROUTE 119 AT SHIRLEY STREET

0523 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MILTON                  42.24N  71.08W
12/25/2020                   NORFOLK            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN AND MOVED TO THE SIDE OF THEE ROAD ON
            NEPONSET VALLEY PARKWAY NEAR BRUSH HILL ROAD.

0523 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG SOMERS                  41.98N  72.45W
12/25/2020                   TOLLAND            CT   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON MEADOW BROOK ROAD

0530 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG UPTON                   42.17N  71.61W
12/25/2020                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON GLENVIEW STREET.

0537 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG LUNENBURG               42.59N  71.73W
12/25/2020                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            MEDIUM SIZED TREE DOWN ON WEST STREET AT CLIFTON ROAD.

0540 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG TYNGSBORO               42.68N  71.42W
12/25/2020                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING ISLAND ROAD

0551 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST BRADLEY AP              41.94N  72.68W
12/25/2020  M62 MPH          HARTFORD           CT   ASOS

0602 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG BELCHERTOWN             42.27N  72.40W
12/25/2020                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN PARTIALLY BLOCKING ROUTE 9 AT WILSON RD.

0604 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG SOUTHBRIDGE             42.08N  72.03W
12/25/2020                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN IN THE ROAD ON MAIN STREET.

0617 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST HULL                    42.31N  70.89W
12/25/2020  M63 MPH          PLYMOUTH           MA   MESONET

0626 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG BELCHERTOWN             42.27N  72.40W
12/25/2020                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON WARREN WRIGHT ROAD

0630 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HOLLISTON               42.20N  71.43W
12/25/2020                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON UNDERWOOD STREET.

0700 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST DUXBURY                 42.04N  70.67W
12/25/2020  M65 MPH          PLYMOUTH           MA   MESONET

0701 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG LAKEVILLE               41.85N  70.95W
12/25/2020                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

0740 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST NEW SHOREHAM            41.17N  71.56W
12/25/2020  M64 MPH          WASHINGTON         RI   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

0751 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST BLUE HILL ASOS          42.21N  71.11W
12/25/2020  M61 MPH          NORFOLK            MA   ASOS

&&

EVENT NUMBER BOX2003695 BOX2003684 BOX2003685 BOX2003697 BOX2003687
BOX2003688 BOX2003689 BOX2003690 BOX2003691 BOX2003692 BOX2003693
BOX2003694 BOX2003696 BOX2003700 BOX2003701 BOX2003698 BOX2003702
BOX2003703 BOX2003699 BOX2003704 BOX2003706 BOX2003707

RWM
Special weather statement, Dec 25, 9:43 AM EST, 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
943 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

MAZ007-013-015>024-251545-
Nantucket MA-Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Suffolk MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southern Bristol MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-Dukes MA-
Barnstable MA-
943 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...A NARROW SQUALL LINE WILL AFFECT THE SOUTH SHORE, CAPE
COD, AND THE ISLANDS THROUGH 1040 AM...

At 939 AM EST, radar indicated a narrow squall line from
Hingham southward to New Bedford and just west of Martha's
Vineyard. The line was moving to the east at 50 mph.

Brief torrential rain and wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph can be expected
with this line. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Locations impacted include...
Boston, Brockton, Quincy, Plymouth, Weymouth, Barnstable, Braintree,
Randolph, Falmouth, Gloucester, Bridgewater, Marshfield, Nantucket,
Brewster, Marion, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury, Provincetown, Aquinnah and
Yarmouth.

LAT...LON 4125 6997 4124 7000 4164 7035 4128 7022
      4130 7023 4155 7048 4125 7082 4126 7083
      4172 7062 4175 7063 4158 7082 4223 7106
      4266 7061 4266 7060 4227 7088 4179 7002
      4180 7002 4207 7024 4208 7022 4202 7003
TIME...MOT...LOC 1439Z 214DEG 48KT 4222 7100 4112 7076

Field

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 25, 8:19 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk56 min
Dec 25, 8:34 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXFranklin, Worcester10 hr
Dec 25, 8:49 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXBristol, Norfolk5 hr
Dec 25, 9:43 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Plymouth62 min
Dec 25, 10:03 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXEssex, Middlesex, Worcester95 min
Dec 25, 11:36 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX49 hr
Dec 25, 11:38 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket80 min
Dec 25, 11:40 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXHampshire5 hr
Dec 25, 12:41 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXHampden, Hampshire24 hr
Dec 25, 12:41 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXFranklin, Hampshire17 hr
Dec 25, 12:41 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXMiddlesex, Worcester24 hr
Dec 25, 12:41 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXHampden47 hr
Dec 25, 12:41 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXWorcester16 hr
Dec 25, 12:58 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXHampden4 hr
Dec 25, 1:37 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXBristol, Norfolk5 hr
Dec 25, 2:26 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXNorfolk, Suffolk4 hr
Dec 25, 2:26 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXMiddlesex4 hr
Dec 25, 6:53 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXKent, Providence, Washington52 min
Dec 25, 7:39 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXBristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington51 min
Dec 25, 12:41 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXKent, Providence23 hr
Dec 25, 12:41 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXWashington40 hr
Dec 25, 8:52 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXNortheastern Connecticut Planning Region8 hr
Dec 25, 11:24 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXCapitol Planning Region5 hr
Dec 25, 12:41 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXCapitol Planning Region24 hr
Dec 25, 12:41 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXCapitol Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region21 days

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