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Gale Warning 10, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 16, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Feb 16, 2021, 3:47 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 16, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 16, 2021, 3:47 PM EST (20:47 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 16, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 17, 2021, 4:06 AM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

794 
WHUS71 KBOX 162047
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
347 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

ANZ231-251-171000-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0010.210217T0200Z-210217T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
347 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-171000-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0010.210217T0200Z-210217T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
347 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-171000-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0010.210217T0000Z-210217T0600Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
347 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7
  to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters 
  extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and 
  Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from 
  Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of 
  Block Island.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-171000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1700Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
347 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-171000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
347 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-171000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1700Z/
Nantucket Sound-
347 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt, with a few gusts up to 35 kt 
  this evening, and seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Wednesday.

* 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
373 
WHUS71 KBOX 170259
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
959 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

ANZ255-256-170600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210217T0600Z/
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-
959 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7
  to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters 
  extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and 
  Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from 
  Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of 
  Block Island.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-171200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
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-
959 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-171200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
959 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-171000-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
959 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt, with a few gusts up to 30 kt 
  this evening, and seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-171600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1700Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
959 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-171600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
959 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-171600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1700Z/
Nantucket Sound-
959 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt, with a few gusts up to 30 kt 
  this evening, and seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
878 
WHUS71 KBOX 170906
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
406 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

ANZ250-254-172100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T2100Z/
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-
406 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-171800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
406 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt, with a few gusts up to 30 kt 
  this evening, and seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-172100-
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T2100Z/
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-
406 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters 
  extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and 
  Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from 
  Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of 
  Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-171200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
406 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt, with a few gusts up to 30 kt 
  this evening, and seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-171500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1500Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
406 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt, with a few gusts up to 30 kt 
  this evening, and seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

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Sources

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