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Gale Warning 18, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 19, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Mar 19, 2021, 2:03 PM EDT. It was in force for 3 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
Mar 19, 2021, 2:03 PM EDT (18:03 UTC)
Expired
Mar 19, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

598 
WHUS71 KBOX 191803
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
203 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

ANZ256-200600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210319T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210320T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
203 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-192100-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210319T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.210319T1803Z-210319T2100Z/
Nantucket Sound-
203 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-200600-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210319T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210320T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
203 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-200000-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210319T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210320T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
203 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Vineyard Sound and 
  Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island 
  Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-200715-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210319T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210320T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
203 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-192100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210319T2100Z/
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-
203 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 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 5 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-192100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210319T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
203 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
097 
WHUS71 KBOX 192104
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
504 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

ANZ232-201015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210319T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210320T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-
504 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-201015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210319T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210320T1200Z/
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-
504 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 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 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-192215-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210319T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
504 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have fallen below Small Craft Advisory criteria.

$$

ANZ256-201015-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210320T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
504 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-200600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210320T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
504 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-200000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210320T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
504 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Vineyard Sound and 
  Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Block Island 
  Sound and Rhode Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-201015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210320T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
504 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 19, 6:35 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX25 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.