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Gale Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 15, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Jan 15, 2021, 4:04 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 15, 2021, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 15, 2021, 4:04 AM EST (09:04 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 15, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 16, 2021, 1:08 PM EST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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211 
WHUS71 KBOX 150904
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
404 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

ANZ235-237-256-151715-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0001.210116T0300Z-210116T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0002.210116T0300Z-210116T1500Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
404 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-255-151715-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0001.210116T0500Z-210116T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0002.210116T0500Z-210116T1800Z/
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-
404 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* 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>234-151715-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0001.210116T0500Z-210116T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0002.210116T0500Z-210116T1600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
404 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-151715-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.210116T0300Z-210116T1800Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
404 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 1 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
116 
WHUS71 KBOX 151503
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1003 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

ANZ235-237-256-152315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.210116T0300Z-210116T1500Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1003 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-255-152315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.210116T0500Z-210116T1800Z/
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-
1003 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* 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>234-152315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.210116T0500Z-210116T1600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1003 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM
EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-152315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.210116T0300Z-210116T1800Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1003 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 1 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.

&&

$$
315 
WHUS71 KBOX 152037
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
337 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

ANZ250-251-254-255-160445-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.210116T0500Z-210116T1900Z/
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-
337 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-256-160445-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.210116T0300Z-210116T1500Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
337 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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>234-160445-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.210116T0500Z-210116T1600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
337 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM
EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-160445-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.210116T0300Z-210116T1900Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
337 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 2 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.

&&

$$
963 
WHUS71 KBOX 160303
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1003 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

ANZ235-237-256-161115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1500Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1003 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-255-161115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.210116T0500Z-210116T1900Z/
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-
1003 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM EST Saturday.

* 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>234-161115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.210116T0500Z-210116T1600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1003 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-161115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1003 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 2 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.

&&

$$
889 
WHUS71 KBOX 160918
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
418 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

ANZ230-236-161730-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
418 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-256-161500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1500Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
418 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-255-161730-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
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-
418 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM EST Saturday.

* 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>234-161600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
418 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
638 
WHUS71 KBOX 161457
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
957 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

ANZ235-237-256-161800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1800Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
957 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-162200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T2200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
957 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 14 to 19 feet.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-161900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
957 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-161900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
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-
957 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 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 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-161900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
957 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  waves 2 to 3 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

Frank
647 
WHUS71 KBOX 161808
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
108 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

ANZ231>234-170215-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T0300Z-210118T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
108 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-170215-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T0300Z-210118T0300Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
108 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-170215-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T0300Z-210118T0300Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
108 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-170215-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T0300Z-210118T0300Z/
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-
108 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 
  nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-170215-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T1300Z-210117T2300Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
108 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  2 to 4 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-170215-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T0300Z-210118T0300Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
108 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-170215-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.210117T0300Z-210118T0300Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
108 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 15, 3:28 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampshire20 hr
Jan 15, 3:35 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXEssex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk23 hr

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Gale Warnings in Massachusetts, 2021Every gale warning in 2021

Sources

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