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Gale Warning 23, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 26, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Apr 26, 2021, 9:13 AM EDT. 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
Apr 26, 2021, 9:13 AM EDT (13:13 UTC)
Expired
Apr 26, 2021, 6:00 PM EDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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311 
WHUS71 KBOX 261313
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
913 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

ANZ230-270000-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210427T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0023.210426T1313Z-210426T2200Z/
Boston Harbor-
913 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-270215-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210427T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0023.210426T1313Z-210426T2200Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
913 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-270215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210427T1800Z/
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-
913 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 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 2 PM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-270215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210427T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
913 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-270200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210427T0200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
913 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-270200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210427T0200Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
913 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-270000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210427T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
913 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-270215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210427T1000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
913 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-270215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210427T1800Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
913 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Frank
1 follow-up statement
525 
WHUS71 KBOX 261924
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
324 PM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

ANZ251-262200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210426T2200Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
324 PM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-262200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210426T2200Z/
Boston Harbor-
324 PM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-270830-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210428T1200Z/
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-
324 PM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-270830-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210428T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
324 PM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-270830-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210428T0400Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
324 PM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT Tuesday night.

* 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>234-270200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210427T0200Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
324 PM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-270000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210427T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
324 PM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-270830-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210427T1000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
324 PM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-270830-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-210427T1800Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
324 PM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Frank

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