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Gale Warning 27, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

September 27, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Sep 27, 2021, 1:46 PM EDT. It took effect at Sep 27, 2021, 7:00 PM 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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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Sep 27, 2021, 1:46 PM EDT (17:46 UTC)
In effect from: Sep 27, 2021, 7:00 PM EDT
Expired: Sep 28, 2021, 3:42 AM EDT
In force: 9 hr
Issued by: NWS Boston/Norton, MA

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544 
WHUS71 KBOX 271746
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
146 PM EDT Mon Sep 27 2021

ANZ254>256-280700-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0027.210927T2300Z-210928T0800Z/
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-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
146 PM EDT Mon Sep 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, southwest winds around 15 kt and seas around 4 
  feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM 
  EDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-280700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-210927T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0027.210927T2300Z-210928T0800Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
146 PM EDT Mon Sep 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, southwest winds around 15 kt and seas 2 to 4 
  feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM 
  EDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-280700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-210927T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0027.210927T2300Z-210928T0800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
146 PM EDT Mon Sep 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, southwest winds around 15 kt and seas around 2 
  feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM 
  EDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-280700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-210927T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.210927T2000Z-210928T0900Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
146 PM EDT Mon Sep 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 
  to 15 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-280700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0085.210927T2000Z-210928T0900Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
146 PM EDT Mon Sep 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-280700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0085.210927T2000Z-210928T0900Z/
Narragansett Bay-
146 PM EDT Mon Sep 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 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.

&&

$$

1 follow-up statement

698 
WHUS71 KBOX 280742
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
342 AM EDT Tue Sep 28 2021

ANZ232>235-237-281600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210928T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-210928T1600Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
342 AM EDT Tue Sep 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

* 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>256-282045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210928T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-210929T0400Z/
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-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
342 AM EDT Tue Sep 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-280845-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-210928T0900Z/
Narragansett Bay-
342 AM EDT Tue Sep 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Southwest winds have diminished.

$$

ANZ231-251-281400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-210928T1400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
342 AM EDT Tue Sep 28 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-281400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-210928T1400Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
342 AM EDT Tue Sep 28 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest 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 10 AM EDT 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.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Sep 27, 1:46 PM EDT	Small Craft Advisory	BOX		53 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.