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Gale Warning 32, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

November 12, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Nov 12, 2021, 9:39 PM EST. It took effect at Nov 13, 2021, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Nov 12, 2021, 9:39 PM EST (02:39 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 13, 2021, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Nov 14, 2021, 2:35 AM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

601 
WHUS71 KBOX 130239
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
939 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

ANZ255-131545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-211113T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0032.211113T2100Z-211114T1200Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
939 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-131545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-211113T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0032.211114T0000Z-211114T1300Z/
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-
939 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 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 7 PM Saturday to 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-131545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-211113T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0032.211113T2100Z-211114T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
939 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet expected.

* 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...From 4 PM Saturday to 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-131545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-211113T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0032.211114T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
939 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM 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 7 PM Saturday to 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-131545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-211113T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0032.211114T0000Z-211114T1300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
939 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* 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 7 PM Saturday to 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-131545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-211113T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0032.211113T2100Z-211114T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
939 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

Frank
2 follow-up statements
831 
WHUS71 KBOX 130913
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

ANZ255-256-132215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0032.211113T2100Z-211114T1200Z/
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-
413 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 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 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-132215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0032.211113T2100Z-211114T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
413 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-132215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0032.211114T0000Z-211114T1300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
413 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-132215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0032.211114T0000Z-211114T1300Z/
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-
413 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 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 7 PM this evening to 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-132215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0032.211114T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
413 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2
  to 3 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

Frank
482 
WHUS71 KBOX 140735
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
235 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

ANZ250-254-142045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-211114T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0105.211114T0735Z-211114T2100Z/
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-
235 AM EST Sun Nov 14 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 6
  to 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-142045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0105.211114T0735Z-211114T2100Z/
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-
235 AM EST Sun Nov 14 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 
  6 to 9 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-141600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0105.211114T0735Z-211114T1600Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
235 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...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, Nantucket Sound, 
  Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal 
  waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-141600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-211114T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0105.211114T0735Z-211114T1600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
235 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-140845-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-211114T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
235 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

Frank

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 13, 4:09 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXHampden15 min
Nov 13, 4:45 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningBOX60 min
Nov 13, 5:01 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXWorcester26 min
Nov 13, 5:08 PM ESTTornado WarningBOXBristol24 min
Nov 13, 5:12 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXBristol, Plymouth44 min
Nov 13, 5:17 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXBristol, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Worcester7 min
Nov 13, 5:21 PM ESTTornado WarningBOXBristol, Norfolk24 min
Nov 13, 5:22 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningBOX53 min
Nov 13, 5:26 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXBristol, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, Worcester32 min
Nov 13, 5:45 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXBristol, Plymouth45 min
Nov 13, 5:45 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Plymouth60 min
Nov 13, 5:47 PM ESTTornado WarningBOXDukes28 min
Nov 13, 5:55 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXBristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk25 min
Nov 13, 6:02 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningBOX58 min
Nov 13, 6:07 PM ESTTornado WarningBOXBarnstable, Dukes23 min
Nov 13, 6:13 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningBOX92 min
Nov 13, 6:27 PM ESTTornado WarningBOXBarnstable15 min
Nov 13, 6:49 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXBarnstable41 min
Nov 13, 5:02 PM ESTTornado WarningBOXProvidence28 min
Nov 13, 3:46 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOX44 min
Nov 13, 4:41 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOX49 min

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Sources

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