Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2021

Gale Warning 36, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 2, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Dec 2, 2021, 2:46 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 2, 2021, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 18 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
Dec 2, 2021, 2:46 AM EST (07:46 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 2, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 3, 2021, 7:12 AM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

669 
WHUS71 KBOX 020746
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
246 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

ANZ250-254>256-022200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0026.211202T2100Z-211204T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0036.211202T1800Z-211204T0000Z/
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-
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-
246 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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 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...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Friday.

* 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>235-237-251-022200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0026.211202T2100Z-211204T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.211202T1200Z-211204T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
246 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters. 

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-022200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0026.211202T2100Z-211204T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.211202T1800Z-211204T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
246 AM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  2 to 4 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
Gaucher
3 follow-up statements
912 
WHUS71 KBOX 022014
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
314 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

ANZ231>235-237-251-030915-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-211204T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211203T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
314 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-030915-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-211204T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211203T1500Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
314 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-030915-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211203T1800Z/
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-
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-
314 PM EST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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 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 1 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
329 
WHUS71 KBOX 030918
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
418 AM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256-031800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211203T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
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-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
418 AM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters. 

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-031500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211203T1500Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
418 AM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  around 3 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
715 
WHUS71 KBOX 031212
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
712 AM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

ANZ230-236-040000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211203T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.211203T1212Z-211204T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
712 AM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 7 PM EST 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>235-237-251-040000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211203T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.211203T1212Z-211204T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
712 AM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-040115-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-211203T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.211203T1212Z-211204T0600Z/
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-
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-
712 AM EST Fri Dec 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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 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 1 AM 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 2, 2:46 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX12 hr
Dec 2, 5:06 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester3 hr

Nearby

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.