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Gale Warning 38, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 10, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Dec 10, 2021, 3:06 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 11, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 29 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 10, 2021, 3:06 AM EST (08:06 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 12, 2021, 12:00 PM EST
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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501 
WHUS71 KBOX 100806
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
306 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

ANZ250-254>256-102115-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
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-
306 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 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 7 AM Saturday to noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-102115-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
306 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to noon 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>235-237-102115-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
306 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 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 7 AM Saturday to noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-102115-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
306 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-102115-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
306 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 7 AM 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
823 
WHUS71 KBOX 102047
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
347 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

ANZ250-254>256-111100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
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-
347 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO NOON EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 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 7 AM Saturday to noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-111100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
347 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO NOON EST
SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to noon 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>235-237-111100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
347 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO NOON EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 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 7 AM Saturday to noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-111100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
347 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-111100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
347 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 7 AM 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.

&&

$$
970 
WHUS71 KBOX 110838
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
338 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

ANZ250-254>256-112145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
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-
338 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 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 7 AM this morning to noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-112145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
338 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to noon 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>235-237-112145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
338 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 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 7 AM this morning to noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-112145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
338 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-112145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
338 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning 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.

&&

$$
166 
WHUS71 KBOX 111938
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
238 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

ANZ250-254>256-120845-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211212T1700Z/
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-
238 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 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 noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-120845-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211212T1700Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
238 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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>235-237-120845-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211212T1700Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
238 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

* 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...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-120845-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211212T1200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
238 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-120845-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211212T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
238 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
957 
WHUS71 KBOX 120817
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
317 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

ANZ232>235-237-121500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211212T1500Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
317 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

* 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...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-121500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211212T1500Z/
Narragansett Bay-
317 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-121500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211212T1500Z/
Boston Harbor-
317 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-121700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211212T1700Z/
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-
317 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 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 noon EST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-121700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211212T1700Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
317 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* 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.

&&

$$
643 
WHUS71 KBOX 121459
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
959 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

ANZ236-121800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211212T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0120.211212T1459Z-211212T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
959 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 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>235-237-122000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211212T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0120.211212T1459Z-211212T2000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
959 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 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 3 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-130400-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0120.211212T1459Z-211214T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
959 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  1 to 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

* 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>256-121700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211212T1700Z/
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-
959 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 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 noon EST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-121700-
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Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
959 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 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 noon EST today.

* 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
Dec 10, 3:45 PM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more36 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Massachusetts, 2021Every gale warning in 2021

Sources

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