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Gale Warning 9, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 6, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Feb 6, 2021, 3:28 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 7, 2021, 2:00 PM EST. It was in force for 13 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 6, 2021, 3:28 PM EST (20:28 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 7, 2021, 2:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 8, 2021, 3:05 AM EST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

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721 
WHUS71 KBOX 062028
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
328 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

ANZ250-254>256-070430-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210207T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0009.210207T1200Z-210208T0600Z/
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-
328 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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 Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* 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>235-237-251-070430-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210207T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0009.210207T1200Z-210208T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
328 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-070430-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210207T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0014.210207T1800Z-210208T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
328 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 1 AM 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
466 
WHUS71 KBOX 070232
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
932 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

ANZ250-254>256-071045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0009.210207T1200Z-210208T0600Z/
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-
932 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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 Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* 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>235-237-251-071045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0009.210207T1200Z-210208T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
932 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-071045-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0014.210207T1800Z-210208T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
932 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO
1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 1 AM 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.

&&

$$
439 
WHUS71 KBOX 070818
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
318 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

ANZ250-254>256-071630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0009.210207T1900Z-210208T0800Z/
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-
318 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 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 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM EST Monday.

* 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>235-237-251-071630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0009.210207T1900Z-210208T0800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
318 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-071630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0014.210207T1900Z-210208T0800Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
318 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$

Frank
097 
WHUS71 KBOX 071608
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1108 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

ANZ250-254>256-080015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0009.210207T1900Z-210208T0800Z/
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-
1108 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 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 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM EST Monday.

* 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>235-237-251-080015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0009.210207T1900Z-210208T0800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1108 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-080015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0014.210207T1900Z-210208T0800Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1108 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$
859 
WHUS71 KBOX 072106
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
406 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

ANZ231-232-251-080515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210208T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.210208T0500Z-210209T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
406 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, light accumulation of freezing spray expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound and Massachusetts Bay 
  and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM EST Monday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from midnight tonight to 7 PM EST 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions. During freezing spray conditions the U.S.
Coast Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-080515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210208T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.210208T0500Z-210209T0000Z/
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-
406 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, light accumulation of freezing spray 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...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM EST Monday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from midnight tonight to 7 PM EST 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions. During freezing spray conditions the U.S.
Coast Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-080515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210208T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.210208T0500Z-210208T1800Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
406 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, light accumulation of freezing spray expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM EST Monday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from midnight tonight to 1 PM EST 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions. During freezing spray conditions the U.S.
Coast Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-080515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210208T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.210208T0500Z-210208T1800Z/
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-
406 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, light accumulation of freezing spray 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...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM EST Monday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from midnight tonight to 1 PM EST 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions. During freezing spray conditions the U.S.
Coast Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-080515-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210208T0800Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
406 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM 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.

&&

$$
681 
WHUS71 KBOX 080238
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
938 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

ANZ231-232-251-081045-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210208T1200Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.210208T0500Z-210209T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
938 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay 
  and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-081045-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210208T1200Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.210208T0500Z-210208T1800Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
938 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-081045-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210208T1200Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.210208T0500Z-210209T0000Z/
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-
938 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 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 7 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-081045-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210208T1200Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.210208T0500Z-210208T1800Z/
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-
938 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 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 7 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-081045-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210208T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
938 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* 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 AM 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.

&&

$$

Frank
111 
WHUS71 KBOX 080805
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
305 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

ANZ250-254-081615-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210208T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210209T0600Z/
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-
305 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 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 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-081615-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210208T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210209T0300Z/
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-
305 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 10 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>235-237-251-081615-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210208T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210208T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
305 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-081615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210208T1800Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
305 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

&&

$$

Frank

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 6, 3:20 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk and 3 more42 hr
Feb 6, 3:25 AM ESTGale WarningBOX12 hr
Feb 6, 3:27 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXDukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more30 hr
Feb 6, 3:28 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX52 hr

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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.