Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Watches in 2021
Gale Watch 1, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Jan 14, 2021, 4:01 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 15, 2021, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 14, 2021, 4:01 PM EST (21:01 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 15, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 15, 2021, 4:04 AM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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980 WHUS71 KBOX 142101 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 401 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021 ANZ230-236-150515- /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.210116T0300Z-210116T1800Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 401 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 1 PM 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. && $$ ANZ235-237-256-150515- /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0001.210116T0300Z-210116T1500Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 401 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound, Block Island Sound and Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ ANZ250-251-254-255-150515- /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0001.210116T0500Z-210116T1800Z/ 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- 401 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...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 and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ231>234-150515- /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0001.210116T0500Z-210116T1600Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 401 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
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950 WHUS71 KBOX 150324 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1024 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021 ANZ230-236-151130- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.210116T0300Z-210116T1800Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 1024 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 1 PM 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. && $$ ANZ235-237-256-151130- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0001.210116T0300Z-210116T1500Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 1024 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound, Block Island Sound and Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ250-251-254-255-151130- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0001.210116T0500Z-210116T1800Z/ 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- 1024 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...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 and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ231>234-151130- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0001.210116T0500Z-210116T1600Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 1024 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
211 WHUS71 KBOX 150904 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 404 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021 ANZ235-237-256-151715- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0001.210116T0300Z-210116T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0002.210116T0300Z-210116T1500Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 404 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound, Block Island Sound and Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$ ANZ250-251-254-255-151715- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0001.210116T0500Z-210116T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0002.210116T0500Z-210116T1800Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- 404 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ231>234-151715- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0001.210116T0500Z-210116T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0002.210116T0500Z-210116T1600Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 404 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$ ANZ230-236-151715- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.210116T0300Z-210116T1800Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 404 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 4:01 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 36 hr |
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