Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Watches in 2021
Gale Watch 12, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Mar 25, 2021, 3:23 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2021, 3:23 AM EDT (07:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 26, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 26, 2021, 3:42 AM EDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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717 WHUS71 KBOX 250723 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 323 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ANZ250-254>256-252030- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210325T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0012.210326T1200Z-210327T0700Z/ 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- 323 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible. * 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 Friday morning through late Friday night. * 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. && $$ ANZ230>237-251-252030- /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0012.210326T1200Z-210327T0700Z/ Boston Harbor-Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound- Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Narragansett Bay- Block Island Sound-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 323 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet possible. * WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. * WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
2 follow-up statements
811 WHUS71 KBOX 251956 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 356 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ANZ255-256-260900- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0012.210326T1200Z-210327T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0019.210326T1200Z-210327T0700Z/ 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- 356 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 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 8 AM Friday to 3 AM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ235-237-254-260900- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0012.210326T1200Z-210327T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0019.210326T1600Z-210327T0700Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- 356 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 3 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 3 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ250-260900- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0012.210326T1200Z-210327T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0019.210326T1600Z-210327T0200Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 356 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...From noon to 10 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ232-260900- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0012.210326T1200Z-210327T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0019.210326T1600Z-210327T0700Z/ Nantucket Sound- 356 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 3 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 3 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ231-233-234-260900- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0012.210326T1200Z-210327T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0019.210326T1600Z-210327T0200Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 356 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...From noon to 10 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ236-260900- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0012.210326T1200Z-210327T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0019.210326T1600Z-210327T0200Z/ Narragansett Bay- 356 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From noon to 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ230-251-260900- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.210326T1200Z-210327T0700Z/ Boston Harbor-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 356 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet possible. * WHERE...Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night. * 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. && $$
489 WHUS71 KBOX 260742 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 342 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ANZ230-251-262045- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0012.210326T1200Z-210327T0700Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0019.210326T1600Z-210327T0900Z/ Boston Harbor-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 342 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet possible. * WHERE...Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From noon today to 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-262045- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0019.210326T1600Z-210327T0900Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 342 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From noon today to 5 AM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ231>234-262045- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0019.210326T1600Z-210327T0900Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 342 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound. * WHEN...From noon today to 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ236-262045- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0019.210326T1600Z-210327T0900Z/ Narragansett Bay- 342 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From noon today to 5 AM EDT Saturday. * 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. && $$ ANZ250-254>256-262045- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0019.210326T1600Z-210327T1200Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 342 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 3:56 PM EDT | Gale Warning | BOX | 36 hr | |
| Mar 25, 3:57 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more | 36 hr |
| Mar 25, 7:57 PM EDT | Dense Fog Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth | 16 hr |
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