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Gale Watch 12, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 25, 2021

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

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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

The text

As transmitted.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 3:56 PM EDTGale WarningBOX36 hr
Mar 25, 3:57 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more36 hr
Mar 25, 7:57 PM EDTDense Fog AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth16 hr

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Sources

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