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Gale Watch 17, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

May 27, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at May 27, 2021, 2:52 PM EDT. It took effect at May 28, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: May 27, 2021, 2:52 PM EDT (18:52 UTC)
In effect from: May 28, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired: May 28, 2021, 3:39 AM EDT
In force
Issued by: NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

661 
WHUS71 KBOX 271852
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
252 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

ANZ254>256-281000-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0017.210529T0000Z-210530T0000Z/
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-
252 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet possible.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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 evening through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain may fall heavy at times Friday night
  into Saturday with areas of fog possible.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-281000-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0017.210529T0000Z-210530T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
252 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet possible.

* 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 Friday evening through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain may fall heavy at times Friday night
  into Saturday with areas of fog possible.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-281000-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0017.210529T0000Z-210530T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
252 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain may fall heavy at times Friday night
  into Saturday with areas of fog possible.

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.

&&

$$

1 follow-up statement

089 
WHUS71 KBOX 280739
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
339 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

ANZ255-256-282045-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0017.210529T0000Z-210530T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0025.210529T0300Z-210530T0000Z/
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-
339 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 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 11 PM this evening to 8 PM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-282045-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0017.210529T0000Z-210530T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0025.210529T0300Z-210530T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
339 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-282045-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0017.210529T0000Z-210530T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0025.210529T0600Z-210530T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
339 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-282045-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0017.210529T0000Z-210530T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0025.210529T0600Z-210530T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
339 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-282045-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0017.210529T0000Z-210530T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0025.210529T0600Z-210530T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
339 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-282045-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0025.210529T0900Z-210530T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
339 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and 
  Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM 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
May 26, 8:03 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	BOX		37 min
May 26, 9:37 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BOX	Bristol, Norfolk	38 min
May 26, 10:15 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX	Providence	45 min
May 26, 8:22 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BOX	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	38 min
May 26, 8:40 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX		35 min
May 26, 8:58 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX		32 min
May 26, 9:06 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX		39 min

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Sources

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