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Gale Watch 18, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

August 31, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Aug 31, 2021, 3:56 PM EDT. It took effect at Sep 2, 2021, 1:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Aug 31, 2021, 3:56 PM EDT (19:56 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 2, 2021, 1:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 1, 2021, 3:26 AM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

552 
WHUS71 KBOX 311956
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
356 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

ANZ254>256-010900-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0018.210902T0500Z-210903T0000Z/
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-
356 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4
  to 7 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 late Wednesday night through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-010900-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0018.210902T0500Z-210903T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
356 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 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 late Wednesday night through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-250-251-010900-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0018.210902T0900Z-210903T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
356 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
192 
WHUS71 KBOX 010726
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
326 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

ANZ254>256-012030-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0018.210902T0500Z-210903T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.210902T0500Z-210903T0000Z/
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-
326 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

* 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 1 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* 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>235-237-012030-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0018.210902T0500Z-210903T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.210902T0500Z-210903T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
326 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* 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 1 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-250-251-012030-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0018.210902T0900Z-210903T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.210902T0800Z-210903T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
326 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-012030-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0019.210902T0800Z-210902T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
326 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves 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.

&&

$$

Frank

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