Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Watches in 2021
Gale Watch 19, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Sep 1, 2021, 3:26 AM EDT. It took effect at Sep 2, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 1, 2021, 3:26 AM EDT (07:26 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 2, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 2, 2021, 10:40 AM EDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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As transmitted.
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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880 WHUS71 KBOX 011955 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 355 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ANZ254>256-020900- /O.CON.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- 355 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS 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. && $$ ANZ232>235-237-020900- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.210902T0500Z-210903T0000Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound- Block Island Sound- 355 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ231-250-251-020900- /O.CON.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- 355 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS 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. && $$ ANZ230-236-020900- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0019.210902T0800Z-210902T2100Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 355 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 3 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
925 WHUS71 KBOX 020757 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 357 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 ANZ254>256-022100- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-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- 357 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * 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...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ232>235-237-022100- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210903T0000Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound- Block Island Sound- 357 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ231-250-251-022100- /O.CON.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- 357 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 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...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ230-236-022100- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0019.210902T0800Z-210902T2100Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 357 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 5 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
194 WHUS71 KBOX 021440 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1040 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 ANZ233-234-022000- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210903T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0076.210902T1440Z-210902T2000Z/ Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 1040 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-030345- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210903T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0076.210902T1440Z-210903T0600Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 1040 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ256-030345- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210903T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0076.210902T1440Z-210903T1500Z/ Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 1040 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ231-250-251-022100- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210902T2100Z/ Cape Cod Bay- Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 1040 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ254-255-030000- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-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- 1040 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...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...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ ANZ232-030000- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210903T0000Z/ Nantucket Sound- 1040 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ230-236-022100- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0019.000000T0000Z-210902T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0076.210902T1440Z-210902T2000Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 1040 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 3:26 AM EDT | Gale Warning | BOX | 35 hr | |
| Sep 1, 2:34 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BOX | 56 min | |
| Sep 1, 3:29 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BOX | 61 min | |
| Sep 1, 4:00 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk | 19 hr |
| Sep 1, 4:13 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BOX | 62 min | |
| Sep 1, 4:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Nantucket | 38 min |
| Sep 1, 5:10 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BOX | 65 min | |
| Sep 1, 5:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Nantucket | 41 min |
| Sep 1, 6:09 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BOX | 66 min | |
| Sep 1, 7:57 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | BOX | Capitol Planning Region | 12 hr |
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