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Gale Watch 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 22, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Jan 22, 2021, 3:52 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 23, 2021, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Jan 22, 2021, 3:52 AM EST (08:52 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 23, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 22, 2021, 3:24 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

154 
WHUS71 KBOX 220852
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
352 AM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

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Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
352 AM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon 
  to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-221800-
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Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
352 AM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Sunday 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>234-221800-
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Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
352 AM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. For the
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 4 to 6 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-221800-
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Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
352 AM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-221800-
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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-
352 AM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday 
  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.

&&

$$

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Narragansett Bay-
352 AM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet possible.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

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Boston Harbor-
352 AM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet possible.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* 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 waves.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
878 
WHUS71 KBOX 221524
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1024 AM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

ANZ254>256-222330-
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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-
1024 AM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-222330-
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Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1024 AM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon 
  to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-222330-
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/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0002.210123T1800Z-210125T0400Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
1024 AM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Sunday 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>234-222330-
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Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1024 AM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-222330-
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/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0002.210123T1800Z-210125T0400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1024 AM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  afternoon through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-222330-
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Narragansett Bay-
1024 AM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet possible.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-222330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0002.210123T1800Z-210125T0400Z/
Boston Harbor-
1024 AM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet possible.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* 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 waves.

&&

$$
118 
WHUS71 KBOX 222024
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
324 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

ANZ254>256-230430-
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/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0002.210123T1800Z-210125T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.210123T1800Z-210124T2300Z/
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-
324 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 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...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 6 PM EST 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-230430-
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/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0002.210123T1800Z-210125T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.210123T1800Z-210124T2300Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
324 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 6 PM EST 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-230430-
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/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0002.210123T1800Z-210125T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.210123T1800Z-210124T2300Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
324 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 4 
  to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 6 PM EST 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM EST 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>234-230430-
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/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0002.210123T1800Z-210125T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.210123T1800Z-210124T2300Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
324 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt and seas 1 to 3 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 6 PM EST 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-230430-
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/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0002.210123T1800Z-210125T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.210123T1800Z-210124T2300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
324 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 6 PM EST 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-230430-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.210123T1800Z-210124T2300Z/
Narragansett Bay-
324 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-230430-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.210123T1800Z-210124T2300Z/
Boston Harbor-
324 PM EST Fri Jan 22 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 22, 3:52 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX13 hr
Jan 22, 3:24 PM ESTGale WarningBOX53 hr

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