Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Watches in 2021
Gale Watch 20, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Oct 17, 2021, 5:50 AM EDT. It took effect at Oct 19, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 17, 2021, 5:50 AM EDT (09:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 19, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 18, 2021, 3:42 AM EDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
The text
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872 WHUS71 KBOX 170950 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 550 AM EDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ANZ235-237-172300- /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0095.211017T0950Z-211017T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0020.211019T1200Z-211020T0400Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 550 AM EDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 15 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet possible. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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. && $$ ANZ255-256-172300- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-211018T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0020.211019T1200Z-211020T0400Z/ Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 550 AM EDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ254-172300- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-211017T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0020.211019T1200Z-211020T0400Z/ Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- 550 AM EDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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. && $$ ANZ250-171800- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-211017T1800Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 550 AM EDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ232-233-172300- /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0020.211019T1200Z-211020T0400Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound- 550 AM EDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet possible. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound and Vineyard Sound. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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. && $$
2 follow-up statements
207 WHUS71 KBOX 172012 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 412 PM EDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ANZ255-256-180915- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-211018T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0020.211019T1200Z-211020T0400Z/ Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 412 PM EDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ254-180915- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0020.211019T1200Z-211020T0400Z/ Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- 412 PM EDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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. && $$ ANZ232-233-235-237-180915- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0020.211019T1200Z-211020T0400Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Rhode Island Sound- Block Island Sound- 412 PM EDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas around 3 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound and Vineyard Sound. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
849 WHUS71 KBOX 180742 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 342 AM EDT Mon Oct 18 2021 ANZ255-256-182045- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-211020T0000Z/ /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0020.211019T1200Z-211020T0400Z/ 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 Mon Oct 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...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 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 Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ254-182045- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0020.211019T1200Z-211020T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0096.211018T2100Z-211020T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- 342 AM EDT Mon Oct 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ232-233-235-237-182045- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0020.211019T1200Z-211020T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0096.211019T0000Z-211020T0000Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Rhode Island Sound- Block Island Sound- 342 AM EDT Mon Oct 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound and Vineyard Sound. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ250-182045- /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0096.211018T2100Z-211020T0000Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 342 AM EDT Mon Oct 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ231-251-182045- /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0096.211019T0000Z-211020T0000Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 342 AM EDT Mon Oct 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ234-182045- /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0096.211019T0000Z-211020T0000Z/ Buzzards Bay- 342 AM EDT Mon Oct 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ230-236-182045- /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0096.211019T0600Z-211020T0000Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 342 AM EDT Mon Oct 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 5:50 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 2 hr |
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