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Gale Watch 20, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 17, 2021

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 .

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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

As transmitted.

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-
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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-
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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.

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