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Gale Watch 21, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 28, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Oct 28, 2021, 3:58 PM EDT. It took effect at Oct 30, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 28, 2021, 3:58 PM EDT (19:58 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 30, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 29, 2021, 4:17 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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WHUS71 KBOX 281958
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
358 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

ANZ233-234-282100-
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Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
358 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

ANZ230-282100-
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Boston Harbor-
358 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

ANZ232-290900-
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Nantucket Sound-
358 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 feet possible.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-290600-
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Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
358 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound and Rhode 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-290900-
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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-
358 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 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 8 PM EDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-290900-
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Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
358 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the Gale Watch, east winds 20 to 
  30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-290900-
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Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
358 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 
  kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the Gale Watch, east winds 20 to 
  25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-290900-
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Cape Cod Bay-
358 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday 
  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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
585 
WHUS71 KBOX 290547
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
147 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

ANZ235-237-290700-
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Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
147 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Seas will continue to subside less than 5 feet early this morning.

$$

ANZ255-256-291900-
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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-
147 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 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 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through 
  Saturday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-291900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-211030T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0021.211030T1200Z-211031T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
147 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 
  kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. For the Gale Watch, east winds 20 to 
  30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  Saturday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-291900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-211030T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0021.211030T1200Z-211031T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
147 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 
  kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, east winds 20 to 
  25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  Saturday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-291900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-211030T0000Z/
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Cape Cod Bay-
147 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 
  kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, east winds 20 to 
  30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  Saturday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-291900-
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Nantucket Sound-
147 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 
  kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Watch, east winds 20 to 
  30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet possible.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  Saturday 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.

&&

$$
831 
WHUS71 KBOX 290704
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
304 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

ANZ233>235-237-292015-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-211030T0600Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
304 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Vineyard Sound and 
  Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island 
  Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-292015-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-211030T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0021.211030T0600Z-211031T0600Z/
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-
304 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 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 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through late Saturday 
  night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-292015-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-211030T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0021.211030T1200Z-211031T0600Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
304 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through late 
  Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-292015-
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Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
304 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet possible.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through late 
  Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-292015-
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Cape Cod Bay-
304 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through late 
  Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-292015-
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Nantucket Sound-
304 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet possible.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through late 
  Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
294 
WHUS71 KBOX 292017
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
417 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

ANZ231-232-300930-
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Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
417 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-300930-
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/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0021.211030T1200Z-211031T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0030.211030T2000Z-211031T0800Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
417 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 4 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-300930-
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Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
417 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-300930-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0030.211030T2000Z-211031T0400Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
417 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas 
  Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

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Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
417 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ256-300930-
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Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
417 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard 
  extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-300930-
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Narragansett Bay-
417 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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Boston Harbor-
417 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  around 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
417 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 28, 12:24 AM EDTCoastal Flood WarningBOXNantucket8 hr
Oct 28, 4:03 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX5 days
Oct 28, 8:28 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXNantucket12 hr

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Sources

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