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Gale Watch 28, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 9, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Dec 9, 2021, 3:17 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 11, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

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Issued
Dec 9, 2021, 3:17 PM EST (20:17 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 10, 2021, 3:06 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

424 
WHUS71 KBOX 092017
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
317 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

ANZ250-254-101100-
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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-
317 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 
  kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 
  25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 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 1 AM EST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-101100-
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Cape Cod Bay-
317 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 10 
  kt and seas 2 to 4 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 
  20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet 
  possible.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-101100-
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Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
317 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 
  kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 
  15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet 
  possible.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-101100-
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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-
317 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 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...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

* 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>235-237-101100-
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Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
317 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet possible.

* 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 Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-101100-
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Narragansett Bay-
317 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 4 to 6 feet possible.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

* 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-
317 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 feet possible.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

* 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
144 
WHUS71 KBOX 092308
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
608 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

ANZ251-101300-
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Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
608 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet possible.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-101300-
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/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
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-
608 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 10 
  kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 
  25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 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 1 AM EST Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-101300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
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-
608 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 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...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-101300-
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Cape Cod Bay-
608 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

* 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>235-237-101300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
608 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet possible.

* 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...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-101300-
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Narragansett Bay-
608 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 4 to 6 feet possible.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-101300-
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Boston Harbor-
608 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 2 feet possible.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
501 
WHUS71 KBOX 100806
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
306 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

ANZ250-254>256-102115-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
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-
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-
306 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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 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 7 AM Saturday to noon EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-102115-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
306 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to noon EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-102115-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
306 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 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 7 AM Saturday to noon EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-102115-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
306 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-102115-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
306 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

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