Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Watches in 2021
Gale Watch 28, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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
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424 WHUS71 KBOX 092017 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 317 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ANZ250-254-101100- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211210T0600Z/ /O.NEW.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- 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. && $$ ANZ231-101100- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211209T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/ Cape Cod Bay- 317 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 10 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ251-101100- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211210T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/ 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. && $$ ANZ255-256-101100- /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/ Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 317 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ232>235-237-101100- /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/ 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. && $$ ANZ236-101100- /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1200Z/ Narragansett Bay- 317 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 6 feet possible. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ230-101100- /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1200Z/ 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. && $$
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144 WHUS71 KBOX 092308 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 608 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ANZ251-101300- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211210T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/ Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 608 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet possible. * WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ250-254-101300- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211210T0600Z/ /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- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/ 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- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1200Z/ 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. && $$ ANZ230-101300- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1200Z/ Boston Harbor- 608 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 feet possible. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$
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- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/ /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. && $$ ANZ231-251-102115- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1700Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 306 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ 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. && $$ ANZ236-102115- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0028.211211T1200Z-211212T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0038.211211T1200Z-211212T1200Z/ Narragansett Bay- 306 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ 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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