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Gale Watch 7, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 26, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Feb 26, 2021, 3:28 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 27, 2021, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Feb 26, 2021, 3:28 AM EST (08:28 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 27, 2021, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 26, 2021, 4:07 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

212 
WHUS71 KBOX 260828
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
328 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

ANZ250-254-262115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210226T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0007.210227T1500Z-210228T0300Z/
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-
328 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
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, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5
  to 8 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 7 AM EST this 
  morning. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-262115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210226T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0007.210227T1500Z-210228T0300Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
328 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 
  kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, south winds 15 to 
  25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST this 
  morning. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-261200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210226T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
328 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 3 to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-251-262115-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0007.210227T1500Z-210228T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
328 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound and Massachusetts Bay 
  and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...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
677 
WHUS71 KBOX 261150
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
650 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

ANZ250-254-270100-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210226T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.210227T1500Z-210228T0300Z/
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-
650 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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...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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-270100-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210226T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.210227T1500Z-210228T0300Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
650 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-261300-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210226T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
650 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

West winds will remain less than 20 kt with seas 4 feet or less.

$$

ANZ231-232-251-270100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.210227T1500Z-210228T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
650 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet possible.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay 
  and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
918 
WHUS71 KBOX 261448
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
948 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

ANZ256-270400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0024.210227T1300Z-210228T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
948 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-270400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0024.210227T1500Z-210228T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
948 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-270400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0024.210227T1700Z-210228T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
948 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-250-251-254-255-270400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.210227T1500Z-210228T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
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-
948 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters. 

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
486 
WHUS71 KBOX 262107
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
407 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

ANZ250-254-255-271015-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0007.210227T1500Z-210228T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0012.210227T1500Z-210228T0300Z/
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-
407 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...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.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-271015-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0007.210227T1500Z-210228T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0024.210227T1500Z-210228T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
407 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-271015-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0007.210227T1500Z-210228T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0024.210227T1500Z-210228T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-
407 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-256-271015-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0024.210227T1500Z-210301T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
407 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 7 PM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-271015-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0024.210227T1500Z-210228T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
407 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 26, 9:48 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX54 hr
Feb 26, 4:07 PM ESTGale WarningBOX26 hr

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Sources

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