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Gale Watch 9, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 3, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Mar 3, 2021, 2:41 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 4, 2021, 3:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Mar 3, 2021, 2:41 PM EST (19:41 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 4, 2021, 3:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 4, 2021, 3:37 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

247 
WHUS71 KBOX 031941
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
241 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021

ANZ250-040845-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0026.210304T0400Z-210304T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0009.210304T2000Z-210305T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
241 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, northwest 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.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 3 PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday 
  afternoon through Friday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-040845-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210304T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0026.210304T0400Z-210304T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0009.210304T2000Z-210305T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
241 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 3 PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday 
  afternoon through Friday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-040845-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210304T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0026.210304T1400Z-210304T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0009.210304T2100Z-210305T1200Z/
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-
241 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 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, from 9 AM to 4 PM EST 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through 
  Friday 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>235-237-040845-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210304T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0026.210304T1400Z-210305T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
241 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 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 9 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-040845-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0026.210304T0400Z-210304T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0009.210304T2000Z-210305T1200Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
241 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 3 feet expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet possible.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 3 PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday 
  afternoon through Friday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-040845-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0026.210304T1400Z-210305T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
241 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-040845-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0026.210304T1400Z-210305T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
241 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

Frank
1 follow-up statement
733 
WHUS71 KBOX 040837
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
337 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

ANZ250-251-254-042145-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-210304T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0009.210304T2000Z-210305T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.210304T2100Z-210305T0900Z/
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-
337 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-042145-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0026.210304T1400Z-210306T0200Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0009.210304T2100Z-210305T1200Z/
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-
337 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

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

* 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 9 AM this morning to 9 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-042145-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0026.210304T1400Z-210306T0200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
337 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters. 

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-042145-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0026.210304T1400Z-210306T0200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
337 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 3, 2:41 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX3 days

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Sources

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