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Small Craft Advisory 103, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

November 9, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Nov 9, 2021, 3:35 PM EST. It took effect at Nov 10, 2021, 9:00 AM EST. It was in force for 6 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Nov 9, 2021, 3:35 PM EST (20:35 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 10, 2021, 9:00 AM EST
Expired
Nov 10, 2021, 3:05 PM EST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

060 
WHUS71 KBOX 092035
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
335 PM EST Tue Nov 9 2021

ANZ250-254-100945-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0103.211110T1800Z-211111T0300Z/
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-
335 PM EST Tue Nov 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 3 to 4 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 1 PM to 10 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
811 
WHUS71 KBOX 100816
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
316 AM EST Wed Nov 10 2021

ANZ250-254-102130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0103.211110T1400Z-211111T1000Z/
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-
316 AM EST Wed Nov 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 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 9 AM this morning to 5 AM EST Thursday.

* 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
817 
WHUS71 KBOX 102005
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
305 PM EST Wed Nov 10 2021

ANZ250-254-111000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211111T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0022.211112T0900Z-211113T0400Z/
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-
305 PM EST Wed Nov 10 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR TONIGHT IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 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 late Thursday night through Friday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-111000-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0022.211112T0900Z-211113T0400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
305 PM EST Wed Nov 10 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-111000-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0022.211112T0600Z-211113T0400Z/
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-
305 PM EST Wed Nov 10 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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 late Thursday night through Friday 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>235-237-111000-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0022.211112T0600Z-211113T0400Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
305 PM EST Wed Nov 10 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 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 late Thursday night through Friday 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.

&&

$$

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Sources

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