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Small Craft Advisory 119, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 8, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Dec 8, 2021, 4:00 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 8, 2021, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 31 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 8, 2021, 4:00 AM EST (09:00 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 8, 2021, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 10, 2021, 1:00 AM EST
In force
31 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

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536 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
400 AM EST Wed Dec 8 2021

ANZ250-254-082200-
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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-
400 AM EST Wed Dec 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-082200-
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Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
400 AM EST Wed Dec 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-082200-
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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-
400 AM EST Wed Dec 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 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 1 AM to 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-082200-
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Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
400 AM EST Wed Dec 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 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 1 AM to 10 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
175 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
322 PM EST Wed Dec 8 2021

ANZ250-254-090930-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.211208T2300Z-211210T0000Z/
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-
322 PM EST Wed Dec 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 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...Until 7 PM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-090930-
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Cape Cod Bay-
322 PM EST Wed Dec 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-090930-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.211208T2300Z-211210T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
322 PM EST Wed Dec 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-090930-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.211209T0600Z-211209T1800Z/
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-
322 PM EST Wed Dec 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 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 1 AM to 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-090930-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.211209T0600Z-211209T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
322 PM EST Wed Dec 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 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, Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM 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
969 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
323 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

ANZ250-254-092130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211210T0600Z/
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-
323 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* 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...Until 1 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-092100-
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Cape Cod Bay-
323 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-092130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211210T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
323 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-091800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211209T1800Z/
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-
323 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* 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...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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>235-237-091800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211209T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
323 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 feet.

* 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...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
569 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1022 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

ANZ232>235-237-091630-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211209T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
1022 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

ANZ250-254-100430-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211210T0600Z/
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-
1022 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* 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...Until 1 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-092100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211209T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
1022 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-100000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211210T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1022 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-091800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211209T1800Z/
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-
1022 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* 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...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
424 
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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.

&&

$$
144 
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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-
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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-
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-
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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.

&&

$$

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.