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Small Craft Advisory 18, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 15, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Feb 15, 2021, 3:28 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 15, 2021, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 46 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 15, 2021, 3:28 PM EST (20:28 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 15, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 17, 2021, 7:47 PM EST
In force
46 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
328 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

ANZ254>256-160430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0006.210216T1200Z-210217T0000Z/
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-
328 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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...Until 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-160430-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.210216T1200Z-210217T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.210216T0300Z-210217T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
328 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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 10 PM this evening to 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-160430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.210216T0300Z-210217T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
328 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-160430-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
328 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

Frank
10 follow-up statements
554 
WHUS71 KBOX 160315
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1015 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

ANZ250-254>256-161000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
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-
1015 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-251-161000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1015 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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 10 PM this evening to 7 AM 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.

&&

$$
145 
WHUS71 KBOX 160833
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
333 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

ANZ250-254>256-161645-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
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-
333 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-251-161645-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
333 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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 10 PM this evening to 7 AM 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.

&&

$$
667 
WHUS71 KBOX 161627
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1127 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

ANZ250-254>256-170030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
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-
1127 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

* 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...Until 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-251-170030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1127 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM 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.

&&

$$
794 
WHUS71 KBOX 162047
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
347 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

ANZ231-251-171000-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0010.210217T0200Z-210217T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
347 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-171000-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0010.210217T0200Z-210217T1200Z/
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-
347 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 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 9 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-171000-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0010.210217T0000Z-210217T0600Z/
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-
347 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7
  to 10 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 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-171000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1700Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
347 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-171000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
347 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-171000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1700Z/
Nantucket Sound-
347 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt, with a few gusts up to 35 kt 
  this evening, and seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$
373 
WHUS71 KBOX 170259
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
959 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

ANZ255-256-170600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210217T0600Z/
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-
959 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7
  to 10 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 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-171200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
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-
959 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 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 9 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-171200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
959 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-171000-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
959 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt, with a few gusts up to 30 kt 
  this evening, and seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-171600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1700Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
959 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-171600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
959 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-171600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1700Z/
Nantucket Sound-
959 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt, with a few gusts up to 30 kt 
  this evening, and seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$
878 
WHUS71 KBOX 170906
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
406 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

ANZ250-254-172100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T2100Z/
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-
406 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-171800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
406 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt, with a few gusts up to 30 kt 
  this evening, and seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-172100-
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T2100Z/
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-
406 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 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 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-171200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
406 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt, with a few gusts up to 30 kt 
  this evening, and seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-171500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1500Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
406 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt, with a few gusts up to 30 kt 
  this evening, and seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$
731 
WHUS71 KBOX 171456
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
956 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

ANZ232>235-237-171600-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1500Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
956 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Northwest wind gusts up to 20 kt, with seas continuing to diminish
less than 4 feet this afternoon.

$$

ANZ255-256-180300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210218T0300Z/
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-
956 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt and seas 5 to 8 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 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-180300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210218T0300Z/
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-
956 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-171800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
956 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 feet.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
699 
WHUS71 KBOX 171803
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
103 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

ANZ231-251-171915-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210217T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
103 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Northwest wind gusts will continue to diminish less than 20 kt.
Rough seas will subside less than 4 feet.

$$

ANZ255-256-180300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210218T0300Z/
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-
103 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 7 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 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-180300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210218T0300Z/
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-
103 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 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 10 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.

&&

$$
764 
WHUS71 KBOX 172053
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
353 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

ANZ255-256-180300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210218T0300Z/
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-
353 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 3 to 5 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 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-180300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210218T0300Z/
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-
353 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 15 kt and seas 3 to 5 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 10 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.

&&

$$
107 
WHUS71 KBOX 180047
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
747 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

ANZ250-254>256-180200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210218T0300Z/
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-
747 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled as winds and seas have
fallen below advisory criteria.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 15, 3:54 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXBristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more31 hr

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Small Craft Advisories in Massachusetts, 2021Every small craft advisory in 2021

Sources

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