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Small Craft Advisory 57, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

May 28, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at May 28, 2021, 4:13 PM EDT. It took effect at May 29, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 28, 2021, 4:13 PM EDT (20:13 UTC)
In effect from
May 29, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT
Expired
May 29, 2021, 3:48 AM EDT
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

512 
WHUS71 KBOX 282013
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

ANZ255-256-290915-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0025.210529T0300Z-210530T0900Z/
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-
413 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 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 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-290915-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0025.210529T0300Z-210530T0500Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
413 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-290915-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0025.210529T0600Z-210530T0500Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
413 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Saturday to 1 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-290915-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0025.210529T0600Z-210530T0500Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
413 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Saturday to 1 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-290915-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0025.210529T0600Z-210530T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
413 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM Saturday to 1 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-290915-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.210529T0900Z-210530T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
413 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-290915-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0057.210529T0600Z-210530T1100Z/
Boston Harbor-
413 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Saturday to 7 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-290915-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0057.210529T0400Z-210530T1100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
413 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
179 
WHUS71 KBOX 290748
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
348 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

ANZ230-292100-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210530T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210529T2300Z/
Boston Harbor-
348 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-292100-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-210530T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210529T2000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
348 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-292100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210530T0900Z/
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-
348 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 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 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-292100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210530T0500Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
348 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-292100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210530T0500Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
348 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-292100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.210529T0900Z-210530T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
348 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-292100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210530T0500Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
348 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-292100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210530T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
348 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 28, 3:39 AM EDTGale WarningBOX48 hr
May 28, 3:41 AM EDTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket39 hr
May 28, 3:46 AM EDTCoastal Flood StatementBOXBarnstable, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk24 hr

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Sources

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