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Gale Warning 21, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 7, 2022

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Mar 7, 2022, 3:58 AM EST. It took effect at Mar 7, 2022, 2:00 PM EST. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 7, 2022, 3:58 AM EST (08:58 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 7, 2022, 2:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 8, 2022, 7:00 AM EST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

110 
WHUS71 KBOX 070858
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
358 AM EST Mon Mar 7 2022

ANZ237-072200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-220307T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0021.220307T1900Z-220308T1200Z/
Block Island Sound-
358 AM EST Mon Mar 7 2022

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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>256-072200-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0021.220307T1900Z-220308T1200Z/
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-
358 AM EST Mon Mar 7 2022

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

* 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...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-072200-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0021.220307T2200Z-220308T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
358 AM EST Mon Mar 7 2022

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-072200-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0021.220307T1900Z-220308T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-
358 AM EST Mon Mar 7 2022

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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>234-072200-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0021.220307T1900Z-220308T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
358 AM EST Mon Mar 7 2022

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-072200-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0021.220307T2200Z-220308T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
358 AM EST Mon Mar 7 2022

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-072200-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0021.220308T0000Z-220308T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
358 AM EST Mon Mar 7 2022

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  around 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-072200-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0021.220307T2200Z-220308T1200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
358 AM EST Mon Mar 7 2022

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 2
  to 4 feet expected, but up to 7 feet at the Bay entrance. 

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
608 
WHUS71 KBOX 072037
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
337 PM EST Mon Mar 7 2022

ANZ254>256-081200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220308T1200Z/
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-
337 PM EST Mon Mar 7 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 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 Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-081200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.220307T2200Z-220308T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
337 PM EST Mon Mar 7 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-081200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220308T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
337 PM EST Mon Mar 7 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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>234-081200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220308T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
337 PM EST Mon Mar 7 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-081200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.220307T2200Z-220308T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
337 PM EST Mon Mar 7 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-081200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.220308T0000Z-220308T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
337 PM EST Mon Mar 7 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  around 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-081200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.220307T2200Z-220308T1200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
337 PM EST Mon Mar 7 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
026
WHUS71 KBOX 080855
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
355 AM EST Tue Mar 8 2022

ANZ255-256-082200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220308T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.220308T0855Z-220308T2300Z/
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-
355 AM EST Tue Mar 8 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 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 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-082200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220308T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.220308T0855Z-220308T2300Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
355 AM EST Tue Mar 8 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-082200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220308T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.220308T0855Z-220308T2300Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
355 AM EST Tue Mar 8 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-082000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220308T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.220308T0855Z-220308T2000Z/
Boston Harbor-
355 AM EST Tue Mar 8 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-081800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220308T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.220308T0855Z-220308T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
355 AM EST Tue Mar 8 2022

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 2 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-081200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220308T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
355 AM EST Tue Mar 8 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-081200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220308T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
355 AM EST Tue Mar 8 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-081200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220308T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
355 AM EST Tue Mar 8 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

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Sources

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