Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2022
Gale Warning 5, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Jan 11, 2022, 3:04 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 12, 2022, 9:00 AM EST. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Jan 11, 2022, 3:04 PM EST (20:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 12, 2022, 9:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 12, 2022, 6:32 PM EST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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668 WHUS71 KBOX 112004 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 304 PM EST Tue Jan 11 2022 ANZ231>235-237-251-120900- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220112T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220111T2300Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0004.220112T1200Z-220113T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0005.220112T1400Z-220112T2300Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 304 PM EST Tue Jan 11 2022 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, light accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous navigating conditions. During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free of ice. 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. && $$ ANZ254-255-120900- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220112T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220111T2300Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0004.220112T1200Z-220113T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0005.220112T1400Z-220113T0100Z/ Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- 304 PM EST Tue Jan 11 2022 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, light accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 8 PM EST Wednesday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous navigating conditions. During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free of ice. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ250-256-120900- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220112T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0004.220112T1200Z-220113T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0005.220112T1400Z-220113T0100Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 304 PM EST Tue Jan 11 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...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...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM 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. && $$ ANZ230-236-120900- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0004.220112T1400Z-220112T2300Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 304 PM EST Tue Jan 11 2022 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
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837 WHUS71 KBOX 120001 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 701 PM EST Tue Jan 11 2022 ANZ250-254>256-121315- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.220112T1400Z-220113T0100Z/ 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- 701 PM EST Tue Jan 11 2022 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. * 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...From 9 AM to 8 PM 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. && $$ ANZ231>235-237-251-121315- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.220112T1400Z-220112T2300Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 701 PM EST Tue Jan 11 2022 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ230-236-121315- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0004.220112T1400Z-220112T2300Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 701 PM EST Tue Jan 11 2022 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$
307 WHUS71 KBOX 120719 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 219 AM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ANZ236-122200- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0004.220112T1400Z-220112T2300Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0005.220112T1400Z-220112T2100Z/ Narragansett Bay- 219 AM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ230-122200- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0004.220112T1400Z-220112T2300Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0005.220112T1400Z-220112T2100Z/ Boston Harbor- 219 AM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 4 PM EST 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. && $$ ANZ250-254>256-122200- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.220112T1400Z-220113T0100Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 219 AM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ231>235-237-251-122200- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.220112T1400Z-220112T2300Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 219 AM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM EST 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. && $$
826 WHUS71 KBOX 121951 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 251 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ANZ250-254>256-130900- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220113T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0001.220114T1600Z-220115T1000Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 251 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Storm Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 15 to 20 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Watch, from Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions deteriorate. && $$ ANZ231>234-251-130900- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220112T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0001.220114T1600Z-220115T1000Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 251 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Storm Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, Buzzards Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Watch, from Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions deteriorate. && $$ ANZ235-237-122300- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220112T2300Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 251 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ236-122100- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220112T2100Z/ Narragansett Bay- 251 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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. && $$ ANZ230-122100- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220112T2100Z/ Boston Harbor- 251 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 2 feet. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Frank
604 WHUS71 KBOX 122053 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 353 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ANZ230-130300- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220112T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.220112T2053Z-220113T0300Z/ Boston Harbor- 353 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 2 feet. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * 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. && $$ ANZ250-254>256-131000- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220113T0200Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0001.220114T1600Z-220115T1000Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 353 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Storm Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 15 to 20 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Watch, from Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions deteriorate. && $$ ANZ231>234-251-131000- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220113T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0001.220114T1600Z-220115T1000Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 353 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Storm Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, Buzzards Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Watch, from Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions deteriorate. && $$ ANZ235-237-130000- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220113T0000Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 353 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ236-130000- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220113T0000Z/ Narragansett Bay- 353 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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. && $$
162 WHUS71 KBOX 122332 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 632 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ANZ235-237-131245- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220113T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0006.220112T2332Z-220113T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0005.220114T1600Z-220115T1000Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 632 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet possible. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ250-131245- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220113T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0006.220112T2332Z-220113T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0001.220114T1600Z-220115T1000Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 632 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Storm Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Storm Watch, from Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions deteriorate. && $$ ANZ254>256-131245- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220113T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0006.220112T2332Z-220113T0900Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0001.220114T1600Z-220115T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 632 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Storm Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Thursday. For the Storm Watch, from Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions deteriorate. && $$ ANZ231>234-251-131245- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220113T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0006.220112T2332Z-220113T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0001.220114T1600Z-220115T1000Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 632 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Storm Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, Buzzards Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Watch, from Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions deteriorate. && $$ ANZ236-131245- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220113T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0005.220114T1600Z-220115T1000Z/ Narragansett Bay- 632 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves around 3 feet possible. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ230-131245- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220113T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0005.220114T1600Z-220115T1000Z/ Boston Harbor- 632 PM EST Wed Jan 12 2022 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves around 2 feet possible. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night. * 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. && $$ Frank
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Jan 11, 12:50 PM EST, 2 hours 14 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 11, 12:50 PM EST, 2 hours 14 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1250 PM EST Tue Jan 11 2022
.SYNOPSIS...
Dangerous cold across southern New England today as arctic air
invades. Ocean effect snow showers anticipated to bring
accumulating snow to central and eastern portions of the Cape.
Another cold night across southern New England tonight, but a
warm up is on the way Wednesday. Gusty southwest flow moderates
temperatures to near normal readings. Two potential coastal
lows pass to our east Friday and Monday. They will bring a
chance of snow for southern and eastern parts of Srn New
England.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
12:30 Update...
Snow has been reported in Provincetown and based on webcams
there is minor accumulations on roadways and hard surfaces.
Ocean effect snow looks to be spreading south; flurries and
light accumulations may make it all the way to Chatham.
Otherwise, temperatures are holding steady between about 5 and
15F, as the coldest 925mb temps of this cold snap are centered
over New England at this hour. As high pressure nestles in this
afternoon, winds will lose their gustiness, bringing calmer
conditions to the area this afternoon. Wind chills are
approaching -15C across northern MA.
1015 Update...
Snow showers that dropped a quick 0.5-1 inch of snow ahead of
and along the arctic front have pushed well south of our area,
leaving clear and cold conditions in their wake. Gusty winds, up
to 36 kt have been observed over the the outer Cape and Coastal
waters this morning. Gusts appear to be hanging on a bit longer
than originally forecast, so their duration was extended a few
more hours.
Given NW flow advecting arctic air over the ocean, ocean effect
snow has developed northeast of Cape Cod. These showers may
brush the outer Cape, but given dew points at or below zero,
most flakes will sublimate before hitting the surface. The best
chance to see flakes flying this morning and early afternoon
will be from Chatham to Provincetown. Given reported snow to
liquid ratios of 30:1 this from this morning's snow showers, it
is not out of the question that light precipitation across the
outer Cape will generate a quick half an inch of snow. The rest
of the region can anticipate blue skies for the entirety of
Tuesday.
Freezing spray remains a threat for Cape Cod Bay and the
Nantucket sound until gusts die back this afternoon and evening.
715 AM Update
No significant changes to the forecast.
Snow showers at 7 AM were along Cape Cod and parts of the South
Coast. Elsewhere skies were mostly clear. Winds were from the
north-northwest with gusts 15 to 20 kt.
Expect the remaining snow showers will move offshore this
morning. Otherwise mostly clear with temperatures in the single
numbers and teens. Expect temperatures to change very little,
with gusty winds through the morning before diminishing.
Highlights
* Dangerous cold across parts of southern New England today.
* Ocean effect snow showers across central/eastern Cape Cod.
A trough will be located nearby/just offshore of southern New
England this morning. The trough will lift into Nova Scotia/further
offshore by this afternoon. A ridge builds into the central/eastern
Great Lakes behind the exiting trough. High pressure nudges into the
region from the OH Valley/eastern Great Lakes.
Arctic air in place across southern New England today. Will have 925
hPa temperatures in the -10 to -25 degree range. Given the colder
air advecting in and 925 hPa speeds of 20-25 kts, should see gusts
in this range during the morning as mixing should be excellent per
RAP/NAM/GFS BUFKIT soundings. Think this will lead to some downslope
warming across parts of the region, so bumped up highs toward the
50th percentile of guidance. May actually need to bump things up
further given we should have plenty of sunshine and strong mixing.
This yields daytime highs in the single digits above zero for the
higher terrain and low/mid teens elsewhere. The only exception is
the Cape/Islands where temps warm into the mid/upper teens. Luckily
the gusty winds should diminish by the afternoon as high pressure
nudges in relaxing the pressure gradient. However, do have dangerous
cold to deal with especially during the morning timeframe where
there will be fairly widespread wind chill values ranging from the
single digits below zero to around 20 below zero. These coldest
values will be found across the eastern slopes of the Berkshires,
northern Worcester and northern Middlesex counties where a Wind
Chill Advisory remains in effect.
On top of the dangerous cold will have the opportunity for ocean
effect snow showers across central and especially eastern portions
of the Cape. Risk is greatest during the morning due to conducive
flow and moisture is still available in the lowest 1000-850 hPa
range. Though there may be enough moisture for snow showers to
continue across the far Outer Cape into the afternoon. Lastly, did
bump up the snow ratios as the NBM is not representative in this
arctic airmass. Right now have up to an inch of accumulation across
the Outer Cape, but if we can get a bit more QPF it is not out of
the question that we see some 2 inch totals per the WPC
Superensemble plumes.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM WEDNESDAY/...
Highlights
* Arctic cold continues into Wednesday morning, but winds will be
light as high pressure moves through.
* Dry warm front lifts through southern New England early on
Wednesday. Temperatures moderate to near/above normal, but will be
gusty at times.
Tuesday night...
Ridge axis builds New England Tuesday night and into Nova
Scotia/offshore by early Wednesday, while a shortwave trough lifts
into the eastern Great Lakes/northern New England by early
Wednesday. High pressure builds into southern New England during the
evening and offshore by early Wednesday morning. A dry warm front
lifts into southern New England.
Dry and quiet weather expected with high pressure in control. Does
appear that there will be decent radiational cooling during the
evening until that shortwave lifts in bringing mid/high clouds. In
addition will see the cooling offset a bit as flow becomes
southwesterly late. This will advect in warmer -8 to -10 degree
Celsius air at 925 hPa as the warm front lifts through. Will be bone
dry in the lower levels, so not anticipating any precip. If these
clouds take a bit longer to move in then temps will need to be
decreased further. Overnight lows actually colder than this morning
with readings in the single digits above zero for most other than
the Cape/Islands where readings in the low/mid teens. The only
difference from this morning is that there is little to no wind, so
will not be close to Wind Chill Advisory criteria with values
bottoming out in the single digits below zero.
Wednesday...
A series of shortwave troughs lift across Ontario into
Quebec/northern New England. Southern New England remains between
the high building well offshore and a low deepening across southern
Quebec.
Dry and quiet weather expected across southern New England with
temperatures moderating to near/above normal for this time of year.
Will have strong southwesterly flow advect in -4 to 0 degree Celsius
air at 925 hPa. Should see fairly strong southwesterly low level jet
develop over the region due to the deepening low off to the NW and
high remains offshore to the SE. Most guidance shows a 30-50+ kt low
level jet moving across the region at 850 hPa. Per NAM/GFS BUFKIT
soundings should see a good portion of this mix down. Anticipating
it to be gusty throughout the day with gusts in the 30-35 mph range
for most with the highest gusts over the Cape/Islands into the
afternoon. Luckily, the low level jet moves through fairly quickly.
Given the strong mixing temps will rebound nicely. Will see readings
range from the 30s across the interior to the upper 30s to mid 40s
along the Coastal Plain.
&&
.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
Big Picture...
Low pressure sits over Hudsons Bay and Nrn Quebec for much of the
period, moving out Monday as another low dives south from far
Northern Canada. This means cyclonic flow in the Northeast USA while
a series of ridges move through the Northwest. A series of
shortwaves moves through this flow, with the more significant ones
moving past Srn New England on Friday and Monday. GFS/ECMWF/GGEM
suggest the Friday system is mostly offshore, with one model...the
ECMWF...showing Cape/Islands/SE Mass getting clipped by light
precip. Less agreement on the Monday weather system, with the GFS
giving all of Southern New England a direct hit while the other
models show at best a graze on the Cape/Islands as the system moves
past.
With a persistent upper trough over the Northeast USA, expect
temps near normal at best with periods of below normal
temperatures.
Progressive shortwaves through an unblocked flow suggest brief
systems with limited precipitation. The GFS solution for the Monday
system includes building high pressure over the Atlantic Ocean,
which could slow that system. But the variety of other storm tracks,
some farther out to sea, leads to great uncertainty in the movement
of that system. The fact it is a Day 7 forecast doesn't help. This
system will bear watching, but watch it with a grain of salt.
Details...
Wednesday night and Thursday...
Cold front will be stall over Northern New England with a couple of
low pressure waves moving along the front. This should keep
precipitation over the North Country while Southern New England
remains dry. The arctic airmass will retreat, with dew points
climbing into the upper teens and 20s. This will keep min temps less
cold than tonight, in the 20s and lower 30s.
Dry weather continues Thursday as weak high pressure moves through.
Model soundings show mid and high level moisture, so expect some
clouds. Low level temperatures near 40 suggest max sfc temps in the
upper 30s to mid 40s.
Friday...
Shortwave moves through the northern stream trough, creating surface
low pressure off the Carolinas. General agreement that this surface
low swings wide of Srn New England and the benchmark, heading toward
Nova Scotia. If this track maintains, most of the precipitation will
remain offshore. However, scattered or widely scattered snow showers
may reach parts of RI and Eastern MA. Snow amounts should be light
with temperatures in the mid 20s northwest to the 30s east.
North-Northwest winds then increase Friday night as the pressure
gradient increases. Expect strong gusty winds drawing another period
of chilling air into Srn New England. Temperatures should fall into
the single numbers inland and teens on the Cape and Islands.
Saturday through Monday...
Weak high pressure brings more dry weather for Saturday. Another
weather system sweeps through the southern stream, developing a
surface low pressure over the Southeast USA. Dueling solutions among
the models with the GFS showing a storm track over the benchmark
that brings a chance of snow later Sunday and Monday. Meanwhile the
others are more to the southeast with most precipitation out to sea.
The offshore track keeps colder air over Srn New England, so will
forecast a chance of snow of southern/eastern parts of the region.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Low - less than 30 percent.
Medium - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
Today...High confidence
VFR for all locations except for the central/eastern outer Cape.
Could have some MVFR conditions across central/eastern outer
Cape due to ocean effect snow showers. Should see this activity
diminishing as the day progresses as drier air advects in. Winds
remain out of the NW at 10-20 kts with gusts of 20-30 kts
during the morning. The pressure gradient relaxes by the
afternoon diminishing the winds/gusts and shifts winds to more
of a WNW/W direction by late around 5-10 kts.
Tonight...High confidence
High pressure nudges in early this evening, as gustiness
diminishes overnight. Winds will gradually shift from the NW to
SW by sunrise. Winds will be light, 5-10 kts. Winds pick up
slightly before sunrise, with gusts 10-20 kt possible. VFR
through the period for interior locations. Hyannis and Nantucket
may hold on the MVFR conditions early this evening as ocean
effect snow showers overspread the outer Cape and Islands. MVFR
will become VFR overnight.
Wednesday...High confidence
VFR again on Wednesday, with the exception once again being
the Cape and Islands. Much stronger SW winds develop mid morning
with sustained SW 15-25kt gusts up to 35 kt possible Wednesday
afternoon.
KBOS Terminal...High confidence in TAF. VFR overnight. NW winds
die back overnight, becoming light and from the SW. SW winds
pick up after about 15Z Wednesday, bringing gusts as high at
30kt to the terminal Wednesday afternoon.
KBDL Terminal...High confidence in TAF. VFR overnight. NW winds
become light and switch to the SW overnight. SW winds increase
Wednesday morning, 10-20 kt, with gusts to 25 kt possible.
Outlook /Wednesday Night through Saturday/...
Wednesday: VFR. Windy with gusts up to 35 kt.
Wednesday Night: VFR. Windy with local gusts up to 30 kt.
Thursday: VFR.
Thursday Night: Mainly VFR, with local IFR possible. Breezy.
Slight chance SN.
Friday: Mainly VFR, with local IFR possible. Windy with gusts
up to 35 kt. Slight chance SN.
Friday Night: Mainly VFR, with local IFR possible. Windy with
gusts up to 35 kt.
Saturday: VFR. Breezy.
&&
.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.
Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
Today...High confidence
Arctic airmass in place across the region. The combination of
the cold and gusty NW winds will bring the risk of light to
moderate freezing spray. The threat for freezing spray is
greatest around the Cape and Islands, including Cape Cod bay.
Winds will diminish during the afternoon, minimizing the risk of
freezing spray. Small Craft Advisory remains in effect due to
gusty NW winds and elevated seas. Gusts of 25-30 kts this
morning diminishes to 15-20 kts by late afternoon. Seas fall
below 5 ft by this evening. Have made adjustments to the ending
time of the Small Craft Advisory across interior waters as
seas/winds fall below the limits by late afternoon/early
evening.
Tonight...High confidence
High pressure builds into and through the waters. This shifts
winds from a NW direction eventually to the W and SW toward
daybreak. Will see the SW winds increase to around 15-20 kts
with gusts of 25-30 kts toward daybreak. Seas remain less than 4
ft.
Wednesday...Moderate confidence
Have hoisted a Gale Watch across all waters on Wednesday into
Wednesday evening. Should see a strong southwesterly low level
jet in place over the region. There are some questions in how
much of this jet mixes down, but think we get to the 30-35 kt
range for most spots. Seas build to 4-10 ft. Highest seas across
the southern and eastern outer waters.
Outlook /Wednesday Night through Saturday/...
Wednesday: Moderate risk for gale force winds with gusts up to
40 kt. Areas of rough seas.
Wednesday Night: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Local rough seas.
Thursday: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas locally approaching 5 ft.
Thursday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas locally approaching
5 ft. Chance of rain, slight chance of snow. Local visibility
1 to 3 nm.
Friday: Low risk for gale force winds with gusts up to 35 kt.
Rough seas up to 12 ft. Chance of rain, chance of snow.
Visibility 1 to 3 nm.
Friday Night: Low risk for gale force winds with gusts up to
40 kt. Rough seas up to 14 ft. Freezing spray, chance of snow.
Visibility 1 to 3 nm.
Saturday: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Rough seas up to 14 ft. Freezing spray,
slight chance of snow. Areas of visibility 1 to 3 nm.
&&
.CLIMATE...
Record cold highs possible 1/11/22...
BOS 12/1981
PVD 10/1982
BDL 11/1981
ORH 5/1981
&&
.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...Wind Chill Advisory until 4 PM EST this afternoon for MAZ002-
004-008-009-026.
RI...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening
for ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256.
Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for
ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256.
Freezing Spray Advisory until 6 PM EST this evening for
ANZ231>235-237-251-254-255.
&&
SYNOPSIS...WTB/BL
NEAR TERM...WTB/BL/KS
SHORT TERM...BL/KS
LONG TERM...WTB
AVIATION...WTB/BL/KS
MARINE...WTB/BL/KS
CLIMATE...Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 11, 4:32 AM EST, 10 hours 32 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 432 AM EST Tue Jan 11 2022 MAZ002-004-008-009-026-120945- Western Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA- 432 AM EST Tue Jan 11 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Massachusetts, eastern Massachusetts and western Massachusetts. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Chill Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. CTZ002>004-MAZ003-005>007-010>024-RIZ001>008-120945- Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA- Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA- Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- 432 AM EST Tue Jan 11 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, central Massachusetts, eastern Massachusetts, northeastern Massachusetts, southeastern Massachusetts, western Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. ANZ230-236-250-256-120945- Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 432 AM EST Tue Jan 11 2022 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. ANZ231>235-237-251-254-255-120945- Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 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- 432 AM EST Tue Jan 11 2022 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Freezing Spray Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. For more information on upcoming hazardous weather, please see the Area Forecast Discussion on our webpage for the latest forecast thinking. There is also our Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook at www.weather.gov/box/ehwo For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nwsboston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
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Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2:25 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Middlesex | 65 min |
| Jan 11, 3:35 AM EST | Gale Watch | BOX | 23 hr |
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