Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Watches in 2022
Gale Watch 13, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Mar 30, 2022, 3:29 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 31, 2022, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .
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The facts
- Issued
- Mar 30, 2022, 3:29 AM EDT (07:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 31, 2022, 2:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 31, 2022, 2:47 AM EDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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413 WHUS71 KBOX 300729 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 329 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022 ANZ230-302030- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-220330T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ Boston Harbor- 329 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 1 to 2 feet possible. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ256-302030- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-220330T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 329 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ254-255-302030- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-220330T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ 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- 329 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet possible. * 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ233-234-302030- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-220330T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 329 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 3 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet possible. * WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ235-237-302030- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-220330T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 329 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 3 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet possible. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ250-302030- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-220330T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 329 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ231-251-302030- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-220330T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 329 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ232-302030- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-220330T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ Nantucket Sound- 329 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas around 3 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet possible. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ236-302030- /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ Narragansett Bay- 329 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet possible. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
2 follow-up statements
022 WHUS71 KBOX 301123 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 723 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022 ANZ232>235-237-256-310030- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-220330T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound- Block Island Sound- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 723 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ254-255-310030- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-220330T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ 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- 723 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet possible. * 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ250-310030- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-220330T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 723 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Watch, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ231-251-310030- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-220330T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 723 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ230-236-310030- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 723 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
565 WHUS71 KBOX 310647 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 247 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022 ANZ254>256-312000- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0024.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ 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- 247 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 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 8 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ ANZ250-312000- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0024.220331T2000Z-220401T1200Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 247 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ231-251-312000- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0024.220331T2000Z-220401T0900Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 247 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South 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 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ ANZ235-237-312000- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0024.220331T2000Z-220401T0900Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 247 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ232>234-312000- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0024.220331T2000Z-220401T0900Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 247 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ ANZ236-312000- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0024.220331T2000Z-220401T0900Z/ Narragansett Bay- 247 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas around 3 feet expected. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ230-312000- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0013.220331T1800Z-220401T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.220331T1600Z-220401T0900Z/ Boston Harbor- 247 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas around 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...From noon today to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale watch 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 watch went out at Mar 30, 1:46 AM EDT, 1 hour 43 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 30, 1:46 AM EDT, 1 hour 43 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
146 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022
.SYNOPSIS...
Another cold night tonight then high pressure building to our south
on Wednesday brings lighter winds and moderating temperatures as
morning sunshine giving way to afternoon clouds. A warm front
brings milder conditions Thursday but accompanied by showers and
windy conditions. Heavy showers possible Thursday night into
early Friday morning, then a drying trend Friday afternoon
behind a frontal passage, along with mild temperatures
lingering. Trending mainly dry next weekend, with Saturday the
cooler of the two days.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
935 PM Update...
Previous forecast is pretty much on track. Quite the chilly
airmass remains across southern New England this evening, but it
has modified some over the past 24 hours. Wind gusts have
diminished some from earlier in the day, but there still was a
decent northwest breeze given a modest LLJ. This has kept
temperatures mainly in the lower to middle 30s this evening.
Winds should slacken a bit more after midnight as the high
pressure ridge axis approaches from the west. However, winds
probably still do not decouple in most locations. This will keep
overnight low temps mainly in the upper teens to the middle
20s. Perhaps the normally lowest lying valley locations may
decouple for a few hours before sunrise; allowing a few of the
normally coldest spots to dip into the middle teens. Regardless,
low temperatures should average about 10 to 15 degrees below
normal of this time of year.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH 6 PM THURSDAY/...
Wednesday...
Leftover gusty NW winds near the coast will diminish as high pres
moves off the mid Atlc coast and passes south of New Eng. NW winds
will turn to WSW in the afternoon which will bring a milder airmass
into SNE in developing warm advection pattern. 925 mb temps start
out around -8C at 12z but warm to around 1C by late in the day. This
will allow temps to reach the upper 40s across much of the region.
With relatively light winds in the afternoon it will feel much more
comfortable.
Expect lots of sunshine to start the day, then clouds will increase
in the afternoon as warm front aloft moves into the region. There is
a low risk for a few brief light rain or sleet showers across
interior MA late in the day, although low level dry air and lack of
forcing under the upper ridge will limit areal coverage.
Wednesday night...
A few lingering light rain to sleet showers possible early in
northern MA as the 850 mb warm front lifts across the region, then a
dry slot moves in which will result in a mainly dry period through
at least midnight. A modest low level jet develops overnight which
brings increasing PWATs with the potential for a few rain showers
late. Low level moisture is abundant with drier air aloft so some
drizzle is also possible. Low temps will be achieved in the evening
with readings in the low/mid 30s, then temps rising into the upper
30s to mid 40s toward daybreak.
&&
.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Highlights...
* Mild for Thursday as a warm front brings isolated showers during
the day. Cold front arrives late Thursday with embedded heavy
downpours and a few rumbles of thunder.
* An isolated shower possible Friday, otherwise drying trend
continues along with slightly above normal maximum temperatures.
* First half of the weekend is dry and sunny, but we could see a few
showers on Sunday.
Thursday:
Warm front lifts across southern New England early Thursday which
ushers in a moisture rich and mild air mass. Forecast soundings on
BUFKIT show high values of low level moisture with a dry pocket in
the mid levels. PWATs are anonymously high, reaching 200 to 300
percent of normal, which is 1.0 to 1.3 inches. With RH values
approaching saturation at 925mb we expect fairly low stratus clouds
for much of the day. Looking at the guidance for Thursday, ceiling
heights are roughly around 1,000 feet. While it doesn't look like a
washout, there is some confidence in areas of drizzle because of the
low status setup. The better chance for appreciable rainfall comes
Thursday evening as the cold front pushes from west to east. SPC has
much of southern New England under generally thunder for Thursday.
There isn't much surface based CAPE, but there is some elevated
instability. Thinking the best chance for a couple of rumbles of
thunder would be from Rhode Island into southeastern Massachusetts.
The 925mb temperatures climb into the low to mid teens, given the
cloud cover temperatures away from the coast reach the low 60s and
upper 50s at the coast. If there are more breaks in the clouds the
afternoon temperatures could reach the mid 60s. Dewpoints reach the
mid 50s to boot, which will give the air a slight muggy feel.
Winds could be blustery as well, the LLJ at 925mb is screaming out
of the southwest around 60 to 70 knots. BUFKIT soundings show an
inversion at the surface which would inhibit those winds from mixing
down. Never the less, periods of gusts 20 to 30 knots are possible.
Friday:
Cold front moves off shore early Friday morning. Lingering low level
moisture and the passage of a robust mid level trough could bring
about an isolated shower or two. PWATs are generally 0.3 to 0.5
inches and those values diminish as drier air moves in throughout
the day, don't expect any washouts. Temperatures will be realized
around noon or two-o-clock in the afternoon then slowly cool off
with CAA arriving from the northwest. Maximum temperatures should
reach the upper 50s to around 60 degrees. There could be some
enhanced downsloping given the wind direction for the metro west of
Boston where it's possible to see highs around 62F to 64F. Clearing
skies overnight and northwest flow will allow temperatures to fall
to seasonable lows in the low and middle 30s. Elevated locations in
northwestern Massachusetts could reach the mid to upper 20s.
This weekend:
Surface high pressure noses in from the southwest for Saturday with
low RH values from the surface to 500mb. BUFKIT soundings show deep
mixing to 850mb. Temperatures aloft are running -5C to -3C which
would support highs in the low and mid 50s. This is on par with the
normal highs for late March in southern New England.
Sunday a VORT MAX passes moves across southern New England, more
than anything helps to fill the clouds back in. Confidence remains
low, but an few showers are possible. Temperatures once again are
seasonable in the low and mid 50s.
Next week:
The upper level pattern is pretty zonal Monday and Tuesday with weak
high pressure over the northeast before breaking down by mid next
week. Temperatures remain seasonable with daily highs in the mid 50s
and overnight lows in the mid 30s to low 40s.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Low - less than 30 percent.
Medium - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
06z TAF Update...
Today...High Confidence. VFR despite an increase in some
mid/high level cloudiness as the day wears along. WNW winds of 5
to 15 knots shift to the SW at the same speeds by late
afternoon.
Tonight...Moderate Confidence. VFR this evening, but MVFR-IFR
conditions in some low clouds and fog will overspread much of
the region between 08z and 12z from southwest to northeast.
Mainly dry weather expected, but a few spot showers possible
mainly toward daybreak. Light SSW winds, but do expect LLWS to
develop towards daybreak with the development of a modest LLJ.
Thursday...Moderate Confidence. MVFR-IFR conditions dominate
through the day. Much of this time will feature dry weather, but
a few showers are possible at times especially by late in the
day. SW winds gusts increase to between 20 and 25 knots with a
few gusts around 30 knots are expected.
KBOS TAF...High confidence in the TAF.
KBDL TAF...High confidence in the TAF.
Outlook /Thursday Night through Sunday/...
Thursday Night: Mainly MVFR, with areas IFR possible. Windy
with gusts up to 35 kt. Chance RA, slight chance TSRA.
Friday: Mainly VFR, with areas MVFR possible. Breezy. Slight
chance RA.
Friday Night through Saturday Night: VFR. Breezy.
Sunday: VFR. Slight chance RA.
&&
.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.
Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
Tonight...High Confidence. Cold air aloft will continue to promote
ideal mixing with NW wind gusts of 25-30 knots this evening with
slowly diminishing wind late.
Wednesday...High Confidence. Lingering NW gusts to 25 kt over
eastern MA waters early, then diminishing wind turning WSW in the
afternoon.
Wednesday night...High confidence. Increasing S/SW wind overnight
with gusts to 20 kt developing.
Outlook /Thursday Night through Sunday/...
Thursday: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Local rough seas. Chance of rain.
Thursday Night: Low risk for gale force winds with gusts up to
35 kt. Rough seas up to 12 ft. Chance of rain, slight chance of
thunderstorms.
Friday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up
to 25 kt. Rough seas up to 12 ft. Slight chance of rain.
Friday Night: Strong winds with gusts up to 30 kt. Rough seas
up to 11 ft.
Saturday: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Rough seas up to 11 ft.
Saturday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Local rough seas.
Sunday: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas locally approaching 5 ft.
Slight chance of rain.
&&
.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT this morning for ANZ230-
232>235-237-256.
Small Craft Advisory until 11 AM EDT this morning for ANZ231-
250-251.
Small Craft Advisory until 2 PM EDT this afternoon for ANZ254-
255.
&&
SYNOPSIS...KJC/Gaucher
NEAR TERM...Frank
SHORT TERM...KJC
LONG TERM...Gaucher
AVIATION...Frank/Gaucher
MARINE...KJC/GaucherHazardous weather outlook, Mar 29, 4:14 PM EDT, 11 hours 15 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 414 PM EDT Tue Mar 29 2022 CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-302015- Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden 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- Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- 414 PM EDT Tue Mar 29 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, all of Massachusetts east of Berkshire County, and Rhode Island. .DAY ONE...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>237-250-251-254>256-302015- Boston Harbor-Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound- Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Narragansett Bay-Block Island Sound- Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary-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- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 414 PM EDT Tue Mar 29 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters. .DAY ONE...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. 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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