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Gale Watch 21, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

November 13, 2022

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Nov 13, 2022, 3:40 AM EST. It took effect at Nov 13, 2022, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 13, 2022, 3:40 AM EST (08:40 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 13, 2022, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Nov 13, 2022, 2:50 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

137 
WHUS71 KBOX 130840
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
340 AM EST Sun Nov 13 2022

ANZ250-132145-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-221113T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0021.221114T0000Z-221114T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
340 AM EST Sun Nov 13 2022

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 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...From this evening through Monday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-132145-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0105.221113T2100Z-221114T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
340 AM EST Sun Nov 13 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday.

* 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>234-132145-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0105.221113T2100Z-221114T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
340 AM EST Sun Nov 13 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-132145-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0105.221113T2100Z-221114T1800Z/
Boston Harbor-
340 AM EST Sun Nov 13 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-132145-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-221114T1900Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
340 AM EST Sun Nov 13 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST Monday.

* 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>256-132145-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-221114T1900Z/
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-
340 AM EST Sun Nov 13 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA 
  to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
388 
WHUS71 KBOX 131950
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
250 PM EST Sun Nov 13 2022

ANZ254-140900-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-221114T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0037.221114T0000Z-221114T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
250 PM EST Sun Nov 13 2022

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-140900-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0021.221114T0000Z-221114T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0037.221114T0000Z-221114T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
250 PM EST Sun Nov 13 2022

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 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 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-140900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-221115T0000Z/
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-
250 PM EST Sun Nov 13 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters 
  extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and 
  Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from 
  Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of 
  Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-140900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0105.221113T2100Z-221114T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
250 PM EST Sun Nov 13 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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...Until 1 PM EST Monday.

* 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>234-140900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0105.221113T2100Z-221114T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
250 PM EST Sun Nov 13 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-140900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-221114T1900Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
250 PM EST Sun Nov 13 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-140900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0105.221113T2100Z-221114T1800Z/
Boston Harbor-
250 PM EST Sun Nov 13 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas around 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 13, 3:40 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX36 hr
Nov 13, 2:50 PM ESTGale WarningBOX16 hr

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Sources

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