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Storm Warning 4, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 16, 2022

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm warning at Feb 16, 2022, 2:36 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 17, 2022, 11:00 PM EST. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 16, 2022, 2:36 PM EST (19:36 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2022, 11:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 18, 2022, 9:06 AM EST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

008 
WHUS71 KBOX 161936
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
236 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

ANZ231-251-170845-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-220217T0800Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
236 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Thursday to 9 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-170845-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-220218T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1600Z/
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-
236 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 11 PM Thursday to 11 AM EST Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-170845-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-220217T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
236 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 11 PM Thursday to 9 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-170845-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-220217T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
236 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, 
  Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal 
  waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...From 11 PM Thursday to 9 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-170845-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-220217T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1600Z/
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-
236 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Thursday to 11 AM EST Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Frank
4 follow-up statements
327 
WHUS71 KBOX 170757
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
257 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

ANZ230-236-172100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
257 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas around 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-251-172100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
257 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters. 

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-172100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1600Z/
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-
257 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 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 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
995 
WHUS71 KBOX 172051
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
351 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

ANZ230-236-181000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
351 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-251-181000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
351 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters. 

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-181000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1600Z/
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-
351 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 14 to 19 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 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
685 
WHUS71 KBOX 180820
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
320 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

ANZ230-236-181400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
320 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-251-181400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
320 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-181600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1600Z/
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-
320 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 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 11 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
839 
WHUS71 KBOX 181406
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
906 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

ANZ250-254-182100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.220218T1406Z-220218T2100Z/
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-
906 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

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

...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-182100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.220218T1406Z-220218T2100Z/
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-
906 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

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

...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 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 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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>234-182100-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.220218T1406Z-220218T2100Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
906 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-182100-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.220218T1406Z-220218T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
906 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-182100-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.220218T1406Z-220218T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
906 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-182100-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.220218T1406Z-220218T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
906 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

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