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Storm Watch 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm watch at Jan 15, 2022, 3:13 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 17, 2022, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 15, 2022, 3:13 PM EST (20:13 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 17, 2022, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 16, 2022, 2:39 AM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
The text
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793 WHUS71 KBOX 152013 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 313 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 ANZ232-160915- /O.CAN.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220116T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220116T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ Nantucket Sound- 313 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * 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 Storm Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet possible. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * 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. && $$ ANZ233-234-160915- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220116T0000Z/ /O.CAN.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220116T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 313 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet possible. * WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions deteriorate. && $$ ANZ231-251-160915- /O.CAN.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220116T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220116T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 313 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Storm Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * 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. && $$ ANZ255-256-160915- /O.CAN.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220116T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220116T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 313 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Storm Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 16 to 21 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions deteriorate. && $$ ANZ236-160915- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220115T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ Narragansett Bay- 313 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 7 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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. && $$ ANZ230-160915- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220115T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ Boston Harbor- 313 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves around 2 feet possible. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions deteriorate. && $$ ANZ235-237-160915- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220116T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 313 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet possible. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * 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. && $$ ANZ250-254-160915- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220116T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- 313 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the Storm Watch, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 21 to 26 feet possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EST Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions deteriorate. && $$
1 follow-up statement
554 WHUS71 KBOX 160739 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 239 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 ANZ251-162045- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220116T1000Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1800Z/ Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 239 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 19 to 24 feet expected. * WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Monday. * 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. && $$ ANZ250-254-162045- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220116T1600Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1800Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- 239 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 22 to 27 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ255-256-162045- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220116T1000Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ 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- 239 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 17 to 22 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 1 AM to 11 AM EST Monday. * 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. && $$ ANZ231-162045- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220116T1000Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1800Z/ Cape Cod Bay- 239 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ236-162045- /O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ Narragansett Bay- 239 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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. && $$ ANZ230-162045- /O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.220117T0700Z-220117T1600Z/ Boston Harbor- 239 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves around 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-162045- /O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 239 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 AM EST Monday. * 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. && $$ ANZ232>234-162045- /O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1600Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 239 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this storm 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 storm watch went out at Jan 15, 10:06 AM EST, 5 hours 7 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 15, 10:06 AM EST, 5 hours 7 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1006 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022
.SYNOPSIS...
Dry but frigid and bitterly cold wind chills today. A strong storm
will impact the region late Sunday night into Monday, with heavy
snow over western Massachusetts and heavy rain in Rhode Island and
eastern Massachusetts, with strong to damaging winds along the coast
as well as coastal flooding. Blustery and cold weather returns
Tuesday followed by milder air Wednesday. A weak frontal system
moves through the region Wednesday night followed by colder weather
Thursday and Friday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
10 AM Update...
Powerful cyclone (~970 mb) southeast of Nova Scotia combining with
1040 mb arctic high over Ontario, funneling a bitterly cold airmass
into New England via gusty NNW winds. 925 mb temps over SNE
currently -18C to -19C, only modify to about -15C this afternoon.
This will only support highs in the teens to around 20-25 along the
south coast including the Cape and Islands. Although, strong
pressure gradient persisting over the region, will support NNW winds
of 15-25 mph, generating bitterly cold wind chills this morning,
then only modifying to -5F to +5F this afternoon. So despite plenty
of sunshine today, it will be very ineffective.
For the outer Cape, frigid airmass streaming across the relatively
warm ocean water on NNW winds, will continue to yield ocean effect
snow showers/flurries. Accumulations should be an inch or less and
confined to the outer Cape.
Previous forecast captures these details nicely, so no major changes
with this update.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM SUNDAY/...
Tonight
Arctic air mass in place will support another night with low
temperatures flirting with 0 degrees F or lower. The wind chill
factor will not be as extreme tonight as high pressure settles
over the region resulting in a relaxing pressure gradient.
Nonetheless, modest 5-10 mph northwest winds will support wind
chill temperatures below 0 for of the region.
Sunday
After a chilly start we'll see temperatures rebound tomorrow as
surface high pressure slides east resulting in a gradual wind
shift from northwest to southeast. Expect temperatures to
increase to values closer to normal for mid-January. Currently
expecting highs to top out in the mid 20s to mid 30s from
northwest to southeast. High pressure influence continues to
produce dry conditions tomorrow as well.
&&
.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Big Picture...
Closed upper low over the Southern Appalachians moves up the chain
and into the Hudson and Champlain Valleys. Upper ridge builds east
of Srn New England, turning the upper flow south-to-north. This
system sweeps into Nrn New England Monday night, with the trailing
upper trough crossing Srn New England at that same time.
Weak upper ridge builds over the Northeast USA Tuesday. A weak cold
front then moves through the region late Wednesday or early
Thursday. Otherwise, quiet weather the rest of the week.
Mass fields are similar through Tuesday, then turn different the
latter half of the week. Confidence is moderate to high through
Tuesday, then diminishes the rest of the week.
Details...
Sunday night-Monday...
Southern shortwave moves up the Eastern Seaboard Sunday night. Dry
air lingers the first half of the night. Moisture is focused
above 700-mb at 00z, so expect increasing high clouds early at
night, with the east to southeast wind bringing milder temps and
lower-level moisture overnight.
Precipitation moves into CT and Wrn Mass 10PM to 1 AM, then spreads
across the rest of Srn New England 1AM to 4 AM. Cold air from the
departing high pressure may hold in for a couple of hours...12Z
ECMWF shows a hint of cold air damming from SE NH through Wrn
MA/NWrn CT, so there may be an initial period of snow. The
increasing low level east-southeast winds warms the airmass Monday
morning, so expect the snow to change to rain by that time. Best
chance for this changeover will be in Eastern and Central MA, RI,
and much of CT. Depending on the storm track, snow may linger in the
Berkshire East Slopes longest. The higher snow totals are most
likely in this area, with 6+ inches possible in the Berkshire East
Slopes. Just an initial inch or two possible before changeover in
the coastal plain.
We will continue the Winter Storm Watch for the East Slopes to Nrn
Worcester Hills for Sunday night and Monday...including the Monday
morning rush hour.
Bufkit shows patches of freezing rain in Western and Central MA
Monday morning during the transition to rain. Confidence in this is
rather low, as it may be an artifact of the transition. Something
else to monitor.
Low level east-southeast winds move in later Sunday night and Monday
morning, with winds at 2000 feet AGL at 75 to 85 kt. Winds shift out
of the southwest in the afternoon, with low level winds of 40-50 kt
forecast. So surface gusts of 40-50 kt/45-60 mph are possible. This
will bring in PW values of 0.8 inches inland and around 1 inch along
the coast. Not bad for January...and suggests plenty of rain fed
into Srn New England in the strong wind.
Tuesday through Friday...
High pressure builds over Srn New England Tuesday. This will bring
subsidence and diminishing wind. Dry weather from the high continues
on Wednesday as well.
A weak cold front moves through the region Wednesday night. This
may bring a few flurries. Dry weather continues Thursday and Friday.
High pressure builds over Srn New England Tuesday evening. Gusty
west winds should diminish as the high moves in. With increasing
subsidence, expect a sunny day Tuesday.
A weak cold front moves through on Wednesday night. Expect
increasing clouds and milder temps Wednesday, and possibly some
widely scattered light snow/flurries Wednesday night. Drier and
colder air then returns on Thursday and Friday.
&&
.AVIATION /15Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Low - less than 30 percent.
Medium - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
15z update...VFR and gusty NNW winds continue today. MVFR in
snow showers confined to the outer Cape. Earlier discussion
below.
==============================================================
Today... High confidence.
Mostly VFR with some MVFR ceilings over the eastern Cape and
Islands through late morning/early afternoon. Gusts from 20-25
knots from the northwest continue over the interior early today
but gradually fall as the afternoon progresses. Higher gusts
over The Cape and islands in the 25-30 knot range. Ocean effect
snow showers expected for the outer Cape, but not expected to
reach FMH.
Tonight... High confidence.
VFR. Gusty northwest winds early tonight gradually diminish to
light northwest winds by Sunday morning.
Sunday... High confidence.
VFR. Light northwest winds.
KBOS Terminal...High confidence in TAF.
KBDL Terminal...High confidence in TAF.
Outlook /Sunday Night through Wednesday/...
Sunday Night: MVFR/IFR conditions possible. Strong winds with
gusts up to 50 kt. RA, chance SN.
Martin Luther King Jr Day: Mainly IFR, with areas MVFR
possible. Strong winds with gusts up to 60 kt. Chance RA,
chance FZRA, chance SN.
Monday Night: MVFR/IFR conditions possible. Windy with gusts up
to 30 kt. Slight chance SHSN.
Tuesday: VFR. Windy with local gusts up to 30 kt.
Tuesday Night: VFR. Breezy.
Wednesday: Mainly VFR, with local IFR possible. Breezy. Slight
chance SHSN.
&&
.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.
Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
Marine
Today
Gale force winds and rough seas diminish this morning into early
afternoon as a deep-low pressure system over The Atlantic
waters continues east. Extremely cold temperatures and moderate
northwest winds will continue to support moderate to heavy
freezing spray through this evening.
Tonight
Freezing spray threat gradually diminishes overnight as high
pressure builds over the coastal waters resulting in diminishing
wind speeds. Nonetheless, could still see some areas with light
freezing spray before dawn.
Sunday
High pressure dominates the coastal waters tomorrow. This will
support rather calm conditions for January. Winds gradually shift
from northwest to southeast as high pressure continues east over the
Atlantic waters.
Outlook /Sunday Night through Wednesday/...
Sunday Night: Low risk for gale force winds with gusts up to
45 kt. Areas of rough seas. Rain.
Martin Luther King Jr Day: Low risk for storm force winds with
areas of gusts up to 60 kt. Rough seas up to 26 ft. Rain.
Monday Night: Strong winds with gusts up to 30 kt. Rough seas
up to 18 ft. Slight chance of rain showers. Local visibility
1 to 3 nm.
Tuesday: Strong winds with gusts up to 30 kt. Rough seas up to
15 ft.
Tuesday Night: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 25 kt. Rough seas up to 11 ft.
Wednesday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts
up to 25 kt. Areas of rough seas.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Low level east-southeast jet with 75-85 kt winds Sunday night and
Monday. The wind will generate a 2 to 3 foot surge. Seas will
build off both coasts, reaching 20 feet. All of this points to
potential for minor flood levels on both the east and south
coast. Too early for any headlines for coastal flooding, but
expect these will eventually be issued.
&&
.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Wind Chill Advisory until noon EST today for CTZ002>004.
MA...Wind Chill Advisory until noon EST today for MAZ003>007-
010>018-026.
Wind Chill Warning until noon EST today for MAZ002-008-009.
Winter Storm Watch from late Sunday night through Monday
evening for MAZ002>004-008-009-026.
RI...Wind Chill Advisory until noon EST today for RIZ001>004.
MARINE...Freezing Spray Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for
ANZ231>234-251-255-256.
Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for
ANZ233>235-237-256.
Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM EST this afternoon for ANZ230.
Small Craft Advisory until noon EST today for ANZ236.
Freezing Spray Advisory until 1 PM EST this afternoon for
ANZ235>237.
&&
SYNOPSIS...WTB/Loconto
NEAR TERM...WTB/Nocera/RM
SHORT TERM...RM
LONG TERM...WTB
AVIATION...WTB/Nocera/RM
MARINE...WTB/Nocera/RM
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...StaffHazardous weather outlook, Jan 15, 4:32 AM EST, 10 hours 41 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 432 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 MAZ003-004-026-160945- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- 432 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... 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...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-010>018-RIZ001>004-160945- Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-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-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- 432 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, central Massachusetts, eastern Massachusetts, northeastern Massachusetts, southeastern Massachusetts, western Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. .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...Sunday through Friday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MAZ002-008-009-160945- Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- 432 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for 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 Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MAZ019>021-RIZ005>008-160945- Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- 432 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Massachusetts, northern Rhode Island and southern Rhode Island. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MAZ022>024-160945- Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- 432 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern 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 Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. ANZ233-234-256-160945- Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 432 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS 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...Sunday through Friday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. ANZ231-232-251-255-160945- Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- 432 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts 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. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. ANZ250-254-160945- 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- 432 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts 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. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. ANZ235>237-160945- Rhode Island Sound-Narragansett Bay-Block Island Sound- 432 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for 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...Sunday through Friday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. ANZ230-160945- Boston Harbor- 432 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. 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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Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 11:23 PM EST | Wind Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket | 11 hr |
| Jan 15, 3:31 AM EST | Gale Warning | BOX | 6 hr | |
| Jan 15, 3:31 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 23 hr | |
| Jan 15, 3:15 PM EST | High Wind Watch | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 2 more | 12 hr |
| Jan 15, 3:20 PM EST | Coastal Flood Watch | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more | 12 hr |
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