Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2023
Gale Warning 26, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Jun 3, 2023, 9:04 AM EDT. It took effect at Jun 3, 2023, 2:00 PM EDT. 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
- Jun 3, 2023, 9:04 AM EDT (13:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 3, 2023, 2:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Jun 3, 2023, 11:37 PM EDT
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
The text
As transmitted.
336 WHUS71 KBOX 031304 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 904 AM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ANZ232>235-040215- /O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.230603T1800Z-230604T0400Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound- 904 AM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight. * 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. && $$ ANZ255-256-040215- /O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.230603T1800Z-230604T0400Z/ Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 904 AM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ250-251-040215- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 904 AM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ254-040215- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- 904 AM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ237-040215- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ Block Island Sound- 904 AM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Block Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ231-040215- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ Cape Cod Bay- 904 AM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ230-040215- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ Boston Harbor- 904 AM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 2 feet. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ236-040215- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T0600Z/ Narragansett Bay- 904 AM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
2 follow-up statements
677 WHUS71 KBOX 031726 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 126 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ANZ232>235-040400- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.230603T1800Z-230604T0400Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound- 126 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * 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. && $$ ANZ255-256-040400- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.230603T1800Z-230604T0400Z/ Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 126 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ250-251-040630- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 126 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ254-040630- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- 126 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ237-040630- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ Block Island Sound- 126 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Block Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ231-040630- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ Cape Cod Bay- 126 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ230-040630- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ Boston Harbor- 126 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 2 feet. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ236-040630- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T0600Z/ Narragansett Bay- 126 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 3 feet. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
095 WHUS71 KBOX 040337 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1137 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ANZ232>235-041645- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230604T0400Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound- 1137 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ255-256-041645- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230604T0400Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 1137 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ250-251-041645- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 1137 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ254-041645- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- 1137 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ237-041645- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ Block Island Sound- 1137 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Block Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ231-041645- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ Cape Cod Bay- 1137 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ230-041645- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T1200Z/ Boston Harbor- 1137 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 2 feet. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ236-041645- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-230605T0600Z/ Narragansett Bay- 1137 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves around 3 feet. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Jun 3, 7:12 AM EDT, 1 hour 52 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 3, 7:12 AM EDT, 1 hour 52 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
712 AM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023
.SYNOPSIS...
Unseasonably cool and raw weather this weekend with gusty NE winds
and periods of showers at times, especially eastern New England.
Daytime temperatures this weekend will average up to 20 degrees
below normal in eastern New England. A period of more widespread
rain is likely across in eastern MA during Sunday as low pressure
backs in from the ocean. Unsettled weather may linger into early
next week, depending on the location of where low pressure sets up.
A drying trend with moderating temperatures are possible mid to late
next week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
7AM Update...
The only forecast adjustment made this morning was to bump winds
up especially over the waters and near the coasts. Already
seeing wind gusts over 30mph at Boston Logan and across the Cape
and Islands. Rain showers are starting to develop just off shore
over the eastern waters. Showers likely move onshore later
today as a coastal low moves north.
Previous Discussion...
Rather robust mid level shortwave will rotate south across SNE
today with strong mid level cooling as 500 mb temps fall to -20
to -22C. This will result in additional showers developing and
moving south across northern and eastern MA this morning, but
the risk of a few showers will continue in eastern MA through
the afternoon. Otherwise, cold pool aloft and low to mid mid
level moisture will keep lots of clouds across the region today.
Unseasonably cool airmass, especially in the east as 925 mb
temps fall to 3-4C this afternoon with somewhat milder low level
temps in western New Eng. Highs in eastern New Eng will likely
be achieved this morning, with temps falling into the lower 50s
during the afternoon and possibly into the upper 40s by evening.
Some locations in eastern MA this afternoon may be up to 40
degrees colder than Friday. Milder in the CT valley with highs
lower 60s.
The chilly temps will be accompanied by gusty NE winds, especially
along the coast with 25-35 mph gusts which will add to the chill.
Elsewhere 15-25 mph gusts are expected.
Given the building seas/rough surf we continued the high surf
advisory for eastern MA. Obviously a very poor beach day, but
dangerous conditions for anyone observing the rough surf from
jetties given large breaking waves onto rocks and other nearshore
structures.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM SUNDAY/...
Tonight...
Mid level low moves across eastern New Eng and the adjacent waters.
Deeper moisture and impulses rotating around the upper low will keep
the risk of showers across eastern MA tonight, but mostly dry in the
interior. Lows will be in the 40s regionwide, with gusty N/NE winds
persisting along the coast.
Sunday...
Quasi-stationary mid level low will continue to meander across
eastern New Eng. Low pres and assocd inverted trough over the ocean
is forecast to rotate westward toward SNE with deep moisture plume
and trowal moving in from the north and east. The nose of a
developing 40 kt northerly low level jet will enhance the
convergence. This will likely result in a period of widespread
showers backing in from the east and impacting eastern MA. Some
uncertainty with how far west showers will extend, but it appears at
least some showers will get further west across portions of MA and
eastern CT, with best chance of mainly dry weather from CT valley
westward.
Another very chilly day across SNE with 925 mb temps possibly
down to near 2-3C in eastern New Eng. We have highs in the
lower 50s in central and eastern MA but some of the guidance is
suggesting temps here may struggle to get to 50 in some
locations. It is possible temps will challenge record low maxes.
Milder in the CT valley but even here temps may struggle to
reach 60 if cloud cover dominates. There may be some sun to
start the day in the CT valley before clouds move in. Another
surge of gusty northerly winds will develop with the increasing
low level jet leading to 25-35 mph gusts near the coast and
15-25 mph further inland. The combination of rain, cold temps
and wind will make for a nasty day in eastern New Eng.
High surf advisories will likely be extended into Sunday as high
seas and rough surf will continue.
&&
.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Sunday night...
A closed upper low remains stalled just SE of the region with a
coastal surface low moving north. This will keep surface flow NE
brining in moisture from the ocean. The extra moisture and forcing
from the closed low brings a band of showers to eastern MA while
western MA and CT should remain dry. Lows drop near or below normal
in the upper 40s to low 50s.
Monday...
The closed upper low begins to progress NE with continued on shore
northerly flow. Highs remain well below normal with 60s in the east
and 70s in the west. Best chance for showers Monday remain along the
eastern coasts with moisture still streaming in from the ocean and
forcing from the closed low.
Tuesday...
Another closed upper level low drops south from Canada. Although
there is good forcing with the onset of the low, moisture is lacking
which will limit widespread precip. Instead isolated pop up showers
with a rumble of thunder is possible during the day. With cyclonic
flow aloft, cold 850mb temps around +4C, and a strong June sun angle
heating the surface will yield 100-300 J/kg of CAPE. Given the cold
temps aloft and instability, cant rule out graupel or small hail
with showers. The best chance for showers right now look to be north
of the Mass Pike where better moisture and colder temps aloft will
be in place. Highs remain below normal again in the mid 60s.
Wednesday - Friday...
The closed low stalls again over the North East leaving the region
under consistent cyclonic flow. This will allow for daily pop up
shower chances. No day is looking like a sure washout with ensemble
probs for greater then 0.25 inches less them 50% each day. High
temps begin to moderate a bit back towards normal as 850mb temps
warm throughout the week.
Saturday - Sunday...
Temps look to become more summer like next weekend, but another
closed low begins to drop down from Canada. Given this is seven days
out, there is still alot of time for the forecast to change.
&&
.AVIATION /12Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels:
Low - less than 30 percent.
Medium - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
Today...Moderate confidence.
IFR cigs improving to MVFR in the afternoon. Scattered showers,
mainly across eastern MA. NE gusts to 30 kts BOS-PVD corridor
along with the Cape/Islands.
Tonight...Moderate confidence.
Cigs improving to VFR in the CT valley, but MVFR persisting
across the coastal plain. Scattered showers in eastern MA. NE
wind gusts 25-30 kt near the coast gradually diminishing
overnight.
Sunday...Moderate confidence.
Widespread MVFR cigs with increasing showers across eastern MA,
possibly reaching central MA and RI. Mainly VFR CT valley.
Increasing N winds with 25-30 kt gusts developing along the
coast and up to 20 kt further inland.
KBOS Terminal...Moderate confidence in TAF. IFR cigs this
morning should improve to MVFR in the early afternoon. Off and
on showers today and tonight. Gusty NE winds up to 30 kts
KBDL Terminal...Moderate confidence in TAF. MVFR today improving
to VFR this evening. Gusty NE winds up to 20kts
Outlook /Sunday Night through Wednesday/...
Sunday Night: Mainly VFR, with areas MVFR possible. Windy with
areas of gusts up to 30 kt. Chance SHRA.
Monday: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Breezy. Chance
SHRA.
Monday Night: VFR. Chance SHRA.
Tuesday: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Breezy. Chance
SHRA, isolated TSRA.
Tuesday Night: VFR. Chance SHRA.
Wednesday: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Chance SHRA.
&&
.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels:
Low - less than 30 percent.
Medium - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
Through Sunday...
Persistent NE gusts to 25-30 kt expected over the waters through
Sunday. May even see a few marginal gale force gusts approaching 35
kt this afternoon and evening. Another surge of wind expected by
Sunday afternoon with N wind gusts to 30-35 kt. Strongest gusts over
eastern MA waters where gale warnings may need to be considered in
future forecast updates. Very rough sea conditions, especially
eastern MA waters where seas will build up to 10 feet.
Scattered showers through tonight, then more widespread rain
expected Sunday, especially eastern waters.
Outlook /Sunday Night through Wednesday/...
Sunday Night: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Rough seas up to 11 ft. Rain showers likely.
Monday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up
to 25 kt. Rough seas up to 9 ft. Chance of rain showers.
Monday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Local rough seas. Chance
of rain showers.
Tuesday: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching 5 ft.
Chance of rain showers, isolated thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas locally approaching
5 ft. Chance of rain showers, isolated thunderstorms.
Wednesday: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas locally approaching
5 ft. Chance of rain showers.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
High astro tides this weekend (11+ ft MLLW for Boston) combined with
strong NE flow may yield minor coastal flooding for the eastern MA
coastline. The tides of concern are the Saturday night and
especially Sunday night tides around midnight.
For the Sat night tide, a surge up to 1 ft is expected along the
eastern MA coast. This may result in minor splashover. The
Sunday night tide has a higher risk for minor flooding as the
tide is a bit higher, and if the surge reaches 1-1.5 ft as
forecast, this would result in more areas of minor coastal
flooding.
There is also a risk of minor flooding during the Mon night high
tide.
&&
.CLIMATE...
Record Low Max Temps for Sunday June 4th.
BOS...52/1891
PVD...55/2012
BDL...59/2018
ORH...51/2018
&&
.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...High Surf Advisory until 8 PM EDT Sunday for MAZ007-015-016-
019-022-024.
RI...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT Monday for ANZ230>235-237-
250-251-254>256.
Small Craft Advisory until 2 AM EDT Monday for ANZ236.
&&
SYNOPSIS...KJC/KP
NEAR TERM...KJC/KP
SHORT TERM...KJC
LONG TERM...KP
AVIATION...KJC/KP
MARINE...KJC/KP
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
CLIMATE...Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 3, 4:10 AM EDT, 4 hours 54 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 410 AM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 MAZ007-015-016-019-022-024-040815- Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Barnstable MA-Nantucket MA- 410 AM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Massachusetts, northeastern Massachusetts and 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. High Surf 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. MAZ013-014-017-018-020-021-023-RIZ002-004>008-040815- Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Dukes MA-Southeast Providence RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- 410 AM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Massachusetts, 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. ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-040815- 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- 410 AM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts and Rhode Island 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. CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>012-026-RIZ001-003-040815- Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-Western Kent RI- 410 AM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, central Massachusetts, eastern Massachusetts, northeastern Massachusetts, western Massachusetts and northern 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. 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
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jun 3, 4:32 AM EDT, 4 hours 32 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
432 AM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0231 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Sturbridge 42.10N 72.06W
06/02/2023 Worcester MA Trained Spotter
tree down blocking rte 148 at colette road.
0310 PM Lightning Spencer 42.24N 71.99W
06/02/2023 Worcester MA Trained Spotter
Church fire due to lighting strike on main
street.
0400 PM Hail 1 E Killingly 41.83N 71.85W
06/02/2023 M1.00 inch Windham CT Broadcast Media
quarter sized hail in east killingly relayed
by media.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 8:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Hampshire | 49 min |
| Jun 3, 4:23 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Statement | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more | 22 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.