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Gale Warning 28, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

September 14, 2023

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Sep 14, 2023, 5:19 PM EDT. It took effect at Sep 15, 2023, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 30 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
Sep 14, 2023, 5:19 PM EDT (21:19 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 15, 2023, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Sep 16, 2023, 8:20 PM EDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

293 
WHUS71 KBOX 142119
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
519 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

ANZ235-256-151030-
/O.CAN.KBOX.TR.A.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.230915T1800Z-230917T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
519 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Coastal Waters from Montauk NY 
  to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block 
  Island.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-151030-
/O.CAN.KBOX.TR.A.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.230915T1800Z-230917T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
519 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-151030-
/O.CAN.KBOX.TR.A.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.230915T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
519 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-234-250-251-151030-
/O.UPG.KBOX.TR.A.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.TR.W.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Buzzards Bay-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
519 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor, Buzzards Bay, Coastal waters east of 
  Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary 
  and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Friday night into Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very 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>233-254-255-151030-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.W.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-
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-
519 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, Coastal 
  waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 
  20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of 
  Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Friday night into Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very 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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
760 
WHUS71 KBOX 150257
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1057 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

ANZ230>234-250-251-254-255-151600-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.W.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-
Buzzards Bay-
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-
1057 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas
  12 to 17 feet, except 5 to 10 feet on the sounds and bays, and 2
  to 3 feet on Boston Harbor.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Late Friday into Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Very 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-256-151600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.230915T1800Z-230917T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1057 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Coastal Waters from Montauk NY 
  to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block 
  Island.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-151600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
1057 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-151600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.230915T1800Z-230917T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1057 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO
8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
678 
WHUS71 KBOX 150909
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
509 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

ANZ230>234-250-251-254-255-152215-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.W.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-
Buzzards Bay-
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-
509 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas
  15 to 20 feet, except 5 to 10 feet on bays and sounds, and 2 to
  3 feet on Boston Harbor.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters. 

* WHEN...This evening through Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-256-152215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.230915T1800Z-230917T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
509 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Coastal Waters from Montauk NY 
  to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block 
  Island.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-152215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
509 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-152215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.230915T1800Z-230917T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
509 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
254 
WHUS71 KBOX 151933
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
333 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

ANZ230>234-250-251-254-255-160845-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.W.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-
Buzzards Bay-
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-
333 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  15 to 20 feet, except 5 to 10 feet on bays and sounds, and 2 
  to 3 feet on Boston Harbor.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters.

* WHEN...This evening through Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-256-160845-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
333 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Coastal Waters from Montauk NY 
  to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block 
  Island.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-160845-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
333 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-160845-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
333 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
231 
WHUS71 KBOX 152155
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
555 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

ANZ230>234-250-251-254-255-161100-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.W.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-
Buzzards Bay-
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-
555 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 14 to 19 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Tonight through Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-256-161100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
555 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Coastal Waters from Montauk NY 
  to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-161100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
555 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-161100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
555 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 
  35 kt and waves 2 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
058 
WHUS71 KBOX 160251
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1051 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

ANZ230>234-250-251-254-255-161600-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.W.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-
Buzzards Bay-
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-
1051 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and
  seas 15 to 20 feet, except 5 to 10 feet on bays and sounds, and
  1 to 3 feet on Boston Harbor.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Overnight into Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-256-161600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1051 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Coastal Waters from Montauk NY 
  to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-161600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
1051 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-161600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1051 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
998 
WHUS71 KBOX 160908
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
508 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

ANZ230>234-250-251-254-255-162215-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.W.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-
Buzzards Bay-
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-
508 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 15
  to 20 feet on the open ocean, 5 to 10 feet on bays and sounds,
  and 1 to 3 feet on Boston Harbor.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Through today.

* IMPACTS...Very 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-256-162215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
508 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Coastal Waters from Montauk NY 
  to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-162215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
508 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-162215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
508 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
680 
WHUS71 KBOX 161519
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1119 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

ANZ230-162100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.TR.W.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230916T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-
1119 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-170200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.TR.W.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1119 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* 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>234-170000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.TR.W.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1119 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-170430-
/O.CAN.KBOX.TR.W.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0600Z/
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-
1119 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 14 to 19 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 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-170000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.TR.W.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
1119 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas 
  Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-256-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1119 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Coastal Waters from Montauk NY 
  to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
1119 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1119 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
539 
WHUS71 KBOX 161927
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
327 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

ANZ230-170000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
327 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-256-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
327 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Coastal Waters from Montauk NY 
  to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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>234-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
327 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
327 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas 
  Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-170600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0600Z/
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-
327 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 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 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-170200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
327 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
327 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
327 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
535 
WHUS71 KBOX 162258
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
658 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

ANZ231-170400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
658 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* 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>235-170400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0400Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
658 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 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 midnight EDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-171200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T1700Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
658 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8
  to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT Sunday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-171200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T1700Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
658 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas 
  Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-171200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
658 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard 
  extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-171200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T1200Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
658 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6
  to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-170400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0400Z/
Boston Harbor-
658 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-170000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
658 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished below small craft advisory thresholds.
Therefore...the small craft advisory has been cancelled.

$$

ANZ250-170400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0400Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
658 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-170400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0400Z/
Block Island Sound-
658 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Frank
651 
WHUS71 KBOX 170020
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
820 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

ANZ250-171330-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230917T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T1600Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
820 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday.

* 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>235-237-170400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
820 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-171330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T1700Z/
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-
820 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 
  nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-171200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
820 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard 
  extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-171200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T1200Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
820 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-170400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230917T0400Z/
Boston Harbor-
820 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Frank

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 Sep 14, 1:18 PM EDT, 4 hours 1 minute earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 14, 1:18 PM EDT, 4 hours 1 minute before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
118 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
Dry and seasonable weather persists through the better part of
Friday before Hurricane Lee makes a close pass of southern New
England Friday night into Saturday. Increasing surf and rip
currents are likely to begin around Tuesday and continue into
the weekend, although there is low confidence in any other
impacts. Refer to the latest forecasts on Hurricane Lee from the
National Hurricane Center.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
1 pm Update...

No changes to the near term forecast. See updated aviation
discussion below.

10 am Update...

Remaining rain showers have pushed offshore from Cape Cod and
the Islands with cloud cover still lingering behind. As for
inland, mostly sunny skies this morning with no changes to the
forecast.

730 am update...

A much quieter day in progress this morning and, most notably, a
less humid feel to the air as lower dewpoints make their way
into the region.

Previous Discussion...

Today will be a well earned reprieve from our very active weather
pattern as a slow moving cold front pushes offshore; resulting in
high pressure parking over New England.

The current demarcation of the cold front is quite obvious off of
observations, such that showery/foggy conditions persist to the east
of the front, with clear conditions to the west. At present, the
front is draped roughly down the I-95 corridor, and will continue to
move east before briefly stalling near the Cape Cod Canal this
morning. Shower activity, and perhaps a rumble of thunder, will
continue across the Cape through around 15Z before dry air finally
filters in across the coastal zones. There is no risk for severe
weather, but some showers may capitalize on still amplified PWATs
(near 1.5"), dropping a quick 0.25-5" of QPF this morning.

Speaking of dry air, today will feature a September stunner away
from the Cape and Islands where dewpoints drop into upper 40s and
50s. Pleasant, seasonable highs in the 70s and abundant sunshine can
be expected. Expecting rather deep mixing today that will mix breezy
conditions to the surface, primarily across the high terrain; NW
gusts 10 to as high as 20kt are likely this afternoon.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM FRIDAY/...
Dry weather persists overnight with high pressure in place. Opted to
favor the lower end of guidance for overnight temps given mainly
clear skies, dewpoints dropping into the mid 40s and low 50s, and
light winds. Temperatures should radiate quickly after sunset,
especially across the high terrain. The one caveat when it comes to
radiational cooling tonight will be some mid-high clouds streaming
in from the southeast ahead of approaching Hurricane Lee. This will
keep temps a bit more mild across the coastal plain. Overall, it
will be a much cooler night compared to the last week or so, with
lows tumbling into the 40s across far western MA!

Overnight trends continue into Friday as Lee inches closer to
southern New England. As far as daytime impacts go, cloud cover will
continue to overspread much of southern New England, though the
extend of cloud cover is still TBD as minor shifts east or west in
Lee's track could result in sunnier/cloudier conditions across the
western half of the CWA. Winds will shift from the NW to the N/NE,
and will pick up through the day. By late Friday evening, gusts to
~25kt can be expected for Nantucket and perhaps the outer Cape. All
that said, expecting precipitation to hold off at all locations
except perhaps Nantucket and Chatham thorough the period, though if
guidance trends a bit faster with Lee, we could see a touch more
rain Friday afternoon. Overall, not expecting much more than 0.1" of
QPF at any location through 6pm.

With increasing cloud cover and northeast winds, Friday will be a
rather cool day, with highs primarily in the 60s. As mentioned
previously, minor shifts in the timing/track of Lee could have
impacts on cloud cover, which in turn will impact temperatures. A
slower, sunnier trend would result in warmer temperatures,
especially across the CT River Valley. To account for model
uncertainty and a significant spread in guidance, between the low
60s and mid 70s, opted to use the CONSALL blend to "shoot the gap".

For more information regarding the track and timing of Hurricane
Lee, reference the long term section of the AFD for the National
Hurricane Center.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Highlights...

*  Hurricane Lee will pass east of Southern New England Friday night
   and Saturday bringing strong winds, rain, and dangerous marine
   conditions to the region. The lingering question is just how
   strong those winds will be and the extend of any potential
   coastal flooding.

*  Increasing rip current risk and high surf continues into part of
   the weekend.

*  Mid level ridging will bring back dry weather for Sunday into
   Monday before another system brings unsettled weather around
   Sunday night/Monday.

Details...

Friday night Hurricane Lee will be knocking on our doorstep, at near
38N according to the official NHC forecast. As is typical with
tropical storms in the northeast, though, it will be accelerating
its northward movement, arriving directly east of Nantucket by 8AM
Saturday. Guidance has pretty well converged on a track well
offshore of SNE with a landfall anywhere from the Maine coast to
Nova Scotia. Even so, as the storm undergoes extratropical
transition its already expansive wind field will further expand.
This means a stretch of strong winds for southern New England
(stronger winds to the east, lighter winds to the west). Cape Cod
and the islands will get the worst of the winds in this scenario.
The NHC's current wind speed probabilities indicate no chance of
hurricane force winds or even 50 kt winds. Cape Cod has a 20-30%
chance of seeing tropical storm force winds (>39 mph), with a 5-10%
chance for the rest of eastern MA. Keep in mind, though, these can
and will change as the storm gets closer and confidence in its
eventual track is solidified; a small shift east or west would make
a significant difference in expected wind speeds. At this point the
winds look to be increasing Friday night to a maximum around 8 AM
Saturday. As for rainfall, the forecast is currently for 2-4 inches
of rain on the Cape and islands, 1-2 inches in eastern MA, and dry
weather from Rhode Island west. A tropical storm watch is in effect
for the entire coast of RI and MA. The extent of coastal flooding
will depend heavily on the timing/speed of the storm. At this point
the peak of winds looks to be Saturday morning during low tide
(which would reduce the flooding potential), but that is subject to
change with the forward speed of the storm. Even so, fortunately our
tides aren't astronomically high this weekend. Under northeast flow
the greatest risk of coastal flooding would be Cape Cod Bay and the
north shore of MA. That being said, anywhere on the coast could see
some minor flooding or splashover. Winds will slowly come down
through Saturday and Saturday night as Lee moves further away.

Sunday mid level ridging will keep things dry and seasonable before
an approaching shortwave brings scattered showers once again for
Sunday night into Monday. Beyond that there are signs of an
expansive ridge building overhead which would give us a much needed
break from the rain.

&&

.AVIATION /17Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Forecast Confidence Levels:

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Rest of today...High Confidence

VFR. Breezy NW flow, gusts to 20 knots possible across the high
terrain.

Tonight...High Confidence...

VFR. Winds remains northerly but calm down across the interior
overnight. Winds near coastal areas and across Cape Cod and the
Islands will begin increasing overnight gusting up to 20 knots.

Friday... High Confidence

VFR, though high clouds will stream in ahead of Hurricane Lee.
Winds continue to increase out of the NNE during the afternoon
gusting 25 knots.

KBOS TAF...High Confidence

VFR through the period, Winds begin to increase overnight ahead
of hurricane Lee gusting to 20 knots by tomorrow morning and
remaining gusty tomorrow afternoon

KBDL TAF...High confidence

VFR, breezy NW flow today, up to 15kt. Generally no impacts
expected from Hurricane Lee, though winds will shift to the N/NW
by late Friday.

Outlook /Friday Night through

Friday Night: VFR. Strong winds with gusts up to 55 kt for Cape
Cod and the Islands. Chance SHRA.

Saturday: VFR. Strong winds with gusts up to 60 kt for Cape Cod
and the Islands. Chance SHRA.

Saturday Night: VFR. Strong winds with local gusts up to 40 kt
for Cape Cod and the Islands.

Sunday: VFR. Windy with local gusts up to 30 kt.

Sunday Night: VFR. Breezy.

Monday: VFR. Slight chance SHRA, isolated TSRA.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels:

Low - less than 30 percent.
Medium - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Overall high confidence.

The tropical storm watch that is currently in place is inclusive
of all marine hazards over the period, though through Friday,
NW/NE winds will be less than 25kt. If the tropical storm watch
was not in place, we would describe marine conditions to be
equivalent to small craft advisories as seas build to 5-7ft by
Friday morning. Seas continue to build through Friday,
especially south and east of Cape Cod, where seas of 12-16ft can
be expected by Friday evening.

Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...

Friday Night: Tropical Storm force winds with gusts up to 45
kt. Rough seas up to 21 ft. Chance of rain showers, patchy fog.
Areas of visibility 1 to 3 nm.

Saturday: Tropical Storm force winds with gusts up to 60 kt.
Rough seas up to 23 ft. Chance of rain showers, patchy fog.
Areas of visibility 1 to 3 nm.

Saturday Night: Low risk for Tropical Storm force winds with
areas of gusts up to 45 kt. Rough seas up to 16 ft. Slight
chance of rain showers.

Sunday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with local
gusts up to 30 kt. Local rough seas.

Sunday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas locally approaching
5 ft.

Monday: Winds less than 25 kt. Slight chance of rain showers,
isolated thunderstorms.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...Tropical Storm Watch for MAZ007-015-016-018-020-021.
     Tropical Storm Warning for MAZ019-022>024.
     Storm Surge Watch for MAZ022-024.
RI...Tropical Storm Watch for RIZ005>008.
MARINE...Tropical Storm Watch for ANZ230-234>237-250-251-256.
     Tropical Storm Warning for ANZ231>233-254-255.
&&

SYNOPSIS...BW/KS
NEAR TERM...BW/KP/KS
SHORT TERM...KS
LONG TERM...BW
AVIATION...BW/KP/KS
MARINE...BW/KS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 14, 10:58 AM EDTTropical Storm WarningBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 2 more48 hr
Sep 14, 5:19 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX68 hr
Sep 14, 5:43 PM EDTCoastal Flood WarningBOXBarnstable, Nantucket39 hr
Sep 14, 5:43 PM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 2 more58 hr

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