Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2023
Gale Warning 9, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Feb 16, 2023, 3:56 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 17, 2023, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Feb 16, 2023, 3:56 AM EST (08:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 17, 2023, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 18, 2023, 4:00 AM EST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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187 WHUS71 KBOX 160856 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 356 AM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ANZ254>256-162200- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230216T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0009.230217T0600Z-230217T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0009.230217T0900Z-230217T2100Z/ 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- 356 AM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-162200- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230216T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0009.230217T1200Z-230217T2100Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 356 AM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet possible. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ250-162200- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230216T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0009.230217T1200Z-230217T2100Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 356 AM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ232>234-162200- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0009.230217T1200Z-230217T2100Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 356 AM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet possible. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ ANZ231-162200- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0009.230217T1200Z-230217T2100Z/ Cape Cod Bay- 356 AM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet possible. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
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866 WHUS71 KBOX 161914 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 214 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ANZ250-171100- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0009.230217T1200Z-230217T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0010.230218T0000Z-230218T1200Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 214 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ231-171100- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0009.230217T1200Z-230217T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0010.230218T0000Z-230218T1200Z/ Cape Cod Bay- 214 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ251-171100- /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0010.230218T0000Z-230218T1200Z/ Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 214 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-171100- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0009.230217T1200Z-230217T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0009.230217T1200Z-230218T1200Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 214 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ232>234-171100- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0009.230217T1200Z-230217T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0009.230217T1200Z-230218T1200Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 214 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ254>256-171100- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0009.230217T0900Z-230218T1200Z/ 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- 214 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 7 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ236-171100- /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.230217T1200Z-230218T1200Z/ Narragansett Bay- 214 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ230-171100- /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.230218T0000Z-230218T0900Z/ Boston Harbor- 214 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 4 AM EST 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. && $$
491 WHUS71 KBOX 170302 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1002 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ANZ254>256-171615- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0009.230217T1200Z-230218T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 1002 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-171615- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0009.230217T1200Z-230218T1200Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 1002 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ232>234-171615- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0009.230217T1200Z-230218T1200Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 1002 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ250-171615- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.230218T0000Z-230218T1200Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 1002 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ231-251-171615- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.230218T0000Z-230218T1200Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 1002 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ236-171615- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.230217T1200Z-230218T1200Z/ Narragansett Bay- 1002 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ230-171615- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.230218T0000Z-230218T0900Z/ Boston Harbor- 1002 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
980 WHUS71 KBOX 170829 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 329 AM EST Fri Feb 17 2023 ANZ235-237-172200- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0009.230217T1200Z-230218T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.230217T1200Z-230218T1200Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 329 AM EST Fri Feb 17 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ231-172200- /O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.230217T1200Z-230218T1200Z/ /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0010.230218T0000Z-230218T1200Z/ Cape Cod Bay- 329 AM EST Fri Feb 17 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ232>234-172200- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0009.230217T1200Z-230218T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.230217T1200Z-230218T1200Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 329 AM EST Fri Feb 17 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ254>256-172200- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0009.230217T1500Z-230218T0900Z/ Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 329 AM EST Fri Feb 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ250-172200- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0010.230218T0000Z-230218T0900Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 329 AM EST Fri Feb 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ251-172200- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0010.230218T0000Z-230218T0900Z/ Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 329 AM EST Fri Feb 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ230-172200- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.230217T1500Z-230218T1200Z/ Boston Harbor- 329 AM EST Fri Feb 17 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 feet expected. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ236-172200- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.230217T1200Z-230218T1200Z/ Narragansett Bay- 329 AM EST Fri Feb 17 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
662 WHUS71 KBOX 172014 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 314 PM EST Fri Feb 17 2023 ANZ254>256-180900- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230218T0900Z/ 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- 314 PM EST Fri Feb 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ250-180900- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.230218T0000Z-230218T0900Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 314 PM EST Fri Feb 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ251-180900- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.230218T0000Z-230218T0900Z/ Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 314 PM EST Fri Feb 17 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ236-181100- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-230218T1200Z/ Narragansett Bay- 314 PM EST Fri Feb 17 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ230-181100- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-230218T1200Z/ Boston Harbor- 314 PM EST Fri Feb 17 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 2 feet. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ235-237-181100- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-230218T1200Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 314 PM EST Fri Feb 17 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ231>234-181100- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-230218T1200Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 314 PM EST Fri Feb 17 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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. && $$
228 WHUS71 KBOX 180902 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 402 AM EST Sat Feb 18 2023 ANZ254>256-182215- /O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230218T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-230219T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 402 AM EST Sat Feb 18 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ250-182215- /O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230218T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-230219T0000Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 402 AM EST Sat Feb 18 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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. && $$ ANZ251-181500- /O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230218T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-230218T1500Z/ Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 402 AM EST Sat Feb 18 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-181500- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-230218T1500Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 402 AM EST Sat Feb 18 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ231>234-181500- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-230218T1500Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 402 AM EST Sat Feb 18 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ236-181200- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-230218T1200Z/ Narragansett Bay- 402 AM EST Sat Feb 18 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt and waves 2 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ230-181200- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-230218T1200Z/ Boston Harbor- 402 AM EST Sat Feb 18 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves around 2 feet. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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 Feb 16, 12:58 AM EST, 2 hours 58 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 16, 12:58 AM EST, 2 hours 58 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1258 AM EST Thu Feb 16 2023
.SYNOPSIS...
A warm sector airmass remains over the region tonight into Thursday,
ahead of an approaching frontal boundary, yielding near record
warmth. Rain, fog, and gusty southwest winds are expected Thursday
night and early Friday, then falling temperatures and strong north
to northeast winds by Friday afternoon. A brief cooldown to more
seasonable levels Friday night into Saturday, with chilly weather.
Warmer Sunday into Tuesday with a chance of showers Monday and
Tuesday with another frontal system.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
1005 PM update...
Mainly clear skies has led to temps falling sharply where winds
have decoupled. Large variation in temps ranging from 38 at ORE
to 59 at FIT where winds gusting to 20 kt. Winds expected to
diminish overnight and become more westerly as weak front drops
south into the region. Have made some adjustments to low temps,
otherwise forecast on track. Expect lows in the 30s across
western MA, with 40s elsewhere.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH 6 PM FRIDAY/...
330 PM update...
Thursday...
Departing short wave across the maritimes in the morning, results in
subsidence, dry weather and sunshine filtered by high clouds across
SNE. Very mild start to the day, with sunrise temps 45-50, providing
a high launching pad for highs tomorrow. Very weak CAA in the
morning becomes neutral by 18z, then WAA late in the day ahead of
approaching frontal wave. Model soundings indicate blyr mixing is
fairly shallow, not quite to 925 mb. Given temps of +7C to +9C at
the top of the mixed layer, highs of 60-65 are supportive across
CT/RI and up to the Pike in MA, possibly into the city of Boston,
with light WSW surface winds. 55-60 for highs across northern MA.
This will be record warmth territory for Boston and Providence, with
record highs Thu for both locations at 60 degs. Higher probability
of PVD breaking the record than BOS, given proximity to frontal
boundary and warm sector farther south into CT/RI and southeast MA.
Morning sunshine fades behind increasing clouds with rain likely
overspreading the region sometime between 3 pm and 6 pm from west to
east, in response to the next pulse of thermal and moisture
advection from approaching weak s/wv.
Low level wind axis shifts east during the morning then the nose of
a SW low level jet approaches the south coast toward 00z. Therefore,
some wind early and late, with light winds midday.
Thursday night...
Another very mild night, as low pressure tracks northeast from PA to
NY into northern-central New England, thus warm sector over SNE.
Another night with lows only in the 40s. 12z guidance suggest best
synoptic scale forcing and frontal convergence occurs after 12z Fri.
Therefore, not a washout Thu night, appears to be scattered showers.
Light south winds in the evening, shift to the SW and increase
towards morning, 20-30 mph, strongest along/near the south coast,
including Cape Cod and the Islands. Increasing dew pts on SW flow
across the cool ocean, may result in patchy fog along and near the
south coast of MA/RI.
&&
.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Highlights
* Above normal temperatures again on Friday will be accompanied by
rainfall ahead of an approaching cold front.
* Dry weekend with a seasonably cold Saturday followed by a more
mild Sunday.
* Wet/unsettled weather next week.
Friday
Area of low-pressure tracking north and west of southern New England
will place the forecast region in an anomalously warm air mass
characterized by 925 hPa temps above 10 Celsius. This will support
another afternoon with temperatures in the 50s or perhaps even 60 at
some locations. In addition to the warm temperatures, expect fog and
widespread showers ahead of an advancing cold front. Also can't rule
out a couple of rumbles of thunder as model forecast soundings
support some elevated instability to the tune of around 100 J/kg of
CAPE. A tight thermal/pressure gradient will support strong winds on
Friday as well. Despite a 60 knot 925 hPa LLJ, a strong low-level
inversion will limit southwest winds at the surface to 20 to 25
knots with gusts of 30 to 35 knots across the interior. Stronger
gusts from 35 to 40 knots will be possible across The Cape/Islands.
As the front pushes through the region on Friday afternoon, winds
will shift to the northwest with gusts from 20 to 30 knots across
the region. May see a few snow showers on the back end of the front
as precipitation tapers off from northwest to southeast during the
evening hours.
Friday night through Sunday
Cooler/drier air mass filters in behind an exiting cold front Friday
night with seasonably cold temperatures. Lows in the teens and 20s
on Saturday morning with some wind chill values in the single digits
across the northwestern regions. Seasonably cold temperatures
Saturday afternoon are expected as well with 925 hPa temps around -5
C supporting highs in the 30s to perhaps low 40s. Surface high
pressure building off the east coast to our south will support dry
weather. As the surface high slides east of the region by Sunday,
southwesterly flow settles back in to support more mild temperatures
in the upper 40s to perhaps low 50s on Sunday afternoon. Overall a
quiet weekend weatherwise.
Next Week
Mild temperatures persist into Monday, but this will begin a cooling
trend that will bring temperatures down to somewhat normal values
for late February. A couple of short-waves will support
wet/unsettled weather on Monday and then again on Tuesday night.
This will be followed by a more robust low-pressure system that may
bring substantial precipitation to portions of the Northeast mid to
late next week. Confidence is low at this time, but ensemble
guidance supports another inland track that would limit the
potential for wintry precipitation. Still plenty of time for
changes, so stay tuned for further details as we head into next week.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels:
Low - less than 30 percent.
Medium - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
06z TAF update:
Through 12z...VFR. Gusty SW winds will diminish but areas of
LLWS will continue until 09-12z.
Today...High confidence. VFR with lowering cigs late afternoon
as scattered showers move in from the west. W/SW winds 5-15 kt.
Tonight...Moderate confidence. Conditions lowering to IFR/LIFR
in showers, stratus and patchy fog. Increasing SW winds with
gusts to 25-30 kt developing over Cape/Islands after midnight.
Areas of LLWS near the south coast and Cape/Islands after
midnight as low level jet develops.
Friday...Moderate confidence. IFR/LIFR in showers and patchy
fog, improving to MVFR then VFR during afternoon after FROPA.
Pre-frontal SW gusts to 25-35 in the morning shifting to NW
during the afternoon.
KBOS Terminal...High confidence in trends. Lower confidence in
timing of lower conditions.
KBDL Terminal...High confidence in trends. Lower confidence in
timing of lower conditions.
Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...
Friday: Mainly VFR, with areas IFR possible. Windy with gusts
up to 35 kt. RA likely, patchy BR.
Friday Night: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Windy with
gusts up to 35 kt. Slight chance RA.
Saturday through Sunday: VFR. Breezy.
Sunday Night: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Breezy.
Slight chance RA.
Washingtons Birthday: Mainly MVFR, with areas VFR possible.
Breezy. Chance RA.
&&
.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels:
Low - less than 30 percent.
Medium - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
340 PM update...
Tonight...high confidence.
Gusty SSW winds 20-30 kt diminish this evening, and become WSW after
midnight. Dry weather and good vsby.
Thursday...high confidence.
Modest WSW winds 10-15 kt in the morning, diminishing in the
afternoon, then becoming S toward sunset. Dry weather in the
morning, with rain overspreading the waters roughly 3-6 pm west to
east.
Thursday night...high confidence.
As frontal boundary over central/northern New England descends
southward, SW winds increase to 20-30 kt, possibly gusting up to 35
kt. Therefore, Gale Watch remains posted. Scattered showers and fog
likely lower vsby at times.
Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...
Friday: Low risk for gale force winds with gusts up to 40 kt.
Rough seas up to 10 ft. Chance of rain, patchy fog. Visibility
1 to 3 nm.
Friday Night: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Rough seas up to 9 ft. Chance of rain. Local
visibility 1 to 3 nm.
Saturday: Winds less than 25 kt. Local rough seas.
Saturday Night: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds
with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft.
Sunday: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas locally approaching 5 ft.
Sunday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas locally approaching
5 ft. Chance of rain.
Washingtons Birthday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds
with gusts up to 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching 5 ft. Chance
of rain.
&&
.CLIMATE...
Record Highs for Thu 2/16...
Boston 60 in 1882 and 1910
Hartford 72 in 1954
Providence 60 in 1910
Worcester 62 in 1954
Record Highs for Fri 2/17...
Boston 61 in 1981 and 2022
Hartford 64 in 1981
Providence 66 in 1981
Worcester 59 in 2022
Record Highest Low Temperatures for Thu 2/16...
Boston 41 in 1976
Hartford 40 in 1984
Providence 41 in 1976
Worcester 37 in 2006
Record Highest Low Temperatures for Fri 2/17...
Boston 43 in 2022
Hartford 39 in 1981
Providence 45 in 2022
Worcester 42 in 2022
&&
.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from late tonight through Friday afternoon for
ANZ231>235-237-250-254>256.
Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EST this morning for ANZ235-
237-250.
Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM EST this afternoon for
ANZ254>256.
&&
SYNOPSIS...Nocera/RM
NEAR TERM...KJC
SHORT TERM...Nocera
LONG TERM...RM
AVIATION...KJC/RM
MARINE...Nocera/RM
CLIMATE...Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 15, 4:07 PM EST, 11 hours 49 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 407 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2023 CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-162115- Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- 407 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, all of Massachusetts east of Berkshire County, and Rhode Island. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. ANZ231>235-237-250-254>256-162115- Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 407 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2023 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. ANZ230-236-251-162115- Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 407 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. 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
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2:14 PM EST | Gale Warning | BOX | 38 hr | |
| Feb 16, 2:14 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 53 hr |
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