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Storm Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 13, 2023

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm warning at Mar 13, 2023, 3:19 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 13, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 26 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
Mar 13, 2023, 3:19 AM EDT (07:19 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2023, 9:55 PM EDT
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

063 
WHUS71 KBOX 130719
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
319 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

ANZ256-132100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-230313T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.230314T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.230314T0000Z-230316T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
319 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-132100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-230313T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.230314T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.230314T0000Z-230316T1200Z/
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-
319 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  21 to 26 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and 
  Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas 
  Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-132100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-230313T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.230314T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.230314T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
319 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 feet expected.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-132100-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.230314T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.230314T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
319 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-132100-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.230314T0000Z-230315T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.230314T0000Z-230315T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
319 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-132100-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.230314T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.230314T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
319 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-132100-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.230314T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.230314T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
319 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-132100-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.230314T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.230314T0000Z-230316T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
319 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
234 
WHUS71 KBOX 131938
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
338 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

ANZ256-140845-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.230314T0000Z-230316T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
338 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-140845-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.230314T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
338 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-140845-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.230314T0000Z-230315T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
338 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-140845-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.230314T0000Z-230316T1200Z/
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-
338 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and 
  Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas 
  Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-140845-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.230314T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
338 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-140845-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.230314T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
338 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-140845-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.230314T0000Z-230316T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
338 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
753 
WHUS71 KBOX 140718
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
318 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

ANZ256-142030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-230316T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
318 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-142030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
318 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-142030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-230315T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
318 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-142030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230316T1200Z/
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-
318 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  15 to 20 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and 
  Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas 
  Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-142030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
318 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-142030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
318 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves
  around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-142030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230316T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
318 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Frank
898 
WHUS71 KBOX 142339
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
739 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

ANZ250-254-255-150800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230315T0800Z/
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-
739 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and 
  Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas 
  Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-150800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230315T0800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
739 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-150800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230315T0800Z/
Boston Harbor-
739 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-150800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230315T0800Z/
Nantucket Sound-
739 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-151245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-230316T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
739 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-151245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
739 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-151245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-230315T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
739 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
965 
WHUS71 KBOX 150155
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

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Boston Harbor-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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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-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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Narragansett Bay-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Frank

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 13, 3:14 AM EDTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more43 hr
Mar 13, 3:19 AM EDTGale WarningBOX72 hr
Mar 13, 3:25 AM EDTCoastal Flood WatchBOXBarnstable, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk12 hr
Mar 13, 3:36 PM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXBristol, Essex, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk and 2 more34 hr
Mar 13, 3:43 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more40 hr

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Sources

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