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Storm Warning 4, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 17, 2023

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm warning at Dec 17, 2023, 3:02 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 18, 2023, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 17 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
Dec 17, 2023, 3:02 AM EST (08:02 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 18, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 18, 2023, 6:29 PM EST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

658 
WHUS71 KBOX 170802
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
302 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

ANZ250-254>256-172200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.231218T0600Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.231218T0600Z-231219T0000Z/
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-
302 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 18 to 23 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-251-172200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.231218T0600Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.231218T0600Z-231219T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
302 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-172200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.231218T0600Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.231218T0600Z-231219T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
302 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-172200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.231218T0600Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.231218T0600Z-231219T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
302 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  waves 4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
174 
WHUS71 KBOX 172154
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
454 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

ANZ250-254>256-181100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.231218T0600Z-231219T0000Z/
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-
454 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 18 to 23 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-251-181100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.231218T0600Z-231219T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
454 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-181100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.231218T0600Z-231219T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
454 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-181100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.231218T0600Z-231219T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
454 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  waves 4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
356 
WHUS71 KBOX 180740
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
240 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

ANZ250-254>256-182200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231219T0000Z/
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-
240 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 19 to 24 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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>235-237-251-182200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231219T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
240 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-182200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231219T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
240 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-182200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231219T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
240 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  waves 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
256 
WHUS71 KBOX 182025
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
325 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

ANZ230-190000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0036.231218T2025Z-231219T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
325 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
  around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-190300-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0036.231218T2025Z-231219T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
325 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-190000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0036.231218T2025Z-231219T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
325 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-190000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0036.231218T2025Z-231219T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
325 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-190600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0036.231218T2025Z-231219T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
325 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 18 to 23 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-190000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231219T0000Z/
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-
325 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  18 to 23 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 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
910 
WHUS71 KBOX 182329
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
629 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

ANZ250-254-255-190600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-231219T0600Z/
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-
629 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 17 to 22 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 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-191230-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0121.231219T0000Z-231219T1800Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
629 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-191230-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0121.231219T0000Z-231220T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
629 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 9 to 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-190600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-231219T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
629 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  17 to 22 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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>235-237-190300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-231219T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
629 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 17, 2:59 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket and 3 more37 hr
Dec 17, 2:59 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXEssex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester37 hr
Dec 17, 1:45 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBristol, Essex27 hr
Dec 17, 1:45 PM ESTCoastal Flood WarningBOXBristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington24 hr

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