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Gale Warning 17, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 24, 2024

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Mar 24, 2024, 6:20 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 25, 2024, 1:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 37 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 24, 2024, 6:20 AM EDT (10:20 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 25, 2024, 1:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 26, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT
In force
37 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

450 
WHUS71 KBOX 241020
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
620 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

ANZ232>235-242330-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240324T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0017.240325T0500Z-240326T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
620 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-242330-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240324T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240326T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
620 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-242330-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240324T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240326T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
620 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-242330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240326T0000Z/
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-
620 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 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 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-241500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240324T1500Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
620 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-242330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240326T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
620 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-242330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240326T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
620 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
331 
WHUS71 KBOX 241717
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
117 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

ANZ254>256-250630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240326T0000Z/
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-
117 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 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 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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>235-250630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0017.240325T0500Z-240326T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
117 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-250630-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240326T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
117 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-250630-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240326T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
117 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-250630-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240326T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
117 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-250630-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240326T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
117 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
056 
WHUS71 KBOX 241918
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
318 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

ANZ254>256-250830-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
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-
318 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 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 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-250830-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0017.240325T0500Z-240326T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
318 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-250830-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
318 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-250830-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
318 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-250830-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
318 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-250830-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
318 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-250830-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
318 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
807 
WHUS71 KBOX 250725
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
325 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

ANZ254>256-252200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
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-
325 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 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 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-252200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
325 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-252200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
325 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-252200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
325 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-250-251-252200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
325 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-252200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
325 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
520 
WHUS71 KBOX 251354
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
954 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

ANZ231-260300-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240326T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
954 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-260300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
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-
954 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 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 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-260300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
954 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-260300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
954 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-260300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
954 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-260300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
954 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-260300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Block Island Sound-
954 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
749 
WHUS71 KBOX 251848
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
248 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

ANZ231-260800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
248 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-260800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
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-
248 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 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 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-260800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
248 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-260800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
248 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-260800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0400Z/
Block Island Sound-
248 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TUESDAY
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-260800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
248 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-260800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
248 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

Frank
353 
WHUS71 KBOX 261109
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
709 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

ANZ254>256-261800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
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-
709 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 12 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 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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>235-261800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
709 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-261800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
709 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-270000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
709 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-270000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
709 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-270015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
709 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-270015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0400Z/
Block Island Sound-
709 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
247 
WHUS71 KBOX 261347
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
947 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

ANZ254>256-261800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
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-
947 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 8 to 12 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 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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>235-261800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
947 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-261800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
947 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-270000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
947 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-270000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
947 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-270300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
947 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-270300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240327T0400Z/
Block Island Sound-
947 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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 Mar 24, 3:30 AM EDT, 2 hours 50 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 24, 3:30 AM EDT, 2 hours 50 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
330 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
Mainly dry today and Monday but windy along the coast,
especially Cape and Islands. Then an unsettled pattern for
Tuesday through Friday with multiple chances of rain. Moisture
from the ocean backs into the region Tuesday with focus for
light rain across eastern New England, then showers region wide
on Wednesday. A coastal low pressure may then bring more
widespread rain sometime Thursday into Friday. Drying out next
weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Highlights:

* Chilly despite sunshine making a return. Trending towards a more
  sun-filled day, but the sky will have a milky-white look due to
  higher clouds across eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

* SPS issued through 8am for possible icy conditions as temperatures
  are expected to fall below freezing. Motorists and pedestrians
  should exercise caution if heading out on the roadway overnight as
  untreated surfaces may become slick.

The system that brought widespread 2-3 inches of rainfall yesterday
is now racing north into the Canadian Maritime. For us, surface high
pressure is building in out of the west. Given our position between
the two systems, there is a rather tight pressure gradient, thus the
continued gusty conditions. After reviewing latest high-res guidance
in BUFKIT, did opt to extend the Wind Advisory for Cape Cod and the
Island through 6AM as there could be periodic gusts to 50 MPH. The
stronger gusts end this morning with the rest of the day featuring a
north/northwest gust 25 to 35 MPH. Elsewhere, the wind gust are
between 15 and 25 MPH.

It will be a dry day, though expect the larger rivers to continue to
rise due to the runoff from smaller creeks and streams finally
reaching these larger rivers.

Sunshine returns, though it likely is more of a milky-white sky
across eastern Massachusetts and possibly into Rhode Island. These
high clouds are the outer fridge of the departing low pressure
system from yesterday.

Despite the sunshine, temperatures will remain below normal once
again with afternoon high temperatures only reaching the upper 30s
to low 40s. The normal high for late March are between 45 and 50
degrees.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY/...
Highlights:

* Generally dry period with below normal temperatures.

A quiet night ahead with surface high pressure expanding over
Quebec. Mainly clear sky cover to the west and easing winds will
help temperatures fall well into the mid-teens, while the coastal
plain of Massachusetts and Rhode Island are noticeably 'warmer' with
overnight low temperatures in the upper 20s to mid 30s. Part of what
keeps this area warmer is the mix boundary layer, with a north to
north/northeast wind 10 to 15 MPH. During the overnight hours a
coastal low pressure system moves north but will likely get 'stuck'
southeast of the Benchmark due to the surface high over Quebec
strengthening to 1040mb.

Once again, we are situated between two pressure systems,
increasing the wind speeds. Do anticipate the more gusty winds, up
to 35 mph, are felt across southeast Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and
Islands through Monday afternoon. Over all a dry day. Depending on
how far north and west the 995mb low can reach will dictate whether
or not we see light rain for some areas of southeast Massachusetts.
Ensembles show less than 20 percent of 0.01 just off shore, mainly
outer Cape Cod and Nantucket. Kept POPs at slight chance or less for
Monday afternoon for sites like; MVY, ACK, HYA, and CHH.

As for temperatures, the northeast flow will keep 925mb temperatures
fairly low, -4C to -6C, around 10th percentile, based off sounding
climatology from CHH. Afternoon highs reach the low and mid 40s.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Highlights:

* Below normal temps Tue, with spotty light rain expanding westward
  across eastern half SNE

* Milder Wed with showers at times

* A coastal storm may bring more rain Thu into Fri

Monday night into Wednesday...

Stagnant pattern persists into Tue with SNE caught between Maritimes
high pres to the north and ocean storm well to the south. Gusty NE
winds will continue into Tue while deeper moisture begins to back in
from the east. This can be seen with plume of higher 1"+ PWATs
expanding westward toward New Eng. This will lead to increasing
chances of light rain developing over the Cape/Islands by late
Monday night then pushing west into eastern New Eng Tue. Some
uncertainty remains how far west the moisture gets, but higher
confidence in at least some spotty light rain for eastern half of
SNE on Tue and rest of the region Tue night. Then on Wed, weak
ridging aloft breaks down as broad longwave trough approaches from
the west sending weak impulses and increasing toward New Eng within
the SW flow aloft. So another unsettled day Wed with a few showers
at times. Certainly not a washout for Tue/Wed but it will likely be
wet at times with lots of low clouds. Below normal temps Tue with NE
flow and cloud cover holding temps in the upper 30s to mid 40s, then
milder Wed as global ensembles indicate high probs of temps in the
50s.

Thursday through Saturday....

More wet weather expected Thu into Fri as a fairly robust southern
stream shortwave rotating around the longwave trough leads to
developing low pres tracking NE along the eastern seaboard. There is
obvious uncertainty with the track of low pres at this time range
and where axis of rainfall sets up as well as timing of when rain
exits. GEFS, ECMWF and CMC ensembles all indicate high probs of
0.50"+ QPF Thu into Thu night, and at least moderate probs of 1"+
QPF for SE New Eng so it is looking wet during this time. Rain may
be pushing offshore during Fri but timing of when this occurs is
uncertain so we kept PoPs going through Fri. It appears we finally
dry out next Sat as trough axis lifts to the NE with dry NW flow
developing.

&&

.AVIATION /08Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Forecast Confidence Levels:

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

Today...High confidence.

VFR. Northerly wind 15 to 25 knots, with gusts up to 30 knots.

Tonight...High confidence.

VFR, north/northwest winds. Wind speed for terminals along and east
of I-95 are 10 to 15 knots, gusting to 30. Wind speeds for terminals
west of I-95 are less than 10 knots.

Monday...High confidence.

VFR, increasing mid-level clouds do move in from the southeast late
afternoon, north/northwest winds. Wind speed for the terminals along
and east of I-95 are 15 to 25 knots, gusting to 30, thought KACK may
have gusts as strong as 40 knots. Wind speeds for terminals west of
I-95 are 10 to 15 knots.

KBOS TAF...VFR. Strong north/northwest wind wit speeds 15 to 20
knots and gusting to 30 knots this morning. Direction of the wind
becomes more northerly after 16z with the magnitude decreasing to
gusts of 25 knots. Gusts ease around 00z with wind speeds 10 to 12
knots.

KBDL TAF...VFR. Strong north/northwest wind wit speeds 15 to 20
knots and gusting to 30 knots this morning. Direction of the wind
becomes more northerly after 14z with the magnitude decreasing to
gusts of 23 knots. Gusts ease around 00z with wind speeds 8 to 10
knots.

Outlook /Monday Night through Thursday/...

Monday Night: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Windy with
gusts up to 35 kt.

Tuesday: MVFR/IFR conditions possible. Windy with gusts up to
30 kt. Chance RA, slight chance FZRA.

Tuesday Night: Mainly IFR, with areas VFR possible. Breezy.
Chance RA, slight chance FZRA.

Wednesday: MVFR/IFR conditions possible. Chance RA.

Wednesday Night: Mainly MVFR, with local IFR possible. Chance
RA.

Thursday: MVFR/IFR conditions possible. Chance RA.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels:

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

Today: Dry conditions. Low pressure system to the north continues
northerly gales with gusts to 40 knots. Seas on the outer waters are
greater than 12 feet, near shore waves are 6 to 10 feet.

Tonight: Low pressure developing to the south will increase gusts
and seas. NE winds 20-35 kts gusting 35 to 40 kts with seas
increasing to 12-14 ft.

Monday: Low pressure system moves north and continues gusty NE gales
on the southern and eastern outer waters. Northeast waters gusts
near 30 knots. Seas on the outer waters are greater than 14 feet,
near shore waves are 6 to 10 feet.

Outlook /Monday Night through Thursday/...

Monday Night: Strong winds with gusts up to 40 kt. Rough seas
up to 15 ft. Slight chance of rain.

Tuesday: Strong winds with gusts up to 35 kt. Rough seas up to
14 ft. Chance of rain.

Tuesday Night: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Rough seas up to 12 ft. Chance of rain.

Wednesday: Winds less than 25 kt. Rough seas up to 9 ft. Chance
of rain.

Wednesday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of rough seas.
Chance of rain.

Thursday: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft. Rain likely.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...Wind Advisory until 6 AM EDT early this morning for MAZ022>024.
RI...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 2 PM EDT this afternoon for ANZ230-
     236.
     Gale Warning until 11 AM EDT this morning for ANZ231>235-237-
     250-251.
     Gale Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for ANZ254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KJC/Dooley
NEAR TERM...Dooley
SHORT TERM...Dooley
LONG TERM...KJC
AVIATION...KJC/Dooley
MARINE...KJC/Dooley

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 23, 10:21 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningBOXWorcester34 hr
Mar 24, 1:29 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX5 days
Mar 24, 5:36 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningBOXBristol, Plymouth9 days
Mar 23, 9:42 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningBOXWashington67 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.