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Gale Warning 22, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 12, 2024

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Apr 12, 2024, 10:51 PM EDT. It was in force for 26 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 12, 2024, 10:51 PM EDT (02:51 UTC)
Expired
Apr 14, 2024, 1:03 AM EDT
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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852 
WHUS71 KBOX 130251
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1051 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

ANZ256-131300-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0022.240413T0251Z-240414T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1051 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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 2 AM EDT Sunday. Strongest wind gusts expected
  Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-131300-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0022.240413T0251Z-240414T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1051 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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 Saturday. Strongest wind gusts expected
  Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-131300-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0022.240413T0251Z-240414T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
1051 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday. Strongest wind gusts expected
  Saturday and Saturday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-131300-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0022.240413T0251Z-240414T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
1051 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. Strongest wind gusts expected
  Saturday and Saturday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-131300-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.240413T1200Z-240414T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1051 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-131300-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.240413T1200Z-240414T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
1051 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-131300-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.240413T0251Z-240414T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1051 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-131300-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.240413T0251Z-240414T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
1051 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
892 
WHUS71 KBOX 130653
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
253 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

ANZ256-132000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240414T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
253 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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 2 AM EDT Sunday. Strongest wind gusts expected 
  Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-132000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240414T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
253 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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 Saturday. Strongest wind gusts expected 
  Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-132000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240414T0900Z/
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-
253 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday. Strongest wind gusts expected 
  Saturday and Saturday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-132000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240414T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
253 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. Strongest wind gusts expected 
  Saturday and Saturday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-132000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.240413T1200Z-240414T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
253 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-132000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.240413T1200Z-240414T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
253 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-132000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240414T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
253 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-132000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240414T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
253 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
775 
WHUS71 KBOX 131342
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
942 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

ANZ256-140245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240414T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
942 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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 2 AM EDT Sunday. Strongest wind gusts expected 
  Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-140000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240414T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
942 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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 Saturday. Strongest wind gusts expected 
  Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-140245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240414T0900Z/
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-
942 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday. Strongest wind gusts expected 
  Saturday and Saturday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-140245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240414T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
942 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. Strongest wind gusts expected 
  Saturday and Saturday 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-140000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240414T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
942 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-140000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240414T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
942 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-140245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240414T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
942 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-140245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240414T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
942 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
281 
WHUS71 KBOX 131912
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
312 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

ANZ254-255-140600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240414T0600Z/
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-
312 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-140600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240414T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
312 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-140000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240414T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
312 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 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 this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-140600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240414T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
312 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-140815-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240415T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
312 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-140000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240414T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
312 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 
  3 to 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-140000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240414T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
312 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-140815-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240414T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
312 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
208 
WHUS71 KBOX 140059
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
859 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

ANZ256-140600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240414T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
859 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-140600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240414T0600Z/
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-
859 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-140600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240414T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
859 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-140600-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.240414T0059Z-240414T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-
859 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-140600-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.240414T0059Z-240414T0600Z/
Narragansett Bay-
859 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds around 10-15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-141400-
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240415T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
859 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-141200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240414T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
859 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-141400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240415T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
859 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
103 
WHUS71 KBOX 140503
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
103 AM EDT Sun Apr 14 2024

ANZ232-142115-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240414T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240415T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-
103 AM EDT Sun Apr 14 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 2 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>256-142115-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240414T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240416T0000Z/
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-
103 AM EDT Sun Apr 14 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 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...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-140615-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-240414T0600Z/
Narragansett Bay-
103 AM EDT Sun Apr 14 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have fallen below small craft advisory criteria.

$$

ANZ233>235-237-142115-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240415T1800Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
103 AM EDT Sun Apr 14 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 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 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-141200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-240414T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
103 AM EDT Sun Apr 14 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-141800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240414T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
103 AM EDT Sun Apr 14 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-142115-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-240415T1800Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
103 AM EDT Sun Apr 14 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

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 Apr 12, 10:08 PM EDT, 43 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 12, 10:08 PM EDT, 43 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1008 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
An occluded front will sweep across the region late this
afternoon and evening, accompanied by a wind shift to the
southwest along with drier and cooler air. The front will be
accompanied by scattered showers, especially in CT and western-
central MA. It will remain mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday,
along with turning seasonably cool. Sunday is largely dry and
comfortable, a quick moving system does bring showers late
Sunday and exits before sunrise on Monday. Early next week
features dry and above normal temperatures. Mid to late next
week the forecast becomes unsettled with rain chances.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SATURDAY MORNING/...
1000 PM Update:

Much quieter weather conditions tonight compared to last
night/Friday morning! Satellite reveals mostly clear skies in
SNE currently and there are still some SWly breezes around 10-15
mph with occasional 25 mph gusts keeping current temps in the
upper 40s to mid 50s. Despite the mostly clear skies,
expectation of cold air stratocu moving back in across at least
interior MA and CT still looks valid as upper low and associated
cold pocket of air aloft begins to make greater eastward
inroads into SNE. Though there could be a shower or two
underneath this cloud layer, should be the exception than the
rule. Some cooling is expected tonight but with the breezes
staying up for much of the night and the anticipated increase in
cloud cover toward overnight/early morning, should be
predominantly in the 40s.

Previous update from 750 PM follows:

No whole sale changes to the forecast. The area did get a nice
break in the clouds prior to sunset, now looking at mostly clear
conditions across much of the CWA. Did adjust the sky cover as
result, but think more clouds will filter back across western
Massachusetts and Connecticut later tonight. Winds are still
mostly south, but are starting to make more of a turn to the
south/southwest - this will continue tonight with periods of
gusty winds.

Previous discussion below....

345 PM update:

Occluded front moving into southwest CT at 330 pm. This feature
is accompanied by a cluster of showers moving SW to NE thru CT
and into western-central MA. Showers will be much less numerous
in RI and eastern MA late this afternoon/early evening. Despite
western MA being in a marginal risk from SPC, current thinking
is the limited instability will preclude any storms from forming
and any thunderstorms confined to much farther north across VT
and upstate NY, north of Albany.

The front will also be accompanied by a wind shift from SSE to
the SW, ushering in drier and cooler air. In fact, the core of
the cold air aloft (-26C at 500 mb) advects across SNE between
06z-09z. This could trigger an isolated shower overnight,
otherwise mainly dry weather prevails in the post frontal
airmass. Despite the cold air aloft, lows only dip into the 40s
overnight, about 10 degs above normal. Dew pts only drop into
the 40s as well, also above normal for mid April, but there
should be sufficient wind/mixing to preclude any fog. Hence,
remaining breezy behind the front, with SW winds 15-25 mph.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
345 PM update:

Saturday:

Good mixing via WSW winds 15-25 mph, gusting up to 30 mph along
the south coast including Cape Cod and the Islands. This
promotes drier air aloft to mix to the surface, with dew pts
falling into the 30s. Cyclonic flow will yield lots of clouds,
mostly cloudy the likely scenario. Best chance for sunny breaks
will be over southeast MA, including Cape Cod and Islands. Temps
begin to warm aloft during the day, this should limit
instability shower coverage to isolated, hence a mostly dry
day. The exception will be across western MA, where upslope flow
over the Berkshires will yield more numerous showers for
western MA.

Temps seasonable Saturday, with highs in the mid to upper 50s.
Although, there will be a cool breeze as noted above, from the
WSW 15-25 mph, higher gusts south coast MA/RI.

Saturday night...

Short wave ridging and warming temps aloft will promote
decreasing cloudiness. Thus, dry weather prevails. Gusty west
winds 15-25 mph during the evening, slowly slacken overnight.
Seasonably cool with lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
345 PM update...

Highlights:

* Dry for much of Sunday, but a quick moving system will bring
  showers late evening and wrapping up predawn Monday.

* Early next week, Monday and Tuesday, features dry conditions and
  above normal temperatures.

* Unsettled conditions return to the region by mid/late next week.

Sunday and Sunday Night - Brief mid-level ridging and surface high
pressure noses north, leading to an all around a nice day with
sunshine during the first-half of the day, but increasing cloud
cover during the afternoon ahead of a fast moving low pressure
system coming out of the northern Great Lakes. Afternoon
temperatures are pretty comfortable, 850mb temperatures are +2C to
+5C, with a well mixed boundary layer, expect highs in the upper-50s
to lower-60s. Winds do increase during the afternoon as well due to
a quick moving 925mb LLJ, while the core is primarily over southern
Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, southwest gusts are in
the range of 20 and 30 MPH, interior winds are generally around 15
to 20 MPH. Most if not all of the daylight hours remain dry, it is
not until the late afternoon/early evening we introduce POPs across
far western zones. PWATs are fairly healthy around 0.8 and 1.1 inch,
the best forcing does remain north across northern New England. Do
think there will be terrain enhancement for the Berkshires, leading
to little more in the way of rainfall overnight. With some MUCAPE
don't be surprised if there are some rumbles of thunder - SPC does
have areas west of Hartford and Springfield under general thunder in
its day three outlook. Surface low pressure system is progressive
and exits east of the coastal waters before dawn on Monday. QPF is
less than a tenth of an inch across much of the CWA, with slightly
higher values for the eastern slopes of the Berkshires where two
tenths of an inch is possible.

Monday - Low pressure system races east of the coastal waters with a
drier air mass aloft moving into the region. Clouds to start, though
expect morning clouds gives way to a mostly sunny Patriots Day. Made
an adjustment to sky cover, as NBM held onto higher values of sky
cover despite the mid-levels drying. Also lowered wind gusts due to
the high bias NBM, had gusts 20 to 25 knots. BUFKIT showed winds at
the top of the boundary layer generally between 12 and 17 knots, did
blend in the CONSALL guidance to temper those gusts down. Northwest
winds 10 mph with occasional gusts 15 to 20 mph. With the winds at
the top of the boundary layer greater than 10 knots, the threat for
a sea breeze at Boston remains low. Temperatures climb once again
into the 60s, perhaps reaching the 70 degree mark due to the dry
atmosphere and pre-greenup conditions, recipe to have over
performing temperatures.

Tuesday - Another stunning day thanks to surface high pressure to
the south and mid-level ridging aloft. Do think our conditions will
be similar to Monday, though slightly more of a WNW breeze. Mostly
sunny conditions and highs in the 60s to near 70 degrees. As
mentioned on Monday, this pre-greenup period and dry atmosphere
could allow the highs to sneak up into the lower-70s.

Wednesday and Thursday - This period does look unsettled as the
global models have a developing surface low pressure system in the
central plains on Tuesday that races towards the Great Lakes.
Perhaps a warm front develops with showers on Wednesday with a
trailing cold front on Thursday. Still a lot of time between now and
then. Have run with POPs of Chance due to the uncertainty at this
point in time.

&&

.AVIATION /02Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Forecast Confidence Levels:

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

00Z TAF Update...

Tonight: High confidence.

VFR cloud bases and mainly dry, but MVFR with scattered showers
across western MA. SSW winds 15-25 KT.

Saturday: High confidence.

VFR cloud bases with just a few isolated showers possible.
However, MVFR with scattered showers across western MA. SW winds
15-25 kt, gusts up to 30 kt south coast, including Cape Cod and
Islands.

Saturday night: high confidence.

VFR, except MVFR early across western MA. West winds 15-25 kt
slowly diminishing toward Sunday morning. Dry weather prevails.

KBOS TAF...High confidence in TAF. VFR, at times MVFR SCT deck
with gusty S to SW winds to 25 knots.

KBDL TAF...High confidence in TAF. VFR, at times MVFR SCT deck
with gusty S to SW winds to 20 knots.

Outlook /Sunday through Wednesday/...

Sunday: VFR. Breezy. Slight chance SHRA.

Sunday Night: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Breezy.
Chance SHRA.

Monday through Monday Night: VFR.

Tuesday: VFR. Breezy.

Tuesday Night: VFR.

Wednesday: VFR. Chance SHRA.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels:

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

345 PM update:

Tonight...

Frontal passage this evening, shifting winds from SSE to SSW.
Similar speeds pre and post frontal, 15-25 kt, gusting up to 30
kt at times. A few showers possible this evening, the dry. Vsby
improves with the wind shift.

Saturday...

Mainly dry weather and good vsby. WSW winds 15-25 kt, up to 30
kt across the southern MA/RI waters.

Saturday night...

Dry weather continues with winds becoming more westerly and
slowly diminishing overnight, from 15-25 kt in the evening to
10-20 toward daybreak Sunday.

Outlook /Sunday through Wednesday/...

Sunday: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft. Slight chance
of rain showers.

Sunday Night: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Areas of rough seas. Chance of rain showers,
isolated thunderstorms.

Monday: Winds less than 25 kt. Local rough seas.

Monday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching
5 ft.

Tuesday through Tuesday Night: Winds less than 25 kt.

Wednesday: Winds less than 25 kt. Chance of rain showers.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT Sunday for ANZ231>235-237-
     250-251-254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Nocera/Dooley
NEAR TERM...Loconto/Nocera/Dooley
SHORT TERM...Nocera
LONG TERM...Dooley
AVIATION...Loconto/Nocera/Dooley
MARINE...Loconto/Nocera/Dooley

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 12, 9:46 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningBOXHampden, Hampshire41 hr
Apr 12, 10:51 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX3 days

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