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Storm Warning 1, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 8, 2024

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm warning at Jan 8, 2024, 6:04 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 9, 2024, 5:00 PM EST. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Jan 8, 2024, 6:04 PM EST (23:04 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 9, 2024, 5:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 10, 2024, 9:51 AM EST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

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483 
WHUS71 KBOX 082304
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
604 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

ANZ250-254>256-091215-
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/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.240110T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
604 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-091215-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.240110T0000Z-240110T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
604 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-091215-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.240110T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
604 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-091215-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.240110T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
604 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-091215-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.240110T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
604 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet expected.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-091215-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.240110T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
604 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-091215-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.A.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Boston Harbor-
604 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 4 to 6 feet possible.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
190 
WHUS71 KBOX 090859
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
359 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

ANZ230-092200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
359 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-092200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
359 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-092200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
359 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-092200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
359 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-092200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
359 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 feet expected.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254>256-092200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
359 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 16 to 21 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
806 
WHUS71 KBOX 092035
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
335 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

ANZ236-100945-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
335 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-100945-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
335 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-100945-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
335 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-100945-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
335 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet expected.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254>256-100945-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
335 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-100945-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
335 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
043 
WHUS71 KBOX 100836
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
336 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

ANZ236-101800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
336 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-101800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
336 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-101800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
336 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-101800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
336 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254>256-101800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
336 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-101200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
336 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
499 
WHUS71 KBOX 101201
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
701 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

ANZ231-232-110000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0002.240110T1201Z-240111T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
701 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-110115-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0002.240110T1201Z-240111T0600Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
701 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-110115-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0002.240110T1201Z-240111T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
701 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-101800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0002.240110T1201Z-240110T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
701 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-110115-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0002.240110T1201Z-240111T0600Z/
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-
701 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-101500-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0002.240110T1201Z-240110T1500Z/
Boston Harbor-
701 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-101500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1500Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
701 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich 
  Bay and Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
688 
WHUS71 KBOX 101451
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
951 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

ANZ250-251-254-110400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240111T0600Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
951 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich 
  Bay and Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-110000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
951 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-101800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
951 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-110000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
951 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-110400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240111T0600Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
951 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-110400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240111T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
951 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-110400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240111T0600Z/
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-
951 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this storm 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 storm warning went out at Jan 8, 3:50 PM EST, 2 hours 14 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 8, 3:50 PM EST, 2 hours 14 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
350 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure yields dry weather into Tuesday morning. A
potentially high impact frontal system moves in late Tuesday
into Wednesday. This has the potential to bring strong to
damaging winds, heavy rain, coastal flooding and river/stream
flooding. We turn drier late in the week before another system
takes aim at us this weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Tonight...

Strong high pres builds over New England tonight bringing clear
skies and light to calm winds. Ideal radiational cooling with fresh
snowpack will allow temps to fall into the teens. Not quite as cold
in the urban areas and along the coast, with lows in the 20s. High
clouds will begin to move into the region from the west late tonight
in developing weak warm advection, but likely not having much impact
on temps.

Tuesday...

High pres moves offshore with clouds increasing and lowering through
the day. Strengthening low level warm advection and deepening
moisture at the leading edge of the 850 mb jet will result in precip
overspreading SNE from west to east during the afternoon. The column
is sufficiently cold enough for precip to begin as snow across
interior MA, although could see a brief rain-snow mix across the
hills of northern CT and NW RI at the onset. Otherwise, precip
begins as rain across RI and eastern MA. Minor accum less than an
inch is possible by late Tue across interior MA with 1-2" possible
over the Berkshires.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
989mb low centered across the plains approaches from the
southwest as it's parent trough progressively tilts negative
late Tuesday evening. Low is anticipated to track well to our
west across the Great Lakes before heading into Canada Tuesday
night and Wednesday. This system will bring multiple high impact
hazards to southern New England, detailed below. Impacts will
be rather quick hitting, between 21Z Tuesday and 12Z Wednesday,
with all hazards winding down between 14-18Z Wednesday.

Snow:

Cold antecedent airmass will allow a quick punch of snow to
fall across the high terrain of the Berkshires and Worcester
county at precipitation onset, currently slated for 21Z. HREF
ensemble probabilities hint at the chance for 1" or greater per
hour accumulation, but it will be a race against time as warm
air rushes in between 00-06Z as SLRs fall from ~11:1 to less
than 3:1. The greatest accumulations are expected across far
northwestern Franklin county where cold air persists the
longest. Generally expecting accumulations of 1-3" of snow
across the high terrain of Worcester County and 2-4" with
isolated totals of 5" across the northeastern slopes of the
Berkshires. Given forecast snow totals, opted to issue a short
fused winter weather advisory for western Franklin and Hampshire
counties while holding of on Worcester county. Later shifts may
opt to include northern Worcester county depending on WFO
collaboration.

Rain and Flooding:

Rain will perhaps be the greatest impact of this event for the
interior population. For January, we are looking at a very
robust and moisture charged system as PWATs surge in excess of
1.25" overnight; values more representative of summer and some 3
sigma of normal for this time of year. Thanks to efficient
moisture transport from S/SE winds parallel to the approaching
cold front and warm cloud depths around 10,000ft, it is no
surprise that hi-res guidance continues to emphasize the
potential for widespread rainfall amounts of 2-3", with the
possibility of localized 4" amounts. HREF PMM continues to be
more robust than NBM probabilities, but even the NBM highlights
a consistent signal a 70% chance of 3" of QPF or greater across
much of RI and CT.

In addition to rainfall, snowmelt will be a huge player in the
threat for flooding overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. While
antecedent airmass is cold, temperatures will warm rapidly from the
30s/40s to the 40s/50s, which will obliterate the snowpack south of
the MA Turnpike. Given the current liquid equivalent of snow across
northern RI and CT is somewhere in the range of 0.75-1.5", total
liquid values of some 3.5-5" will enter the watersheds of the
southern half of the CWA. This threat is highlighted best on the
MMEFS for the Pawtuxet River in Cranston, which currently has a 70%
chance of moderate flooding, and a ~15% chance of major flooding
come Wednesday. In addition to river flooding, which is anticipated
to be quite considerable, poor drainage and urban flooding is also
likely.

North of the Pike, the foot to foot and a half of snowfall
received this past weekend and the 1-4" of snow that falls on
the leading edge of this system will act as a sponge for much of
the rain that falls, thus, we anticipate some of the snowpack
to survive this system and hopefully quell at least some
flooding concerns across northern MA. Still, poor drainage
flooding is possible given many storm drains are still clogged
by snow.

Given the concerns outlined above, coordinated with WPC to
expand the moderate excessive rainfall outlook to include
central and northern Rhode Island given. The flood watch issued
by the previous shift remains unchanged.

Wind:

Wind should not be discounted as a threat for much of southeastern
MA and Rhode Island as a hefty 850mb/925mb jet precedes the
approaching cold front. Hi-resolution guidance indicates the 925mb
jet may be as strong as 70-75 kt across the Cape and Islands
overnight Tuesday, with 850mb wind approaching 95kt! The greatest
forecast challenge remains the strong inversion tied to the current
snowpack and how quickly WAA is able to overcome that influence.
Overall, expecting max wind gusts on the order of 50-60kt with a
few gusts to 65kt not out of the question.

There are several reasons we anticipate the highest winds to be
centered southeast of I-95 and along coastal RI and MA. The first
being that the strongest jet will skirt the south coast of southern
New England. The second is that, as mentioned previously, the
snowpack is expected to be completely eliminated by WAA and
rainfall, which will mix out the inversion while the most potent
portion of the jet is centered above SNE. Rapid pressure falls,
to the tun of 10mb over the course of a few hours, will also
aid in mixing out the inversion but that too will be a race
against the clock as winds begin to shift to the west. Strongest
winds will occur between 03-12Z Wednesday, though gusts in
excess of 35kt may persist for much of the day across the
waters.

We would like to emphasize that the difference of a few degrees will
drive how far inland strong to damaging winds will extend, and
with the current forecast calling for temperatures in the 50s to
extend all the way to the Springfield metro area, the damaging
wind threat may creep further inland than where warnings are
currently posted. For that reason, we have hoisted a High Wind
Warning for the South Coast, Cape, Islands, and Plymouth County.
A High Wind Watch has been issued interior of the warning,
extending from Tolland County CT to Essex County MA. A Wind
Advisory, where confidence in 40-45kt winds but less than 50kt
winds is high, has been issued from Hartford County to Middlesex
county. There are currently no wind headlines for Hampshire or
Franklin county.

Winds will have difficulty mixing across the waters given SSTs
have dropped into the low 40s in most areas. Thus, while some
guidance shows 70kt or greater gusts across the outer waters, we
believe that to be overdone. Storm warning are in place for all
waters with the exception of Boston Harbor which is still in a
watch. &&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...

* Drier Thu to Fri with above normal temps.

* Active pattern continues as another system takes aim at our region
  this weekend.

Details...

More zonal flow arrives for the latter half of the week bringing
generally dry and quiet weather through Friday. High pressure moving
in at the surface brings sun but also a mix of clouds thanks to a
weak shortwave over northern New England. Also, the lingering
pressure gradient from the low pressure north of Maine will keep
gusty winds 25-30 mph around on Thursday, weakening by Friday.

Eyes then turn to yet another relatively warm storm system incoming
Friday night into Saturday. A deep mid level trough and surface
reflection rapidly strengthen over the Great Lakes on Friday,
lifting well northwest of southern New England. This places the
region on the warm side of the low so we can expect a mostly rain
event at this point. This does have the potential to be another high
impact event given good dynamics (including a 60-70 kt LLJ) and
moisture (PWATs again over 1 inch); NAEFS situational awareness
table continues to show these values which are 2-3 STD above normal.
FWIW, EPS and GEFS ensembles are not advertising as significant
rainfall as the mid week system; both show essentially no
probability of precip AOA 2 inches. Will have to see how this mid
week system plays out and how that affects the late week impacts.
Beyond that the weekend looks to dry out for late Sat and Sun under
rising heights.

&&

.AVIATION /21Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Forecast Confidence Levels:

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

18z TAF update...

Through 00z...

VFR with diminishing NW wind. MVFR cigs outer Cape/ACK clearing
out by 21z.

Tonight...High confidence.

VFR with light winds.

Tuesday...High confidence on trends, lower confidence on exact
timing.

VFR to start, then a mix of snow/rain and MVFR/IFR overspreads
the region 20z-00z from west to east. Snow mainly confined to
interior MA. Winds becoming SE and increasing to 10-20 kt by
days end.

Tuesday night...High confidence.

Widespread IFR/LIFR in rain, heavy at times. Interior MA high
terrain snow changing to rain by 03z. Increasing SE winds with
gusts 35-45 kt developing after midnight, gusts to 55 kt near
the coast.

Wednesday... Moderate Confidence in timing of clearing and
shift in winds

Widespread rain, heavy at times, comes to an end from west to
east between 14-18Z, yielding rapid improvement from LIFR/IFR to
MVFR then VFR by 21Z at most terminals. Strong winds, up to 60kt
across the Cape and Islands likely Wednesday morning before SE
winds shift more westerly behind cold front. Winds of 35 to 40kt
will linger through the afternoon and evening.

KBOS TAF...High confidence. But some uncertainty on exact
timing of rain and MVFR conditions late Tue.

KBDL TAF...High confidence. But uncertainty on exact timing of
rain and MVFR/IFR conditions Tue afternoon. Precip may begin as
a rain-snow mix.

Outlook /Wednesday Night through Saturday/...

Wednesday Night: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Strong
winds with local gusts up to 40 kt.

Thursday through Thursday Night: VFR. Windy with local gusts up
to 30 kt.

Friday: VFR. Breezy.

Friday Night: MVFR/IFR conditions possible. Strong winds with
gusts up to 45 kt. RA, chance SN.

Saturday: MVFR/IFR conditions possible. Strong winds with gusts
up to 50 kt. RA.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels:

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

4 PM Update:

Tonight...high pressure crest over New England, providing light
winds, dry weather and good vsby.

Tuesday...high pressure over eastern New England moves offshore. ESE
winds slowly strengthen thru the afternoon to 15-25 kt. Rain
overspreads the waters in the afternoon and esp late in the day.

Tuesday Night: Winds building after 00Z Wednesday, with max
gusts approaching 50-65kt, strongest across the southern waters.
Rough seas as high as 15-20ft likely. Winds will prevail from
the S/SE.

Wednesday: Strong winds will shift from the S/SE to the SW/W
behind cold frontal passage. Gusts 40-50kt subsiding to 30-45kt.
Rough seas of 15-20ft.

Outlook /Wednesday Night through Saturday/...

Wednesday Night: Strong winds with local gusts up to 45 kt.
Rough seas up to 17 ft.

Thursday: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Rough seas up to 12 ft.

Thursday Night: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds
with areas of gusts up to 30 kt. Areas of rough seas.

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

Friday Night: Low risk for gale force winds with gusts up to
45 kt. Areas of rough seas. Rain likely, isolated
thunderstorms. Local visibility 1 to 3 nm.

Saturday: Moderate risk for storm force winds with gusts up to
55 kt. Rough seas up to 15 ft. Rain likely.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Impressive 24 hr pressure falls exceeding 40 mb combined with strong
S/SE winds will result in a peak surge of 2-3 ft along the east
coast of MA and 3-4 ft along the south coast. However, in
Narragansett Bay, potential exists for a 4-5 ft surge. The timing of
the max winds and surge with respect to the high tide will be
critical to potential flood impacts. Latest guidance suggests the
peak surge will precede high tide by about 3-4 hours which would
help to reduce the magnitude of flooding. Even with an earlier peak
surge still expecting widespread minor flooding along the south
coast, with pockets of minor flooding along the east coast of MA.
Our biggest concern remains Narragansett Bay as moderate flooding
with a 9-10 ft tide at Fox Point in Providence will be possible if
the timing of the peak surge is a few hours earlier and coincides
with high tide. Fortunately this does not look to be the case but
will be monitored closely for timing changes.

Given uncertainty in the timing of the greatest surge with high
tide, a coastal flood watch is in effect for the South Coast.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Flood Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon
     for CTZ002>004.
     Wind Advisory from 5 PM Tuesday to 1 PM EST Wednesday for
     CTZ002.
     High Wind Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday
     afternoon for CTZ003-004.
MA...Flood Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon
     for MAZ002>021-026.
     Wind Advisory from 5 PM Tuesday to 1 PM EST Wednesday for
     MAZ004-005-009-011-012-026.
     High Wind Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday
     afternoon for MAZ006-007-013>018.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 3 PM Tuesday to midnight EST
     Tuesday night for MAZ002-008.
     High Wind Warning from 5 PM Tuesday to 1 PM EST Wednesday for
     MAZ019>024.
     Coastal Flood Watch from late Tuesday night through Wednesday
     morning for MAZ020.
RI...Flood Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon
     for RIZ001>007.
     High Wind Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday
     afternoon for RIZ001>005.
     High Wind Warning from 5 PM Tuesday to 1 PM EST Wednesday for
     RIZ006>008.
     Coastal Flood Watch from late Tuesday night through Wednesday
     morning for RIZ002-004>007.
MARINE...Storm Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon
     for ANZ230.
     Storm Warning from 5 PM Tuesday to 1 PM EST Wednesday for
     ANZ231>237-250-251-254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KJC/BW/KS
NEAR TERM...KJC
SHORT TERM...KS
LONG TERM...BW
AVIATION...KJC
MARINE...KJC/KS
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...KJC

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 7, 7:35 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX22 hr
Jan 8, 2:53 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket and 3 more25 hr
Jan 8, 2:57 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX12 hr
Jan 8, 2:57 AM ESTStorm WatchBOX25 hr
Jan 8, 3:50 AM ESTFlood WatchBOXBristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more5 days
Jan 8, 3:12 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 1 more40 hr
Jan 8, 3:12 PM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXEssex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk and 2 more40 hr
Jan 8, 3:16 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampshire33 hr
Jan 8, 3:47 PM ESTCoastal Flood WatchBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 2 more20 hr

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