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Storm Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 12, 2024

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm warning at Jan 12, 2024, 8:12 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 13, 2024, 3:00 AM EST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 12, 2024, 8:12 PM EST (01:12 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 13, 2024, 3:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 13, 2024, 12:00 PM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

088 
WHUS71 KBOX 130112
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
812 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

ANZ231-251-131415-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0003.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.240113T0800Z-240113T1600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
812 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 11 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-131415-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0003.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.240113T0800Z-240113T1600Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
812 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 11 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-131415-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0003.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.240113T0800Z-240113T1600Z/
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-
812 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 11 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-131415-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
812 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet expected.

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-131415-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
812 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-131415-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
812 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-131415-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.240113T0600Z-240114T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
812 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet expected.

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

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

&&

$$

Frank
2 follow-up statements
197 
WHUS71 KBOX 130830
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
330 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

ANZ235-237-132130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
330 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with a few gusts up to 50 kt 
  and seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-132130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
330 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with a few gusts up to 50 kt
  and waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-132130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
330 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-132130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
330 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-131600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
330 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-131600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1600Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
330 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-131600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1600Z/
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-
330 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$
010 
WHUS71 KBOX 131450
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
950 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

ANZ231-251-140400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
950 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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>234-140400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
950 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-140400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T0000Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
950 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-131700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1700Z/
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-
950 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 11 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-140400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
950 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-140400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
950 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-140400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
950 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-140400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
950 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 13, 8:50 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXNorfolk, Suffolk34 hr
Jan 13, 11:30 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXMiddlesex, Worcester21 days
Jan 13, 3:28 PM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXDukes, Nantucket28 hr
Jan 13, 7:41 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXKent, Providence, Washington3 hr
Jan 13, 10:58 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXProvidence6 hr

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Sources

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