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Gale Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 6, 2025

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Jan 6, 2025, 3:30 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 7, 2025, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 64 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 6, 2025, 3:30 PM EST (20:30 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 7, 2025, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 9, 2025, 11:00 PM EST
In force
64 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

833 
WHUS71 KBOX 062030
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
330 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

ANZ255-256-070930-
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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-
330 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

* 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...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With below normal temperatures Tuesday
  through Thursday, light accretions of freezing spray on vessel
  masts is possible Tuesday through Thursday morning. This could
  make for more difficult navigation.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-070930-
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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-
330 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

* 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...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With below normal temperatures Tuesday
  through Thursday, light accretions of freezing spray on vessel
  masts is possible Tuesday through Thursday morning. This could
  make for more difficult navigation.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-070930-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0002.250107T1200Z-250108T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
330 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With below normal temperatures Tuesday
  through Thursday, light accretions of freezing spray on vessel
  masts is possible Tuesday through Thursday morning. This could
  make for more difficult navigation.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-070930-
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Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
330 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With below normal temperatures Tuesday
  through Thursday, light accretions of freezing spray on vessel
  masts is possible Tuesday through Thursday morning. This could
  make for more difficult navigation.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-070930-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0002.250107T1200Z-250108T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
330 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With below normal temperatures Tuesday
  through Thursday, light accretions of freezing spray on vessel
  masts is possible Tuesday through Thursday morning. This could
  make for more difficult navigation.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ236-070930-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.250107T1200Z-250108T1200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
330 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With below normal temperatures Tuesday
  through Thursday, light accretions of freezing spray on vessel
  masts is possible Tuesday through Thursday morning. This could
  make for more difficult navigation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-070930-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.250107T1200Z-250109T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
330 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With below normal temperatures Tuesday
  through Thursday, light accretions of freezing spray on vessel
  masts is possible Tuesday through Thursday morning. This could
  make for more difficult navigation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
490 
WHUS71 KBOX 070802
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
302 AM EST Tue Jan 7 2025

ANZ230-072115-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.250107T1200Z-250109T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0002.250107T1200Z-250108T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
302 AM EST Tue Jan 7 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-072115-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.250107T1200Z-250109T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
302 AM EST Tue Jan 7 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-072115-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.250107T1200Z-250109T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
302 AM EST Tue Jan 7 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-072115-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.250107T1200Z-250109T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
302 AM EST Tue Jan 7 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-072115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.250107T1200Z-250109T0000Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
302 AM EST Tue Jan 7 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

* 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...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-072115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.250107T1200Z-250109T0000Z/
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-
302 AM EST Tue Jan 7 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

* 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...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ236-072115-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.250107T1200Z-250109T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
302 AM EST Tue Jan 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
770 
WHUS71 KBOX 071925
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
225 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2025

ANZ255-256-081100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0000Z/
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-
225 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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 7 PM 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-081100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0000Z/
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-
225 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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 7 PM 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-081100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
225 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-081100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
225 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-081100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
225 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-081100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
225 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ236-081100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250109T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
225 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
312 
WHUS71 KBOX 080819
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
319 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

ANZ236-082130-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250109T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
319 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-082130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0000Z/
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-
319 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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 7 PM 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-082130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0000Z/
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-
319 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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 7 PM 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-082130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
319 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-082130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
319 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-082130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
319 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-082130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
319 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
820 
WHUS71 KBOX 082003
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
303 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

ANZ255-256-090915-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
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-
303 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... With below normal temperatures through
  Thursday, light accretions of freezing spray on vessel masts is
  possible through Thursday morning. This could make for more 
  difficult navigation.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-090915-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
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-
303 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 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 1 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... With below normal temperatures through
  Thursday, light accretions of freezing spray on vessel masts is
  possible through Thursday morning. This could make for more 
  difficult navigation.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-090915-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
303 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... With below normal temperatures through
  Thursday, light accretions of freezing spray on vessel masts is
  possible through Thursday morning. This could make for more 
  difficult navigation.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-090915-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
303 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... With below normal temperatures through
  Thursday, light accretions of freezing spray on vessel masts is
  possible through Thursday morning. This could make for more 
  difficult navigation.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-090915-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
303 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... With below normal temperatures through
  Thursday, light accretions of freezing spray on vessel masts is
  possible through Thursday morning. This could make for more 
  difficult navigation.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-090915-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-
303 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... With below normal temperatures through
  Thursday, light accretions of freezing spray on vessel masts is
  possible through Thursday morning. This could make for more 
  difficult navigation.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ236-090915-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Narragansett Bay-
303 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... With below normal temperatures through
  Thursday, light accretions of freezing spray on vessel masts is
  possible through Thursday morning. This could make for more 
  difficult navigation.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
666 
WHUS71 KBOX 090759
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
259 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

ANZ255-256-092100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
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-
259 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 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 Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-092100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
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-
259 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 8 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 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-092100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
259 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-092100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
259 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-092100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
259 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-092100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-
259 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ236-092100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Narragansett Bay-
259 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
074 
WHUS71 KBOX 092101
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
401 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

ANZ255-256-100600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
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-
401 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 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 Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-100600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
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-
401 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 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 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-100600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
401 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-100600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
401 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-100600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
401 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-100600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-
401 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ236-100600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Narragansett Bay-
401 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
964 
WHUS71 KBOX 100400
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1100 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

ANZ254-255-110000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.250110T0400Z-250111T0000Z/
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-
1100 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 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 7 PM EST Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-102100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.250110T0400Z-250110T2100Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
1100 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-101500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.250110T0400Z-250110T1500Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1100 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-101800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.250110T0400Z-250110T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1100 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-101500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.250110T0400Z-250110T1500Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
1100 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-101500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0005.250110T0400Z-250110T1500Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1100 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* 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 Jan 6, 3:29 PM EST, 1 minute earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 6, 3:29 PM EST, 1 minute before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
329 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Light snow showers through early evening, turning dry, windy,
and cold for Tuesday and Tuesday night. Cold temperatures,
blustery northwest winds and dry weather will prevail for much
of this week. High temperatures may run some 10 degrees below
normal, and be accompanied by below zero wind chills for some
during the midweek. Our next chance for precipitation may not
appear until this weekend, but uncertainty remains quite large.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
Key Messages:

* Light snow showers this afternoon leads to slick road conditions
  for the evening commute.

* Dry and much colder overnight with lows in the teens and upper
  single digits.

An approaching mid-level trough and shortwave energy is able to tap
into limited moisture from a more robust system exiting the coast of
North Carolina. Light snow observed across parts of SNE with minimal
accumulations, that said, given the prolong cold the snow has been
able to stick to roadways. Have issued a SPS for icy/slick roadways
through the evening commute. Any snowfall totals should be limited
to a few tenths of an inch to at most an inch along the south coast.

Clouds give way to clearing sky tonight, visible satellite across the
northeast shows breaks in clouds in northern New England. Think the
more clear skies will be areas northeast Massachusetts while areas
south and closer to the exiting system will have enough moisture to
promote a mixture of clouds overnight.

Any wet and untreated surfaces likely refreeze tonight as there is
little wind to help dry things out and overnight lows fall into the
teens and upper single digits.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM TUESDAY/...
Key Messages:

* Chilly and windy. Northwest wind gusts between 25 and 35 mph with
  locally higher gusts to 40 mph.

* Wind chill values during the day in the single digits during the
  day and dropping below zero in places overnight.

Mid-level trough may pinch off into a cutoff low as it moves through
SNE, PWATs are ~0.25", which is below normal for early January,
would expect a blend a sun and clouds. A cold pool aloft, 925mb
temperatures are between -14C and -12C and with mixing up to 900mb
will be able to tap into the colder air aloft and highs are expected
around the low and middle 20s, coastal towns in the upper 20s.

With mixing around 900mb we will be able to tap into stronger winds
aloft, 30 to 40 knots. At the surface expect northwest gusts 25 to
35 mph, not out of the question the high terrain of the northern
Worcester Hills and the Berkshires have gusts to near 40mph... shy
of wind advisory criteria. Coupling in the cold temperatures, wind
chills are in the single digits to just below zero in the high
terrain.

Tuesday night is nearly as cold as tonight, maybe a degree or two
warmer, but the gusts do not diminish overnight. Wind chill values
are 5F for the coastal plain and as cold as 10 below zero in the
high terrain.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
Key Messages

* Cold and blustery weather persists through the end of the  work
  week

* 30-40 mph Northwest wind gusts likely Wednesday and Thursday

* Forecast confidence drops off dramatically for the weekend as a
  coastal storms develops off the mid-Atlantic coast

Wednesday and Thursday

A deep northwest flow pattern continues over The Northeast on
Wednesday with 925 hPa temps close to -15 C expected to result in
surface temperatures being confined to the 20s for much of southern
New England on both Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Furthermore,
the gradient wind is forecast to strengthen on Wednesday in response
to a deepening low over Nova Scotia and a mid-level ridge building
in from the west. This will support the development of a 30 to 40
knot jet that may remain over southern New England through Thursday
night. Thus, in addition to the cold temperatures, we are expecting
30 to 40 mph wind gusts on both Wednesday and Thursday afternoon.
This will support wind chill temperatures in the single digits/low-
mid teens Wednesday and Thursday morning/afternoon respectively.
Overall a couple of cold and blustery days as we near the end of
the work week. Atmosphere will remain dry during this time frame
with more sun than clouds on both days.

Friday

Diminishing winds and moderating temperatures forecast on Friday as
a mid-level ridge axis builds in from the west. The 925 hPa low-
level jets should weaken to sub-30 knots by Friday afternoon, so
while we're not expecting winds as strong as Wednesday and Thursday,
it will remain breezy with some 20-30 mph gusts possible.
Temperatures will be closer to normal with highs in the mid to upper
30s.

Next Weekend

Forecast confidence drops off significantly for next weekend as a
coastal storm is expected to develop off the MidAtlantic coast
(North Carolina/Virginia). Where it goes from there is the forecast
challenge of the week. Latest deterministic GFS model supports a
strong Nor'Easter Saturday night into Sunday while the EURO model
supports the system moving out to sea well south and east of the
70/40 benchmark. If we consult the LREF and it's 100 ensemble model
members, we find that at this time more members than not lean
towards the deterministic EURO solution which would keep the system
south and east of the 70/40 benchmark. Probabilities of greater than
an inch of snow anywhere in southern New England are only about 20%
at this time for the Saturday night/Sunday time frame. While
confidence in any snow for the region next weekend is low at this
time, a lot can change in 5 to 6 days, as the development and track
of this system will hinge on the complex interactions between a PV
anomaly over Baja California and another PV anomaly expected to dig
south from the Pacific Northwest. We'll have a better idea of what
to expect as ensembles hone in on a consensus forecast later this
week. Stay tuned for further details.

&&

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

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

Through 00z... Moderate confidence.

VFR. -SN south of the Mass Pike leading briefly MVFR ceilings and
IFR visibilities. WNW winds 8 to 12 knots.

Tonight... High confidence.

VFR. -SN exits southern waters with gradual clearing. Lingering MVFR
ceilings are possible for the Cape and Island though 06z, then VFR
after that. Winds increasing after 06z NW 10 to 15 knots, gusting 20
to 25 knots by daybreak.

Tuesday and Tuesday Night... High confidence.

VFR. Stratocumulus clouds between 070-100. NW winds 12 to 18 knots
and gusts 20 to 30 knots.

KBOS TAF...High confidence in TAF.

KBDL TAF...High confidence in TAF.

VFR. Chance of -SN, leading to MVFR ceilings and IFR
visibilities during 19z-21z, a coating of snow on the runway is
possible.

Outlook /Tuesday Night through Saturday/...

Tuesday Night through Thursday Night: VFR. Windy with gusts up
to 35 kt.

Friday: VFR. Windy with local gusts up to 30 kt.

Friday Night: VFR. Breezy.

Saturday: Mainly VFR, with local IFR possible. Slight chance
SN.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels:

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

Key Messages:

* Northwest gale force winds developing Tuesday into Tuesday night.

Tonight through Tuesday Night... High confidence.

Clouds with areas of light snow showers this afternoon into the
early evening across the southern waters. Later tonight increasing
northwest wind across all the waters, prompting Gale Warnings for
all ocean waters and Small Craft Advisories for Narragansett Bay and
Boston Harbor through Tuesday night. Seas off shore building 7 to 10
feet, while near shore 4 to 7 feet.

Additionally, light freezing spray is possible tonight through
Tuesday night.

Outlook /Tuesday Night through Saturday/...

Tuesday Night: Moderate risk for gale force winds with gusts up
to 40 kt. Rough seas up to 10 ft. Freezing spray.

Wednesday through Wednesday Night: Strong winds with gusts up
to 35 kt. Rough seas up to 11 ft. Freezing spray.

Thursday: Strong winds with gusts up to 30 kt. Rough seas up to
9 ft. Freezing spray.

Thursday Night: Strong winds with areas of gusts up to 30 kt.
Rough seas up to 9 ft.

Friday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up
to 30 kt. Areas of rough seas.

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

Saturday: Winds less than 25 kt. Slight chance of rain, slight
chance of snow.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Wednesday
     for ANZ230.
     Gale Warning from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday for
     ANZ231>235-237-251.
     Small Craft Advisory from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday
     for ANZ236.
     Gale Warning from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Wednesday for
     ANZ250-254>256.

&&

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

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jan 6, 1:39 PM EST, 1 hour 51 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
139 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

CTZ002>004-070000-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon,
Putnam, and Willimantic
139 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...LIGHT SNOW LEADS TO SLIPPERY TRAVEL THIS AFTERNOON...

Light snow showers across northern Connecticut may lead to slick
roadways through this afternoon and early evening. While roadways
remain wet, it is possible roadways briefly becomes snow covered.

Temperatures are below freezing, untreated roadways may become
icy and slick into the evening commutes. Use extra caution while
traveling this afternoon and evening.
Special weather statement, Jan 6, 2:26 PM EST, 1 hour 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
226 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

MAZ017-020-RIZ001>008-070000-
Northern Bristol MA-Southern Bristol MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford, Foster,
Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich,
Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport,
and New Shoreham
226 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...LIGHT SNOW LEADS TO SLIPPERY TRAVEL THIS AFTERNOON...

Light snow showers across Rhode Island and portions of southeast
Massachusetts may lead to slick roadways through this afternoon
and early evening. While roadways remain wet, it is possible
roadways briefly becomes snow covered.

Temperatures are below freezing, untreated roadways may become
icy and slick into the evening commutes. Use extra caution while
traveling this afternoon and evening.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 6, 3:30 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX36 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Massachusetts, 2025Every gale warning in 2025

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