Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2025
Gale Warning 26, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Aug 20, 2025, 2:31 PM EDT. It took effect at Aug 21, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 30 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Aug 20, 2025, 2:31 PM EDT (18:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 21, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 22, 2025, 2:03 PM EDT
- In force
- 30 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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003 WHUS71 KBOX 201831 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 231 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ANZ254-255-210930- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-250821T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0014.250821T1200Z-250823T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.250821T1200Z-250823T0000Z/ 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- 231 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. * 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...From 8 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ256-210930- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-250821T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0014.250821T1200Z-250822T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.250821T1200Z-250822T1800Z/ Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 231 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ233>235-237-210930- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0014.250821T1200Z-250822T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.250821T1200Z-250822T1800Z/ Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 231 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 2 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ232-210930- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0014.250821T1200Z-250823T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.250821T1800Z-250823T0000Z/ Nantucket Sound- 231 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ231-210930- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0014.250821T1200Z-250823T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.250821T1800Z-250823T0000Z/ Cape Cod Bay- 231 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ250-210930- /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.250821T1800Z-250823T0000Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 231 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ251-210930- /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.250821T1800Z-250823T0000Z/ Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 231 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ236-210930- /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.250821T1800Z-250822T1800Z/ Narragansett Bay- 231 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 3 feet expected. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ230-210930- /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.250821T1800Z-250822T1800Z/ Boston Harbor- 231 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 feet expected. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 2 PM EDT 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. && $$
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587 WHUS71 KBOX 210614 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 214 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ANZ256-211930- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.250821T1200Z-250822T1800Z/ Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 214 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ233>235-237-211930- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.250821T1200Z-250822T1800Z/ Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 214 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ254-255-211930- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.250821T1200Z-250823T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- 214 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ232-211930- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.250821T1800Z-250823T0000Z/ Nantucket Sound- 214 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ231-211930- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.250821T1800Z-250823T0000Z/ Cape Cod Bay- 214 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ250-211930- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.250821T1800Z-250823T0000Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 214 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ251-211930- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.250821T1800Z-250823T0000Z/ Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 214 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ236-211930- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.250821T1800Z-250822T1800Z/ Narragansett Bay- 214 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 3 feet expected. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ230-211930- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.250821T1800Z-250822T1800Z/ Boston Harbor- 214 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 feet expected. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
098 WHUS71 KBOX 211837 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 237 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ANZ256-221200- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250822T1800Z/ Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 237 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ233>235-237-221200- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250822T1800Z/ Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 237 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ254-255-221200- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250823T0000Z/ 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- 237 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 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 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ232-221200- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250823T0000Z/ Nantucket Sound- 237 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ231-221200- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250823T0000Z/ Cape Cod Bay- 237 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ250-221200- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250823T0000Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 237 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ251-221200- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-250823T0000Z/ Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 237 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ ANZ236-221200- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-250822T1800Z/ Narragansett Bay- 237 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 3 feet. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ230-221200- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-250822T1800Z/ Boston Harbor- 237 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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. && $$
681 WHUS71 KBOX 220623 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 223 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ANZ256-221800- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250822T1800Z/ Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 223 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ233>235-237-221800- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250822T1800Z/ Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 223 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ254-255-222000- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250823T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- 223 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ232-222000- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250823T0000Z/ Nantucket Sound- 223 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ231-222000- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250823T0000Z/ Cape Cod Bay- 223 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ250-222000- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250823T0000Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 223 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ251-222000- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-250823T0000Z/ Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 223 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ236-221800- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-250822T1800Z/ Narragansett Bay- 223 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ230-221800- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-250822T1800Z/ Boston Harbor- 223 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
585 WHUS71 KBOX 221803 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 203 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ANZ254-255-230900- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250823T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-250825T0000Z/ 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- 203 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ232-230900- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250823T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-250823T2300Z/ Nantucket Sound- 203 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ231-230500- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250823T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-250823T0500Z/ Cape Cod Bay- 203 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...East winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ250-230900- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250823T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-250825T0000Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 203 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ233-235-237-230900- /O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250822T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-250823T1100Z/ Vineyard Sound-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 203 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...South winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Vineyard Sound. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ256-230900- /O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250822T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-250825T0000Z/ Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 203 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...South winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ234-221915- /O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-250822T1800Z/ Buzzards Bay- 203 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Winds have diminished less than 25 kt with seas less than 5 feet. $$ ANZ230-236-221915- /O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-250822T1800Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 203 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds have diminished less than 25 kt with seas less than 5 feet. $$ ANZ251-230900- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-250824T1100Z/ Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 203 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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 Aug 20, 1:55 PM EDT, 36 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 20, 1:55 PM EDT, 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
155 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
.SYNOPSIS...
Below normal temperatures with low humidity remain in the
region for much of this week before a warming trend kicks in at
the end of the week. A shortwave moving through today will
increase cloud cover and bring rain chances to southern New
England, with amounts still somewhat uncertain. Hurricane Erin
will pass well southeast of Nantucket on Friday, with the only
impacts being limited to southeast coastal New England. High
surf and dangerous rip currents along with beach erosion are
anticipated on south-facing beaches, dangerous marine
conditions from gale force wind gusts and high offshore waves,
and potential minor coastal flooding on the Islands are the main
impacts as Erin passes well offshore. Dry weather for this
weekend. Another chance for rain returns heading into the start
of next week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
Key Messages:
* Rain expected throughout the day, especially towards the afternoon
into the evening hours
* Heaviest rain is expected just south of the Mass Pike/along the
CT/MA border, though other areas could see locally heavy downpours
Higher clouds are moving across the region this morning with
reflectivity registering on radar, but observation sites on the
ground are not reporting rain as dry air is keeping it from reaching
the ground.
A shortwave arrives and moves through the region today. With it,
some much-needed rainfall. Guidance has come to more of a consensus
with timing: western MA and CT will likely see rain starting in the
early afternoon hours, then this will progress eastward. There is
still some spread in rainfall totals and exact location, but
guidance has continued to trend in this area seeing the higher
totals. Across western MA starting in the Berkshires and along a
line that stretches roughly along the Mass Pike into RI and SE MA,
guidance indicates some frontogenesis that may provide additional
forcing for some heavier rainfall. This lines up with rainfall
totals across the models being higher along this stretch through
southern New England. The ECMWF has 24 hour totals up to 2.25"
around Springfield, then totals just over an inch to 1.25"
stretching southeast from there. The NAM keeps the higher totals
over the Berkshires, and the GFS follows a similar pattern to the
ECMWF, just with slightly lower values only up to 1.6". The chance
for thunder remains very low, and HREF probs have even trended down
from previous runs.
Temperatures across the region today will struggle to reach 70F and
settle more so in the low to mid 60s across much of the interior
with continued cloud cover and wet bulbing occurring once the rain
moves in. In eastern MA and RI, highs are expected to reach the low
70s.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM THURSDAY/...
Key Messages:
* Rain lingers through tonight before clearing for Thursday
* Winds begin to pick up across much of the region, especially over
the Cape and Islands
Rain is expected to clear out heading into Thursday, though some
sprinkles may linger over the Islands and parts of SE MA/Cape Cod
into the early afternoon hours. Cloudy skies remain across much of
the region, breaking out heading into the evening hours across much
of the interior.
High pressure affixed over Canada combined with the approach of Erin
will result in a tightening pressure gradient that will continue
heading into Friday. Winds will start to amplify Thursday across
much of the region, but especially over the waters, Cape Cod, and
the Islands. Gusts to 30 knots will be possible in the afternoon
across these areas. Dangerous rip currents and high surf remain the
main threats across south-facing beaches through this period and
past it due to the southerly swell from Erin.
&&
.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Key Messages:
* Erin will pass well offshore of southern New England Friday, but
high surf, dangerous rip currents, gale-force wind gusts, and
possible beach erosion will be a concern through the end of this
week
* Warming trend for the weekend will bring temperatures back to more
normal values
* Another chance for some rain arrives at the start of next week
The main story for this period of the forecast is the dangerous to
life-threatening surf and rip current risk across our south-facing
beaches. This elevated risk is due to the passage of Hurricane Erin
far to our southeast Friday, which will be churning up significant
swell that will eventually make its way to our coasts. The gradient
between Erin and the Canadian high pressure settled over southern
New England will lead to amplified NE winds over the Cape and
Islands that could also have gale-force gusts. Model guidance is
indicating winds at 850 mb around 45 to 50 kts over the Cape
and Islands by Friday morning and even up to 55 kts at 925 mb.
NBM 75th percentile surface gusts reach 40 to 45 kts over
Nantucket and the outer Cape, and especially over the waters.
Aside from the Cape and Islands, the rest of southern New
England can expect a generally breezy Friday before the gradient
slackens with Erin's influence diminishing heading into
Saturday as it moves further into the Atlantic.
Temperatures begin to warm to more seasonable values Friday heading
into the weekend. Temperatures at 925 mb return to around 20C after
getting down to 10C, and surface temperatures end up rebounding into
the low 80s and upper 70s for the weekend. Lows mostly sit in the
mid to upper 50s, rising into the low 60s to start next week. The
next chance for some rain arrives sometime Sunday into Monday as a
front moves into the region associated with a trough settled over
Ontario digs further south into the Great Lakes. Lows may decrease a
few degrees Monday night compared to Sunday night as a result of
this front's passage, along with slightly lower daytime highs for
Tuesday.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...
Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
18Z TAF Update:
Wednesday and Wednesday Night...High confidence in trends,
moderate confidence in timing and placement of SHRA.
Periods of SHRA this afternoon and evening with pockets of
heavier rain that may give way to lower cigs and vsbys (MVFR
with spotty brief IFR possible). Still uncertain where the
steadiest/heaviest rain may fall. SHRA then shifts south
overnight. Ceilings IFR-MVFR overnight. NE winds around 5-10
kt, closer to 10-15 kts for the Cape/Islands.
Thursday...High confidence.
MVFR breaking out into VFR around mid-morning through the early
afternoon. NE winds sustained from 8 to 12 kts, gusting 20-25
kts for much of the region. Gusts to 30 kts over the Cape and
Islands.
Thursday Night...High confidence.
VFR. Gusty NE winds continue 20-25 kts for BOS/PVD. Stronger for
the Cape/Islands with gusts up to 40 kts possible.
KBOS Terminal...High confidence in trends. Moderate confidence
in MVFR timing.
SHRA with pockets of +SHRA. MVFR ceilings develop 20-23z. Low
chance for brief IFR conditions in any heavier showers this
afternoon/early this evening.
KBDL Terminal...High confidence in TAF.
Outlook /Thursday Night through Sunday/...
Thursday: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Windy with
areas of gusts up to 30 kt. Slight chance SHRA.
Thursday Night through Friday: VFR. Strong winds with local
gusts up to 40 kt.
Friday Night: VFR. Windy with local gusts up to 35 kt.
Saturday: VFR. Breezy.
Saturday Night: VFR.
Sunday: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Breezy. Slight
chance SHRA.
&&
.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...
Low - less than 30 percent.
Medium - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
Through Thursday...High confidence.
Large southerly swell from Hurricane Erin will result in seas
to 7 ft today and up to 10 ft by tonight. This will continue to
ramp up through mid-week. For this reason, Small Craft
Advisories will remain in effect across the southern waters
through tonight. A High Surf Advisory also remains in effect
for southern coastal areas, including the Cape and Islands. Rip
currents will become a significant concern as the week goes on
with this elevated surf. A Gale Watch has also been hoisted
starting tomorrow due to the risk for gusts to 40 kts as the
gradient between the high pressure over southern New England and
passing Erin will tighten greatly. This will likely be
converted into a Gale Warning with the next forecast cycle.
Outlook /Thursday Night through Sunday/...
Thursday: Low risk for gale force winds with gusts up to 40 kt.
Rough seas up to 14 ft. Chance of rain showers.
Thursday Night: Moderate risk for gale force winds with gusts
up to 40 kt. Rough seas up to 18 ft. Slight chance of rain
showers.
Friday: Moderate risk for gale force winds with areas of gusts
up to 45 kt. Rough seas up to 17 ft.
Friday Night: Low risk for gale force winds with gusts up to
35 kt. Rough seas up to 13 ft.
Saturday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up
to 30 kt. Rough seas up to 11 ft.
Saturday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Local rough seas.
Sunday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up
to 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft.
&&
.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...High Surf Advisory until 8 AM EDT Saturday for MAZ020>024.
RI...High Surf Advisory until 8 AM EDT Saturday for RIZ006>008.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Thursday morning through late Friday night for
ANZ231-232-254-255.
Gale Watch from Thursday morning through Friday afternoon for
ANZ233>235-237-256.
Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT Thursday for ANZ254>256.
&&
SYNOPSIS...Hrencecin
NEAR TERM...Hrencecin
SHORT TERM...Hrencecin
LONG TERM...Hrencecin
AVIATION...Hrencecin/Mensch/RM
MARINE...HrencecinThe office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 1:46 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket | 48 hr |
| Aug 20, 2:31 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 4 days | |
| Aug 20, 2:42 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Dukes, Nantucket | 32 min |
| Aug 20, 2:42 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket | 59 hr |
| Aug 20, 3:14 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Dukes, Nantucket | 35 hr |
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