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Gale Warning 33, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

November 3, 2025

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Nov 3, 2025, 6:49 AM EST. It took effect at Nov 3, 2025, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 15 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
Nov 3, 2025, 6:49 AM EST (11:49 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 3, 2025, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Nov 4, 2025, 10:06 AM EST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

598 
WHUS71 KBOX 031149
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
649 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

ANZ250-254>256-040100-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0019.251104T0000Z-251104T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0033.251104T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
649 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-040100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0109.251104T0000Z-251105T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-
649 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  1 to 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-040100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0109.251104T0000Z-251105T0600Z/
Narragansett Bay-
649 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  1 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-040100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0109.251104T0000Z-251105T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
649 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  2 to 4 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-040100-
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Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
649 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-040100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0109.251104T0000Z-251105T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
649 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-040100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0109.251104T0000Z-251105T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
649 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
684 
WHUS71 KBOX 031256
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
756 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

ANZ231-251-040200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0109.251104T0000Z-251105T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0033.251104T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
756 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  2 to 3 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-040200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0109.251104T0000Z-251105T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0033.251104T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-
756 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-040200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0109.251104T0000Z-251105T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0033.251104T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
756 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-040200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0109.251104T0000Z-251105T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0033.251104T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
756 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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>256-040200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0033.251104T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
756 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-040200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0109.251104T0000Z-251105T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-
756 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  1 to 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-040200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0109.251104T0000Z-251105T0600Z/
Narragansett Bay-
756 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  1 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM 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.

&&

$$
604 
WHUS71 KBOX 031828
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
128 PM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

ANZ230-041200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0109.251104T0000Z-251105T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0033.251104T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
128 PM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  around 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-041200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0109.251104T0000Z-251105T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0033.251104T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
128 PM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-041200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0033.251104T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
128 PM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-041200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0033.251104T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
128 PM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  3 to 4 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-041200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0033.251104T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
128 PM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-041200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0033.251104T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-
128 PM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-041200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0033.251104T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
128 PM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
595 
WHUS71 KBOX 040635
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
135 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

ANZ250-254>256-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
135 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
135 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  3 to 4 feet expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
135 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-
135 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
135 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
135 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  around 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
135 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
892 
WHUS71 KBOX 041506
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1006 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

ANZ250-050415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.251106T0300Z-251106T1500Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
1006 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or 
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-050415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.251106T0000Z-251106T1500Z/
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-
1006 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 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 7 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or 
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-050415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.251106T0000Z-251106T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1006 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or 
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-050415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.251106T0300Z-251106T1500Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1006 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or 
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-050415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.251106T0300Z-251106T1200Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1006 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or 
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-050415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.251106T0300Z-251106T1500Z/
Nantucket Sound-
1006 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or 
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-050415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.251106T0300Z-251106T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1006 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or 
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-050415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.251106T0300Z-251106T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
1006 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and waves 
  around 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-050415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251105T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.251106T0300Z-251106T1200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1006 AM EST Tue Nov 4 2025

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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 Nov 3, 4:39 AM EST, 2 hours 10 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 3, 4:39 AM EST, 2 hours 10 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
439 AM EST Mon Nov 3 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure moves offshore today. After a dry start, rain
develops during the afternoon and continues into the first half
of the night. A cold front passes through overnight, ending the
rain early Tuesday morning and bringing a period of gusty
winds. Gusty winds continue Tuesday with dry conditions. Another
series of quick moving systems move through the region late
Wednesday into Thursday, and Friday night bringing a chance for
showers and breezy winds.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Key Messages:

* Dry to start, showers arrive late afternoon continuing tonight.

Details...

The first part of the day will start off dry with surface high
pressure positioned offshore. Highs will range in the mid to upper
50s, slightly warmer than Sunday thanks to weak WAA. As the day goes
on, things will trend more rainy/unsettled toward the evening. A
northern stream mid-level shortwave approaches the northeast while
shortwave energy from a southern shortwave move north towards
southern New England. SW flow aloft ahead of the approaching trough
will help advect in above normal moisture with precipitable water
values rising to 0.8"-1.0". As moisture increases from the south,
clouds will increase in coverage through the day. Broad ascent
ahead of the shortwave trough will support development of
showers, especially as the trough nears closer later in the
afternoon. For timing, there is general agreement that shower
chances increase after 2 PM with the highest chances for more
widespread rain this evening. Most rain/showers will be light;
however, high-resolution model guidance does hint the potential
for some embedded brief higher rainrates. So can't rule out a
few brief downpours. Given the overall lighter rates and
progressive nature of the system, flash flooding isn't a
concern. However, leaf-clogged storm drains this time of year
may factor in and keep the risk for isolated nuisance
flooding/ponding possible.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT & TUESDAY/...
Key Messages:

* Showers/rain continues tonight, ending early Tue AM as cold
  front sweeps across the region. Gusty winds behind front.

* Gusty NW winds expected Tuesday.

Tonight:

A surface cold front pushes across the region by midnight,
clearing the rain and clouds early Tue morning. Rain totals
should range from at little as 0.10" to 0.50" with "higher" end
of that range more likely east of the I-95 corridor.

Strong cold air advection behind the cold front will help bring
down gusty NW winds. With 925mb winds between 30-50 kts, efficient
mixing will support gusts 25 and 35 mph are possible behind the
front. There is potential for gusts up to 40 mph for the high
terrain and coastal areas. HREF probabilities for gusts greater
than 40 mph are low-moderate for the Cape and Islands and the
higher elevations of the Berkshires and Worcester hills.
Nantucket has higher probabilities especially toward sunrise.
Probabilities for 45 mph+ are around 30%. Model soundings show
the top of the mixing layer around 45 kts, but mixing will
likely be limited to some extent since it is nighttime. With
that said, Nantucket may need a Wind Advisory, but holding off
for now as confidence is not high enough. Low temperatures
tonight should fall into the mid to upper 30s for the interior
and 40s closer to the coast.

Tuesday:

Drier air moves in with NW flow with cold air advecting into the
region post-front. 925mb winds 30-50 kts stay across the region
again with model soundings show efficient mixing in the boundary
toward the afternoon helping bring down gusty NW winds. Ensemble
guidance shows high probabilities for gusts in the 25-35 mph
range in the afternoon. There is potential for some gusts up to
40 mph, especially for the higher spots of the Berkshires/Worcester
Hills. Outer Cape and Nantucket have the better shot at more
consistent 40 mph gusts with higher respective probabilities.
Low chance for gusts to 45 mph in those areas.

&&

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

* Mostly dry weather, interrupted by quick shots of rain Wednesday
  night and Friday night into Saturday.

* Gusty post frontal winds on Thursday.

* Generally seasonable temperatures with highs in the 50s.

A progressive, fairly meridionally synoptic pattern continues through
the weekend with a series of high pressure/dry weather and troughs
of low pressure bringing quick shots of unsettled weather. The first
mid level trough and surface frontal system swings through late
Wednesday/Wednesday night followed by another period of dry weather
and gusty winds Thursday, much like we saw on Tuesday. High pressure
ridging then builds in Thursday night and winds calm down before yet
another trough comes through Friday night into Saturday bringing
unsettled weather and breezy winds to the forecast yet again. No big
arctic intrusions on the horizon, and high temperatures should
fluctuate between the upper 50s/low 60s ahead of the cold fronts
(Wed & Fri) and the upper 40s/low 50s behind the cold fronts (Thu
and Sun).

&&

.AVIATION /07Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Through 12z... High confidence.

VFR. WNW wind becomes light and turns to the WSW/SW by daybreak.

Monday... High confidence in trends, moderate in timing.

VFR. SW to SSW winds 8-12 kts with gusts up to 20 kts. Low chance
for an isolated shower for east terminals in the afternoon.
Rain/showers after 20z, steadiest likely along the I-95
corridor into the evening hours. Ceilings and visibilities drop
to MVFR within any areas of rain, mainly after 23z.

Monday Night... High confidence in trends, moderate in timing.

Areas of rain and embedded heavier downpours possible. Mainly
MVFR first half of the night. Rain moves off shore 06z-12z with
improvement to VFR conditions. Wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts
up to 25 knots from the WNW. Briefly higher gusts possible with
the passage of the cold front.

Tuesday...High confidence.

VFR. Gusty. WNW winds 10-20 kts with gusts 20-30 kts, strongest
over higher terrain and coastal areas.

KBOS Terminal... High confidence.

KBDL Terminal... High confidence.

Outlook /Tuesday Night through Friday/...

Tuesday Night: VFR. Breezy.

Wednesday: VFR. Breezy. Slight chance RA.

Wednesday Night: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Windy
with areas of gusts up to 35 kt. Chance RA.

Thursday: VFR. Windy with gusts up to 35 kt. Slight chance RA.

Thursday Night through Friday: VFR. Breezy.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Key Messages:

* Quiet weather Sunday, rain, gusty winds, and rough seas late
  tonight into Tuesday.

Through Tuesday Night... High confidence. Moderate on peak wind
gusts.

Increasing southwest winds this afternoon ahead our next
system. System will bring rain late afternoon into first part of
night. Gusty NW winds behind a cold front that moves through
overnight tonight with increasing likelihood of Gale Force
gusts for the outer waters.

Because of those conditions, Gale Watch will be converted to a
Gale Warning for the outer ocean waters. Some models signal
potential for gale force gusts for portions of the
coastal/near-shore waters, but confidence is not high enough,
so those will be kept SCAs for now.

Outlook /Tuesday Night through Friday/...

Tuesday Night: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds
with gusts up to 30 kt. Local rough seas.

Wednesday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts
up to 30 kt. Areas of seas approaching 5 ft.

Wednesday Night: Strong winds with gusts up to 40 kt. Areas of
rough seas. Chance of rain.

Thursday: Strong winds with gusts up to 40 kt. Rough seas up to
13 ft. Slight chance of rain.

Thursday Night: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Local rough seas.

Friday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up
to 30 kt. Seas locally approaching 5 ft.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST
     Wednesday for ANZ230>237-251.
     Gale Watch from this evening through Tuesday afternoon for
     ANZ250-254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...BW/Mensch
NEAR TERM...Mensch
SHORT TERM...Mensch
LONG TERM...BW
AVIATION...BW/Mensch
MARINE...BW/Mensch

The office that day

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

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