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Gale Warning 34, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

November 6, 2025

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Nov 6, 2025, 2:22 AM EST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Nov 6, 2025, 2:22 AM EST (07:22 UTC)
Expired
Nov 6, 2025, 11:51 AM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

944 
WHUS71 KBOX 060722
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
222 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

ANZ230-061800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251106T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0034.251106T0722Z-251106T1800Z/
Boston Harbor-
222 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-061800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251106T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0034.251106T0722Z-251106T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
222 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-061800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251106T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0034.251106T0722Z-251106T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-
222 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-061800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251106T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0034.251106T0722Z-251106T1800Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
222 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-061800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251106T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0034.251106T0722Z-251106T1800Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
222 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-061800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251106T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0034.251106T0722Z-251106T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
222 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-061800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251106T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0034.251106T0722Z-251106T1800Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
222 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-061800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251106T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0034.251106T0722Z-251106T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
222 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet.

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

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

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-061200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251106T1200Z/
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-
222 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 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 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
309 
WHUS71 KBOX 061000
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
500 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

ANZ250-254-061800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251106T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/
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-
500 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 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 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-061800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/
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-
500 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 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 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-061800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
500 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-061800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
500 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-061800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-
500 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-061800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
500 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-061800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/
Boston Harbor-
500 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-061800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
500 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
736 
WHUS71 KBOX 061327
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
827 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

ANZ231-251-070000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0110.251106T1327Z-251107T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
827 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...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 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-070000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0110.251106T1327Z-251107T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
827 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-062100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0110.251106T1327Z-251106T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-
827 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-062100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0110.251106T1327Z-251106T2100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
827 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-061800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/
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-
827 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet.

* 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 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-061800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
827 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
660 
WHUS71 KBOX 061552
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1052 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

ANZ235-237-070000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-251107T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1052 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-061800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/
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-
1052 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet.

* 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 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-070000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-251107T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1052 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-070000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-251107T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1052 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-062100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-251106T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-
1052 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-062100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-251106T2100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1052 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
097 
WHUS71 KBOX 061651
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1151 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

ANZ250-254>256-071000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-251106T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-251107T1100Z/
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-
1151 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* 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 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-070000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-251107T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1151 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-070000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-251107T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1151 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-062100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-251106T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-
1151 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-062100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-251106T2100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1151 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-070000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-251107T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1151 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

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 6, 12:05 AM EST, 2 hours 17 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 6, 12:05 AM EST, 2 hours 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1205 AM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
A strong cold front generates fast-moving gusty scattered showers
this evening and overnight with strong to damaging wind gusts.
These winds will gradually diminish during the day
Thursday...but it will remain windy into the afternoon. High
pressure builds into the region Thursday night and moves
offshore Friday. A cold front approaches Friday night into early
Saturday with a period of showers, followed by dry and mild
weather Saturday afternoon. Another cold front brings more
showers to the region sometime Sunday into early Monday,
followed by much chillier weather later Monday and especially by
Tuesday.

&&

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

* A scattered line of gusty showers capable of isolated wind damage
  will move through SNE between 9 pm and midnight

* Drying out after midnight, but with a brief period of strong to
  damaging northwest wind gusts up to 50 to 60 mph. Scattered
  instances of downed trees and powerlines possible

Potent mid level shortwave with attendant frontal wave will be
tracking to the north this evening. The associated cold front
quickly sweeps across SNE in the 03-06z time range. Strongly forced
front will support a sct-bkn line of showers moving through the
region this evening, roughly from 9 pm to midnight. MUCAPE and 0-3km
CAPE is meager to non-existent in the pre- frontal environment which
will likely result in a muted convective response. Latest CAM
guidance is not very impressive with its depiction of convective
showers accompanying the front and weakens activity as it approaches
the coast. Think the thunder potential is quite low but given the
favorable kinematic support any showers will be capable of producing
isolated wind damage.

Then attention turns to strong to damaging wind gust potential in
post-frontal environment. Guidance has continued to trend a bit
weaker with its low level wind field but we do have strong cold
advection tonight with 850 mb temps dropping from +5 to -5C, and
strong pressure rises behind the front. This will help to enhance
wind potential so we should be able to mix down a good chuck of wind
near the top of the mixed layer. Sounding data supports a brief
period of post frontal gusts to 50-60 mph, with strongest gusts over
Cape/Islands. The peak wind will likely be brief not lasting more
than 3-4 hours at any given location between midnight and 6 am. We
converted the remaining high wind watches to wind advisories for
much of SNE, but maintained high wind warnings for the east slopes
of the Berkshires and Cape/Islands.

Clearing skies expected after midnight but scattered showers could
linger in the Berkshires for a few hours, and may change to snow
here before ending as colder air moves into the region.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH 6 PM FRIDAY/...
Key Messages:

* Sunny and still windy Thu, but winds steadily decrease through the
  day. Below normal temps

Thursday...

Winds will decrease through the day, but will still be gusty due to
deepening and well mixed boundary layer. Expect gusts to 40-50 mph
around daybreak but will diminish to 25-35 mph by the afternoon.
Despite full sunshine, it's a chilly airmass with 850 mb temps
around -5 to -6C. Expect highs ranging from mid 40s higher terrain
to low 50s near the south coast. Gusty winds will make it feel more
like the 30s and 40s.

Thursday night...

Center of high pres builds south of New Eng with ridging moving into
SNE. Winds will diminish and become light which will set the stage
for favorable radiational cooling as skies will be mostly clear with
just a few high clouds moving into the region. Lows will settle into
the 20s across much of SNE, but hold in the low-mid 30s along the
immediate coast and Cape/Islands.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Key Messages:

* One round of showers Fri night into Sat AM followed by another
  period of showers sometime Sun into early Mon

* Highs mainly in the 50s to near 60 Fri & Sun with Sat the mildest
  day with highs in the lower to middle 60s

* Turning colder later Mon with highs Tue in the upper 30s & 40s
  with even some flurries/sprinkles possible

Details...

Friday...

High pressure continues to shift further east of the region Fri as
low pressure lifts into eastern Canada. While it will remain dry
during the day Fri...gusty SW winds will develop Fri afternoon ahead
of an approaching cold front. Highs should top off in the 50s to
near 60...but the gusty winds in the afternoon will make it feel a
bit cooler.

Friday night and Saturday...

A shortwave/cold front crosses the region Fri night into early Sat.
Ahead of this front...a modest southwest LLJ of 50+ knots coupled
with a Pwat surge over 1 inch will bring a period of showers
sometime Fri night into early Sat. Drier weather follows by Sat
afternoon but the airmass is still quite mild. 850T of +4C or
greater coupled with good mixing on westerly flow should allow for a
mild Sat afternoon. High temps should top off in the lower to middle
60s across much of the region...a solid 10 degrees above normal for
this time of year.

Sunday through Wednesday...

The next low pressure system will be lifting northeastward across
the eastern Great Lakes and into eastern Canada Sun into early Mon.
There also may be some secondary development near the coast. This
should result in another round of showers sometime Sun into early
Mon. Much chillier weather follows later Mon into Tue as a deep
upper trough crosses the region. In fact...high temps on Tue will
only be in the upper 30s and 40s with a gusty west wind. There might
be a few flurries/sprinkles with the shortwave trough. Lows Tue
night will be mainly in the 20s with dry weather following for Wed
and highs in the 40s to near 50.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

06z TAF Update...High confidence.

The bulk of the -SHRA have cleared and will be followed by
strong W/NW wind gusts for about 2-4 hours. Most sites should
see 40-50 knot wind gusts. NW winds slowly diminish Thu but
probably don't drop below 30kt gusts until late afternoon/early
evening.

KBOS Terminal... High confidence in TAF.

KBDL Terminal... High confidence in TAF.

Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...

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

Friday Night: Mainly MVFR, with local IFR possible. Windy with gusts
up to 30 kt. SHRA likely.

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

Saturday Night: VFR.

Sunday: Mainly VFR, with areas MVFR possible. Breezy. SHRA likely.

Sunday Night: Mainly VFR, with local IFR possible. Breezy.
Chance SHRA.

Monday: VFR. Breezy. Slight chance SHRA.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Storm warnings remain in effect for all waters.

Expect a period of pre-frontal SW gusts to 40-45 kt this evening
over the southern waters, then more widespread W-NW gusts to 50 kt
develops after wind shift to W-NW after midnight. Seas will build to
12-15 ft late tonight over southern outer waters. Winds will begin
to diminish by daybreak and will further decrease through the day
Thu. Wind gusts will drop below 20 kt overnight Thu night.

Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...

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

Friday Night: Strong winds with gusts up to 35 kt. Areas of rough
seas. Rain showers likely.

Saturday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up to
25 kt. Areas of rough seas. Chance of rain showers.

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

Sunday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up to 25
kt. Areas of seas approaching 5 ft. Chance of rain showers.

Sunday Night: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up
to 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft. Chance of rain showers.

Monday: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up
to 30 kt. Local rough seas. Chance of rain showers.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Wind Advisory until 8 AM EST this morning for CTZ002>004.
MA...Wind Advisory until 8 AM EST this morning for MAZ003>007-
     010>021-026.
     High Wind Warning until 8 AM EST this morning for MAZ002-008-
     009-022>024.
RI...Wind Advisory until 8 AM EST this morning for RIZ001>007.
     High Wind Warning until 8 AM EST this morning for RIZ008.
MARINE...Storm Warning until 7 AM EST this morning for ANZ230>237-251-
     256.
     Storm Warning until 8 AM EST this morning for ANZ250-254-255.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KJC/Frank
NEAR TERM...KJC
SHORT TERM...KJC
LONG TERM...Frank
AVIATION...Frank/FT
MARINE...KJC/Frank

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 6, 8:27 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX16 hr

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Sources

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