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Gale Warning 4, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 26, 2025

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Jan 26, 2025, 3:16 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 27, 2025, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Jan 26, 2025, 3:16 PM EST (20:16 UTC)
In effect from: Jan 27, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
Expired: Jan 28, 2025, 3:57 PM EST
In force: 24 hr
Issued by: NWS Boston/Norton, MA

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923 
WHUS71 KBOX 262016
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
316 PM EST Sun Jan 26 2025

ANZ250-254>256-270930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250127T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0002.250128T0000Z-250128T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250128T0000Z-250128T1800Z/
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-
316 PM EST Sun Jan 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Gale 
  Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EST Monday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Monday to 1 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>235-237-270930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250127T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0002.250128T0000Z-250128T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250128T0000Z-250128T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
316 PM EST Sun Jan 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet. For the Gale 
  Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt 
  and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Monday to 1 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-270930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250127T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0002.250128T0000Z-250128T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250128T0000Z-250128T1800Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
316 PM EST Sun Jan 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 3 feet. For the Gale 
  Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and seas 3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Monday to 1 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-270930-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250126T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0002.250128T0000Z-250128T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250128T0000Z-250128T1500Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
316 PM EST Sun Jan 26 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 10 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 3 feet. For the Gale 
  Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and waves 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Monday to 10 AM 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.

&&

$$

4 follow-up statements

968 
WHUS71 KBOX 270819
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
319 AM EST Mon Jan 27 2025

ANZ250-254-272130-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250127T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250127T2100Z-250128T2100Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
319 AM EST Mon Jan 27 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-272130-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250127T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250127T2100Z-250128T2100Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
319 AM EST Mon Jan 27 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM
EST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters 
  extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and 
  Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from 
  Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of 
  Block Island.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-272130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250127T2100Z-250128T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
319 AM EST Mon Jan 27 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 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>234-272130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250127T2100Z-250128T2100Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
319 AM EST Mon Jan 27 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM
EST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-272130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250127T2100Z-250128T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
319 AM EST Mon Jan 27 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM
EST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-272130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250128T0000Z-250128T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-
319 AM EST Mon Jan 27 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 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 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-272130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250128T0000Z-250128T2100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
319 AM EST Mon Jan 27 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 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.

&&

$$

611 
WHUS71 KBOX 271957
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
257 PM EST Mon Jan 27 2025

ANZ250-254-280900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250127T2100Z-250129T0000Z/
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-
257 PM EST Mon Jan 27 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-280900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250127T2100Z-250129T0000Z/
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-
257 PM EST Mon Jan 27 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters 
  extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and 
  Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from 
  Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of 
  Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 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>234-280900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250127T2100Z-250129T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
257 PM EST Mon Jan 27 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-280900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250127T2100Z-250129T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
257 PM EST Mon Jan 27 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-280900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250127T2100Z-250128T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
257 PM EST Mon Jan 27 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-280900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250128T0000Z-250128T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-
257 PM EST Mon Jan 27 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves around 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-280900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.250128T0000Z-250128T2100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
257 PM EST Mon Jan 27 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 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.

&&

$$

Frank

624 
WHUS71 KBOX 280827
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
327 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

ANZ250-254-282130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T0000Z/
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-
327 AM EST Tue Jan 28 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 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-282130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T0000Z/
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-
327 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

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

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

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters 
  extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and 
  Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from 
  Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of 
  Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-282100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250128T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
327 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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>234-282130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
327 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound, 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-282130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
327 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

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

* WHAT...West 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...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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-282100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250128T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-
327 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-282100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250128T2100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
327 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

559 
WHUS71 KBOX 282057
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
357 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

ANZ250-254-291000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0005.250129T1800Z-250130T1200Z/
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-
357 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-291000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0005.250129T0900Z-250130T1200Z/
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-
357 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters 
  extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and 
  Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from 
  Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of 
  Block Island.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-291000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250128T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0005.250129T1200Z-250130T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
357 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-291000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0005.250129T1500Z-250130T0300Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
357 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM 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, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-291000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0011.250129T1500Z-250130T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
357 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-291000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250128T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0011.250129T1800Z-250130T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
357 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-291000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250128T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0011.250129T1500Z-250130T0300Z/
Narragansett Bay-
357 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Jan 26, 12:37 PM EST, 2 hours 39 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 26, 12:37 PM EST, 2 hours 39 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1237 PM EST Sun Jan 26 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front moves across the region this morning. Other than a
few snow showers in the Berkshires this morning, dry and
seasonable conditions are expected today through Monday with
blustery to windy conditions at times. The wind peaks on
Tuesday with potential for strong winds as a strong cold front
moves through, which may also be accompanied by a few snow
squalls in the morning. Colder temperatures return late Tuesday
and Tuesday night. A fast moving clipper system could bring
light snow Wednesday followed by a period of arctic air Thursday
and Thursday night. Low pressure may impact the region next
weekend with wintry precipitation.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
1030 am update...

As expected we've got some light returns on radar this morning
which may drop some light snow/low elevation rain over the
interior today. Otherwise, dry conditions prevail.

Previous Discussion...

Mid level shortwave and cold front moves across New Eng this
morning. Expecting a mainly dry fropa, but a few snow showers are
possible in the northern Berkshires which could bring a coating to
1/2" of snow. Mostly cloudy skies to start the day will give way to
increasing sunshine as excellent mid level drying moves into the
region. Moderating airmass will bring milder temps with highs
ranging from mid 30s to around 40 degrees. The milder air will be
accompanied by gusty winds as soundings show a well mixed boundary
layer supporting 25-35 mph westerly wind gusts.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM MONDAY/...
Tonight and Monday...

Another weak shortwave moves through late tonight and early Mon
before moving offshore, but moisture is non existent with PWATs down
near 0.10". Other than a few high clouds, mainly clear skies are
expected tonight with lots of sunshine Monday. Gusty winds diminish
tonight but ramp up again on Monday as a strong pressure gradient is
in place. SW winds expected to gust to 20-30 mph. Lows will drop
into the teens tonight, but low 20s near the coast. There is not
much change in low level temps Monday so expect highs in the mid-
upper 30s, a bit cooler higher terrain.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Key Messages:

* Dry Monday, a robust cold front early Tuesday brings strong wind
  gusts and the chance of squalls.

* Light snow on Wednesday as a weak clipper system moves through
  southern New England.

* High pressure builds in to our south, northwesterly gusts and
  below normal temperatures round out this week, along with
  potential of sub-zero wind chills.

A strong cold front pushes into southern New England into the early
morning hours on Tuesday, as mentioned by the previous forecaster it
is possible this dynamic front may lead to snow squalls which has
support from the CIPS snow squall parameter. Pressure falls on
average of 12mb in 12 hours, steep low-level lapse rates greater
than 8C/km, and modest PWATs of 0.3 to 0.4 inch. Snowfall will be
minimal, a quick striking 1/2" to 1" of snow in 25 minutes is
impactful. As this time frame is covered by the high-res guidance
will be able to iron-out any remaining concerns. Time-wise, the
front looks to move through early to mid Tuesday morning, possibly
coinciding with the commute. Stronger winds accompany this front, as
the 850mb jet strengthens, winds aloft are in the neighborhood of 60
knots. Southwest wind becomes northwest with the frontal passage
with gusts 20-30 knots. Given this is a robust front, it's possible
there could be stronger gusts of 40+ knots. At this time confidence
is not high enough in the areal coverage of those gusts to issue a
'Wind Advisory'. Although it may be considered in subsequent
forecasts.

A weak clipper system moves out of the Great Lakes region into
southern New England on Wednesday. There is still a level of
uncertainty with respect to the track of the clipper/low pressure
system. The main axis of moisture is focused on the northern side of
the system. There remains uncertainty, GEM and ECMWF show the low
passing though northern New England, leading to less QPF and warmer
temperatures, while the GFS shows a passage further south, mainly
over southern New England and leads to widespread QPF and colder
temperatures. Have gone slightly in the middle of the deterministic
runs, which would support minor accumulation for northern MA with
less in the way of snow for RI, CT, and southeast MA. Still time for
adjustments, so stay tuned!

Relatively quiet weather Thursday and Friday, surface high pressure
noses in from the south west. PWATs fall to less than 20 percent of
normal for late January as colder Arctic air returns. Temperatures
for both these days are below normal, in fact, sub-freezing highs
are possible both days. In addition, will have the potential for
gusty winds resulting in sub-zero wind chills Thursday night into
early Friday. Given this is still a week out there is "pounds of
time" for things to change.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Forecast Confidence Levels:

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

This afternoon through Monday Night...High confidence.

VFR through the period. Increasing W wind today with gusts to
25-30 kt developing, diminishing tonight. SW wind gusts to 25 kt
developing again Monday afternoon and continuing Monday night.

KBOS TAF...High Confidence in TAF.

KBDL TAF...High Confidence in TAF.

Outlook /Tuesday through Thursday/...

Tuesday: VFR. Windy with gusts up to 35 kt. Slight chance SN.

Tuesday Night: VFR. Breezy. Chance SN.

Wednesday: Mainly VFR, with areas MVFR possible. Breezy. Chance
SN, chance RA.

Wednesday Night: VFR. Breezy. Slight chance SN.

Thursday: VFR. Breezy.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels:

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

Today through Monday...High confidence.

An extended period of gusty winds expected with strong pressure
gradient in place and well mixed boundary layer over the waters. W
winds will gust up to 30 kt today, then temporarily diminish a bit
tonight with gusts dropping to around 20 kt overnight. Winds
increase again Monday with SW gusts to 25-30 kt and approaching gale
force toward evening. Gale watches have been issued starting Mon
evening.

Outlook /Monday Night through Thursday/...

Monday Night: Strong winds with gusts up to 40 kt. Rough seas
up to 11 ft.

Tuesday: Low risk for gale force winds with gusts up to 40 kt.
Rough seas up to 11 ft. Slight chance of rain, slight chance of
snow.

Tuesday Night: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 25 kt. Local rough seas. Slight chance of snow.

Wednesday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts
up to 25 kt. Local rough seas. Chance of rain, chance of snow.

Wednesday Night: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds
with gusts up to 30 kt. Areas of rough seas. Chance of snow,
freezing spray, slight chance of rain.

Thursday: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Rough seas up to 9 ft. Freezing spray,
slight chance of snow.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for ANZ230-
     236.
     Gale Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon for
     ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256.
     Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM EST this evening for
     ANZ231>235-237.
     Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM EST Monday for ANZ250-254>256.
     Small Craft Advisory until 1 AM EST Monday for ANZ251.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KJC/Dooley
NEAR TERM...KJC/BW
SHORT TERM...KJC
LONG TERM...Dooley
AVIATION...KJC/BW
MARINE...KJC/Dooley

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 26, 3:00 AM EST	Gale Watch	BOX		12 hr

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