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Gale Warning 5, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 28, 2025

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Jan 28, 2025, 3:57 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 29, 2025, 4:00 AM 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 28, 2025, 3:57 PM EST (20:57 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 29, 2025, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 30, 2025, 3:58 AM EST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
436 
WHUS71 KBOX 290822
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
322 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

ANZ230-292130-
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0005.250129T1200Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0011.250129T1800Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.250130T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
322 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt and waves 
  around 2 feet expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 AM 
  EST Thursday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-292130-
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0005.250129T1200Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0011.250129T1500Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.250130T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
322 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 3 
  to 5 feet expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate 
  accumulation of freezing spray expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 AM 
  EST Thursday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-292130-
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0005.250129T1200Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0011.250129T1500Z-250130T0300Z/
Narragansett Bay-
322 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-292130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0005.250129T1200Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.250130T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-
322 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 
  to 6 feet expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate 
  accumulation of freezing spray expected.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 AM 
  EST Thursday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-292130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0005.250129T1200Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.250130T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
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-
322 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 5 
  to 8 feet expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate 
  accumulation of freezing spray 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...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 AM 
  EST Thursday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-292130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0005.250129T1200Z-250130T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
322 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

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

* 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...From 7 AM this morning 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-292130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0005.250129T1200Z-250130T1200Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
322 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-292130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.250129T0900Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.250130T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
322 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 6 
  to 11 feet expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate 
  accumulation of freezing spray expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-292130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.250129T0900Z-250130T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
322 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
021 
WHUS71 KBOX 292035
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
335 PM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

ANZ230-300945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.250130T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
335 PM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 3 feet. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-300945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.250130T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
335 PM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-300945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.250130T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-
335 PM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-300945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.250130T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
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-
335 PM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray 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...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-300945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.250130T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
335 PM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Freezing Spray 
  Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause 
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and 
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-300945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
335 PM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-300945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
335 PM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-300945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
335 PM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-300945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
335 PM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
633 
WHUS71 KBOX 300858
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
358 AM EST Thu Jan 30 2025

ANZ231-251-302200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.250130T0858Z-250130T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
358 AM EST Thu Jan 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the 
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing 
  spray.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 7 PM EST 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-302200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.250130T0858Z-250130T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-
358 AM EST Thu Jan 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-302200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.250130T0858Z-250131T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
358 AM EST Thu Jan 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet. For the Freezing 
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Friday. 
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-302200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.250130T0858Z-250201T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
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-
358 AM EST Thu Jan 30 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt 
  and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, 
  moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST Friday. 
  For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous 
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice. 

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-302200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.250130T0858Z-250201T0000Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
358 AM EST Thu Jan 30 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-301800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.250130T0858Z-250130T1800Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
358 AM EST Thu Jan 30 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 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 1 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-301500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.250130T0858Z-250130T1500Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
358 AM EST Thu Jan 30 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-302200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
358 AM EST Thu Jan 30 2025

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

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

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. 
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components 
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may 
  result in some loss of stability.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice. 

&&

$$

ANZ236-301000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1200Z/
Narragansett Bay-
358 AM EST Thu Jan 30 2025

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...


$$

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 28, 3:05 PM EST, 52 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 28, 3:05 PM EST, 52 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
305 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
A clipper system will bring light snow accumulations to our
region late tonight, followed by another cold front Wednesday
afternoon that could produce a round of scattered snow squalls.
Frigid and gusty Wednesday night into Thursday with wind chills
as low as 10 below across interior Southern New England, but
then rebounds rather quickly Thursday night into Friday.
Monitoring a storm system which could bring the potential for
wintry mixed precipitation to Southern New England Friday into
Friday night, but the details are still uncertain. Turning drier
with a return to below normal temperatures this weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Gusty winds diminish after sunset. Attention then turns to a
clipper system passing mainly across northern New England.
Currently thinking the majority of the snowfall is over by 5 AM,
with a few lingering snow showers towards northern MA. The trend
of the guidance has been to trend slightly north, at least by
tightening the snowfall gradient south of the Mass Pike into RI
and northern CT. That said, overall snowfall forecast remained
consistent with prior forecasts. Did make a little tweak to the
snowfall towards the east slopes of the Berkshires. Anticipating
a little orographic enhancement. So despite the progressive
nature of this storm, issued a Winter Weather Advisory towards
NW MA for 3-5 inches of snow. The heaviest snowfall rates still
appear to be between midnight and 3 AM.

With clouds overhead most of tonight, that should put the brakes
on any radiational cooling.

&&

.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
A trailing mid level shortwave passes across our region into the
afternoon. This should renew the treat for brief snow showers
and isolated snow squalls, along with gusty winds. Low level
lapse rates are still rather steep tomorrow. Much will come down
to how warm we can get over land to maximize the momentum
transfer. Much different conditions over the water, where
diabatic heating from the ocean should just about guarantee
decent mixing. Not as much of a pressure rise/fall couplet, so
have held of on any wind headlines for now. It will be close, so
the next shift can reevaluate that need.

Becoming drier and colder Wednesday night behind another cold
front.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Key Messages...

* Frigid Wed night/Thurs with gusty northwest winds. Wind chills
  5 to 10 below zero for interior Southern New England Wed
  night.

* Rain likely with potential for some high elevation wintry
  precipitation on Fri into Fri night.

* Drying out for next week but with another shot of colder than
  normal temps.

Thursday through Friday night...

A broad ridge of high pressure moves overhead on Thursday and
Thursday night and this will initially keep winds gusty during
the first part of the day on Thursday as the pressure gradient
between it and the low over the maritimes remains tight. By
later Thursday things relax and winds will come down. Even so,
the breezy winds will make highs in the upper 20s feel more like
the teens on Thursday.

The most active period of the extended forecast will be Friday
and Friday night as a positively tilted mid level trough moves
from the Ohio Valley into New England while its surface
reflection crosses southern New England Friday night, deepening
over the Gulf of Maine on Saturday. Depending on the exact track
of this frontal system it places portions of SNE within the warm
sector with warm advection precip overspreading from south to
north on Friday. There remains a decent amount of uncertainty as
to any potentially wintry mix or snow, most likely to occur in
the high elevations of the interior where the subfreezing air
may hold on despite the warm SW flow. At this point, not
expecting an impactful winter storm, but it is in the realm of
possibility that winter weather potential increases as we
approach if the track of the low shifts south. Probabilities of
3 inches of snow are essentially nil in ensemble guidance, but
for 1 inch they range anywhere from 20% to 50% for the
Berkshires. Stay tuned.

The weekend into early next week...

The temperature roller coaster continues with Friday's mid 40s
followed by highs in the 20s and 30s on Saturday behind the cold
front. This as high pressure moves overhead through at least
early Sunday. Beyond that attention shifts to our next potential
bout of mixed precipitation with a shortwave passing through
around late Sunday/Monday. Beyond that uncertainty increases but
another anomalous warm up is likely to start next week.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Forecast Confidence Levels:

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

Through 00Z: High Confidence.

VFR with gusty W winds diminishing after sunset.

Tonight: Moderate confidence.

A clipper system will bring light steady snowfall and MVFR CIGS
to the region. Snow expected to arrive from west to east between
02-06z, and move offshore between 09-12z. Low chance for IFR
CIGS for BOS and BED overnight if an onshore wind develops.

Tomorrow: High Confidence

Mainly VFR, but scattered snow showers/squalls are possible
again, but confidence on timing is low at this time. Gusty W
winds redevelop for late morning into the afternoon. Should
diminish with sunset.

Tomorrow Night: High Confidence.

KBOS TAF...Moderate Confidence in TAF due to snowfall timing
and intensity. Terminal is along the southern edge of the
snowfall.

KBDL TAF...High Confidence in TAF.

Mainly VFR. Low risk for a period of light snow overnight.

Outlook /Thursday through Sunday/...

Thursday through Thursday Night: VFR. Breezy.

Friday: Mainly VFR, with areas MVFR possible. Breezy. RA
likely.

Friday Night: Mainly VFR, with areas MVFR possible. Breezy. RA
likely, chance SN.

Saturday through Saturday Night: VFR. Breezy.

Sunday: VFR. Chance SN.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels:

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

High Confidence.

gusty winds briefly diminish overnight, before increasing again
Wednesday as colder air moves over the waters. The question is
what to do with the Gale Warnings across some of the waters.
Expecting at least gale force gusts over the waters tomorrow. If
gusts diminish enough for the afternoon issuance of the
forecast, will likely just cancel the existing warnings for this
evening, and focus on the winds for Wednesday. If winds do not
diminish in time, will probably just extend the Gale Warnings
through Wednesday. Do not see much to be gained by dropping
these warnings for 6-8 hours, only to have to put them up
again.

Small Craft Advisories will be posted, mainly for the nearshore
waters like Boston Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Leaning toward a
strong Small Craft Advisory for Massachusetts and Cape Cod Bays,
but still thinking that through.

Outlook /Thursday through Sunday/...

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

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

Friday: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts
up to 25 kt. Areas of rough seas. Rain likely.

Friday Night: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 25 kt. Rough seas up to 10 ft. Rain likely.

Saturday: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Rough seas up to 10 ft. Slight chance of
snow.

Saturday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Local rough seas.

Sunday: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas locally approaching 5 ft.
Slight chance of snow.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...Winter Weather Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 7 AM EST
     Thursday for MAZ002-008.
RI...None.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 4 PM EST this afternoon for
     ANZ230-235>237.
     Gale Warning until 7 PM EST this evening for ANZ231>234-250-
     251-254>256.

&&

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

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jan 28, 9:58 AM EST, 5 hours 59 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
958 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

MAZ005>007-014-026-281530-
Northwest Middlesex County-Eastern Essex-Central Middlesex
County-Western Essex-Southeast Middlesex-
958 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...A BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL AFFECT CENTRAL ESSEX AND NORTHEASTERN
MIDDLESEX COUNTIES...

At 954 AM EST, a band of heavier snow, also known as a snow squall,
was located over Lowell, moving east at 45 mph.

Locations impacted include...
Lowell, Lynn, Lawrence, Peabody, Methuen, Salem, Billerica, Beverly,
Woburn, Chelmsford, Andover, Dracut, Tewksbury, Gloucester, North
Andover, Saugus, Danvers, Wakefield, Reading, and Burlington.

Expect brief reductions in visibility within the snow band to as low
as a half a mile. Light snow accumulations on roadways possible
leading to localized slick travel.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.

LAT...LON 4268 7069 4252 7073 4244 7086 4258 7153
      4270 7151 4270 7129 4272 7127
TIME...MOT...LOC 1454Z 281DEG 41KT 4264 7131

MENSCH
Special weather statement, Jan 28, 10:10 AM EST, 5 hours 47 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1010 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

CTZ002>004-281545-
Hartford-Tolland-Windham-
1010 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...A BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN WINDHAM...TOLLAND
AND SOUTHEASTERN HARTFORD COUNTIES...

At 1008 AM EST, a band brief moderate snow was located along a line
extending from near Coventry to near Newington. Movement was south
at 25 mph.

Locations impacted include...
Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford, Manchester, East Hartford,
Enfield, Glastonbury, Newington, Vernon, Windsor, Wethersfield,
Mansfield, South Windsor, Farmington, Windham, Simsbury, Bloomfield,
Berlin, Rocky Hill, and Avon.

Expected brief reductions in visibility within the snow band with
localized light accumulations of snow. This may lead to areas of
slick travel.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.

LAT...LON 4200 7240 4166 7212 4166 7216 4171 7224
      4169 7227 4167 7227 4164 7233 4161 7233
      4159 7239 4160 7241 4158 7246 4165 7251
      4163 7271 4160 7272 4160 7273 4182 7282
TIME...MOT...LOC 1508Z 350DEG 23KT 4180 7229 4172 7274

MENSCH
Special weather statement, Jan 28, 10:22 AM EST, 5 hours 35 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1022 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

CTZ002>004-MAZ012-013-017-020-RIZ001>006-281600-
Windham-Hartford-Tolland-Southern Worcester-Western Norfolk-Northern
Bristol-Southern Bristol-Eastern Kent-Northwest
Providence-Bristol-Washington-Western Kent-Southeast Providence-
1022 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...A BAND LOCALIZED HEAVIER SNOWFALL...

At 1019 AM EST, a band of heavier snow, also called a snow squall,
was located along a line extending from near North Smithfield to
Glastonbury. Movement was southeast at 30 mph.

Locations impacted include...
Providence, Hartford, Fall River, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, West
Hartford, Manchester, East Hartford, East Providence, Woonsocket,
Glastonbury, Cumberland, North Providence, West Warwick, Vernon,
Windsor, Johnston, North Attleborough, and Wethersfield.

Expect brief reductions in visibility within the band with brief
higher snow rates. Localized slick road conditions possib.e

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.

LAT...LON 4209 7156 4177 7104 4155 7179 4164 7179
      4163 7196 4166 7216 4171 7224 4167 7227
      4164 7233 4160 7234 4158 7246 4165 7251
      4164 7260 4180 7273
TIME...MOT...LOC 1519Z 314DEG 28KT 4199 7159 4170 7257

MENSCH
Special weather statement, Jan 28, 10:33 AM EST, 5 hours 24 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1033 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

MAZ007-281545-
Eastern Essex-
1033 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...A BAND OF BRIEF HEAVIER SNOW WILL AFFECT EAST CENTRAL ESSEX
COUNTY...

At 1032 AM EST, a band of brief heavier snow, also known as a snow
squall, was located over Manchester, or near Gloucester, moving east
at 45 mph.

Locations impacted include...
Salem, Beverly, Gloucester, Marblehead, Ipswich, Hamilton, Rockport,
Manchester, Wenham, and Essex.

Expect localized reductions in visibility to as low as a half mile.
Localized slick travel possible. Take caution if planning to travel
in this area.

LAT...LON 4265 7054 4249 7078 4250 7084 4268 7083
      4269 7058
TIME...MOT...LOC 1532Z 275DEG 37KT 4259 7074

MENSCH
Special weather statement, Jan 28, 10:48 AM EST, 5 hours 9 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1048 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

CTZ004-MAZ017-020-RIZ001>007-281600-
Windham-Northern Bristol-Southern Bristol-Northwest
Providence-Bristol-Washington-Eastern Kent-Western
Kent-Newport-Southeast Providence-
1048 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...A BRIEF BAND OF HEAVIER SNOW...

At 1045 AM EST, a brief band of heavier snow, also known as a snow
squall, was located along a line extending from Providence to
Sprague. Movement was southeast at 40 mph.

Locations impacted include...
Providence, Fall River, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East
Providence, Coventry, Dartmouth, South Kingstown, West Warwick,
Johnston, North Kingstown, Newport, Bristol, Plainfield, Westerly,
Somerset, Portsmouth, Barrington, and Middletown.

Expect brief reductions in visibility within the band. Light snow
accumulations possible with localized slick travel.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations.
Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.

LAT...LON 4130 7187 4133 7190 4133 7184 4134 7183
      4141 7184 4142 7180 4164 7179 4165 7186
      4163 7196 4166 7205 4188 7131 4155 7090
      4143 7135 4143 7142 4141 7144
TIME...MOT...LOC 1545Z 317DEG 33KT 4181 7141 4161 7209

MENSCH
Local storm report, Jan 28, 12:27 PM EST, 3 hours 30 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1227 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1150 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 ESE Block Island      41.15N 71.55W
01/27/2025  M50 MPH          Washington         RI   Mesonet

            Mesonet station FW8194 New Shoreham.

1234 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 N Block Island        41.19N 71.59W
01/28/2025  M49 MPH          Washington         RI   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XBLK Block Island Jetty.

0114 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 6 S Mattapoisett        41.58N 70.82W
01/28/2025  M53 MPH          ANZ234             MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XWST West Island.

0131 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 SSW Narragansett      41.36N 71.50W
01/28/2025  M45 MPH          ANZ237             RI   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XJUD Pt. Judith.

0139 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 SE Mattapoisett       41.64N 70.76W
01/28/2025  M46 MPH          ANZ234             MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XAPL Angelica Point Li.

0223 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 WSW Woods Hole        41.52N 70.68W
01/28/2025  M45 MPH          ANZ233             MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XWHL Woods Hole.

0246 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 NNW Falmouth          41.60N 70.65W
01/28/2025  M46 MPH          Barnstable         MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XWFL West Falmouth.

0300 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 WSW Gosnold           41.40N 71.03W
01/28/2025  M49 MPH          ANZ235             MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station BUZM3 9 SE Little Compton.

0955 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 S Westerly AP         41.30N 71.80W
01/28/2025  M45 MPH          ANZ237             RI   Mesonet

            Mesonet station DVI11684 Watch Hill.

1045 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 SW Chatham            41.66N 69.98W
01/28/2025  M48 MPH          Barnstable         MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XCHT Chatham.

1047 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Orange AP               42.57N 72.28W
01/28/2025  M56 MPH          Franklin           MA   ASOS

            ASOS station KORE Orange AP.

1048 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 WNW Wakefield         42.51N 71.08W
01/28/2025  M45 MPH          Middlesex          MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XQUA Lk Quannapowitt.

1052 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Lawrence AP             42.72N 71.13W
01/28/2025  M64 MPH          Essex              MA   ASOS

            ASOS station KLWM Lawrence AP.

1054 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Fitchburg AP            42.55N 71.75W
01/28/2025  M55 MPH          Worcester          MA   ASOS

            ASOS station KFIT Fitchburg AP.

1105 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 ESE Easthampton       42.25N 72.65W
01/28/2025  M72 MPH          Hampden            MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XTOM Mt. Tom.

1105 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Westfield-Barnes AP     42.17N 72.72W
01/28/2025  M60 MPH          Hampden            MA   ASOS

            ASOS station KBAF Westfield-Barnes AP.

1105 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Bedford AP              42.47N 71.30W
01/28/2025  M56 MPH          Middlesex          MA   ASOS

            ASOS station KBED Bedford AP.

1110 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Worcester AP            42.27N 71.87W
01/28/2025  M60 MPH          Worcester          MA   ASOS

            ASOS station KORH Worcester AP.

1110 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNW Quincy            42.28N 71.01W
01/28/2025  M50 MPH          ANZ230             MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XSQN Squantum.

1121 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Bradley AP              41.94N 72.68W
01/28/2025  M49 MPH          Hartford           CT   ASOS

            ASOS station KBDL Bradley AP.

1122 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 NE Marblehead         42.51N 70.82W
01/28/2025  M57 MPH          Essex              MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XCHD Children's Island.

1124 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 S Swampscott          42.46N 70.89W
01/28/2025  M56 MPH          ANZ230             MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XDRD Dread Ledge.

1126 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Logan AP                42.36N 71.01W
01/28/2025  M63 MPH          Suffolk            MA   ASOS

            ASOS station KBOS Logan AP.

1126 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Beverly AP              42.58N 70.92W
01/28/2025  M48 MPH          Essex              MA   ASOS

            ASOS station KBVY Beverly AP.

1128 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 E South Boston        42.33N 71.02W
01/28/2025  M64 MPH          ANZ230             MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XPLB Pleasure Bay.

1128 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 WNW East Boston       42.37N 71.05W
01/28/2025  M60 MPH          ANZ230             MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XCOR Courageous Sailing
            Center.

1130 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 W Watertown           42.37N 71.20W
01/28/2025  M46 MPH          Middlesex          MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station FW4323 Watertown.

1131 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNE Fenway Park       42.35N 71.09W
01/28/2025  M49 MPH          Middlesex          MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XHRV Harvard Bridge.

1131 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 WSW East Boston       42.36N 71.05W
01/28/2025  M45 MPH          ANZ230             MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XBSC Lewis Wharf.

1135 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 E Hull                42.31N 70.89W
01/28/2025  M60 MPH          Plymouth           MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XHUL Hull YC.

1136 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 ESE Logan AP          42.34N 70.95W
01/28/2025  M55 MPH          ANZ230             MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XDER Deer Island.

1139 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NE Scituate           42.20N 70.72W
01/28/2025  M46 MPH          ANZ251             MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XSIT Scituate.

1142 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 NNE Sandwich          41.78N 70.49W
01/28/2025  M49 MPH          ANZ231             MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XSBC Scusset Beach.

1143 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 SSW Gloucester        42.58N 70.67W
01/28/2025  M50 MPH          ANZ251             MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XDOG Dog Bar Breakwater.

1145 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg Lunenburg               42.60N 71.72W
01/28/2025                   Worcester          MA   Trained Spotter

            10-12 inch diameter tree fell onto a house.

1150 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 11 NE Cohasset          42.35N 70.65W
01/28/2025  M51 MPH          ANZ251             MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station 44013 11 NNE Scituate.

1153 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Norwood AP              42.18N 71.17W
01/28/2025  M46 MPH          Norfolk            MA   ASOS

            ASOS station KOWD Norwood AP.

1156 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 SW Milton             42.21N 71.11W
01/28/2025  M65 MPH          Norfolk            MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station CW2236 Milton (Blue Hill).

1159 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SSE Taunton AP        41.87N 71.01W
01/28/2025  M46 MPH          Bristol            MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XTAU Taunton.

1208 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 SSW Franklin          42.04N 71.41W
01/28/2025  M58 MPH          Norfolk            MA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station AT213 Wrentham.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 28, 3:28 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester12 hr
Jan 28, 8:17 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXHampshire28 min
Jan 28, 8:48 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXHampden42 min
Jan 28, 9:58 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXEssex32 min
Jan 28, 10:33 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXEssex12 min
Jan 28, 2:26 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampshire25 hr
Jan 28, 3:57 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX11 hr
Jan 28, 9:51 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXProvidence24 min
Jan 28, 10:22 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXBristol, Kent, Providence38 min
Jan 28, 10:48 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXBristol, Kent, Newport, Washington12 min
Jan 28, 9:14 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOX31 min
Jan 28, 10:10 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOX35 min

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