Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2025
Gale Warning 5, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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.
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- 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
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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. && $$
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436 WHUS71 KBOX 290822 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 322 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025 ANZ230-292130- /O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0005.250129T1200Z-250130T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0011.250129T1800Z-250130T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.250130T0000Z-250131T0000Z/ Boston Harbor- 322 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt and waves around 2 feet expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Boston Harbor. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Thursday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving devices remain free of ice. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ 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/BWIn 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
MENSCHSpecial 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
MENSCHSpecial 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
MENSCHSpecial 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
MENSCHSpecial 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
MENSCHLocal 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 3:28 AM EST | Wind Advisory | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester | 12 hr |
| Jan 28, 8:17 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Hampshire | 28 min |
| Jan 28, 8:48 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Hampden | 42 min |
| Jan 28, 9:58 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Essex | 32 min |
| Jan 28, 10:33 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Essex | 12 min |
| Jan 28, 2:26 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Franklin, Hampshire | 25 hr |
| Jan 28, 3:57 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 11 hr | |
| Jan 28, 9:51 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Providence | 24 min |
| Jan 28, 10:22 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Bristol, Kent, Providence | 38 min |
| Jan 28, 10:48 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Bristol, Kent, Newport, Washington | 12 min |
| Jan 28, 9:14 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | 31 min | |
| Jan 28, 10:10 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | 35 min |
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