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Storm Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 11, 2025

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm warning at Oct 11, 2025, 1:14 PM EDT. It took effect at Oct 12, 2025, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 18 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
Oct 11, 2025, 1:14 PM EDT (17:14 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 12, 2025, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 13, 2025, 7:57 AM EDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

723 
WHUS71 KBOX 111714
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
114 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025

ANZ236-120800-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.251012T1800Z-251013T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
114 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 2 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-120800-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0016.251012T1800Z-251014T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.251012T1800Z-251014T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
114 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-120800-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.251012T1500Z-251014T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
114 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-120800-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.251012T1800Z-251014T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.251012T1500Z-251014T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
114 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-120800-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.251012T1800Z-251014T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.251012T1500Z-251014T0000Z/
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-
114 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 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 11 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-120800-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.251012T1500Z-251014T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
114 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-120800-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.251012T1800Z-251014T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.251012T1800Z-251013T1200Z/
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-
114 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 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 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-120800-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.251012T1800Z-251013T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
114 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-120800-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.251012T1800Z-251014T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0002.251012T1800Z-251013T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-
114 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
736 
WHUS71 KBOX 120712
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

ANZ233-234-122030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.251012T1500Z-251014T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-122030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.251012T1500Z-251014T0000Z/
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-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 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 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-122030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.251012T1500Z-251014T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-122030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.251012T1500Z-251014T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-122030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.251012T1800Z-251013T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-122030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.251012T1800Z-251014T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-122030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.251012T1800Z-251013T1200Z/
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-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 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 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-122030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.251012T1800Z-251013T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-122030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.251012T1800Z-251013T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
816 
WHUS71 KBOX 121800
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
200 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

ANZ250-254-130800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0600Z/
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-
200 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-130800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
200 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-130800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0600Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
200 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 10 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-130800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
200 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-130800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251013T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
200 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-130800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
200 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-130800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251013T1200Z/
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-
200 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 12 to 17 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-130800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251013T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
200 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-130800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251013T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-
200 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
505 
WHUS71 KBOX 130703
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
303 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

ANZ233-234-132015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
303 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-132015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0600Z/
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-
303 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-132015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
303 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-132015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0600Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
303 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-131800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251013T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
303 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-132015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
303 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-131200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251013T1200Z/
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-
303 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  13 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-131200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251013T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
303 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 9 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-131200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251013T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-
303 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
389 
WHUS71 KBOX 131157
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
757 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

ANZ232-140100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251013T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-
757 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-140100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251013T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
757 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-140100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251013T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0600Z/
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-
757 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-140000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
757 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-140100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0600Z/
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-
757 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-140100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
757 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-140100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0600Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
757 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-131800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251013T1800Z/
Narragansett Bay-
757 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-140000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
757 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 11, 10:20 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more32 hr
Oct 11, 1:06 PM EDTHigh Wind WarningBOXDukes, Nantucket43 hr
Oct 11, 1:14 PM EDTGale WarningBOX61 hr

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Sources

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