Gale Warning 1, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

551 
WHUS71 KBOX 110518
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1218 AM EST Sun Jan 11 2026

ANZ230-236-111830-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.260112T0000Z-260112T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1218 AM EST Sun Jan 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-111830-
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Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1218 AM EST Sun Jan 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-111830-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.260112T0000Z-260112T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1218 AM EST Sun Jan 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-111830-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.260112T0000Z-260112T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1218 AM EST Sun Jan 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-111830-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.260112T0000Z-260112T1500Z/
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-
1218 AM EST Sun Jan 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST MONDAY...

* 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 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-111830-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.260112T0000Z-260112T1500Z/
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-
1218 AM EST Sun Jan 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST MONDAY...

* 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 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

518 
WHUS71 KBOX 111918
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
218 PM EST Sun Jan 11 2026

ANZ230-236-121200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.260112T0000Z-260112T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
218 PM EST Sun Jan 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-121200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.260112T0000Z-260112T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
218 PM EST Sun Jan 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-121200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.260112T0000Z-260112T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
218 PM EST Sun Jan 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-121200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.260112T0000Z-260112T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
218 PM EST Sun Jan 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-121200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.260112T0000Z-260112T1500Z/
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-
218 PM EST Sun Jan 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 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 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-121200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.260112T0000Z-260112T1500Z/
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-
218 PM EST Sun Jan 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 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 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

489 
WHUS71 KBOX 120502
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1202 AM EST Mon Jan 12 2026

ANZ230-236-121200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260112T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1202 AM EST Mon Jan 12 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  2 to 3 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-121200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260112T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1202 AM EST Mon Jan 12 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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>234-121200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260112T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1202 AM EST Mon Jan 12 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-121200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260112T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1202 AM EST Mon Jan 12 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-121500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260112T1500Z/
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-
1202 AM EST Mon Jan 12 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 11 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 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-121500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260112T1500Z/
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-
1202 AM EST Mon Jan 12 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 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 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

533 
WHUS71 KBOX 121131
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
631 AM EST Mon Jan 12 2026

ANZ230-236-121800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260112T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0006.260112T1131Z-260112T1800Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
631 AM EST Mon Jan 12 2026

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-121800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260112T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0006.260112T1131Z-260112T1800Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
631 AM EST Mon Jan 12 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 2- kt with gusts up to 34 kt and seas 3
  to 5 feet.

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

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

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-121800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260112T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0006.260112T1131Z-260112T1800Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
631 AM EST Mon Jan 12 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 34 kt and seas 4
  to 6 feet.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-122100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260112T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0006.260112T1131Z-260112T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
631 AM EST Mon Jan 12 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 34 kt and seas 4
  to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-130045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260112T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0006.260112T1131Z-260113T1500Z/
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-
631 AM EST Mon Jan 12 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 kt with gusts up to 34 kt and seas 7 to 10
  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 10 AM EST Tuesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-130000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260112T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0006.260112T1131Z-260113T0000Z/
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-
631 AM EST Mon Jan 12 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 34 kt and seas 5
  to 8 feet.

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

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

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1230 PM EST Sat Jan 10 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
No significant forecast changes. A Winter Weather Advisory has been
issued for the Berkshires and northern Worcester Hills due to the
threat of freezing rain. Confidence increasing in a period of
gusty NW winds of 35 to 50 mph Sunday night into early Monday.
Wind Advisories remain possible for the high terrain.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Widespread rain arrives late this afternoon, areas of
  freezing rain for locations at or above 1,000 feet in northern
  and western Massachusetts. Becoming dry and breezy on Sunday.

- Becoming windy & turning colder Sun night into Mon with a
  period of NW wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph possible later Sun
  night. Low risk for a brief snow squall too.

- Mainly dry conditions early next week, trending more
  unsettled by mid-week with periodic showers and a potential
  coastal system for Friday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Widespread rain arrives late this afternoon, areas
of freezing rain for locations at or above 1,000 feet in northern
and western Massachusetts. Becoming dry and breezy on Sunday.

With a quasi-stationary front south of New England today and an area
of high pressure to the north, much of the daylight hours remain dry
and somewhat mild in the low to mid-40s. The sub-tropical ridge over
the southeast CONUS shifts NE with an robust S/SW low-level jet
shifting the front back north late this afternoon. Riding along this
front is a developing area of low pressure, adding to the assent
needed to ring out these above normal PWATs. PWATs between 1.0" and
1.2" across the coastal plain, with lower values across the interior
at 0.8". Still, plenty of moisture to be had as this front pushes
north. Rain totals are generally in the range of 0.3" and 0.5" N and
W of I-95, areas S and E are between 0.6" and 1.0", with locally
higher amounts of 1.5" mainly across the outer Cape and Islands.

While majority of the region has rain, interior areas have freezing
rain AOA 1,000 feet. Although surface temperatures may initially be
marginally above freezing, forecast wet bulb temperatures near 0C
indicate evaporative cooling will quickly lower surface temperatures
to freezing once precipitation begins. Given a well defined warmnose
between 900mb and 700mb, and only a shallow subfreezing layer near
the surface, freezing rain appear more likely than sleet.

A Winter Weather Advisory is issues for two areas across our region.
First, eastern slopes of the Berkshires, with ice accumulations
between 0.1" and 0.2". Second area, northern Worcester Hills, where
less ice accumulation is anticipated, between 0.01" and 0.1". Both
of these areas are under an advisory between 5 PM today and 10 AM
Sunday. Plan on slippery road conditions. Drying late Sunday morning
into Sunday afternoon as low PWATs advect into the region. Will
notice a shift in the wind due to the surface low passing, going
from E on Saturday, to W on Sunday. Gusts begin to increase in the
late afternoon, becoming strong overnight. Will have to watch out
for a few CAA snow showers or a snow squall. More on that in the
next key message.

KEY MESSAGE 2...Becoming windy & turning colder Sun night into
Mon with a period of NW wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph possible
later Sun night. Low risk for a brief snow squall too.

Saturday's low pressure system will be exited over the Canadian
Maritimes by Sunday night continuing to deepen while a cold front
moves through southern New England. This will result in a fairly
tight pressure gradient developing across the region. Strong CAA
should help with the mixing down of the higher gusts aloft
supporting gusty northwest winds Sunday night into Monday. The LLJ
in place will be moderate in magnitude around 40-50 kts. Model
soundings reinforce the gust potential showing a deep well-mixed
layer. All appears supportive of gusts 35-45 mph with the higher
gusts in that range over the high terrain and Cape/Islands. Can't
rule out a gust to 50 mph for the Berkshires which is in the 75th
percentile of the NBM.  With all that said, it is possible we
briefly reach Wind Advisory criteria in areas with the highest
probabilities for the Berkshires, Worcester Hill, and Cape/Islands.
Confidence is increasing in the need for a short-lived advisory for
at least the Berkshires. Stay tuned for updates on any wind
headlines. The strongest gusts look to be most likely in the Sunday
night to early Monday timeframe.

We still continue to have a low risk for a weak snow squall or two
Sunday night with the cold frontal passage and arrival of the gusty
winds. Steepening lapse rates and residual mid-moisture in place
should create a sufficient environment, although we are lacking in
the surface moisture which is why coverage of any squally showers
will likely be low. This potential is echoed by some low values in
the snow squall parameter model fields.

Temperatures overnight drop into the 20s for most places Sunday
night and with the added strong winds will bring wind chills into
the single digits and teens.

KEY MESSAGE 3...Mainly dry conditions early next week, trending
more unsettled by mid-week with periodic showers and a
potential coastal system for Friday.

Looking ahead to next week, the pattern aloft stays on the active
side with a series of shortwave troughs/disturbances moving through
the flow in the eastern portion of the CONUS. A weak shortwave drops
south from the Great Lakes late Monday; however, it will be fairly
moisture starved resulting in mainly dry conditions. A brief period
of warming is likely Tuesday/Wednesday as a mid-level ridge moves
through. A few scattered rain/snow showers are possible late Tuesday
into early Wednesday with as a piece of weak shortwave energy moves
through.

There is general agreement among ensemble guidance with the upper
pattern transitioning to deep troughing across the northeast late
week. This should bring a return to colder temperatures
(around/slightly below normal) starting Thursday. Still quite a ways
out, but we are watching the potential for a coastal system for
Friday. There is large amount of spread among ensemble
members/solutions in the track of the surface low pressure. A chunk
of solutions favors a well offshore track; however, there are
solutions that also show a track closer to shore which would yield a
mix precip and/or snow depending on the temperatures/exact track. As
we head into next week, deterministic/ensemble guidance should come
into better agreement in the details. Just something to watch for
now.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

TAF Update: 18z

Rest Today... High confidence

VFR through the afternoon. Rain begins to move in from SW to NE
tonight. Lower IFR/LIFR CIGS will lag behind the rain with dry
low level air. Winds turn light easterly.

Tonight... High confidence

Moderate to heavy rain will help saturate the low levels between
02-04z tonight, allowing CIGS to turn IFR/LIFR. CIGS remain
IFR/LIFR overnight after the rain ends due to light ENE flow.
Rain ends between 06-08z tonight with showers lingering into
Sunday morning. Significant LLWS concerns for the Cape and
Islands tonight as 2kft winds approach 60 to 70 knots from the
SW while a steep low level inversion could keep surface winds
under 20 knots from the SE.

Sunday... High confidence in trends, moderate confidence in
timing.

Winds turn WNW Sunday morning, but CIGS may be slow to improve
until Sunday afternoon when drier low level air begins to work
in behind the low. Rain showers and low CIGS will linger for
the Cape and the Islands for much of the day.

KBOS Terminal... Moderate Confidence.

VFR with winds shifting east this afternoon. Rain will reach the
terminal between 23-00z, however IFR/LIFR CIGS will lag behind
the rain due to low level dry air. Moderate rain should reach
the terminal around 03z along with the IFR/LIFR CIGS. CIGS
remain IFR/LIFR through mid Sunday morning with lingering
showers and drizzle. Only moderate confidence on when CIGS
improve on Sunday. Current expectation is CIGS wont improve until
late Sunday morning to early afternoon.

KBDL Terminal... Moderate Confidence.

VFR with light and variable winds this afternoon. Rain moves in
between 21-22z this evening. IFR CIGS will lag behind the rain
until closer to 02z when moderate rain move in. Rain ends
between 06-07z, however showers could linger until day break.
CIGS improve to MVFR/VFR mid to late Sunday morning.

Outlook /Sunday Night through Wednesday/...

Sunday Night: VFR. Strong winds with gusts up to 45 kt.

Monday: VFR. Strong winds with local gusts up to 40 kt.

Monday Night through Tuesday: VFR. Breezy.

Tuesday Night through Wednesday: VFR. Breezy. Slight chance
SHRA.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Today through Sunday... High confidence.

A quasi-stationary frontal boundary sits south of the islands this
morning, but will shift north late morning into the afternoon. NE
wind early, less than 10 knots, then E late afternoon 10 to 15
knots, gusts 18 to 22 knots.  Rain becomes widespread from south to
north, starting 2 PM to 4 PM across the southern waters and 6 PM to
8 PM across the eastern waters. Rain ends early Sunday, wind shifts
to the NNW then W by Sunday afternoon, with gusts 20 to 25 knots.
Strong winds anticipated overnight, Gale Watch in effect for all
waters Sunday night though Monday morning.

Outlook /Sunday Night through Wednesday/...

Sunday Night: Moderate risk for gale force winds with gusts up
to 45 kt. Rough seas up to 11 ft. Chance of rain, slight chance
of snow.

Monday: Low risk for gale force winds with gusts up to 35 kt.
Areas of rough seas.

Monday Night through Tuesday: Moderate risk for Small Craft
Advisory winds with gusts up to 25 kt. Local rough seas.

Tuesday Night: Strong winds with areas of gusts up to 30 kt.
Areas of seas approaching 5 ft. Slight chance of rain showers.

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

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...Winter Weather Advisory from 5 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST
     Sunday for MAZ002-004-008-009-026.
RI...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Sunday evening through Monday morning for
     ANZ230>237-251.
     Gale Watch from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon for
     ANZ250-254>256.

&&

DISCUSSION...Dooley/Mensch
AVIATION...KP
MARINE...Dooley/Mensch