Gale Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

163 
WHUS71 KBOX 150729
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
229 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

ANZ250-254>256-152030-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.260116T0000Z-260117T0300Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
229 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

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

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

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA 
  to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Friday.

* 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>234-152030-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.260115T1200Z-260116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.260116T0000Z-260116T2100Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
229 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

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

* 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 4 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-152030-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0006.260115T1200Z-260116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.260116T0000Z-260116T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
229 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

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

* 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 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-152030-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.260115T1800Z-260116T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.260116T0000Z-260116T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
229 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 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 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-152030-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.260116T0600Z-260116T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.260116T0600Z-260116T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
229 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* 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 1 AM to 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Frank

909 
WHUS71 KBOX 151934
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
234 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

ANZ250-254>256-160845-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.260116T0600Z-260116T2100Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
234 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA 
  to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Friday.

* 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>235-237-160845-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.260116T0600Z-260116T2100Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
234 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, 
  Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal 
  waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-160845-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.260116T0600Z-260116T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
234 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 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 1 AM to 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-160845-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.260116T0900Z-260116T1800Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
234 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* 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 4 AM to 1 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

043 
WHUS71 KBOX 160030
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
730 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

ANZ250-254>256-161330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.260116T0600Z-260116T2100Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
730 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA 
  to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Friday.

* 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>235-237-161330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.260116T0600Z-260116T2100Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
730 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, 
  Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal 
  waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-161330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.260116T0600Z-260116T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
730 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 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 1 AM to 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-161330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.260116T0900Z-260116T1800Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
730 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* 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 4 AM to 1 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

069 
WHUS71 KBOX 160739
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
239 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

ANZ250-254>256-162045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2100Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
239 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA 
  to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-162045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2100Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
239 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

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

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

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, 
  Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal 
  waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-162045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
239 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 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 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-161800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.260116T0900Z-260116T1800Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
239 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* 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...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Frank

003 
WHUS71 KBOX 161056
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
556 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

ANZ230-236-162100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
556 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-162100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2100Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
556 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

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

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

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA 
  to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-162100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2100Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
556 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, 
  Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal 
  waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-162100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
556 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 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 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

948 
WHUS71 KBOX 161855
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
155 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

ANZ232>235-237-170300-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0009.260116T1855Z-260117T0300Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
155 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, 
  Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal 
  waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-170300-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0009.260116T1855Z-260117T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
155 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  2 to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-170000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0009.260116T1855Z-260117T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
155 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 10 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-162100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2100Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
155 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA 
  to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

997 
WHUS71 KBOX 162058
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
358 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

ANZ250-254>256-171000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260118T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
358 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA 
  to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday.

* 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>235-237-170300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260117T0300Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
358 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, 
  Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal 
  waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-170300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260117T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
358 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  2 to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
358 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 
  1 to 3 feet.

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

* 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
1239 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Temperatures were increased today with highs reaching
the upper 40s to the middle 50s expected. A strong cold front
may bring a few snow showers and perhaps even a localized snow
squall Thursday into Thursday evening with the greatest risk
for that across interior southern New England. Winds increased
later Thursday into Friday with Gale Watches issued for all our
waters. This will result in wind chills by daybreak Friday
between 5 below and 5 above zero and perhaps near 10 below in
the highest terrain. Some of the overnight guidance especially
the AI versions have increased potential for some mixed
precipitation and/or snow over the weekend...but confidence
remains low.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Unseasonably mild today with highs in the upper 40s to the middle
  50s with a few rain showers possible tonight.

- Colder air begins to work into the region Thu with falling
  temperatures and perhaps a few rain/snow showers and even a
  localized snow squall.

- Windy & very cold Thu night-Fri. Wind chills between 5 below and
  5 above and near 10 below in the highest terrain Fri morning.

- Uncertainty remains whether we will see some mixed precipitation
  and/or snow this weekend. There have been some westward trends
  in some of the overnight guidance...but need to see if this continues
  over the next 24-48 hours.

- Very cold air/below normal temperatures for the first half of
  the next work week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Unseasonably mild today with highs in the upper 40s
to the middle 50s with a few rain showers possible tonight.

Strong shortwave will dig and deepen over the Great Lakes this
afternoon. Guidance shows heights falling to around 510dm as the
shortwave moves E. Ample southwesterly WAA ahead of the feature
allows for a very unseasonably mild day. High temps today will
likely overachieve given the mild start and reach the upper 40s to
the middle 50s

Column will take a while to saturate through the day with a rather
stubborn layer of dry air between 5-10 kft modeled on BUFKIT
soundings. This means that shower activity will likely hold off
until this evening into the overnight. Column will start off quite
warm for mid January so expecting precipitation to start as rain
tonight. Will see a strong cold front make its way through the CWA
by daybreak Thursday, it's possible that some light snow could
expand as far east as the Worcester Hills. Little snow accumulation
is expected.

KEY MESSAGE 2...Colder air begins to work into the region Thu with
falling temperatures and perhaps a few rain/snow showers and even a
localized snow squall.

Strong cold front sweeps through the region early Thursday morning
trailing behind deepening low pressure as it pulls away into
northern New England. Strong CAA leads to non diurnal temperature
trends Thurs with temps starting in the upper 30s in the terrain and
lower to mid 40s elsewhere. High res guidance shows temps falling
through the 30s and perhaps mid to upper 20s by 00z Friday. Will
feel even colder thanks to winds gusting 20-25 mph late in the day
as the pressure gradient tightens between the deepening low and the
incoming ridge of high pressure. CAA continues into early Friday
with 925mb temps dropping to -15C before rebounding as heights rise
toward the weekend. This means one night (Thursday night) of lows in
the single digits and low teens. Friday, highs only reach into the
20s with continued breezy winds.

Finally, we will have to watch for the chance of snow
showers/squalls late Thursday morning into the afternoon especially
for western Mass. Boundary layer may be mild enough for even a few
rain showers initially towards the I-95 corridor. High res guidance
is somewhat split with the NAM 3km showing more moisture and even
some low CAPE values. The HRRR is less enthused due to drier air
working in on west flow. Regardless, the threat will need to be
monitored as lapse rates steepen and ample forcing arrives via the
Arctic front later Thursday afternoon.

KEY MESSAGE 3...Windy & very cold Thu night-Fri. Wind chills between
5 below and 5 above and near 10 below in the highest terrain Fri
morning.

Low pressure rapidly intensifies as it lifts northeast into the
Canadian Maritimes. This result in a brief shot of very cold air
with 850T dropping to between -18C/-19C by daybreak Fri. We may see
a lingering spot snow shower or two Thu night...but the main story
will be a brief shot of very cold air.

Winds will likely overachieve given the magnitude of the CAA and
expect westerly wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph. This will result in low
temperatures by daybreak in the teens with perhaps some high single
digit readings in highest terrain. This coupled with the windy
conditions will result in Wind Chills between 5 below and 5 above
early Fri morning and perhaps near 10 below zero across the highest
terrain. It remains windy and cold on Fri with high temperatures
only in the upper 20s and lower 30s across most locations.

KEY MESSAGE 4...Uncertainty remains whether we will see some mixed precipitation
and/or snow this weekend. There have been some westward trends
in some of the overnight guidance...but need to see if this continues
over the next 24-48 hours.

There remains considerable uncertainty on the track/timing and
strength of a potential offshore/coastal low pressure system this
weekend. The long range guidance continues to struggle with the
potential outcomes given several pieces of northern stream energy
along with differences in their timing/strength and amplitude. This
will ultimately help to determine where/when offshore low pressure
develops as well as its strength.

We have seen some of the 00z guidance track trend a bit back
towards the coast this weekend. This is particularly true with
the 00z UK/ICON guidance as well as the GEFS AI version.
Meanwhile...the operational GFS/ECMWF/CMC are still basically a
very small glancing blow/miss. Their individual ensemble
members still lean that way...but there are a few that support
a track closer to the coast than yesterday. Model trends over
the next 24 to 48 hours will be key...but something will need to
watch.

KEY MESSAGE 5...Very cold air/below normal temperatures for the
first half of the next work week.

Regardless of what happens this weekend...long range ensembles are
in very good agreement on upper level ridging across western north
America with a trough across the eastern CONUS. This should result
in very cold/below normal temperatures for the first half of the
next work week.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

18z TAF Update...

This afternoon...High Confidence.

VFR despite mid level cloudiness. S-SW winds 5 to 15 knots.

Tonight...Moderate confidence in timing of IFR conditions.

VFR first half of the evening, then low end MVFR to IFR
conditions overspread the region from west to east during the
overnight hours. A few showers tonight. S winds generally 10
knots or less.

Thursday...High confidence.

Low end MVFR to IFR conditions Thursday morning becoming VFR
by the afternoon. Dry on the whole but a few spot rain/snow
showers are possible, even a localized snow squall across the
interior. SW winds shifting to the W later in the day with gusts
increasing to between 20 and 30 knots.

Thursday night...Moderate confidence.

VFR. Gusty W winds continue overnight gusting 20 to 30 kts. A
few quick hitting snow showers may impact terminals in the first
half of the night, but confidence in placement and timing of
these is low.

KBOS Terminal...High confidence in TAF.

KBDL Terminal...High confidence in TAF.

Outlook /Friday through Monday/...

Thursday Night: VFR. Windy with gusts up to 35 kt. Slight
chance SHSN.

Friday: VFR. Windy with gusts up to 35 kt.

Friday Night: VFR. Windy with local gusts up to 30 kt.

Saturday: VFR. Breezy. Chance RA, chance SN.

Saturday Night: VFR. Breezy. Chance SN, chance RA.

Sunday: VFR. Breezy. Chance SN.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Today through Thursday...High Confidence.

Southwest wind gusts of 20 to 30 knots early this morning gradually
diminish later today and tonight as core of LLJ departs. Seas will
also temporarily diminish...but marginal 5 foot seas may persist
tonight across the southern outer-waters. A strong cold front
crosses the region early Thu allowing for winds to pick back up as
the day wears along with SW winds shifting more to the W with 25 to
30 knot gust Thu afternoon.

Outlook /Friday through Monday/...

Thursday Night: Moderate risk for gale force winds with gusts
up to 40 kt. Areas of rough seas. Freezing spray, slight chance
of snow showers.

Friday: Moderate risk for gale force winds with gusts up to
40 kt. Seas up to 5 ft. Freezing spray.

Friday Night: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Local rough seas.

Saturday through Saturday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Local
rough seas. Chance of rain.

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

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon
     for ANZ230-236.
     Small Craft Advisory until 1 PM EST this afternoon for
     ANZ231>235-237-250-251.
     Gale Watch from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon for
     ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256.
     Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EST Thursday for ANZ254>256.

&&

DISCUSSION...Belk/BW
AVIATION...Belk/BW
MARINE...Belk/BW