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Small Craft Advisory 49, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 26, 2026

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Apr 26, 2026, 1:48 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 26, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 26, 2026, 1:48 AM EDT (05:48 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 26, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
May 1, 2026, 1:14 PM EDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

291 
WHUS71 KBOX 260548
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
148 AM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

ANZ254-255-262300-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.260427T0600Z-260428T0000Z/
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-
148 AM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 NM and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 
  NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-262300-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.260426T1200Z-260427T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
148 AM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet 
  expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-262300-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.260427T0600Z-260428T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-
148 AM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
673 
WHUS71 KBOX 261755
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
155 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

ANZ256-271000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260427T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.260427T1200Z-260428T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
155 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-271000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.260427T1200Z-260428T1200Z/
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-
155 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 NM and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 
  NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-271000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.260427T1200Z-260428T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-
155 PM EDT Sun Apr 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 1 to 3 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
561 
WHUS71 KBOX 270539
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
139 AM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

ANZ250-272300-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.260428T0600Z-260429T0600Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
139 AM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-272300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.260427T1200Z-260429T0600Z/
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-
139 AM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 NM and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 
  NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-272300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.260427T1200Z-260429T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
139 AM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-272300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.260427T1200Z-260428T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-
139 AM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

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

&&

$$
858 
WHUS71 KBOX 271752
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
152 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

ANZ254-255-280700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260430T1200Z/
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-
152 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 NM and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 
  NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-280700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260430T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
152 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-280700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.260428T0600Z-260430T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
152 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 8 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-280000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260428T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-
152 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 2 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

Frank
784 
WHUS71 KBOX 280221
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1021 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

ANZ254-255-281530-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260430T1200Z/
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-
1021 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 NM and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 
  NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-281530-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260430T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
1021 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-281530-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.260428T0600Z-260430T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
1021 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO
8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
398 
WHUS71 KBOX 281726
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
126 PM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

ANZ254-255-290900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260430T2200Z/
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-
126 PM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 NM and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 
  NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-290900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260430T2200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
126 PM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-290900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260430T2200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
126 PM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
948 
WHUS71 KBOX 290507
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
107 AM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

ANZ254-255-291815-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260430T2200Z/
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-
107 AM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 NM and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 
  NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-291815-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260430T2200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
107 AM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-291815-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260430T2200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
107 AM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
818 
WHUS71 KBOX 290639
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
239 AM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

ANZ254-255-291945-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260501T1200Z/
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-
239 AM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 NM and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 
  NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-291945-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260501T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
239 AM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-291945-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260501T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
239 AM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
142 
WHUS71 KBOX 291709
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
109 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

ANZ254-255-300900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260501T1200Z/
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-
109 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 NM and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 
  NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-300900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260501T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
109 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-300900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260501T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
109 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
915 
WHUS71 KBOX 300510
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
110 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2026

ANZ254-255-301900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260502T0000Z/
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-
110 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 NM and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 
  NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-301900-
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Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
110 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-301900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260501T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
110 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
779 
WHUS71 KBOX 301750
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
150 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2026

ANZ251-010600-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260501T0600Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
150 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-010800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260502T0600Z/
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-
150 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 5 to 10 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 NM and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 
  NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-010800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260502T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
150 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-010800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260501T2200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
150 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 5 to 10 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
037 
WHUS71 KBOX 010817
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
417 AM EDT Fri May 1 2026

ANZ254-255-012130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260502T0600Z/
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-
417 AM EDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 5 to 10 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to 
  Nantucket MA out 20 NM and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 
  NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-012130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260502T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
417 AM EDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt and seas around 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-012130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260501T2200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
417 AM EDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 5 to 10 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
411 
WHUS71 KBOX 011714
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
114 PM EDT Fri May 1 2026

ANZ256-011815-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260502T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
114 PM EDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds and seas have subsided below small craft advisory
thresholds.

$$

ANZ254-255-011815-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260502T0600Z/
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-
114 PM EDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds and seas have subsided below small craft advisory
thresholds.

$$

ANZ250-011815-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260501T2200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
114 PM EDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds and seas have subsided below small craft advisory
thresholds.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Apr 25, 7:01 PM EDT, 6 hours 47 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Cloudy with some light rain showers out towards CT and western MA this evening, then into southern RI and along the south coast tonight.
  • Showers may linger towards the Cape and Islands tomorrow, but otherwise, cloudy and cool.
  • Dry conditions early next week with temperatures around or slightly below normal. Trending unsettled and cooler mid to late- week with periods of rain, especially Thursday.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 25, 7:01 PM EDT, 6 hours 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
701 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
The track of the coastal low to the south of southern New England
looks to remain offshore, so chances for rain have been kept towards
the south coast for Sunday.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Cloudy with some light rain showers out towards CT and
  western MA this evening, then into southern RI and along the
  south coast tonight.

- Showers may linger towards the Cape and Islands tomorrow, but
  otherwise, cloudy and cool.

- Dry conditions early next week with temperatures around or
  slightly below normal. Trending unsettled and cooler mid to
  late- week with periods of rain, especially Thursday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Cloudy with some light rain showers out towards
CT and western MA this evening, then into southern RI and along
the south coast tonight.

High pressure remains affixed over New England into tonight as a low
pressure in the Mid Atlantic will continue progressing eastward.
Rain showers associated with this low are already under way in parts
of SW CT and NY, which will continue east through the rest of this
afternoon into tonight. Showers will very likely impact the Hartford
area and far western MA within the next couple of hours. These are
expected to spread into southern RI tonight and to the Cape and
Islands. Elsewhere, significant dry air will limit the chance for
rain showers.

Cool air aloft (925 around 2C) and persistent cloud cover will help
keep lows in the upper 30s across southern New England tonight.
Given these temperatures, the risk for any mixed precipitation in
any of theses overnight showers out in CT is very low to zero. A few
wet snowflakes in the highest terrain could mix with rain later
tonight, but confidence is very low in that occurring (plus, these
would have no impact).

KEY MESSAGE 2...Showers may linger towards the Cape and Islands
tomorrow, but otherwise, cloudy and cool.

Guidance has become clearer with regards to the track of this
coastal low pressure. The 12z NAM moved back towards the solution
the global guidance and other high res models were indicating, which
was more of an offshore track that would limit any risk for showers
for Sunday to the south coast, Cape Cod, and the Islands. High
pressure remains fixed over New England through Sunday, helping keep
the low off to our south. Onshore flow will continue, as well as
more overcast conditions. This will keep highs for Sunday in the 50s
with low 60s possible in the river valleys. As the low should remain
further offshore, stronger wind gusts should also remain well
offshore.

For Sunday night, cloud cover may start to clear out west as the low
continues pulling offshore, but clouds would be lingering over
eastern MA heading into Monday morning. Onshore flow continues
and lows likely fall in the upper 30s to low 40s.

KEY MESSAGE 3...Dry conditions early next week with normal to
slightly below normal temperatures. Trending unsettled and cooler
mid to late-week with periods of rain, especially Thursday.

High pressure moves back into the region as surface low pressure
pulls further offshore Monday. This will bring a period of dry
conditions to start the week. Temperatures hover between normal to
slightly below normal Monday/Tuesday with highs in the upper 50s to
low 60s. The warmest temperatures will likely be found in the CT
valley. Temperatures along the eastern coastal areas stay in the low
to mid 50s reinforced by onshore flow.

Ensemble guidance shows a general consensus with a transition
to a more unsettled pattern mid to late-week as an upper trough
approaches from the north and east. Scattered showers are
possible Wednesday as a piece of shortwave energy swings
onshore, with the showers most favored along the coastal
areas/east. The highest chances for more widespread showers/rain
should be Thursday as a more consistent plume of above normal
moisture arrives ahead of the approaching trough. Confidence
lowers in the details with differences among model guidance with
the evolution of the mid-level pattern and speed of the trough.
Some solutions close off a 500 mb low and favor a slower exit
of the system which could bring higher rain totals and showers
lingering through the day Friday. For now, we can expect the
highest probability of seeing widespread rain on
Thursday/Thursday night with lingering showers possible on
Friday. Not seeing any signal for excessive rainfall or flash
flooding concerns at this time.

The trough and cold front push through by the start of the weekend
with ensembles signaling at a below normal airmass settling across
southern New England. This could another weekend of slightly cooler
than normal temperatures.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Tonight: High confidence.

Ceilings start to lower to lower-end VFR/MVFR levels near BDL
around 02z with rain showers. VFR visibility for most. Rain
showers and MVFR ceilings then expand southeast to near PVD
overnight. SE winds this afternoon will persist into the
evening, remaining below 10 kt. They then will shift SSW for
some before going light and variable in some areas to calm. Rain
showers are a possibility towards the Cape and Islands heading
into Sunday morning.

Sunday and Sunday Night: High confidence.

BKN/OVC VFR for most, with NE winds 5-10 kt. Lowest
ceilings (MVFR) and stronger NE winds around 10-15 kt for the
Cape and Islands, to go along with periods of showers as low
pressure passes to our south. Chances for showers may linger
through Sunday night towards ACK.

KBOS Terminal...High confidence in TAF. Winds overnight may
periodically go calm.

KBDL Terminal...High confidence in TAF.

Outlook /Monday through Thursday/...

Monday through Tuesday: VFR. Breezy.

Tuesday Night: VFR. Slight chance SHRA.

Wednesday: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Chance SHRA.

Wednesday Night: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. SHRA
likely.

Thursday: Mainly VFR, with local IFR possible. Breezy. SHRA
likely.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Tonight: High confidence.

Winds and seas are below SCA criteria through tonight, with E/SE
winds around 10-15 kt and seas 3 ft or less. Winds over the
eastern waters may be more W, though will remain light. Dry
weather today, although a risk for showers on the southern
waters tonight.

Sunday and Sunday Night: Moderate confidence.

Coastal low pressure passes over the southern waters Sunday into
Sunday night. Expect increasing northeast winds to around
20-25 kt well offshore and building seas, which could warrant
SCAs on the southern waters towards Monday if the low pressure
passes closer to Southern New England's waters. NE winds around
10 kt northeast waters. Rain showers over the southern waters,
but mainly dry eastern waters.

Outlook /Monday through Thursday/...

Monday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up
to 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching 5 ft. Slight chance of rain
showers.

Monday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching
5 ft.

Tuesday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up
to 25 kt. Areas of rough seas.

Tuesday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of rough seas.
Slight chance of rain showers.

Wednesday through Wednesday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas
of rough seas. Chance of rain showers.

Thursday: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of rough seas. Rain
showers likely.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...Hrencecin
AVIATION...BW/Hrencecin
MARINE...Hrencecin/Mensch

The office that day

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

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.