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2025 [KBOX] Boston / Norton Storm (SR) Watch (A) Number 1

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710 
WHUS71 KBOX 151950
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
250 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256-161000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.250216T0600Z-250216T2100Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0004.250216T2100Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0001.250216T2100Z-250218T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
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-
250 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For 
  the Storm Watch, west winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt 
  and seas 11 to 16 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 PM EST 
  Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through 
  late Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-161000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0004.250217T0300Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0001.250217T0300Z-250218T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
250 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 
  5 to 8 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

$$
474 
WHUS71 KBOX 160836
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
336 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

ANZ231>235-237-251-162145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250216T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.250216T2100Z-250218T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0011.250217T0000Z-250218T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
336 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 
  PM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-162145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250216T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.250216T2100Z-250218T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.250217T0000Z-250218T0000Z/
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-
336 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. For the Storm 
  Warning, west winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 
  PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-162145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250216T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.250216T2100Z-250218T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.250217T1300Z-250218T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
336 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Storm 
  Warning, west winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 8 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-162145-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.250217T0300Z-250218T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.250217T0000Z-250218T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
336 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

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

&&

$$
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710 
WHUS71 KBOX 151950
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
250 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256-161000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.250216T0600Z-250216T2100Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0004.250216T2100Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0001.250216T2100Z-250218T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
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-
250 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For 
  the Storm Watch, west winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt 
  and seas 11 to 16 feet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 PM EST 
  Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through 
  late Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-161000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0004.250217T0300Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0001.250217T0300Z-250218T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
250 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 
  5 to 8 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

$$
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474 
WHUS71 KBOX 160836
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
336 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

ANZ231>235-237-251-162145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250216T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.250216T2100Z-250218T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0011.250217T0000Z-250218T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
336 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode 
  Island coastal waters. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 
  PM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-162145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250216T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.250216T2100Z-250218T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.250217T0000Z-250218T0000Z/
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-
336 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. For the Storm 
  Warning, west winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 
  PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-162145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250216T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.250216T2100Z-250218T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.250217T1300Z-250218T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
336 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Storm 
  Warning, west winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 7 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 8 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-162145-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.250217T0300Z-250218T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.250217T0000Z-250218T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
336 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

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

&&

$$

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