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Home Return to list Small Craft Advisory 0133 Issued by the Boston Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-24 14:09:51 506 WHUS71 KBOX 242009 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 309 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ANZ231>234-251-250915- /O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-251224T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1500Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 309 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, Buzzards Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM 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. && $$ ANZ230-236-250915- /O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-251224T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.251225T2100Z-251226T1500Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 309 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-242115- /O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-251224T2000Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 309 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... $$ ANZ250-254>256-250915- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-251224T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1500Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 309 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. For the second Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Gale Warning, from 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-24 14:21:21 904 WHUS71 KBOX 242020 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 320 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ANZ250-254>256-250930- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-251224T2200Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1500Z/ 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- 320 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. For the second Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 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...For the first Gale Warning, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Gale Warning, from 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM 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. && $$ ANZ231>234-251-250930- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1500Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 320 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, Buzzards Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-250100- /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0134.251224T2020Z-251225T0100Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 320 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 8 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. && $$ ANZ230-236-250930- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.251225T2100Z-251226T1500Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 320 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time and Area Extended Issued At: 2025-12-24 20:44:01 147 WHUS71 KBOX 250243 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 943 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ANZ250-254>256-251545- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1500Z/ 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- 943 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 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 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM 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. && $$ ANZ231>234-251-251545- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1500Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 943 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, Buzzards Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-251545- /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.251225T1200Z-251226T1500Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 943 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 10 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ230-236-251545- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.251225T2100Z-251226T1500Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 943 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-24 20:44:01 147 WHUS71 KBOX 250243 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 943 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ANZ250-254>256-251545- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1500Z/ 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- 943 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 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 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM 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. && $$ ANZ231>234-251-251545- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1500Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 943 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, Buzzards Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-251545- /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.251225T1200Z-251226T1500Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 943 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 10 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ230-236-251545- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.251225T2100Z-251226T1500Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 943 PM EST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2025-12-25 00:03:36 051 WHUS71 KBOX 250603 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ANZ233-234-251915- /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.251225T1200Z-251226T1200Z/ /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1500Z/ Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ250-254>256-251915- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1200Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ231-232-251-251915- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1200Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM 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. && $$ ANZ235-237-251915- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.251225T1200Z-251226T1200Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ230-236-251915- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.251225T1500Z-251226T1200Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST 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. && $$ Action: Time and Area Extended Issued At: 2025-12-25 00:03:36 051 WHUS71 KBOX 250603 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ANZ233-234-251915- /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.251225T1200Z-251226T1200Z/ /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1500Z/ Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ250-254>256-251915- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1200Z/ 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- 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 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 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM 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. && $$ ANZ231-232-251-251915- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1200Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ235-237-251915- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.251225T1200Z-251226T1200Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ230-236-251915- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.251225T1500Z-251226T1200Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2025-12-25 00:03:36 051 WHUS71 KBOX 250603 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ANZ233-234-251915- /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.251225T1200Z-251226T1200Z/ /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1500Z/ Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST 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. && $$ ANZ250-254>256-251915- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1200Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ231-232-251-251915- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1200Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM 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. && $$ ANZ235-237-251915- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.251225T1200Z-251226T1200Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ230-236-251915- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.251225T1500Z-251226T1200Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 103 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-25 12:01:17 519 WHUS71 KBOX 251801 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 101 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ANZ250-254>256-261015- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1200Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 101 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ231-232-251-261015- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1200Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 101 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM 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. && $$ ANZ233>235-237-261015- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.000000T0000Z-251226T1200Z/ Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 101 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ230-236-261015- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.000000T0000Z-251226T1200Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 101 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 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 AM EST 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-25 12:01:17 519 WHUS71 KBOX 251801 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 101 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ANZ250-254>256-261015- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1200Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 101 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ231-232-251-261015- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0048.251225T2100Z-251226T1200Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 101 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM 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. && $$ ANZ233>235-237-261015- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.000000T0000Z-251226T1200Z/ Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 101 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ230-236-261015- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.000000T0000Z-251226T1200Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 101 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 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 AM EST 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. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||