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Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

ANZ231-302300-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.251001T0600Z-251002T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0027.251001T0000Z-251002T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

ANZ232>234-302300-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.251001T0600Z-251002T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0027.251001T0000Z-251002T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

ANZ254-255-302300-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-251001T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.251001T0600Z-251002T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0027.251001T0000Z-251002T0900Z/
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-
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 20 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale
  Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 7 to 12 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM
  EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
154 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

ANZ150-152-154-010800-
/O.EXT.KGYX.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-251002T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
154 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
  out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape
  Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape
  Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
152 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

ANZ331-335-338-340-345-011000-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0087.251001T0400Z-251001T2200Z/
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
152 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound west of the Orient Point and the
  Connecticut River, New York Harbor, Peconic and Gardiners
  Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock
  Bay.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
152 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

ANZ332-011000-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0087.250930T2200Z-251002T1000Z/
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
152 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  seas 3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Orient Point and the
  Connecticut River.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

ANZ230-302300-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0096.251001T0300Z-251002T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 1 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

ANZ235-237-302300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0096.250930T0800Z-251002T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

ANZ250-302300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0096.250930T1800Z-251002T0600Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

ANZ251-302300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0096.251001T0300Z-251002T0600Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

ANZ254-255-302300-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-251001T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.251001T0600Z-251002T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0027.251001T0000Z-251002T0900Z/
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-
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 20 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale
  Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 7 to 12 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM
  EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

ANZ256-302300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-251002T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
125 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  7 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$


Frost Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
156 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

MEZ007>009-012-013-018-033-NHZ003>006-010200-
/O.NEW.KGYX.FR.Y.0007.251001T0500Z-251001T1200Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Interior York-
Interior Cumberland Highlands-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-
Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron,
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc,
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua,
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, Locke Mills, Milton, Newry,
Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, Farmington, New Sharon,
New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, Chesterville, Jay, Hollis, Alfred,
Lebanon, Sanford, Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick,
Bridgton, Harrison, Naples, Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton,
Sugar Hill, Thornton, Waterville Valley, Woodstock, Jackson,
North Conway, Albany, Conway, Chatham, Crawford Notch, Lyme,
Ashland, Ellsworth, Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, Wakefield,
Bridgewater, Brookfield, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro,
and Moultonborough
156 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 30 will result in frost
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest, west central and western Maine
  and northern New Hampshire.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
  uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
145 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

MAZ001-025-012300-
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-
145 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...ELEVATED FIRE RISK WEDNESDAY...

There is an elevated fire risk on Wednesday, due to combinations of
factors; north-northeast gust up to 20 MPH, relative humidity values
between 35 and 40 percent, and drought-stressed fuel littering the
ground. A period between late-morning and sunset are expected to
bring the lowest RH values and strongest wind gusts.

This forecast takes into account meteorological, fuel, and land
conditions, and was developed in coordination with state fire and
land management officials.

Open burning is not recommended on Wednesday. Follow instructions of
local fire wardens. Be very careful when handling and disposing of
ignition sources outdoors, such as cigarettes or matches.

$$

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
141 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

MAZ002>016-026-012300-
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre,
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester,
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield,
Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston,
Quincy, and Ayer
141 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...ELEVATED FIRE RISK WEDNESDAY...

There is an elevated fire risk on Wednesday, due to combinations of
factors; north-northeast gust up to 20 MPH, relative humidity values
between 35 and 40 percent, and drought-stressed fuel littering the
ground. A period between late-morning and sunset are expected to
bring the lowest RH values and strongest wind gusts.

This forecast takes into account meteorological, fuel, and land
conditions, and was developed in coordination with state fire and
land management officials.

Open burning is not recommended on Wednesday. Follow instructions of
local fire wardens. Be very careful when handling and disposing of
ignition sources outdoors, such as cigarettes or matches.

$$
Dooley


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
207 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

MEZ007>009-012-013-018-033-NHZ003>006-011815-
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern Oxford-
Southern Franklin-Interior York-Interior Cumberland Highlands-
Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-
207 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Maine, west central
Maine, western Maine and northern New Hampshire.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Frost Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Frost Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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