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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1249 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

ANZ235-237-310800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260131T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260131T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.260201T0600Z-260202T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0008.260201T0800Z-260202T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1249 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing
  spray. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this
  evening. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 AM EST
  Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

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
1249 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

ANZ236-310800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260131T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260131T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.260201T0800Z-260202T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0008.260201T1000Z-260202T0400Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1249 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 3 feet. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For
  the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40
  kt and waves around 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 11 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
  hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

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
1249 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

ANZ233-234-310800-
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260131T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260131T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.260201T0600Z-260202T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0008.260201T1100Z-260202T0600Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1249 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly
  accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west
  winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet.
  For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
  45 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
  stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S.
Coast Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

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
1249 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

ANZ230-310800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260131T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.260201T1200Z-260202T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0008.260201T1200Z-260202T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-
1249 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves around 2 feet. For the Gale
  Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt and waves around 2 feet
  expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST
  Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1249 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

ANZ251-310800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260131T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260131T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.260201T0800Z-260202T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0008.260201T1100Z-260202T0900Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1249 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and seas around 3 feet. For the
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing
  spray. For the Gale Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this
  evening. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 AM EST
  Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to 4 AM EST
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
  result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
  hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

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.

&&

$$
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