Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2008

Gale Warning 37, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

September 24, 2008

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Sep 24, 2008, 3:50 PM EDT. It took effect at Sep 25, 2008, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 24, 2008, 3:50 PM EDT (19:50 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 25, 2008, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Sep 26, 2008, 11:47 AM EDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

215 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
350 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

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CAPE COD BAY-BUZZARDS BAY-
350 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY. A
GALE WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT
FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. THE GRADIENT MAY TIGHTEN
ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR GALE FORCE WINDS THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-250400-
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NARRAGANSETT BAY-
350 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY. A
GALE WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT
FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. THE GRADIENT MAY TIGHTEN
ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR GALE FORCE WINDS THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-250400-
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COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
350 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. THE GRADIENT WILL LIKELY
TIGHTEN ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR GALE FORCE WINDS BEGINNING THURSDAY
AFTERNOON AND LASTING THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. SEAS WILL
BUILD MARKEDLY AS A RESULT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-250400-
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RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
350 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY. 

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. THE GRADIENT WILL LIKELY
TIGHTEN ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR MARGINAL GALE FORCE WINDS BEGINNING
THURSDAY EVENING AND LASTING THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. SEAS
WILL BUILD MARKEDLY AS A RESULT.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-250-250400-
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NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
350 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY. 

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. THE GRADIENT WILL LIKELY
TIGHTEN ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR MARGINAL GALE FORCE WINDS BEGINNING
THURSDAY EVENING AND LASTING THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. SEAS
WILL BUILD MARKEDLY AS A RESULT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
393 
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MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
918 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

ANZ254-255-250930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0214.000000T0000Z-080925T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.080925T1800Z-080926T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
918 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT
FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTHERN OUTER-WATERS. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTHERN OUTER-WATERS.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. THE GRADIENT WILL LIKELY
TIGHTEN ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR GALE FORCE WINDS BEGINNING THURSDAY
AFTERNOON AND LASTING THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT. SEAS WILL
BUILD MARKEDLY AS A RESULT AND MAY EXCEED 10 FEET LATER THURSDAY
INTO FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-250-250930-
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NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
918 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY FOR THE EASTERN SOUNDS AND THE OUTER-WATERS EAST OF BOSTON
HARBOR. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT FOR THE EASTERN SOUNDS AND THE OUTER-WATERS EAST OF
BOSTON HARBOR.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. THE GRADIENT WILL LIKELY
TIGHTEN ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR MARGINAL GALE FORCE WINDS BEGINNING
THURSDAY EVENING AND LASTING THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT.
SEAS WILL BUILD MARKEDLY AS A RESULT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-250930-
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/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0003.080926T0000Z-080926T0900Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
918 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY FOR
RHODE ISLAND AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUNDS. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT FOR RHODE ISLAND AND
BLOCK ISLAND SOUNDS.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. THE GRADIENT WILL LIKELY
TIGHTEN ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR MARGINAL GALE FORCE WINDS BEGINNING
THURSDAY EVENING AND LASTING THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT.
SEAS WILL BUILD MARKEDLY AS A RESULT.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-234-250930-
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CAPE COD BAY-BUZZARDS BAY-
918 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY FOR CAPE COD AND BUZZARDS BAY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT
FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT FOR CAPE COD AND
BUZZARDS BAY.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. THE GRADIENT MAY TIGHTEN
ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR GALE FORCE WINDS THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-250930-
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NARRAGANSETT BAY-
918 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY FOR NARRAGANSETT BAY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT FOR NARRAGANSETT BAY.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. THE GRADIENT MAY TIGHTEN
ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR GALE FORCE WINDS THURSDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

FRANK/EKSTER
351 
WHUS71 KBOX 250743
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
343 AM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

ANZ236-251545-
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/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0003.080926T0600Z-080926T1600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
343 AM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT
FRIDAY FOR NARRAGANSETT BAY.  THE GALE WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM
LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR NARRAGANSETT BAY.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THIS WILL ALLOW FOR OCCASIONAL EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF
25 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY. THERE IS ALSO A 50 PERCENT CHANCE
OF BRIEF MARGINAL WIND GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS VERY LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY
MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-251545-
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RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
343 AM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 12 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 12 PM EDT
FRIDAY FOR RHODE ISLAND AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUND. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR RHODE ISLAND AND
BLOCK ISLAND SOUNDS.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THE GRADIENT WILL TIGHTEN ENOUGH TO BRING OCCASIONAL EAST
TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 25 KNOTS TODAY. THE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
BECOMING EVEN STRONG TONIGHT AND MAY GUST TO BETWEEN 35 AND 40 KNOTS
FOR A TIME OVERNIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING.

&&

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ232-251545-
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NANTUCKET SOUND-
343 AM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 12 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 12 PM EDT
FRIDAY FOR NANTUCKET SOUND. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT
UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR NANTUCKET SOUND.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THE GRADIENT WILL BRING OCCASIONAL EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND
GUSTS LATER THIS MORNING AND AFTERNOON BETWEEN 25 AND 30 KNOTS.  THE
WINDS WILL FURTHER STRENGTHEN TONIGHT...WHERE MARGINAL 35 KNOTS WILL
BE POSSIBLE FOR A TIME OVERNIGHT AND INTO FRIDAY MORNING. SEAS WILL
BUILD MARKEDLY AS A RESULT.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-251545-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0214.000000T0000Z-080925T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0037.080926T0200Z-080926T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
343 AM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 12 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
12 PM EDT FRIDAY ACROSS THE SOUTHERN OUTER-WATERS. A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON ACROSS THE
SOUTHERN OUTER-WATERS.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. OCCASIONAL EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF UP TO 30 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TODAY. THE WINDS WILL FURTHER STRENGTHEN TONIGHT...WHEN
A PERIOD OF 35 TO 40 KNOT WIND GUSTS ARE EXPECTED FOR A TIME
OVERNIGHT AND INTO FRIDAY MORNING.  SEAS WILL BUILD MARKEDLY AS A
RESULT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ233-250-251545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0215.080925T1000Z-080926T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0003.080926T0600Z-080926T1600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
343 AM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR
THE OUTER-WATERS EAST OF BOSTON HARBOR. THE GALE WATCH IS NOW IN
EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR THE OUTER-WATERS
EAST OF BOSTON HARBOR.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THIS WILL RESULT IN OCCASIONAL EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS
OF 25 KNOTS LATER TODAY AND INTO FRIDAY. THERE ALSO IS A 50 PERCENT
CHANCE FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF MARGINAL 35 KNOT WIND GUSTS LATE TONIGHT
AND FRIDAY MORNING.  SEAS WILL BUILD MARKEDLY AS A RESULT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-234-251545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0216.080925T1800Z-080926T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0003.080926T0600Z-080926T1600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-BUZZARDS BAY-
343 AM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR CAPE COD BAY AND BUZZARDS BAY. THE GALE
WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR
CAPE COD BAY AND BUZZARDS BAY.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THE GRADIENT WILL BRING OCCASIONAL EAST TO NORTHEAST 25
KNOT WIND GUSTS LATER TODAY AND INTO FRIDAY. THERE IS A 50 PERCENT
CHANCE OF BRIEF MARGINAL GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS FOR A TIME
LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

FRANK
842 
WHUS71 KBOX 251623
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1223 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

ANZ254-255-260030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0214.000000T0000Z-080925T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0037.080926T0000Z-080926T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
1223 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 12 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 12 PM
EDT FRIDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON.

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTHERN OUTER WATERS. 

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. OCCASIONAL EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF UP TO
30 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TODAY. THE WINDS WILL FURTHER STRENGTHEN
TONIGHT...WHEN A PERIOD OF 35 TO 40 KNOT WIND GUSTS ARE EXPECTED
FOR A TIME OVERNIGHT AND INTO FRIDAY MORNING.  SEAS WILL BUILD
MARKEDLY AS A RESULT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ232-260030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-080926T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.080926T0200Z-080926T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
1223 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
12 PM EDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 12 PM
EDT FRIDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING.

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR NANTUCKET SOUND. 

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THE GRADIENT WILL BRING OCCASIONAL EAST TO NORTHEAST
WIND GUSTS LATER THIS MORNING AND AFTERNOON BETWEEN 25 AND
30 KNOTS.  THE WINDS WILL FURTHER STRENGTHEN TONIGHT...WHERE
MARGINAL 35 KNOTS WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR A TIME OVERNIGHT AND INTO
FRIDAY MORNING. SEAS WILL BUILD MARKEDLY AS A RESULT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-260030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0214.000000T0000Z-080926T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.080926T0200Z-080926T1600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1223 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
12 PM EDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 12 PM
EDT FRIDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR RHODE ISLAND AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUNDS.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THE GRADIENT WILL TIGHTEN ENOUGH TO BRING OCCASIONAL
EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 25 KNOTS TODAY. THE WINDS ARE
EXPECTED TO BECOMING EVEN STRONG TONIGHT AND MAY GUST TO BETWEEN
35 AND 40 KNOTS FOR A TIME OVERNIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ233-250-260030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-080926T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0003.080926T0600Z-080926T1600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
1223 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY. A
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR VINEYARD SOUND AND EASTERN OUTER WATERS. 

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THIS WILL RESULT IN OCCASIONAL EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND
GUSTS OF 25 KNOTS LATER TODAY AND INTO FRIDAY. THERE ALSO IS A
50 PERCENT CHANCE FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF MARGINAL 35 KNOT WIND
GUSTS LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING.  SEAS WILL BUILD MARKEDLY
AS A RESULT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-234-260030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0216.080925T1800Z-080926T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0003.080926T0600Z-080926T1600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-BUZZARDS BAY-
1223 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY. A
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR CAPE COD BAY AND BUZZARDS BAY.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THE GRADIENT WILL BRING OCCASIONAL EAST TO NORTHEAST
25 KNOT WIND GUSTS LATER TODAY AND INTO FRIDAY. THERE IS A
50 PERCENT CHANCE OF BRIEF MARGINAL GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS TO
35 KNOTS FOR A TIME LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-260030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0217.080926T0200Z-080926T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0003.080926T0600Z-080926T1600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1223 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE
TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR NARRAGANSETT BAY.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THIS WILL ALLOW FOR OCCASIONAL EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND
GUSTS OF 25 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY. THERE IS ALSO A
50 PERCENT CHANCE OF BRIEF MARGINAL WIND GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS
VERY LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$
079 
WHUS71 KBOX 251800
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
200 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

ANZ254-255-260200-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0214.000000T0000Z-080925T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.080926T0000Z-080926T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
200 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 12 PM
EDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON.
A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 12 PM
EDT FRIDAY. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTHERN OUTER WATERS.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. OCCASIONAL EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF UP TO
30 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TODAY. THE WINDS WILL FURTHER STRENGTHEN
TONIGHT...WHEN A PERIOD OF 35 TO 40 KNOT WIND GUSTS ARE EXPECTED
FOR A TIME OVERNIGHT AND INTO FRIDAY MORNING.  SEAS WILL BUILD
MARKEDLY AS A RESULT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE 
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ232-260200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-080926T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.080926T0200Z-080926T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
200 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
12 PM EDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 12 PM
EDT FRIDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR NANTUCKET SOUND.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THE GRADIENT WILL BRING OCCASIONAL EAST TO NORTHEAST
WIND GUSTS LATER THIS MORNING AND AFTERNOON BETWEEN 25 AND
30 KNOTS.  THE WINDS WILL FURTHER STRENGTHEN TONIGHT...WHERE
MARGINAL 35 KNOTS WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR A TIME OVERNIGHT AND INTO
FRIDAY MORNING. SEAS WILL BUILD MARKEDLY AS A RESULT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-260200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0214.000000T0000Z-080926T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.080926T0200Z-080926T1600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
200 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
12 PM EDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 12 PM
EDT FRIDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR RHODE ISLAND AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUNDS.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THE GRADIENT WILL TIGHTEN ENOUGH TO BRING OCCASIONAL
EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 25 KNOTS TODAY. THE WINDS ARE
EXPECTED TO BECOMING EVEN STRONG TONIGHT AND MAY GUST TO BETWEEN
35 AND 40 KNOTS FOR A TIME OVERNIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ233-250-260200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-080926T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0003.080926T0600Z-080926T1600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
200 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY. A
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR VINEYARD SOUND AND EASTERN OUTER WATERS.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THIS WILL RESULT IN OCCASIONAL EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND
GUSTS OF 25 KNOTS LATER TODAY AND INTO FRIDAY. THERE ALSO IS A
50 PERCENT CHANCE FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF MARGINAL 35 KNOT WIND
GUSTS LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING.  SEAS WILL BUILD MARKEDLY
AS A RESULT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-234-260200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0216.000000T0000Z-080926T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0003.080926T0600Z-080926T1600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-BUZZARDS BAY-
200 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY. A
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR CAPE COD BAY AND BUZZARDS BAY.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THE GRADIENT WILL BRING OCCASIONAL EAST TO NORTHEAST
25 KNOT WIND GUSTS LATER TODAY AND INTO FRIDAY. THERE IS A
50 PERCENT CHANCE OF BRIEF MARGINAL GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS TO
35 KNOTS FOR A TIME LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-260200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0217.080926T0200Z-080926T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0003.080926T0600Z-080926T1600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
200 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY. A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE
TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR NARRAGANSETT BAY.

HIGH PRESSURE TO OUR NORTH AND EAST AND A SLOWLY ORGANIZING LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM TO OUR SOUTH WILL AID IN TIGHTENING THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THIS WILL ALLOW FOR OCCASIONAL EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND
GUSTS OF 25 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY. THERE IS ALSO A
50 PERCENT CHANCE OF BRIEF MARGINAL WIND GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS
VERY LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$
726 
WHUS71 KBOX 252107
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
507 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

ANZ232-260515-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-080926T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0037.080926T0400Z-080926T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
507 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 12 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 12 PM EDT FRIDAY. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR NANTUCKET SOUND.

INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE 
ACROSS COASTAL MAINE AND THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE AN INCREASING
PRESSURE GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE OCCASIONAL EAST TO NORTHEAST 
WIND GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS FOR A TIME TONIGHT AND INTO FRIDAY
MORNING. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD AS WELL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE 
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-260515-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0214.000000T0000Z-080926T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0037.080926T0400Z-080926T1600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
507 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 12 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 12 PM EDT FRIDAY. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR RHODE ISLAND AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUNDS.

INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS
COASTAL MAINE AND THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE AN INCREASING PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS TO INCREASE...
POSSIBLY REACHING UP TO 35 TO 40 KNOTS FOR A TIME TONIGHT AND FRIDAY
MORNING. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD AS WELL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE 
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-260515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.080926T0000Z-080926T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
507 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 12 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR THE OUTER WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN THROUGH
NANTUCKET TO MONTAUK NY.

INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS
COASTAL MAINE AND THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE AN INCREASING PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS TO
INCREASE...POSSIBLY REACHING UP TO 35 TO 40 KNOTS TONIGHT AND FRIDAY
MORNING. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD AS WELL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ233-250-260515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-080926T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0003.080926T0600Z-080926T1600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
507 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT FRIDAY.
THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR VINEYARD SOUND AND EASTERN WATERS FROM THE
MERRIMACK RIVER TO PLYMOUTH.

INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS
COASTAL MAINE AND THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE AN INCREASING PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 
KNOTS TONIGHT AND FRIDAY. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD AS WELL...
ESPECIALLY ON THE FAR EASTERN WATERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-234-260515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0216.000000T0000Z-080926T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0003.080926T0600Z-080926T1600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-BUZZARDS BAY-
507 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT FRIDAY.
THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR CAPE COD BAY AND BUZZARDS BAY.

INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE 
ACROSS COASTAL MAINE AND THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE AN INCREASING
PRESSURE GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS 
OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT AND FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-260515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0217.080926T0200Z-080926T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0003.080926T0600Z-080926T1600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
507 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
12 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 12 PM EDT FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR NARRAGANSETT BAY.

INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS
COASTAL MAINE AND THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE AN INCREASING PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 25 KNOTS
LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

EVT
595 
WHUS71 KBOX 260105
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
905 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

ANZ232-235-237-260915-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0216.000000T0000Z-080926T0400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.080926T0400Z-080926T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
905 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 12 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT. A GALE
WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 12 PM EDT
FRIDAY. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR CAPE COD BAY AND BUZZARDS BAY.

INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE
ACROSS COASTAL MAINE AND THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE AN INCREASING
PRESSURE GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS
TO INCREASE TO BETWEEN 25 TO 30 KNOTS OVERNIGHT AND INTO FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-260915-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-080926T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
905 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT FRIDAY. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTHERN OUTER-WATERS.

INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE
ACROSS COASTAL MAINE AND THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE AN INCREASING
PRESSURE GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS TO GUST
BETWEEN 35 AND 40 KNOTS. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD AS WELL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-260915-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0217.080926T0105Z-080926T1600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
905 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT FRIDAY.

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR NARRAGANSETT BAY.

INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE
ACROSS COASTAL MAINE AND THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE AN INCREASING
PRESSURE GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS
OF 25 KNOTS VERY LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ233-250-260915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-080926T1600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
905 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT FRIDAY. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR VINEYARD SOUND AND EASTERN WATERS FROM THE
MERRIMACK RIVER TO PLYMOUTH.

INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE
ACROSS COASTAL MAINE AND THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE AN INCREASING
PRESSURE GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS
OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO
BUILD AS WELL...ESPECIALLY ON THE FAR EASTERN WATERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-234-260915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0216.000000T0000Z-080926T1600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-BUZZARDS BAY-
905 PM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT FRIDAY. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR CAPE COD BAY AND BUZZARDS BAY.

INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE
ACROSS COASTAL MAINE AND THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE AN INCREASING
PRESSURE GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS
OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

FRANK/EVT
992 
WHUS71 KBOX 260756
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
356 AM EDT FRI SEP 26 2008

ANZ232-261600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-080926T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0216.000000T0000Z-080926T2200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
356 AM EDT FRI SEP 26 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR NANTUCKET SOUND

INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS
COASTAL MAINE AND THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE AN INCREASING PRESSURE
GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS
TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-254-255-261600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-080926T1600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
356 AM EDT FRI SEP 26 2008

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR RHODE ISLAND SOUND...BLOCK ISLAND SOUND...AND
THE SOUTHERN OUTER WATERS...

INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE
ACROSS COASTAL MAINE AND THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE AN INCREASING
PRESSURE GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS TO
INCREASE TO BETWEEN 25 TO 30 KNOTS THIS MORNING WITH GUSTS AROUND 35
KNOTS PROBABLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE
AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS
WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO
THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ230-261600-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0216.000000T0000Z-080926T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
356 AM EDT FRI SEP 26 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR BOSTON HARBOR.

INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE
ACROSS COASTAL MAINE AND THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE AN INCREASING
PRESSURE GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS
OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ233-250-261600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-080926T2200Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
356 AM EDT FRI SEP 26 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR VINEYARD SOUND AND EASTERN WATERS FROM THE
MERRIMACK RIVER TO PLYMOUTH.

INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE
ACROSS COASTAL MAINE AND THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE AN INCREASING
PRESSURE GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS
OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS TODAY. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD AS
WELL...ESPECIALLY ON THE FAR EASTERN WATERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-234-261600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0216.000000T0000Z-080926T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-BUZZARDS BAY-
356 AM EDT FRI SEP 26 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR CAPE COD BAY AND BUZZARDS BAY.

INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE
ACROSS COASTAL MAINE AND THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE AN INCREASING
PRESSURE GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS
OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-261600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0217.000000T0000Z-080926T2200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
356 AM EDT FRI SEP 26 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON. 

THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR NARRAGANSETT BAY.

INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE
ACROSS COASTAL MAINE AND THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE AN INCREASING
PRESSURE GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS
OF 25 KNOTS TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
796 
WHUS71 KBOX 261547
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1147 AM EDT FRI SEP 26 2008

ANZ235-237-254-255-270000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-080926T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0216.000000T0000Z-080927T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
1147 AM EDT FRI SEP 26 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

THIS ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR RHODE ISLAND AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUNDS
AS WELL AS THE OPEN WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN TO MONTAUK POINT NY.

STRONG LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS
THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE A STRONG PRESSURE GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE
EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND
TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-234-270000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0216.000000T0000Z-080927T1000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1147 AM EDT FRI SEP 26 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY. 

THIS ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR NANTUCKET SOUND...CAPE COD BAY AND
BUZZARDS BAY.

STRONG LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS
THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE A STRONG PRESSURE GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE
EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND
TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ233-250-270000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-080927T1000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
1147 AM EDT FRI SEP 26 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY. 

THIS ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR VINEYARD SOUND AND EASTERN OPEN
WATERS FROM THE MERRIMACK RIVER TO PLYMOUTH.

STRONG LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS
THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE A STRONG PRESSURE GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE
EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND
TONIGHT. SEAS WILL REMAIN HIGH...UP TO 10 TO 12 FEET ON THE FAR
EASTERN OPEN WATERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ230-262200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0216.000000T0000Z-080926T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1147 AM EDT FRI SEP 26 2008

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

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

THIS ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BOSTON HARBOR.

LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS COASTAL
THE MARITIMES WILL CAUSE A STRONG PRESSURE GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE
EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS UP TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-262200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0217.000000T0000Z-080926T2200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1147 AM EDT FRI SEP 26 2008

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

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

THIS ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR NARRAGANSETT BAY.

LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS AND HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS THE
MARITIMES WILL CAUSE A STRONG PRESSURE GRADIENT. THIS WILL CAUSE
EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

EVT

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning 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 gale warning went out at Sep 24, 3:44 PM EDT, 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 24, 3:44 PM EDT, 6 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
344 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE WILL DOMINATE OUR WEATHER TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY.
THEREAFTER...A COASTAL STORM WILL BRING A PROLONGED PERIOD OF
RAIN...LIKELY HEAVY AT TIMES THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY. DRIER
AND SEASONABLE WEATHER WILL RETURN EARLY NEXT WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY MORNING/...
STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL CONTINUE TO HOLD STRONG ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND TONIGHT. THIS WILL RESULT IN FAR WEATHER AND COOL
TEMPERATURES ONCE AGAIN. HIGH CIRRUS CLOUDS ARE LIKELY TO INCREASE
FROM THE SOUTH OVERNIGHT. SOME PATCHY FOG POSSIBLE LATE ACROSS THE
INTERIOR.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
HIGH PRESSURE WILL SLOWLY MOVE OFFSHORE DURING THE DAY ON
THURSDAY...BUT IT WILL CONTINUE TO PROTECT SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FROM
THE DEVELOPING STORM TO OUR SOUTH. EXPECT INCREASING CLOUDS AS THE
DAY PROGRESSES. SOME LIGHT RAIN MAY BEGIN TO MOVE INTO THE SOUTH
COAST BY LATE AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL INCREASE AND WILL BECOME GUSTY ON
THE CAPE AND THE ISLANDS. ELSEWHERE...DRY WEATHER IS EXPECTED WITH
TEMPS MAINLY IN THE 60S.

AT THE BEACHES...OFFSHORE WINDS AND SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE
DURING THE DAY. THIS WILL RESULT IN INCREASINGLY ROUGH SURF FOR THE
OCEAN BEACHES WHICH WILL INCREASE THE RIP CURRENT THREAT. A HIGH SURF
ADVISORY HAS BEEN POSTED TO ADDRESS THESE CONCERNS.

LOW PRESSURE OVER THE SOUTHEAST STATES WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP
THURSDAY NIGHT. AN INVERTED TROF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS LOW...OR
PROBABLY A WARM FRONT IN THIS CASE...WILL CONTINUE TO SHARPEN
OFFSHORE SOUTH OF LONG ISLAND AS THE NIGHT PROGRESSES. AS THIS
FEATURE MOVES NORTH AND THE LOW LEVEL JET STRENGTHENS AND BRINGS
INCREASING MOISTURE LEVELS ALOFT...RAIN WILL DEVELOP ACROSS SOUTHERN
NEW ENGLAND FROM SOUTH TO NORTH AS THE EVENING PROGRESSES. THE RAIN
WILL BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES AFTER MIDNIGHT...ESPECIALLY SOUTH OF THE
MASS PIKE. WENT WITH CAT POPS ALL ZONES.

WINDS ON THE SOUTH COAST WILL INCREASE AS THE NIGHT WEARS ON. THERE/S
A CHANCE THAT WIND ADVISORY CRITERIA COULD BE MET ON THE CAPE AND
ISLANDS. LOOKS MARGINAL AT THIS TIME HOWEVER.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
THROUGH FRI NIGHT WILL BE AN INVERTED TROF/COASTAL FRONT EXTENDING
NORTHWARD FROM THE MID ATLC LOW INTO SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND. THIS
BOUNDARY IS ALSO THE LEADING EDGE OF A TROPICAL AIRMASS WITH PWATS 2
INCHES AND GREATER OVERSPREADING MUCH OF THE REGION EARLY FRI INTO
SAT. THE COMBINATION OF THE INVERTED TROF/COASTAL FRONT AND A
TROPICAL AIRMASS WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF HEAVY RAINFALL. AT THIS
TIME RANGE ITS DIFFICULT TO PINPOINT THE AXIS OF HEAVIEST RAIN...BUT
LATEST INDICATIONS ARE FOR THE GREATEST RISK OF HEAVY RAIN OVER CT/RI
AND EASTERN MA GIVEN PROXIMITY TO LOW LEVEL BOUNDARY.

INCREASING PRES GRADIENT AND LOW LEVEL WIND FIELDS WILL RESULT IN
WINDY CONDITIONS ALONG THE COAST...PROVIDING A WIND SWEPT RAIN.

BY SATURDAY...THE TROPICAL WAVE CURRENTLY NEAR HISPANIOLA ALONG WITH
THE COASTAL LOW OVER THE MID ATLC COAST WILL LIFT NORTHWARD TOWARD
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. MODELS DIFFER ON THE TIMING AND INTENSITY OF
THESE FEATURES...HOWEVER ANOTHER ROUND OF HEAVY RAIN APPEARS LIKELY
SOME TIME SAT. IN ADDITION...IT WILL FEEL TROPICAL HERE SAT AS DEW
PTS SURGE INTO THE 60S AND POSSIBLY HIGHER.

BY SUNDAY...THE DEEP LAYER TROPICAL MOISTURE WILL LIKELY EXIT
OFFSHORE. HOWEVER...TROFFINESS ALOFT AND AT THE SURFACE SUGGEST
SHOWERS ARE POSSIBLE. NOT EXPECTING RAIN EVERY HOUR OF THE DAY
SUNDAY...SO A WASHOUT IS NOT EXPECTED.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY...
GOOD MODEL AGREEMENT THAT RIDGING DEVELOPS ACROSS THE AREA PROVIDING
DRY WEATHER AND SEASONABLE TEMPERATURES.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
VFR CONDITIONS TONIGHT AND THURSDAY. COASTAL STORM CONTINUES TO
DEVELOP THURSDAY NIGHT AND WILL SPREAD RAIN...HEAVY AT TIMES INTO
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FROM SOUTH TO NORTH. VFR CONDITIONS EARLY IN THE
EVENING WILL EVENTUALLY DETERIORATE TO IFR AS THE NIGHT WEARS ON.

OUTLOOK...FRI THROUGH MON...

FRI THROUGH SAT NIGHT...MVFR/IFR CONDITIONS IN RAIN /HEAVY AT
TIMES/ AND FOG. LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR POSSIBLE  THU NIGHT INTO FRI
NIGHT WITH COASTAL FRONT DEVELOPING.

SUNDAY...CONDITIONS SHOULD IMPROVE TO MVFR/VFR IN SCATTERED SHOWERS.

&&

.MARINE...
WINDS AND SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT AS A
COMPLEX COASTAL LOW NEAR THE MID ATLANTIC STATES CONTINUES TO TAKE
SHAPE. EASTERLY GALES ARE LIKELY ON THE SOUTHERN OUTER WATERS BY LATE
TOMORROW AFTERNOON...WITH SMALL CRAFT ELSEWHERE. GALES MAY SPREAD
NORTHWARD TO THE REST OF THE MARINE ZONES THURSDAY NIGHT. OFFSHORE
SEAS ARE EXPECTED TO BUILD TO AT LEAST 12 FEET BY LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...AND HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO EXCEED 15 FEET FOR A TIME.

OUTLOOK...FRI THROUGH MON...

THU NIGHT AND FRI...LOW RISK OF ONSHORE GALES ESPECIALLY SOUTH COAST
AND CAPE COD WATERS. ELSEWHERE 20-30 KT OF ONSHORE FLOW EXPECTED.
RAIN HEAVY AT TIMES ALONG WITH FOG ALSO ANTICIPATED. ALSO...SEAS
WILL BE ROUGH WITH ONSHORE FLOW AND LONG FETCH.

SAT...TROPICAL LOW CURRENTLY NEAR HISPANIOLA WILL BE MOVING NORTH
AND MAY TRACK NEAR NANTUCKET SAT-SAT NIGHT.

SUN...WINDS DIMINISH AND SEAS BEGIN TO SUBSIDE.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
ALL MODEL GUIDANCE CONTINUES TO POINT AT THE LIKELIHOOD FOR HEAVY
RAINFALL HERE THU NIGHT THROUGH SAT. MODELS DIFFER ON THE LOCATION
OF THE HEAVIEST RAINFALL AXIS...BUT GOOD MODEL AGREEMENT ON A
WIDESPREAD 2-3 INCH RAINFALL WITH A LOW TO MEDIUM RISK OF EXCESSIVE
RAINS WITH ISOLATED AMOUNTS OF UP TO 5 INCHES...LIKELY WHERE THE
INVERTED TROF/COASTAL FRONT SETS UP.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
STRONG ONSHORE FLOW AND LONG EASTERLY FETCH WILL BUILD LARGE SEAS ON
THE OCEAN WATERS. FORTUNATELY ASTRONOMICAL TIDES ARE FAIRLY LOW AND
DURATION OF WIND WILL BE BRIEF...SO THE RISK OF COASTAL FLOODING IS
LOW. HOWEVER...CAN/T TOTALLY RULE OUT MINOR FLOODING/SPLASH OVER THU
NIGHT INTO FRI NIGHT.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY FOR MAZ020-
     022>024.
NH...NONE.
RI...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY FOR
     RIZ006>008.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY FOR ANZ232-
     233-250.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY FOR ANZ231-
     234.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 6 PM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY FOR ANZ236.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY FOR ANZ235-237.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY FOR ANZ254-255.
     GALE WARNING FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR ANZ254-
     255.

&&

SYNOPSIS...EKSTER
NEAR TERM...EKSTER
SHORT TERM...EKSTER
LONG TERM...NOCERA  /NOT UPDATED/
AVIATION...NOCERA/EKSTER
MARINE...NOCERA/EKSTER
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 24, 4:50 AM EDT, 11 hours before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
450 AM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>018-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>004-250900-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-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 BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-CHESHIRE NH-
EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
EASTERN KENT RI-
450 AM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN
CONNECTICUT...CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS...EASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...SOUTHEASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS...SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND
NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY RAIN AND GUSTY WINDS IN THE
THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY TIME FRAME...AS A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM
GRADUALLY DEVELOPS ALONG THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES. IN ADDITION...
THERE IS A CHANCE THAT A TROPICAL LOW WILL TRACK CLOSE TO SOUTHEAST
NEW ENGLAND AROUND SATURDAY...ADDING TO THE RAIN AND WIND THREAT FOR
PORTIONS OF THE REGION DURING THIS TIME. THEREFORE...THERE IS A LOW
RISK FOR EXCESSIVE RAINFALL ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND IN THE
THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SAT NIGHT TIME FRAME.

EARLY INDICATIONS ARE FOR A WIDESPREAD 1 TO 2 INCH RAINFALL...WITH
THE POTENTIAL FOR ISOLATED AMOUNTS OF 3 TO 5 INCHES. THEREFORE THE
RISK FOR FLOODING EXIST DURING THIS TIME PERIOD.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ019>024-RIZ005>008-250900-
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
450 AM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND AND SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

THERE IS HIGH RISK OF STRONG RIP CURRENTS ACROSS EAST FACING OCEAN
EXPOSED BEACHES OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY RAIN AND GUSTY WINDS IN THE
THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY TIME FRAME...AS A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM
GRADUALLY DEVELOPS ALONG THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES. IN ADDITION...
THERE IS A CHANCE THAT A TROPICAL LOW WILL TRACK CLOSE TO SOUTHEAST
NEW ENGLAND AROUND SATURDAY...ADDING TO THE RAIN AND WIND THREAT FOR
PORTIONS OF THE REGION DURING THIS TIME. THEREFORE...THERE IS A LOW
RISK FOR EXCESSIVE RAINFALL ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND IN THE
THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SAT NIGHT TIME FRAME.

EARLY INDICATIONS ARE FOR A WIDESPREAD 1 TO 2 INCH RAINFALL...WITH
THE POTENTIAL FOR ISOLATED AMOUNTS OF 3 TO 5 INCHES. THEREFORE THE
RISK FOR FLOODING EXIST DURING THIS TIME PERIOD.

IN ADDITION...HIGH SURF AND BEACH EROSION ARE POSSIBLE FROM THU
NIGHT THROUGH SAT NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-250900-
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA OUT
40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
450 AM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS
AND RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

STRONG ONSHORE WINDS UP TO 30 KNOTS WILL BUILD SEAS TO 10 TO 15 KT
ACROSS THE EASTERN MA OCEAN WATERS LATE THU NIGHT INTO SATURDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ254-255-250900-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
450 AM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS
AND RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

SEAS WILL BE BUILDING IN THE THU TO SAT NIGHT TIME FRAME. SEAS MAY
REACH 15 FT OVER THE SOUTHERN COASTAL WATERS FRI NIGHT THRU SAT
NIGHT. GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS OR HIGHER ARE POSSIBLE DURING THIS
TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NOCERA

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 24, 3:25 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX3 days
Sep 24, 9:25 AM EDTGale WatchBOX6 hr
Sep 24, 3:50 PM EDTGale WatchBOX25 hr
Sep 24, 3:50 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX5 days
Sep 24, 4:26 PM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket72 hr

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