Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2009

Gale Warning 26, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

July 23, 2009

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Jul 23, 2009, 3:51 PM EDT. It took effect at Jul 23, 2009, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 13 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
Jul 23, 2009, 3:51 PM EDT (19:51 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 23, 2009, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Jul 24, 2009, 9:01 AM EDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

567 
WHUS71 KBOX 231951
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
351 PM EDT THU JUL 23 2009

ANZ255-256-240400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.090723T2200Z-090724T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.090724T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
351 PM EDT THU JUL 23 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

STRENGTHENING LOW PRESSURE OFF THE DELAWARE COAST THIS AFTERNOON WILL
TRACK NORTH TONIGHT...PASSING NEAR BUZZARDS BAY AND CAPE COD BAY
AROUND DAYBREAK FRIDAY. THE LOW WILL THEN EXIT INTO THE GULF OF MAINE
FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND FINALLY ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA FRIDAY NIGHT. THIS
LOW WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY EAST TO SOUTHEAST GALES TONIGHT INTO EARLY
FRIDAY MORNING. IN ADDITION...SEAS WILL BUILD RAPIDLY TONIGHT
ESPECIALLY ACROSS THE OCEAN WATERS...WITH WAVE HEIGHTS CLIMBING TO 10
TO 15 FT BY DAYBREAK...WITH HIGHEST SEAS SOUTH OF BLOCK
ISLAND...MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO
DIMINISH AFTER DAYBREAK AND SHIFT INTO THE WEST.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-240400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.090724T0200Z-090724T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.090724T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
351 PM EDT THU JUL 23 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

STRENGTHENING LOW PRESSURE OFF THE DELAWARE COAST THIS AFTERNOON WILL
TRACK NORTH TONIGHT...PASSING NEAR BUZZARDS BAY AND CAPE COD BAY
AROUND DAYBREAK FRIDAY. THE LOW WILL THEN EXIT INTO THE GULF OF MAINE
FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND FINALLY ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA FRIDAY NIGHT. THIS
LOW WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY EAST TO SOUTHEAST GALES TONIGHT INTO EARLY
FRIDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH AFTER DAYBREAK AND
SHIFT INTO THE WEST.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-240400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.090724T0200Z-090724T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.090724T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
351 PM EDT THU JUL 23 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

STRENGTHENING LOW PRESSURE OFF THE DELAWARE COAST THIS AFTERNOON WILL
TRACK NORTH TONIGHT...PASSING NEAR BUZZARDS BAY AND CAPE COD BAY
AROUND DAYBREAK FRIDAY. THE LOW WILL THEN EXIT INTO THE GULF OF MAINE
FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND FINALLY ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA FRIDAY NIGHT. THIS
LOW WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY EAST TO SOUTHEAST GALES TONIGHT INTO EARLY
FRIDAY MORNING.  WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH AFTER DAYBREAK AND
SHIFT INTO THE WEST.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-240400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.090724T0200Z-090724T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.090724T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
351 PM EDT THU JUL 23 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

STRENGTHENING LOW PRESSURE OFF THE DELAWARE COAST THIS AFTERNOON WILL
TRACK NORTH TONIGHT...PASSING NEAR BUZZARDS BAY AND CAPE COD BAY
AROUND DAYBREAK FRIDAY. THE LOW WILL THEN EXIT INTO THE GULF OF MAINE
FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND FINALLY ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA FRIDAY NIGHT. THIS
LOW WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY EAST TO SOUTHEAST GALES TONIGHT INTO EARLY
FRIDAY MORNING. IN ADDITION...SEAS WILL BUILD RAPIDLY TONIGHT
ESPECIALLY ACROSS THE OCEAN WATERS...WITH WAVE HEIGHTS CLIMBING TO 10
TO 15 FT BY DAYBREAK...WITH HIGHEST SEAS SOUTH OF BLOCK
ISLAND...MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO
DIMINISH AFTER DAYBREAK AND SHIFT INTO THE WEST.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-240400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.090724T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
351 PM EDT THU JUL 23 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY. 

STRENGTHENING LOW PRESSURE OFF THE DELAWARE COAST THIS AFTERNOON WILL
TRACK NORTH TONIGHT...PASSING NEAR BUZZARDS BAY AND CAPE COD BAY
AROUND DAYBREAK FRIDAY. THE LOW WILL THEN EXIT INTO THE GULF OF MAINE
FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND FINALLY ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA FRIDAY NIGHT. THIS
LOW WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY EAST TO SOUTHEAST GALES TONIGHT INTO EARLY
FRIDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH AFTER DAYBREAK AND
SHIFT INTO THE WEST.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-240400-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.090724T0300Z-090724T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
351 PM EDT THU JUL 23 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EDT FRIDAY. 

STRENGTHENING LOW PRESSURE OFF THE DELAWARE COAST THIS AFTERNOON WILL
TRACK NORTH TONIGHT...PASSING NEAR BUZZARDS BAY AND CAPE COD BAY
AROUND DAYBREAK FRIDAY. THE LOW WILL THEN EXIT INTO THE GULF OF MAINE
FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND FINALLY ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA FRIDAY NIGHT. THIS
LOW WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY STRONG EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 20 TO 35
KT TONIGHT INTO EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH
AFTER DAYBREAK AND SHIFT INTO THE WEST.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-240400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.090724T0300Z-090724T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
351 PM EDT THU JUL 23 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EDT FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY. 

STRENGTHENING LOW PRESSURE OFF THE DELAWARE COAST THIS AFTERNOON WILL
TRACK NORTH TONIGHT...PASSING NEAR BUZZARDS BAY AND CAPE COD BAY
AROUND DAYBREAK FRIDAY. THE LOW WILL THEN EXIT INTO THE GULF OF MAINE
FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND FINALLY ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA FRIDAY NIGHT. THIS
LOW WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY STRONG EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 20 TO 25
KT TONIGHT INTO EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. IN ADDITION...SEAS WILL BUILD
RAPIDLY TONIGHT ESPECIALLY ACROSS THE OCEAN WATERS...WITH WAVE
HEIGHTS CLIMBING TO 5 TO 10 FT BY DAYBREAK...WITH HIGHEST SEAS NEAR
STELLWAGEN BANK AND POINTS EASTWARD. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH AFTER
DAYBREAK AND SHIFT INTO THE WEST.

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.

&&

$$


NOCERA
4 follow-up statements
136 
WHUS71 KBOX 240306
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1106 PM EDT THU JUL 23 2009

ANZ254>256-241115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1106 PM EDT THU JUL 23 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT FRIDAY. 

LOW PRESSURE WILL PASS NEAR BUZZARDS BAY AND CAPE COD BAY AROUND
DAYBREAK FRIDAY. THE LOW WILL THEN EXIT INTO THE GULF OF MAINE FRIDAY
AFTERNOON AND FINALLY ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA FRIDAY NIGHT. EASTERLY GALES
FORCE WIND GUSTS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY
MORNING. IN ADDITION...WAVE HEIGHTS ARE EXPECTED TO CLIMB TO 10 TO 15
FEET BY DAYBREAK...WITH HIGHEST SEAS SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND...MARTHAS
VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH AFTER DAYBREAK
AND SHIFT INTO THE WEST.

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>235-237-241115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1106 PM EDT THU JUL 23 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT FRIDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT FRIDAY. 

LOW PRESSURE WILL PASS NEAR BUZZARDS BAY AND CAPE COD BAY AROUND
DAYBREAK FRIDAY. THE LOW WILL THEN EXIT INTO THE GULF OF MAINE FRIDAY
AFTERNOON AND FINALLY ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA FRIDAY NIGHT.  THIS LOW WILL
BE ACCOMPANIED BY EASTERLY GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS INTO EARLY FRIDAY
MORNING. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH AFTER DAYBREAK AND SHIFT INTO
THE WEST.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-250-251-241115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1106 PM EDT THU JUL 23 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT FRIDAY. 

LOW PRESSURE WILL PASS NEAR BUZZARDS BAY AND CAPE COD BAY AROUND DAYBREAK
FRIDAY. THE LOW WILL THEN EXIT INTO THE GULF OF MAINE FRIDAY
AFTERNOON AND FINALLY ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA FRIDAY NIGHT. THIS LOW WILL
BE ACCOMPANIED BY EASTERLY WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS OVERNIGHT
AND INTO EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH AFTER
DAYBREAK AND SHIFT INTO THE WEST.

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.

&&

$$
838 
WHUS71 KBOX 240602
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
202 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

ANZ254>256-241400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
202 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING. 

LOW PRESSURE WILL PASS NEAR BUZZARDS BAY AND CAPE COD BAY EARLY THIS MORNING.
THE LOW WILL THEN EXIT INTO THE GULF OF MAINE FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND
FINALLY ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA TONIGHT. EASTERLY GALES FORCE WIND GUSTS
ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING. IN
ADDITION...WAVE HEIGHTS ARE EXPECTED TO CLIMB TO 10 TO 15 FEET BY
DAYBREAK...WITH HIGHEST SEAS SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND...MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH AFTER DAYBREAK AND SHIFT
INTO THE WEST.

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>235-237-241400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
202 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING. 

LOW PRESSURE WILL PASS NEAR BUZZARDS BAY AND CAPE COD BAY EARLY THIS MORNING.
THE LOW WILL THEN EXIT INTO THE GULF OF MAINE THIS AFTERNOON AND
FINALLY ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA TONIGHT. THIS LOW WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY
EASTERLY GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS INTO EARLY THIS MORNING. WINDS WILL
BEGIN TO DIMINISH AFTER DAYBREAK AND SHIFT INTO THE WEST.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-241400-
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
202 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING. 

NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS AROUND 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE OVERNIGHT. THESE
WINDS SHOULD DIMINISH BY EARLY TO MID 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-250-251-241400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
202 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING. 

LOW PRESSURE WILL PASS NEAR BUZZARDS BAY AND CAPE COD BAY EARLY THIS MORNING.
THE LOW WILL THEN EXIT INTO THE GULF OF MAINE THIS AFTERNOON AND FINALLY
ACROSS NOVA SCOTIA TONIGHT. THIS LOW WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY EASTERLY
WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS OVERNIGHT AND INTO EARLY THIS MORNING. WINDS
WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH AFTER DAYBREAK AND SHIFT INTO THE WEST.

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.

&&

$$
444 
WHUS71 KBOX 240845
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
445 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

ANZ235-237-241645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-090724T2300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
445 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

EAST WINDS OF 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 KNOTS ARE
EXPECTED EARLY THIS MORNING. THESE WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE NORTHWEST
AT 15 KNOTS WITH GUSTS BETWEEN 20 AND 25 KNOTS BY LATE THIS MORNING AND
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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-241645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-090725T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
445 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...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. 

EAST WINDS OF 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 KNOTS ARE
EXPECTED EARLY THIS MORNING. THESE WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE NORTHWEST
AT 15 KNOTS WITH GUSTS BETWEEN 20 AND 25 KNOTS BY LATE THIS MORNING
AND AFTERNOON. IN ADDITION...SEAS BETWEEN 7 AND 13 FEET THIS MORNING
WILL DIMINISH A BIT THIS AFTERNOON BUT STILL REMAIN WELL ABOVE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY THRESHOLDS.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-241400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
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-
445 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING. 

EAST WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED EARLY THIS MORNING. THESE WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE
NORTHWEST AT 15 KNOTS WITH GUSTS BETWEEN 20 AND 25 KNOTS BY LATE THIS
MORNING AND AFTERNOON. IN ADDITION...SEAS OF 5 TO 9 FEET ARE EXPECTED.

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>234-241400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
445 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING. 

EAST WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED EARLY THIS MORNING. THESE WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE
NORTHWEST AT 15 KNOTS WITH GUSTS BETWEEN 20 AND 25 KNOTS BY LATE THIS
MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-241100-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-090724T1100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
445 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING. 

NORTHEAST WINDS OF 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE
EARLY THIS MORNING. THESE WINDS SHOULD SHIFT TO THE NORTH NORTHWEST
AND DIMINISH BY MID 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-241100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-090724T1100Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
445 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING. 

EAST WINDS OF 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 KNOTS ARE
EXPECTED EARLY THIS MORNING. THESE WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE NORTHWEST
AT 15 KNOTS WITH GUSTS BETWEEN 20 AND 25 KNOTS BY LATE THIS MORNING AND
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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-241645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-090725T0500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
445 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY. 

EAST WINDS OF 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 KNOTS ARE
EXPECTED EARLY THIS MORNING. THESE WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE NORTHWEST
AT 15 KNOTS WITH GUSTS BETWEEN 20 AND 25 KNOTS BY LATE THIS MORNING AND
AFTERNOON. IN ADDITION...SEAS OF 5 TO 8 FEET ARE EXPECTED THROUGH
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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-241645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-090725T0200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
445 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

EAST WINDS OF 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 KNOTS ARE
EXPECTED EARLY THIS MORNING. THESE WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE NORTHWEST
AT 15 KNOTS WITH GUSTS BETWEEN 20 AND 25 KNOTS BY LATE THIS MORNING AND
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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-241400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
445 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING. 

EAST WINDS OF 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 KNOTS ARE
EXPECTED EARLY THIS MORNING. THESE WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE NORTHWEST
AND DIMINISH BY LATE MORNING AND 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.

&&

$$
851 
WHUS71 KBOX 241301
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
901 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

ANZ232>234-254-255-242115-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-090724T1400Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-090724T2300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
901 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST BETWEEN 25 AND 30 KNOTS THIS
MORNING AND AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL DIMINISH BY THIS EVENING. SEAS OF 4
TO 8 FEET WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-242115-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0076.090724T1301Z-090724T2300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
901 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

NORTH TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST BETWEEN 25 AND 30 KNOTS THIS
MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  WINDS WILL DIMINISH BY THIS EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-242115-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-090724T2300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
901 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

VARIABLE WINDS WILL BECOME NORTHWEST AND GUST BETWEEN 25 AND 30
KNOTS THIS MORNING AND AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL DIMINISH BY THIS
EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-242115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-090724T2300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
901 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST BETWEEN 25 AND 30 KNOTS THIS MORNING AND
AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL DIMINISH BY THIS EVENING. SEAS OF 4 TO 7 FEET
WILL SUBSIDE 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-242115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-090725T0500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
901 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SATURDAY.

WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST BETWEEN 25 AND 30 KNOTS THIS
MORNING AND AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL DIMINISH TONIGHT. SEAS OF 4 TO 8
FEET WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-242115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-090725T0200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
901 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST BETWEEN 25 AND 30 KNOTS THIS
MORNING AND AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL DIMINISH BY THIS EVENING. SEAS OF
4 TO 7 FEET WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-242115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-090725T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
901 AM EDT FRI JUL 24 2009

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY.

WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST BETWEEN 25 AND 30 KNOTS THIS
MORNING AND AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL DIMINISH BY THIS EVENING. SEAS OF 4
TO 8 FEET WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE 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.

&&

$$

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 Jul 23, 3:51 PM EDT, 0 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 23, 3:51 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
351 PM EDT THU JUL 23 2009

.SYNOPSIS...
LOW PRESSURE OF TROPICAL ORIGIN OFF THE MID ATLANTIC COAST WILL MOVE
NORTH AND CROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND ON FRIDAY. THIS WILL BRING
PERIODS OF HEAVY RAINFALL TO THE AREA TONIGHT AND EARLY FRIDAY. WARMER
AND MORE HUMID CONDITIONS CAN BE EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND THROUGH MID-
WEEK WITH SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE EACH DAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY MORNING/...
RAIN AREA MOVING ASHORE ON THE SOUTH COAST WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS
POPPING IN RI-CT-WESTERN MASS. THE RAIN AREA EXTRAPOLATES TO THE
NORTHERN AREAS BY 8 PM. AIRMASS CARRIES PRECIPITABLE WATER VALUES
AROUND 2 INCHES...FAIRLY TROPICAL IN NATURE. BEST UPPER DIVERGENCE
AND LIFT MOVES OVER THE FORECAST AREA 03Z-09Z...THIS LOOKS LIKE THE
PERIOD OF HEAVIEST RAINFALL. GFS-NAM HAVE AXIS OF HEAVIEST PCPN
ACROSS CONNECTICUT-CENTRAL MASS-SOUTH CENTRAL NH WITH 3-4 INCHES
TOTAL. RGEM IS FARTHER EAST WITH AXIS WITH MAX VALUES IN THE 2-3
INCHES RANGE. ECMWF HAS 2-3 INCHES NORTHEAST CT TO NORTHEAST MASS.
IN ALL CASES...HEAVY DOWNPOURS ESPECIALLY NORTH AND WEST OF I-95.

WIDELY SCATTERED THUNDER OFFSHORE SO WE WILL CARRY A MENTION IN THE
FORECAST.

MIN TEMPS ARE BASED ON CURRENT DEWPOINTS...WITH A TROPICAL FLOW
ONSHORE WE DON/T EXPECT THEM TO GO ANY LOWER.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
LOW PRESSURE OVER EASTERN MASS/RI DURING THE MORNING WITH THE EXACT
PLACEMENT DEPENDING ON THE MODEL OF CHOICE. EITHER WAY...LINGERING
PRECIP ESPECIALLY ALONG THE NORTH SHORE OF MASS AND THE MERRIMACK
VALLEY...WITH PRECIP WINDING DOWN DURING THE MORNING.

ANOTHER SHORTWAVE TROF APPROACHES FROM THE WEST LATE IN THE DAY AND
CROSSES NEW ENGLAND FRIDAY NIGHT WITH COOLING TEMPS ALOFT. SO AFTER
AN AFTERNOON BREAK WE WILL BRING CHANCE POPS ACROSS DURING THE
EVENING AND NIGHT.

HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR TONIGHT AND FRI AS SEAS ACROSS THE SOUTH
COASTAL OCEAN WATERS BUILD TO 10-15 KT. SEAS SLOWLY SUBSIDE FRI AS
LOW EXITS THE AREA...HOWEVER THE OCEAN WILL REMAIN ROUGH. THEREFORE
DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS ALONG THE SOUTH COAST TONIGHT AND FRI
ESPECIALLY FOR BEACHES WITH SOUTH OCEAN EXPOSURE.

TEMPERATURES ARE A BLEND OF MOS.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
THE MODELS ARE IN BETTER AGREEMENT TONIGHT.  THE GENERAL PATTERN
THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND INTO THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK IS AN UPPER
LEVEL TROUGH OVER THE GREAT LAKES REGION AND A BROAD RIDGE OVER THE
NORTH ATLANTIC.  THERE ARE A COUPLE OF SHORTWAVES THAT WILL MOVE
THROUGH...INCREASING THE CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.

THERE REMAIN TO BE SOME DIFFERENCES IN THE DETAILS WHICH WILL AFFECT
THE TIMING OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SHORTWAVES AND THUS WHERE/WHEN THE
BEST CHANCES OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE.  ONE EXCEPTION TO
THIS IS SATURDAY WHEN SHORTWAVE RIDGING AND ASSOCIATED SUBSIDENCE
WILL LIKELY PRECLUDE ANY SHOWER OR THUNDERSTORM DEVELOPMENT. BEYOND
SATURDAY...WILL GO WITH LOW END CHANCE POPS EACH DAY.

OTHERWISE TEMPERATURES WILL BE RIGHT AROUND TO SLIGHTLY ABOVE NORMAL
THROUGH WEDNESDAY.  PATCHY FOG WILL BE POSSIBLE EACH NIGHT...
PARTICULARLY IN AREAS THAT RECEIVE RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING
HOURS.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
THIS EVENING...QUITE A VARIETY OF FLIGHT CONDITIONS WITH IFR ALONG
THE EAST COAST FROM AN ONSHORE EAST FLOW...AND VFR IN WESTERN MASS
AND CONNECTICUT. MVFR CONDITIONS IN RAIN AND FOG WILL MOVE NORTH FROM
LONG ISLAND THIS EVENING FROM SOUTH TO NORTH.

TONIGHT...CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TO DETERIORATE WITH IFR LIKELY IN
SHOWERS AND FOG AFTER 11 PM. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE
ESPECIALLY AFTER MIDNIGHT. A STRONG EAST WIND AT 2000-3000 FEET IS
EXPECTED TO MOVE ACROSS THE REGION WITH SPEEDS REACHING 50 KNOTS
OVER THE MASSACHUSETTS EAST COAST. WE WILL MENTION POTENTIAL FOR LOW
LEVEL WIND SHEAR AT BOS AND PVD ALONG WITH FMH-HYA-ACK.

FRIDAY...IFR CONDITIONS IN RAIN AND FOG DURING THE MORNING WILL
IMPROVE TO VFR DURING THE AFTERNOON.

FRIDAY NIGHT...MVFR IN CIGS AND SCATTERED SHOWERS. IFR POSSIBLE IN
AREAS OF FOG.

OUTLOOK /SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...

SATURDAY...VFR.

SUNDAY AND MONDAY...MAINLY VFR WITH MVFR POSSIBLE IN AFTERNOON
SHRA/TSRA. MVFR/IFR CONDITIONS POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT IN PATCHY FOG.

&&

.MARINE...

TONIGHT...
AT 3 PM LOW PRES WAS STRENGTHENING OFF THE DELAWARE COAST WITH MAX
PRES FALL CENTER OF -3MB/3HR JUST NORTH OF THE LOW CIRCULATION.
ALREADY SEEING GUSTS INTO THE UPPER 20 KT RANGE AT JFK AIRPORT /27
KT/ AND BUOY 44025 AT 29 KT THIS LOW IS EXPECTED TO TRACK NNE
TONIGHT...PASSING VERY CLOSE TO BUZZARDS BAY AND CAPE COD BAY BY
DAYBREAK. STRONG EAST-SOUTHEAST WILL ACCOMPANY THIS LOW WITH LOW END
GALES /35 KT/ EXPECTED ACROSS THE SOUTH COASTAL WATERS FROM WATCH
HILL RI EAST TO NANTUCKET AND NORTH TO PROVINCETOWN. GOOD MODEL
AGREEMENT ON GALES FROM NAM AND GFS BUFKIT ALONG WITH NEW 15Z SREF
PROBS OF SUSTAINED 25 KT.

ELSEWHERE SCA FOR 20-30 KT OF ESE WINDS. SEAS WILL BUILD SHARPLY
TONIGHT WITH SEAS PEAKING AROUND 10-15 KT BY MORNING IN THE DEEPER
WATERS SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET.

FRIDAY/FRIDAY NIGHT... LOW PRES MOVES FROM CAPE COD BAY EARLY FRI
INTO GULF OF MAINE BY AFTN THEN TO NOVA SCOTIA FRI NIGHT. THIS WILL
YIELD A WIND SHIFT TO THE W FRI AFTN ALONG WITH DIMINISH WIND SPEEDS.
VSBY WILL IMPROVE WITH THE WIND SHIFT. HOWEVER SEAS OVER THE OCEAN
WATERS WILL BE SLOWLY TO SUBSIDE.

OUTLOOK /SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...

SATURDAY...SEAS CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THROUGH THE DAY FALLING BELOW 5
FEET...THEN START INCREASING OVERNIGHT WITH 5 FOOTERS REACHING THE
SOUTHWESTERN WATERS. SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS 10 TO 15 KTS SHIFT TO THE
SOUTH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. REDUCED VSBYS POSSIBLE IN FOG OVERNIGHT.

SUNDAY...SMALL CRAFT FOR SEAS POSSIBLE WITH BUILDING SEAS.
SOUTHERLY WINDS 10 TO 15 KTS.  REDUCED VSBYS POSSIBLE IN AFTERNOON
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AND OVERNIGHT FOG.

MONDAY...SEAS DIMINISH GRADUALLY REMAINING AT 5 FEET ON THE OUTER
WATERS.  SOUTHERLY WINDS 10 TO 15 KTS.  REDUCED VSBYS POSSIBLE IN
AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AND OVERNIGHT FOG.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
FLOOD WATCH BEING POSTED FOR TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING FOR
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND ZONES...WITH EXCEPTION OF CAPE COD AND THE
ISLANDS WHERE THE SANDY SOILS CAN HANDLE MORE WATER.
HOWEVER...ADVISORIES FOR LOCAL DRAINAGE NOT OUT OF THE QUESTION
TONIGHT IN THAT AREA.

ANTECEDENT CONDITIONS INDICATE THAT WE ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO
FLOODING THAN USUAL FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR.  RIVERS/STREAMS ARE
RUNNING WELL ABOVE NORMAL. RIVERS TEND TO RUN LOWER DURING THE
SUMMER MONTHS...BUT WHAT WE HAVE RIGHT NOW IS MORE TYPICAL OF MAY.
SOIL MOISTURE IS WELL ABOVE NORMAL...AND PRECIPITATION DURING THE
PAST 7 DAYS HAS ALSO BEEN WELL ABOVE NORMAL.

GIVEN DYNAMICS AND VOLUME OF MOISTURE HEADED INTO THE AREA...LATEST
GFS/NAM/RGEM INDICATE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A LARGE SWATH OF 2 TO 4
INCHES OF RAIN IN SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND...WITH LOCALIZED HIGHER
TOTALS. PRECIPITABLE WATER 1.5 TO OVER 2 INCHES...DEEP MOISTURE
PLUME FEEDING INTO THE AREA OFF THE ATLANTIC. TONIGHT NAM/GFS
INDICATE LLJ WITH THETA E RICH AIR FEEDING INTO THE AREA...WITH
POTENTIAL FOR STRONG DIVERGENCE ALOFT.

FFG VALUES APPROACHING 3 INCHES IN 3 HOURS AND 3.5 INCHES IN 6
HOURS...HIGHER CAPE AND ISLANDS.

NERFC DID A CONTINGENCY FORECAST FOR WIDESPREAD 3 TO 4 INCHES IN A
12 HOUR PERIOD...THESE HIGHER AMOUNTS WOULD PRODUCE MINOR FLOODING ON
SEVERAL TRIBUTARIES.  CURRENT FORECAST INDICATES MINOR FLOODING ON
PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON STARTING AROUND DAYBREAK FRI.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
WILL BE ISSUING A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY FOR MUCH OF THE COASTLINE
TONIGHT AS THE COMBINATION OF HIGH ASTRO TIDES/STORM SURGE UP TO 1
FT/GOOD PRES FALLS DURING HIGH TIDE/EAST-SOUTHEAST GALES PRODUCING
MODEST WAVE ACTION ON TOP OF THE SURGE WILL ALL SUPPORT A MODERATE
TO HIGH RISK OF MINOR COASTAL FLOODING ACROSS THE ENTIRE COASTLINE
FROM BUZZARDS BAY EAST AND NORTHWARD. PLEASE SEE OUR COASTAL FLOOD
ADVISORY PRODUCT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.

&&

.CLIMATE...
JULY RAINFALL AS OF MIDNIGHT 7/23

BOS 3.57 ...
#10 FOR JULY IS 5.80 IN 1889.
#1 FOR JULY IS 11.69 INCHES IN 1921.

PVD 7.27 ... THIS IS #2 FOR JULY SO FAR.
#1 FOR JULY IS 8.08 IN 1976.
#10 FOR ANY MONTH IS 10.75 INCHES IN DECEMBER 1969.

BDL 5.48 ...
#10 FOR JULY IS 6.11 IN 1975.
#1 FOR JULY IS 11.24 INCHES IN 1938.

ORH 6.47 ... THIS IS #9 FOR JULY SO FAR.
#8 FOR JULY IS 6.50 IN 1996.
#1 FOR JULY IS 11.41 INCHES IN 1938.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...FLOOD WATCH THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR CTZ002>004.
MA...FLOOD WATCH FROM 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING
     FOR MAZ002>016-026.
     HIGH SURF ADVISORY FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY
     FOR MAZ020-022>024.
     FLOOD WATCH THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR MAZ017>021.
     COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM EDT
     FRIDAY FOR MAZ007-015-016-019.
     COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM EDT
     FRIDAY FOR MAZ020>024.
NH...FLOOD WATCH FROM 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING
     FOR NHZ011-012-015.
RI...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY
     FOR RIZ006>008.
     FLOOD WATCH THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR RIZ001>007.
MARINE...GALE WARNING FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR
     ANZ232>235-237-254>256.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
     FRIDAY FOR ANZ231-250-251.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/STRAUSS
NEAR TERM...WTB
SHORT TERM...WTB
LONG TERM...RLG
AVIATION...WTB/RLG
MARINE...NOCERA/RLG
HYDROLOGY...NMB
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...NOCERA
CLIMATE...WTB
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 23, 5:03 AM EDT, 10 hours 48 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
503 AM EDT THU JUL 23 2009

MAZ007-015-016-019>024-RIZ006>008-240915-
EASTERN ESSEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-
NANTUCKET MA-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
503 AM EDT THU JUL 23 2009

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

A PERIOD OF RAINFALL LATE TODAY INTO TONIGHT MAY RESULT IN LOCALLY
HEAVY AMOUNTS. THIS IN TURN COULD LEAD TO SOME FLOODING...ESPECIALLY
OF URBAN AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS. CURRENT FORECAST INDICATES THE
POTENTIAL FOR ONE TO THREE INCHES OF RAINFALL...BUT THE SCOPE AND
PLACEMENT REMAINS SOMEWHAT UNCERTAIN. IF RAINFALL IS HEAVIER THAN
THIS...SOME FLOODING OF SMALLER RIVERS AND STREAMS IS POSSIBLE.

GIVEN THE COMBINATION OF A HIGH ASTRONOMICAL TIDE...AND POTENTIAL
FOR HIGH SURF...THERE IS A LOW CHANCE OF MINOR SPLASHOVER DURING THE
TIMES OF HIGH TIDE EARLY FRIDAY MORNING ALONG THE EAST COAST OF
MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MAY BE NEEDED ALONG THE RHODE ISLAND AND
MASSACHUSETTS COASTS WITH SEAS UP TO 7 FT POSSIBLE LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT AND FRIDAY.

SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE EACH AFTERNOON FROM SUNDAY INTO
WEDNESDAY...BUT CONFIDENCE IS CURRENTLY LOW REGARDING THE TIMING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE NEEDED TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY...MAINLY FOR
RAINFALL AND FLOODING REPORTS.

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>014-017-018-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>005-
240915-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX 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-BRISTOL RI-
503 AM EDT THU JUL 23 2009

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT...
CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS...INTERIOR MASSACHUSETTS...SOUTHERN NEW
HAMPSHIRE AND NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

A PERIOD OF RAINFALL LATE TODAY INTO TONIGHT MAY RESULT IN LOCALLY
HEAVY AMOUNTS. THIS IN TURN COULD LEAD TO SOME FLOODING...ESPECIALLY
OF URBAN AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS. CURRENT FORECAST INDICATES THE
POTENTIAL FOR ONE TO THREE INCHES OF RAINFALL...BUT THE SCOPE AND
PLACEMENT REMAINS SOMEWHAT UNCERTAIN. IF RAINFALL IS HEAVIER THAN
THIS...SOME FLOODING OF SMALLER RIVERS AND STREAMS IS POSSIBLE.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE EACH AFTERNOON FROM SUNDAY INTO
WEDNESDAY...BUT CONFIDENCE IS CURRENTLY LOW REGARDING THE TIMING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE NEEDED TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY...MAINLY FOR
RAINFALL AND FLOODING REPORTS.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-240915-
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND
NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO
20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
503 AM EDT THU JUL 23 2009

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

A TROPICAL WAVE CURRENTLY LOCATED NEAR THE BAHAMAS WILL BRING SOME
INCREASING SOUTHEASTERLY SWELL ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS BY FRIDAY.
EAST WINDS MAY GUST TO 30 KT OR MORE ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE COASTAL
WATERS TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING. PLEASE READ THE LATEST
DISCUSSIONS FROM THE TROPICAL PREDICTION CENTER.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

BELK

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 23, 4:40 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX48 hr
Jul 23, 4:48 AM EDTCoastal Flood StatementBOXEssex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk11 hr
Jul 23, 2:54 PM EDTFlood WatchBOXBristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more19 hr
Jul 23, 4:16 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 2 more11 hr
Jul 23, 4:16 PM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket28 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Massachusetts, 2009Every gale warning in 2009

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.