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Gale Warning 37, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

November 12, 2009

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Nov 12, 2009, 4:32 AM EST. It was in force for 59 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
Nov 12, 2009, 4:32 AM EST (09:32 UTC)
Expired
Nov 14, 2009, 3:57 PM EST
In force
59 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

741 
WHUS71 KBOX 120932
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
432 AM EST THU NOV 12 2009

ANZ232>235-237-254-121745-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091112T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0037.091112T0932Z-091114T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0030.091113T1700Z-091113T2300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
432 AM EST THU NOV 12 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

THIS WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR NANTUCKET SOUND...VINEYARD
SOUND...BUZZARDS BAY...RHODE ISLAND SOUND...BLOCK ISLAND SOUND...AND
THE WATERS EAST OF CAPE COD.

NORTHEAST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY WITH
FREQUENT GUSTS AS HIGH AS 40 KNOTS. SEAS WILL RESPOND BY BUILDING TO
2 TO 4 FEET ON BUZZARDS BAY...4 TO 7 FEET ON NANTUCKET SOUND AND 10
TO 15 FEET ON THE WATERS EAST OF CAPE COD.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-121745-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091112T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0037.091112T0932Z-091114T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0030.091112T2300Z-091113T2300Z/
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-
432 AM EST THU NOV 12 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

THIS WARNING IS FOR THE OUTER WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO NANTUCKET.

NORTHEAST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY
WITH GUSTS AS HIGH AS 40 KNOTS. SEAS WILL RESPOND BY BUILDING TO 10
TO 15 FEET BY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-121745-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
432 AM EST THU NOV 12 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. 

THIS ADVISORY IS FOR BOSTON HARBOR.

NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30
KNOTS BY FRIDAY. WAVES OF 5 TO 8 FEET ARE POSSIBLE BY FRIDAY AT THE
OUTER HARBOR ENTRANCE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-236-250-251-121745-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T1000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
432 AM EST THU NOV 12 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
SATURDAY. 

NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE OVER CAPE COD BAY AND NARRAGANSETT BAY
THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK. WINDS WILL GUST TO 30 KNOTS TODAY AND
TONIGHT. GUSTS OF 35 TO 40 KNOTS ARE POSSIBLE ON FRIDAY AND FRIDAY
NIGHT. A GALE WARNING MAY BE ISSUED LATER FOR THESE 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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
126 
WHUS71 KBOX 121834
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
134 PM EST THU NOV 12 2009

ANZ232>235-237-254>256-130245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-091114T1000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
134 PM EST THU NOV 12 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. 

THIS WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR NANTUCKET SOUND...VINEYARD SOUND...
BUZZARDS BAY...RHODE ISLAND SOUND...BLOCK ISLAND SOUND...AND THE
WATERS EAST OF CAPE COD.

NORTHEAST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY
WITH FREQUENT GUSTS AS HIGH AS 40 KNOTS. SEAS WILL RESPOND BY
BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET ON BUZZARDS BAY...4 TO 7 FEET ON
NANTUCKET SOUND AND 10 TO 15 FEET ON THE WATERS EAST OF CAPE COD.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-231-236-250-251-130245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
134 PM EST THU NOV 12 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY.

THIS ADVISORY IS FOR BOSTON HARBOR.

NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO
30 KNOTS BY FRIDAY. WAVES OF 5 TO 8 FEET ARE POSSIBLE BY FRIDAY
AT THE OUTER HARBOR ENTRANCE.

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.

&&

$$
674 
WHUS71 KBOX 122154
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
454 PM EST THU NOV 12 2009

ANZ232>235-237-254>256-130600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-091114T1000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
454 PM EST THU NOV 12 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. 

THIS WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR NANTUCKET SOUND...VINEYARD SOUND...
BUZZARDS BAY...RHODE ISLAND SOUND...BLOCK ISLAND SOUND...AND THE
WATERS EAST OF CAPE COD.

NORTHEAST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY
WITH FREQUENT GUSTS AS HIGH AS 40 KNOTS. SEAS WILL RESPOND BY
BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET ON BUZZARDS BAY...4 TO 8 FEET ON NANTUCKET
SOUND AND 15 TO 20 FEET ON THE WATERS EAST OF CAPE COD.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-250-251-130600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0031.091114T1000Z-091114T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
454 PM EST THU NOV 12 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM
EST SATURDAY. 

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE WATCH INCLUDES CAPE COD BAY...THE
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY... MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY.

NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
FRIDAY WITH SEAS RANGING FROM 8 TO 11 FT EXCEPT 3 TO 5 FT ON CAPE COD 
BAY. WINDS MAY INCREASE TO 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS TO 35 KT LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT AND SATURDAY. SEAS ARE EXPECTED TO BUILD TO 11 TO 17 FT...EXCEPT
3 TO 6 FT ON CAPE COD BAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-130600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
454 PM EST THU NOV 12 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY.

THIS ADVISORY IS FOR BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE.
WAVES OF 5 TO 8 FEET WILL PERSIST AT THE OUTER ENTRANCES.

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.

&&

$$
862 
WHUS71 KBOX 130314
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1014 PM EST THU NOV 12 2009

ANZ232>235-237-254>256-131115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-091114T1000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
1014 PM EST THU NOV 12 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. 

THIS WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR NANTUCKET SOUND...VINEYARD SOUND...
BUZZARDS BAY...RHODE ISLAND SOUND...BLOCK ISLAND SOUND...AND THE
WATERS EAST OF CAPE COD.

NORTHEAST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY
WITH FREQUENT GUSTS AS HIGH AS 40 KNOTS. SEAS WILL RESPOND BY
BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET ON BUZZARDS BAY...4 TO 8 FEET ON
NANTUCKET SOUND AND 15 TO 20 FEET ON THE WATERS EAST OF CAPE COD.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-250-251-131115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T1000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0031.091114T1000Z-091114T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1014 PM EST THU NOV 12 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY.
A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE WATCH INCLUDES CAPE COD BAY...
THE COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY... MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY.

NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE
THROUGH FRIDAY WITH SEAS RANGING FROM 8 TO 11 FT EXCEPT 3 TO 5 FT
ON CAPE COD BAY. WINDS MAY INCREASE TO 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS TO
35 KT LATE FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. SEAS ARE EXPECTED TO BUILD
TO 11 TO 17 FT...EXCEPT 3 TO 6 FT ON CAPE COD BAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-131115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1014 PM EST THU NOV 12 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY.

THIS ADVISORY IS FOR BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE. WAVES OF 5 TO 8 FEET WILL PERSIST AT THE OUTER
ENTRANCES.

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.

&&

$$
985 
WHUS71 KBOX 130928
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
428 AM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

ANZ231-131730-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-091114T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0031.091114T1000Z-091114T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
428 AM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

CAPE COD BAY WILL HAVE NORTHEAST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS AND GUSTS OF
35 TO 40 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY WITH SEAS RANGING
FROM 3 TO 5 FT.

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>235-237-254>256-131730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-091114T2100Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
428 AM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY. 

THIS WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR NANTUCKET SOUND...VINEYARD SOUND...
BUZZARDS BAY...RHODE ISLAND SOUND...BLOCK ISLAND SOUND...AND THE
WATERS EAST OF CAPE COD.

NORTHEAST WINDS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY
WITH FREQUENT GUSTS AS HIGH AS 40 KNOTS. SEAS WILL RESPOND BY
BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET ON BUZZARDS BAY...4 TO 8 FEET ON NANTUCKET
SOUND AND 15 TO 20 FEET ON THE WATERS EAST OF CAPE COD.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-131730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
428 AM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST
SATURDAY. 

THIS ADVISORY IS FOR BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE.
A FEW GUSTS NEAR 35 KNOTS ARE POSSIBLE NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO
NARRAGANSETT BAY.  WAVES OF 5 TO 8 FEET WILL PERSIST AT THE OUTER
ENTRANCES.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-131730-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T1000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0031.091114T1000Z-091114T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
428 AM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY.
A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON. 

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE WATCH INCLUDES THE COASTAL WATERS
EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY... MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY.

NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE
THROUGH TONIGHT WITH SEAS BUILDING TO 8 TO 14 FT. WIND GUSTS HAVE
THE POTENTIAL TO INCREASE TO 35 KT ON SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$
357 
WHUS71 KBOX 131708
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1208 PM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

ANZ231>235-237-254>256-140115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-091114T2100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
1208 PM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY. 

THIS WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR NANTUCKET SOUND...VINEYARD SOUND...
BUZZARDS BAY...RHODE ISLAND SOUND...BLOCK ISLAND SOUND...AND THE
WATERS EAST OF CAPE COD.

NORTHEAST WINDS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY
WITH FREQUENT GUSTS AS HIGH AS 40 KNOTS. SEAS WILL RESPOND BY
BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET ON BUZZARDS BAY...4 TO 8 FEET ON
NANTUCKET SOUND AND 15 TO 20 FEET ON THE WATERS EAST OF CAPE COD.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-140115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T1000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0031.091114T1000Z-091114T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1208 PM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY.
A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON. 

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE WATCH INCLUDES THE COASTAL
WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY... MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY.

NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE
THROUGH TONIGHT WITH SEAS BUILDING TO 8 TO 14 FT. WIND GUSTS HAVE
THE POTENTIAL TO INCREASE TO 35 KT ON SATURDAY WITH SEAS NEAR 14 
FEET.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-140115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1208 PM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST SATURDAY.

THIS ADVISORY IS FOR BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE.
A FEW GUSTS NEAR 35 KNOTS ARE POSSIBLE NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO 
NARRAGANSETT BAY. WAVES NEAR 8 FEET WILL PERSIST AT THE OUTER
ENTRANCES.

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.

&&

$$


DRAG
962 
WHUS71 KBOX 132101
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
401 PM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

ANZ250-251-140515-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0037.091114T0600Z-091114T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0031.091114T1000Z-091114T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
401 PM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS TONIGHT...WITH GUSTS
UP TO 40 KNOTS. WINDS WILL DIMINISH LATE SATURDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-140515-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-091114T2100Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
401 PM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

NORTHEAST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.
THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR AT THE BAY ENTRANCE.

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>235-237-254>256-140515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-091114T2100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
401 PM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY. 

NORTHEAST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED
THROUGH SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-140515-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
401 PM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST SATURDAY.

NORTHEAST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$
799 
WHUS71 KBOX 140354
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1054 PM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

ANZ231>237-254>256-141200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-091114T2100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
1054 PM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY. 

NORTHEAST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS ARE
EXPECTED THROUGH SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-141200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.091114T0600Z-091114T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1054 PM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY. 

NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS TONIGHT...WITH
GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS. WINDS WILL DIMINISH LATE SATURDAY
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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-141200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1054 PM EST FRI NOV 13 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST
SATURDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST SATURDAY.

NORTHEAST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$
581 
WHUS71 KBOX 140923
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
423 AM EST SAT NOV 14 2009

ANZ231>237-250-251-254>256-141730-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-091114T2100Z/
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-
423 AM EST SAT NOV 14 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. 

NORTHEAST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS ARE
EXPECTED INTO THE AFTERNOON.

TWO WEATHER SYSTEMS ARE CHANNELING THESE WINDS ACROSS THE SOUTHERN
NEW ENGLAND WATERS TODAY. THESE SYSTEMS WILL MOVE EAST LATER TODAY
AND TONIGHT...WHICH WILL DRAW THE STRONG WINDS OUT TO SEA.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-141730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T2300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
423 AM EST SAT NOV 14 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING. 

NORTHEAST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED MUCH OF TODAY. THE
WEATHER SYSTEMS CAUSING THESE WINDS WILL MOVE EAST LATER
TODAY...DRAWING THE STRONG WINDS OUT TO SEA.

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.

&&

$$

WTB
031 
WHUS71 KBOX 142057
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
357 PM EST SAT NOV 14 2009

ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256-150500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-091114T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.091114T2057Z-091115T1000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-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-
357 PM EST SAT NOV 14 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WILL PERSIST THIS EVENING
ACROSS MOST OF THE COASTAL WATERS. A RESIDUAL SWELL OF 10 TO 15 FEET
WILL LINGER INTO TONIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MAY NEED TO BE
EXTENDED FOR ROUGH SEAS ACROSS THE EXPOSED COASTAL WATERS ON
SUNDAY. SWELLS OF 8 TO 12 FEET ARE EXPECTED TO PERSIST ON SUNDAY WHERE
THERE IS AN OPEN EAST OR SOUTHEAST FETCH.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-142200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-091114T2100Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
357 PM EST SAT NOV 14 2009

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WARNING. 

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED CONSIDERABLY OVER NARRAGANSETT BAY THIS
AFTERNOON...AND THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THERE WILL
REMAIN ROUGH SEAS DUE TO 6 TO 10 FOOT SWELLS AT THE BAY ENTRANCE.

$$

ANZ230-142200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-091114T2300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
357 PM EST SAT NOV 14 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. 

NORTHEAST WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY STRENGTH
IN BOSTON HARBOR THIS AFTERNOON. THERE WILL CONTINUE TO BE ROUGH SEAS
AT THE BOSTON HARBOR ENTRANCE DUE TO 8 TO 10 FOOT SWELLS IN
MASSACHUSETTS BAY TONIGHT.

$$

THOMPSON

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 Nov 12, 4:07 AM EST, 25 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 12, 4:07 AM EST, 25 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
407 AM EST THU NOV 12 2009

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE OVER NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND TODAY WILL MOVE TO THE
MARITIMES FRIDAY. THE REMNANTS OF IDA WILL LINGER ALONG THE CAROLINA
COAST TODAY AND FRIDAY...SPREADING RAIN AND WIND UP THE COAST FOR THE
END OF THE WEEK. THE LOW DEPARTS SUNDAY WITH HIGH PRESSURE PROVIDING
DRY WEATHER INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK WITH TEMPERATURES AT OR ABOVE
NORMAL.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
HIGH PRESSURE REMAINS CENTERED OVER NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND TODAY. MID
AND HIGH CLOUDS CONTINUE TO MOVE UP OVER SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND WITH
MORE UPSTREAM. THE UNCERTAINTY IN THIS FORECAST WOULD BE THE AMOUNT
OF OPAQUENESS TO THESE CLOUDS. SOUTHERN SECTIONS SHOULD SEE LITTLE
SUN THROUGH THE CLOUDS...WHILE NORTHERN SECTIONS WILL HAVE SUN
THROUGH HIGH CLOUDS.

THE PRESSURE GRADIENT CONTINUES TO BUILD OVER OUR AREA AS THE COASTAL
LOW QUICKLY DEEPENS. FORECAST WIND PROFILES SHOW 20-25 KNOTS JUST
ABOVE THE GROUND AND IN POSITION TO REACH THE SURFACE IN RI AND
EASTERN MASS...30 KNOT WINDS ARE IN SIMILAR POSITION FOR THE ISLANDS.

THE EAST-NORTHEAST FLOW WILL KEEP TEMPS FROM CLIMBING TOO FAR...WE
USED A BLEND OF MOS WITH RESULTING MAX TEMPS IN THE LOW TO MID 50S.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM FRIDAY/...
HIGH PRESSURE STILL IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD TONIGHT WITH DRY AIR IN
PLACE...SO RAIN MOVING UP THE COAST SHOULD TURN TO VIRGA DURING THE
NIGHT. WITH THE HIGH MOVING INTO THE MARITIMES FRIDAY THE RAIN WILL
HAVE AN EASIER TIME...BUT AIR STILL LOOKS DRY ENOUGH TO SLOW THE
ADVANCE. ALSO ISENTROPES AT 290K-300K SHOW LIMITED LIFT THROUGH AT
LEAST 12Z FRIDAY AND ARGUABLY THROUGH 18Z. WE WILL GO WITH CLOUDY OR
MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH CHANCE POPS MOVING INTO CT-RI-SOUTHEAST MASS
MAINLY AFTER 18Z.

STRONG EAST WINDS FORECAST JUST OFF THE DECK ALONG THE SOUTH COAST
FRIDAY WITH 50-60 KNOTS AT 950 MB. THIS SHOULD KEEP IT A WINDY DAY
ESPECIALLY NEAR THE SOUTH COAST.

MIN/MAX TEMPS COME FROM A BLEND OF MOS.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
MODEL SUITE IN FAIRLY GOOD AGREEMENT REGARDING EVOLUTION OF COASTAL
STORM OFF MID ATLC COAST. THIS STORM IS EXPECTED TO MOVE SLOWLY EWD
FROM NC COAST FRI THROUGH THE WEEKEND WITH THE CENTER OF THE LOW
REMAINING WELL SOUTH OF THE BENCHMARK. RAIN AND COASTAL WIND WILL
MOVE NORTH INTO SNE THIS WEEKEND AS MID LEVEL RIDGE OVER NEW ENG
BREAKS DOWN AND LIFTS NORTHWARD ALLOWING CONVEYOR BELT OF DEEPER
MOISTURE TO MOVE INTO THE REGION.

ANOTHER COMPLICATING FACTOR IS A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM LOCATED 430
MILES SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF BERMUDA. NHC IS MONITORING THIS SYSTEM
FOR THE POTENTIAL TO BECOME A SUBTROPICAL STORM...PASSING TO THE EAST
OF THE IDA REMNANTS BUT LINKING UP SOMEWHAT...WITH ADDITIONAL
MOISTURE FEEDING INTO THE IDA REMNANT LOW. WHILE MOST MODELS TAKE
THIS LOW NORTHWARD PASSING WELL EAST OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND...IT IS
NOTED THAT THE CANADIAN GEM ROTATES THIS SECOND LOW NORTHWARD...THEN
WESTWARD TOWARD THE TIP OF LONG ISLAND...BEFORE HEADING NE BACK OUT
TO SEA WITH THE IDA REMNANT LOW. THE POINT HERE IS THAT IT MAY HELP
ENHANCE THE RAINFALL FOR A TIME ON SATURDAY...ESPECIALLY IN
SOUTHEASTERNMOST MA.

FRIDAY WILL DAWN SUNNY IN NORTHERN AREAS BUT CLOUDS WHICH HAVE BEEN
LURKING TO THE SOUTH WILL BEGIN TO MOVE STEADILY NORTHWARD ACROSS THE
REGION BY AFTERNOON. THERE IS A CHANCE OF RAIN IN NORTHERN CT AND RI
BY LATE IN THE DAY. NORTHEAST WINDS WILL SLOWLY BE INCREASING...
ESPECIALLY ALONG THE SOUTH COAST.

RAIN PROBABILITIES INCREASING FROM SOUTH TO NORTH FRI NIGHT. WENT
LIKELY BY DAYBREAK SOUTH OF THE MASS PIKE. GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS WILL
BE REACHING SOUTH COASTAL AREAS FRIDAY NIGHT.

THE BRUNT OF THE STORM WILL BE SAT AND SAT NIGHT. RAIN IS LIKELY...
HAVE GONE TO 70 PERCENT POPS EVEN THOUGH IT IS DAY 4. HARD TO SAY HOW
MUCH QPF...IN GENERAL 1 TO AS MUCH AS 2 INCHES IS POSSIBLE BUT AM NOT
EXPECTING ANY MORE THAN LOCALIZED POOR DRAINAGE TYPE OF FLOODING AT
WORST.

THE BIG STORY WILL BE THE VERY STRONG WIND GUSTS...WHICH WILL RESULT
FROM A COMBINATION OF THE STORM AND STRONG HIGH PRESSURE TO THE
NORTH. NAM IS ABOUT 5 KTS STRONGER THAN GFS BUT BOTH ARE REMARKABLY
SIMILAR IN TERMS OF TIMING OF A BAND OF 55-60 KT ENE WINDS AT 925 MB.
THEY MOVE FROM SOUTH TO NORTH ACROSS NANTUCKET AND THE WATERS NORTH
AND EAST OF THERE BETWEEN 10Z AND 18Z SAT...WITH 30-35 KTS AT THE
SURFACE. THIS WILL LIKELY MEAN THAT WIND ADVISORIES MAY NEED TO BE
ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN AND SOUTHEASTERN MA AND POSSIBLY FOR
RI. COULD SEE SURFACE GUSTS TO 50 MPH ON THE CAPE AND ISLANDS.

THE PROLONGED NE TO E WIND FETCH AND BUILDING SEAS WILL LEAD TO
SIGNIFICANT BEACH EROSION...ESPECIALLY ON EAST FACING BEACHES ON THE
CAPE AND ISLANDS FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. THIS WILL BE
EMPHASIZED IN THE HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK AT THIS POINT. TIDES WILL
BE RUNNING UP TO 2 FEET ABOVE NORMAL SAT WHICH...WITH 10.8 FT IN
BOSTON ASTRONOMICALLY...MEANS ABOUT 12.8 FT. THAT...COMBINED WITH 15
FT SEAS OR HIGHER WILL LEAD TO MINOR COASTAL FLOODING. ANY HIGHER
SURGE THAN EXPECTED COULD PUSH THIS INTO A MODERATE COASTAL FLOOD
EVENT ON THE SAT MORNING HIGH TIDE. IF MODERATE BECOMES MORE LIKELY
     THEN A COASTAL FLOOD WATCH MAY BE NEEDED IN LATER FORECASTS.

NORTHERN STREAM SHORTWAVE FINALLY BEGINS TO KICK COASTAL STORM
EASTWARD SUNDAY. CLOUDS MAY BE SLOW TO CLEAR. ANY LEFTOVER SHOWERS
SHOULD MAINLY BE CONFINED TO SUNDAY MORNING.

DRY WEATHER MON/TUE AS SURFACE HIGH PRES BUILDS INTO SNE. UPPER
LEVEL RIDGE BUILDS OVER THE REGION AS WELL. GUIDANCE TEMPERATURES
FOLLOWED...WHICH GENERALLY HAVE SEASONABLE HIGHS IN THE LOW TO MID
50S... BUT WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED TO SEE IT MILDER...IN THE 55 TO 60
RANGE.

GFS AND ECMWF DIFFER BY ALMOST 24 HOURS IN TIMING OF NEXT UPPER LOW
AND ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT PASSING QUICKLY THROUGH SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND. SOMEWHERE AROUND MIDWEEK...THERE WILL BE A CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AS IT PASSES THROUGH.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
TODAY...VFR CIG ABOVE 10 THOUSAND FEET. INCREASING EAST TO NORTHEAST
WINDS WITH GUSTS IN EASTERN MASS AND RI 25-30 KNOTS.

TONIGHT...INCREASING LOW LEVEL MOISTURE WILL SUPPORT LOWER CEILINGS
IN THE SOUTH. RAIN SHOULD REMAIN SOUTH OF NEW ENGLAND. THERE IS A
SMALL CHANCE OF MVFR CIGS AND LIGHT RAIN AROUND BLOCK ISLAND.
INCREASING WINDS AT 2000 FEET MAY ALSO INCREASE LOW LEVEL TURBULENCE
OVERNIGHT.

FRIDAY...VFR TO START BUT MVFR CIGS MOVE INTO AT LEAST THE SOUTH
COAST AND NARRAGANSETT BAY AREAS. STRONG EASTERLIES JUST ABOVE THE
SURFACE WITH 45-50 KNOTS AT 2000 FEET OVER PVD AND THE SOUTH COAST.

OUTLOOK /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...

SAT...MVFR CIGS WITH PERIODS OF RAIN. LOCAL IFR CIGS. VERY STRONG
NE-E WINDS ALONG THE S COAST...WITH GUSTS TO 40 TO 45 KT POSSIBLE.

SUN...MORNING MVFR CIGS IMPROVING TO VFR. DIMINISHING WINDS.

MON...VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
TODAY AND TONIGHT...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS BUILD AS THE OCEAN
LOW...REMNANTS OF IDA...DEEPENS OFF THE CAROLINAS. SUFFICIENT WIND
FORECAST AT THE SURFACE AND JUST ABOVE TO SUPPORT 35-40 KNOTS OVER THE
SOUTHERN WATERS...AND EARLY MORNING OBS SHOW A FEW GUSTS THERE IN
THE 30-33 KNOT RANGE. WE WILL GO AHEAD WITH A GALE WARNING FOR THE
SOUTHERN WATERS...AND MAINTAIN SMALL CRAFTS FOR NARRAGANSETT BAY AND
MOST WATERS NORTH OF CAPE COD. SEAS WILL ALSO BUILD WITH 10-12 FEET
ON THE OUTER WATERS BY EVENING AND 15 FEET ON FRIDAY.

FRIDAY...CONTINUED STRONG WINDS JUST OFF THE SURFACE WITH 50-60 KNOTS
AT 2000 FEET OVER THE SOUTHERN WATERS. THE SHARPEST PRESSURE
GRADIENT WILL BE CONCENTRATED OVER THE SOUTHERN WATERS. WE CONTINUED
THE GALES ON THE SOUTHERN WATERS WITH SMALL CRAFTS MAINTAINED FARTHER
NORTH. THERE IS A CHANCE OF GALE FORCE GUSTS IN PARTS OF CAPE COD BAY
AND THE ENTRANCE OF NARRAGANSETT BAY FRIDAY...SO WE WILL ADD A GALE
WATCH FOR FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT TO THOSE FORECAST AREAS.

THE STRENGTH AND PERSISTANCE OF THE WIND WILL BRING CONCERNS OF MINOR
COASTAL FLOODING/BEACH EROSION ESPECIALLY ON THE EASTERN SHORES OF
THE CAPE AND ISLANDS. FRIDAY SURGE FORECASTS BRING THE STORM TIDE TO
AROUND 11 FEET...HIGHER ON THE MORNING TIDE...NANTUCKET TO 4 FEET AND
NEWPORT TO 5 FEET. LOOKS LIKE ANY PROBLEMS WILL BE ON THE LATER
TIDES. WILL HOLD OFF ON A COASTAL FLOOD HEADLINE THIS PACKAGE.

OUTLOOK /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...

COASTAL STORM OFF NC COAST COMBINED WITH HIGH PRESSURE TO THE NORTH
WILL BRING STRONG NE-E WINDS TO THE WATERS FRI NIGHT THROUGH SAT
NIGHT AS LOW LEVEL JET LIFTS NORTHWARD. GALE WARNINGS WILL BE NEEDED
FOR SUSTAINED WINDS OF 25-35 KT WITH GUSTS AS HIGH AS 40-45 KT MAINLY
FROM NANTUCKET SOUTHWARD AND EASTWARD. LOW PROBABILITY THAT A STORM
WARNING MAY BE REQUIRED FOR WATERS SOUTH AND EAST OF NANTUCKET.
HIGHEST WIND GUSTS MAY BE CONCENTRATED FROM 10-18Z SAT. SEAS BUILDING
TO 15 TO 20 FT IN THE SOUTHERN AND EASTERN OUTER COASTAL WATERS.

SEE DISCUSSION IN LONG TERM SECTION ABOVE FOR COASTAL FLOOD AND BEACH
EROSION THREATS.

WINDS AND SEAS DIMINISHING TO SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LEVELS AND TURNING
MORE TO THE NORTH ON SUNDAY BUT SEAS WILL REMAIN AOA 10 FT OVER OUTER
WATERS. NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT CONTINUING ON MONDAY WITH SEAS
CONTINUING TO SLOWLY SUBSIDE BUT STILL WELL ABOVE SCA THRESHOLDS MON.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
NH...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...GALE WARNING UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY FOR ANZ232>235-237-
     254>256.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY FOR ANZ230-231-
     236-250-251.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/GAF
NEAR TERM...WTB
SHORT TERM...WTB
LONG TERM...GAF
AVIATION...WTB/EVT/GAF
MARINE...WTB/EVT/GAF
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 12, 4:17 AM EST, 15 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
417 AM EST THU NOV 12 2009

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-130930-
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-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET 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-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
417 AM EST THU NOV 12 2009

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

STRONG NORTHEAST TO EAST WINDS WILL LIKELY REQUIRE A WIND ADVISORY
FOR SOUTH COASTAL AREAS...INCLUDING CAPE COD AND ESPECIALLY THE
ISLANDS...LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY EVENING. THERE IS A CHANCE
THAT WIND ADVISORY CRITERIA MAY BE MET A BIT FARTHER INLAND...ACROSS
SOUTHEAST MA AND PORTIONS OF RI AS WELL.

VERY SIGNIFICANT BEACH EROSION WILL OCCUR ALONG EAST FACING OCEAN
EXPOSED LOCATIONS...ESPECIALLY FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT.

MINOR COASTAL FLOODING IS EXPECTED LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY
EVENING ALONG EAST FACING OCEAN EXPOSED LOCATIONS. THE MOST LIKELY
TIME FRAME WILL BE DURING THE SATURDAY MORNING HIGH TIDE. THE THREAT
WILL BE GREATER TOWARD NANTUCKET AND LESS TOWARD CAPE ANN. THIS IS
BASED ON A 1 TO 2 FT STORM SURGE. IF THE SURGE IS HIGHER THAN 2 FT...
THEN MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING COULD BECOME A POSSIBILITY IN THOSE
AREAS...WHICH WOULD PROMPT COASTAL FLOOD WATCHES OR WARNINGS IN
SUBSEQUENT FORECASTS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ232>235-237-254>256-130930-
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
417 AM EST THU NOV 12 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

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

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

THERE IS ALSO A LOW PROBABILITY OF STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS NEAR
NANTUCKET SATURDAY MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ231-236-130930-
CAPE COD BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
417 AM EST THU NOV 12 2009

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

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...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230-250-251-130930-
BOSTON HARBOR-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
417 AM EST THU NOV 12 2009

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.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.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 12, 4:54 PM ESTGale WatchBOX23 hr
Nov 12, 5:16 PM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket42 hr

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Gale Warnings in Massachusetts, 2009Every gale warning in 2009

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