Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2009

Gale Warning 49, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 28, 2009

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Dec 28, 2009, 3:59 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 28, 2009, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 42 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
Dec 28, 2009, 3:59 AM EST (08:59 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 28, 2009, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 30, 2009, 9:38 AM EST
In force
42 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

860 
WHUS71 KBOX 280859
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
359 AM EST MON DEC 28 2009

ANZ235-237-254>256-281700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.000000T0000Z-091228T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0049.091228T2100Z-091230T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0040.091228T2300Z-091230T1000Z/
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-
359 AM EST MON DEC 28 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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 THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.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GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TODAY AND REACH SPEEDS OF 35 KNOTS LATE
TODAY AND TONIGHT. AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THE WATERS LATE
TONIGHT AND EARLY TUESDAY. WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND THE FRONT
WILL GUST TO AROUND 40 KNOTS. GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
AT LEAST TUESDAY NIGHT.

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>234-281700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0040.091228T2300Z-091230T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0049.091228T2100Z-091230T0900Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
359 AM EST MON DEC 28 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TODAY AND REACH SPEEDS OF 35 KNOTS LATE
TODAY AND TONIGHT. AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THE WATERS LATE
TONIGHT AND EARLY TUESDAY. WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND THE FRONT
WILL GUST TO AROUND 40 KNOTS. GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
AT LEAST TUESDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-231-236-281700-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.091228T1800Z-091229T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0040.091229T1000Z-091230T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
359 AM EST MON DEC 28 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM
EST TUESDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT. 

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 25 KNOTS
TODAY AND TONIGHT. 

AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THE WATERS LATE TONIGHT AND EARLY
TUESDAY. WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND THE FRONT WILL GUST TO
BETWEEN 35 AND 40 KNOTS. GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT
LEAST TUESDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-281700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.000000T0000Z-091229T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0040.091229T1000Z-091230T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
359 AM EST MON DEC 28 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST TUESDAY.
THE GALE WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT. 

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS OF 25 TO 30
KNOTS TODAY AND TONIGHT. SOUTHEAST SWELL WILL CONTINUE TO CREATE
HAZARDOUS SEAS.

AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THE WATERS LATE TONIGHT AND EARLY
TUESDAY. WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND THE FRONT WILL GUST TO
AROUND 40 KNOTS. GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST
TUESDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

WTB
9 follow-up statements
020 
WHUS71 KBOX 281536
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1036 AM EST MON DEC 28 2009

ANZ232>235-237-254>256-282345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.091228T2100Z-091230T0900Z/
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-
1036 AM EST MON DEC 28 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EST WEDNESDAY. 

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY THIS EVENING
WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR A FEW 35 KNOT WIND GUSTS. AN ARCTIC COLD
FRONT WILL CROSS THE WATERS LATE TONIGHT AND EARLY TUESDAY. WEST TO
NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND THE FRONT WILL GUST TO AROUND 40 KNOTS. GALE
FORCE WIND GUSTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-231-236-282345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.091228T1800Z-091229T1000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0040.091229T1000Z-091230T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1036 AM EST MON DEC 28 2009

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

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

WINDS WILL BECOME WEST AND BEGIN TO GUST TO BETWEEN 25 AND 30 KNOTS
LATER THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING.

AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THE WATERS LATE TONIGHT AND EARLY
TUESDAY. WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND THE FRONT WILL GUST TO
BETWEEN 35 AND 40 KNOTS. GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
AT LEAST TUESDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-282345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.000000T0000Z-091229T1000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0040.091229T1000Z-091230T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1036 AM EST MON DEC 28 2009

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

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

WINDS WILL BECOME WEST AND BEGIN TO GUST TO BETWEEN 25 AND 30 KNOTS
LATER THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING.

AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THE WATERS LATE TONIGHT AND EARLY
TUESDAY. WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND THE FRONT WILL GUST TO
AROUND 40 KNOTS. GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST
TUESDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
003 
WHUS71 KBOX 282054
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
354 PM EST MON DEC 28 2009

ANZ230-236-290500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.000000T0000Z-091229T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0040.091229T1000Z-091230T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0049.091229T1400Z-091230T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
354 PM EST MON DEC 28 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM EST TUESDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS EVENING AND GUST OCCASIONALLY BETWEEN
25 AND 30 KNOTS OVERNIGHT. THE WINDS MAY SLACKEN A TAD AFTER MIDNIGHT...BUT
SHOULD REALLY PICKUP BY MID MORNING ON TUESDAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH
THE EVENING. NORTHWEST WINDS SHOULD GUST BETWEEN 35 AND 40 KNOTS FOR
MUCH OF THE DAY TUESDAY AND INTO TUESDAY EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-250-251-290500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0133.000000T0000Z-091229T1000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0049.091228T2100Z-091230T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0040.091229T1000Z-091230T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
354 PM EST MON DEC 28 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS EVENING AND GUST OCCASIONALLY BETWEEN
30 AND 35 KNOTS OVERNIGHT. THE WINDS MAY SLACKEN A TAD TOWARD
MORNING...BUT SHOULD REALLY PICKUP BY MID MORNING ON TUESDAY AND
CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING. NORTHWEST WINDS SHOULD GUST TO 40 KNOTS
FOR MUCH OF THE DAY TUESDAY AND INTO TUESDAY NIGHT. THEY MAY EVEN GUST
TO 45 KNOTS ACROSS THE OPEN WATERS NORTH OF PROVINCETOWN FOR A TIME LATE
TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

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>256-290500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.091228T2100Z-091230T0900Z/
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-
354 PM EST MON DEC 28 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS EVENING AND GUST OCCASIONALLY BETWEEN
30 AND 35 KNOTS OVERNIGHT. THE WINDS MAY SLACKEN A TAD TOWARD
MORNING...BUT SHOULD REALLY PICKUP BY MID MORNING ON TUESDAY AND
CONTINUE THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT. NORTHWEST WINDS SHOULD GUST TO 40 KNOTS
FOR MUCH OF THE DAY TUESDAY INTO TUESDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$
743 
WHUS71 KBOX 290406
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1106 PM EST MON DEC 28 2009

ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256-291215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-091230T0900Z/
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-
1106 PM EST MON DEC 28 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

WEST WINDS WILL GUST OCCASIONALLY BETWEEN 30 AND 35 KNOTS OVERNIGHT.
THE WINDS MAY SLACKEN A TAD TOWARD MORNING...BUT SHOULD REALLY PICKUP
BY MID MORNING ON TUESDAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT.
NORTHWEST WINDS SHOULD GUST TO 40 KNOTS FOR MUCH OF THE DAY TUESDAY
INTO TUESDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-291215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.091229T1400Z-091230T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1106 PM EST MON DEC 28 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM EST TUESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM EST TUESDAY. 

WEST WINDS WILL GUST OCCASIONALLY BETWEEN 25 AND 30 KNOTS OVERNIGHT.
THE WINDS MAY SLACKEN A TAD AFTER MIDNIGHT...BUT SHOULD REALLY PICKUP
BY MID MORNING ON TUESDAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING. NORTHWEST
WINDS SHOULD GUST BETWEEN 35 AND 40 KNOTS FOR MUCH OF THE DAY TUESDAY
AND INTO TUESDAY EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

RLG
977 
WHUS71 KBOX 290859
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
359 AM EST TUE DEC 29 2009

ANZ230-236-291700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0049.091229T1200Z-091230T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
359 AM EST TUE DEC 29 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
EST THIS EVENING. 

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE BY MID MORNING...GUSTING BETWEEN 35 AND
40 KTS...AS A SECONDARY COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH THE WATERS. THESE
WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING.

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>235-237-250-251-254>256-291700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-091230T0900Z/
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-
359 AM EST TUE DEC 29 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE BY MID MORNING...GUSTING BETWEEN 35 AND
40 KTS...AS A SECONDARY COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH THE WATERS. THESE
WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

RLG
264 
WHUS71 KBOX 291508
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1008 AM EST TUE DEC 29 2009

ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256-292315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-091230T0900Z/
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-
1008 AM EST TUE DEC 29 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

STRONG GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT. NORTHWEST
WINDS WILL FREQUENTLY GUST BETWEEN 40 AND 45 KNOTS. IN
ADDITION...AREAS OF FREEZING SPRAY WILL AFFECT SOME OF THE WATERS
THIS AFTERNOON AND INTO TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-292315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-091230T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1008 AM EST TUE DEC 29 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO GUST BETWEEN 35 AND 45 KNOTS THROUGH
EARLY THIS EVENING. THESE WINDS WILL DIMINISH SOME BY MID TO LATE
EVENING...BUT ARE STILL EXPECTED TO GUST TO BETWEEN 25 AND 30 KNOTS
OVERNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$
364 
WHUS71 KBOX 292106
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
406 PM EST TUE DEC 29 2009

ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256-300515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-091230T1000Z/
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-
406 PM EST TUE DEC 29 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST WEDNESDAY. 

STRONG GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT.  NORTHWEST WINDS
WILL FREQUENTLY GUST BETWEEN 40 AND 45 KNOTS TONIGHT...WITH A FEW
GUSTS NEAR 50 KNOTS POSSIBLE FOR A TIME THIS EVENING. IN
ADDITION...AREAS OF FREEZING SPRAY WILL AFFECT SOME OF THE WATERS.

WINDS SHOULD DIMINISH ON WEDNESDAY...BUT STILL EXPECT 25 TO 30 KNOT
WIND GUSTS.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-300500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-091230T0500Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
406 PM EST TUE DEC 29 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. 

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO GUST BETWEEN 35 AND 40 KNOTS THIS
EVENING. THESE WINDS SHOULD SHOULD DIMINISH AFTER MIDNIGHT...BUT
STILL EXPECT 25 TO 30 KNOT WIND GUSTS THEREAFTER.

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.

&&

$$

FRANK
407 
WHUS71 KBOX 300520
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1220 AM EST WED DEC 30 2009

ANZ230-236-301330-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-091230T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.091230T0520Z-091230T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1220 AM EST WED DEC 30 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST UP TO 25 TO 30 KNOTS THROUGH AT LEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256-301000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-091230T1000Z/
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-
1220 AM EST WED DEC 30 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING. 

STRONG GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT.  NORTHWEST
WINDS WILL FREQUENTLY GUST BETWEEN 40 AND 45 KNOTS OVERNIGHT.
IN ADDITION...AREAS OF FREEZING SPRAY WILL AFFECT SOME OF THE
WATERS.

WINDS SHOULD DIMINISH ON WEDNESDAY...BUT STILL EXPECT 25 TO
30 KNOT WIND GUSTS.

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.

&&

$$
345 
WHUS71 KBOX 300911
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
411 AM EST WED DEC 30 2009

ANZ233>235-237-256-301715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-091230T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-091230T2000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
411 AM EST WED DEC 30 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST UP TO 25 TO 30 KNOTS THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...THEN WILL DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-250-251-254-255-301500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-091230T1500Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET 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-
411 AM EST WED DEC 30 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO GUST UP TO 35 KNOTS THROUGH MID
MORNING. BEYOND MID MORNING...WINDS WILL GUST TO BETWEEN 25 AND 30
KNOTS THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY. AREAS OF FREEZING SPRAY WILL
ALSO AFFECT SOME OF THE WATERS.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-301715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-091230T2000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
411 AM EST WED DEC 30 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST UP TO 25 TO 30 KNOTS 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.

&&

$$
620 
WHUS71 KBOX 301438
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
938 AM EST WED DEC 30 2009

ANZ231-232-250-251-254-255-302245-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-091230T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-091230T2300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET 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-
938 AM EST WED DEC 30 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO GRADUALLY DIMINISH...BUT STILL
EXPECT 25 TO 30 KNOT WIND GUSTS THROUGH MUCH OF THE AFTERNOON BEFORE
DIMINISHING THEREAFTER. ROUGH SEAS MAY LINGER ACROSS THE OUTER-
WATERS INTO THE EARLY EVENING HOURS...BUT THESE TO WILL DIMINISH
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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-233>237-256-302000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-091230T2000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
938 AM EST WED DEC 30 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO GRADUALLY DIMINISH BUT STILL EXPECT
GUSTS BETWEEN 25 AND 30 KNOTS THROUGH MID AFTERNOON. AFTER THAT
TIME...WINDS SHOULD DIMINISH BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA.

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.

&&

$$

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