Alert archive / Massachusetts / Small Craft Advisories in 2009

Small Craft Advisory 1, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 1, 2009

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Jan 1, 2009, 1:01 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 1, 2009, 11:00 AM EST. It was in force for 68 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 1, 2009, 1:01 AM EST (06:01 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 1, 2009, 11:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 4, 2009, 7:13 AM EST
In force
68 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

349 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
101 AM EST THU JAN 1 2009

ANZ231-232-250-254-255-011415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090101T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0001.090101T0601Z-090101T2000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
101 AM EST THU JAN 1 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

THE STORM WARNING COVERS ALL SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND WATERS EXCEPT
NARRAGANSETT BAY AND BOSTON HARBOR.

NORTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS INTO THIS AFTERNOON...THEN WILL
GRADUALLY DIMINISH.

LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED INTO THIS MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-011415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0008.000000T0000Z-090101T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0001.090101T0601Z-090101T1600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
101 AM EST THU JAN 1 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING. THE
STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

THE GALE WARNING COVERS ALL SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND WATERS EXCEPT
NARRAGANSETT BAY AND BOSTON HARBOR.

NORTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS INTO THIS AFTERNOON...THEN WILL
GRADUALLY DIMINISH.

LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED INTO THIS MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-011415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-090101T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.090101T0601Z-090101T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
101 AM EST THU JAN 1 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 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 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT 
BAY.

NORTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...THEN WILL GRADUALLY 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.

&&

$$

EVT
14 follow-up statements
159 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
907 AM EST THU JAN 1 2009

ANZ231-232-250-254-255-012000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090101T2000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
907 AM EST THU JAN 1 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ALL THE COASTAL WATERS EXCEPT
NARRAGANSETT BAY AND BOSTON HARBOR UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON.

NORTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS INTO THIS AFTERNOON...THEN WILL
GRADUALLY DIMINISH.

LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED INTO THIS MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-011600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090101T1600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
907 AM EST THU JAN 1 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

THE GALE WARNING COVERS ALL SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND WATERS EXCEPT
NARRAGANSETT BAY AND BOSTON HARBOR.

NORTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS INTO THIS AFTERNOON...THEN
WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH.

LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED INTO THIS MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-012200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090101T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
907 AM EST THU JAN 1 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT
BAY.

NORTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...THEN WILL GRADUALLY 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.

&&

$$
461 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1100 AM EST THU JAN 1 2009

ANZ233>235-237-012200-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090101T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.090101T1600Z-090101T2200Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1100 AM EST THU JAN 1 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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 WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS VINEYARD SOUND...BUZZARDS BAY...
RHODE ISLAND SOUND...AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUND.

NORTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...THEN WILL GRADUALLY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-250-254-255-012000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090101T2000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
1100 AM EST THU JAN 1 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON.

THIS GALE WARNING IS FOR CAPE COD BAY...NANTUCKET SOUND AS WELL AS
THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS OF MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND. 

NORTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS INTO THIS AFTERNOON...THEN
WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH.

LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED INTO THIS MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-012200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090101T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1100 AM EST THU JAN 1 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT
BAY.

NORTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...THEN WILL GRADUALLY 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.

&&

$$
286 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
215 PM EST THU JAN 1 2009

ANZ231-232-250-254-255-020300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090102T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
215 PM EST THU JAN 1 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

THIS GALE WARNING IS FOR CAPE COD BAY...NANTUCKET SOUND AS WELL
AS THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS OF MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND.

NORTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS INTO THIS AFTERNOON...THEN
WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH THIS 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-233>237-020300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090102T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
215 PM EST THU JAN 1 2009

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

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

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS VINEYARD SOUND...BUZZARDS BAY...
RHODE ISLAND SOUND...AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUND.

NORTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON....THEN GRADUALLY DIMINISH THIS
EVENING.  SEAS WILL REMAIN IN THE 3 TO 6 FT RANGE.

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.

&&

$$

RLG
294 
WHUS71 KBOX 020300
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1000 PM EST THU JAN 1 2009

ANZ231-232-254-255-020800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090102T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090102T0800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
1000 PM EST THU JAN 1 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS CAPE COD BAY...NANTUCKET SOUND AND
THE COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN TO NANTUCKET AND MONTAUK NY.

NORTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH 3 AM...THEN WILL SLOWLY DIMINISH. SEAS WILL REMAIN
IN THE 3 TO 6 FT RANGE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-020600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090102T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
1000 PM EST THU JAN 1 2009

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY. 

THIS GALE WARNING COVERS THE COASTAL WATERS FROM THE MERRIMACK RIVER
TO PLYMOUTH.

NORTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS THROUGH 1 AM...THEN WILL SLOWLY
DIMINISH.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-233>237-020800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090102T0800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1000 PM EST THU JAN 1 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST FRIDAY. 

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS BOSTON HARBOR...NARRAGANSETT BAY...
VINEYARD SOUND...BUZZARDS BAY...RHODE ISLAND SOUND...AND BLOCK
ISLAND SOUND.

NORTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH 3 AM...THEN WILL SLOWLY DIMINISH. SEAS WILL REMAIN
IN THE 3 TO 6 FT RANGE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

EVT
457 
WHUS71 KBOX 020559
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1259 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2009

ANZ250-021400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090102T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090102T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
1259 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 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 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS THE COASTAL WATERS FROM THE
MERRIMACK RIVER TO PLYMOUTH.

NORTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH 3 AM...THEN WILL SLOWLY DIMINISH. WINDS WILL THEN
SHIFT TO SOUTHWEST LATER THIS MORNING...BUT GUSTS WILL CONTINUE TO
APPROACH 25 KNOTS...SO THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL CONTINUE
THROUGH 5 PM. SEAS WILL START OFF IN THE 5 TO 8 FOOT RANGE EARLY
TODAY...THEN WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-020700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090102T0800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1259 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW 25 KNOTS ON BOTH BOSTON HARBOR AND
NARRAGANSETT BAY.

$$

ANZ231>235-237-254-255-021400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090102T2200Z/
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 FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
1259 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS BUZZARDS AND CAPE COD BAYS...
NANTUCKET...RHODE ISLAND...VINEYARD AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUNDS AS WELL
AS THE COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN TO NANTUCKET AND MONTAUK NY.

NORTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...THEN WILL SLOWLY DIMINISH.
WINDS WILL THEN SHIFT TO SOUTHWEST BUT WILL CONTINUE TO GUST TO 25 TO
30 KNOTS...SO THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL CONTINUE UNTIL 5 PM. SEAS
WILL REMAIN IN THE 4 TO 8 FT RANGE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

EVT
638 
WHUS71 KBOX 020951
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
451 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2009

ANZ230-236-021800-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.090102T2000Z-090103T1100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
451 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM
EST SATURDAY. 

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT 
BAY.

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS
LATER THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE INTO TONIGHT. THE WINDS MAY REMAIN
HIGH INTO SATURDAY...SO THIS ADVISORY MAY BE EXTENDED.

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>235-237-250-254-255-021800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090103T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0001.090103T1100Z-090104T1000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
451 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SATURDAY. 

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS ALL OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE
ISLAND COASTAL WATERS EXCEPT BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

WINDS WILL BECOME SOUTHWEST AND INCREASE LATE THIS MORNING...WITH
GUSTS TO 25 TO 30 KNOTS. WINDS WILL THEN SHIFT BACK TO W BUT CONTINUE
TO GUST UP TO 30 KNOTS.

ON SATURDAY...NORTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE FURTHER...UP TO BETWEEN
25 AND 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS. THE STRONGEST GUSTS WILL
OCCUR OVER THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS FROM THE MERRIMACK RIVER TO
NANTUCKET AND MONTAUK NY. THE GALE FORCE WINDS ARE CURRENTLY FORECAST
TO CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY 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.

&&

$$

EVT
560 
WHUS71 KBOX 021710
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1210 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2009

ANZ231>235-237-250-254-255-030115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090103T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0001.090103T1100Z-090104T1000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
1210 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY.
A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT. 

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS ALL OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AND
RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS EXCEPT BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT
BAY.

SOUTHWEST WINDS AT 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT ARE EXPECTED
THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS SHOULD SHIFT BACK TO WEST THIS EVENING...BUT
CONTINUE TO GUST UP TO 30 KNOTS.

ON SATURDAY...NORTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE FURTHER...UP TO BETWEEN 
25 AND 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS. THE STRONGEST GUSTS WILL
OCCUR OVER THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS FROM THE MERRIMACK RIVER TO
NANTUCKET AND MONTAUK NY. THE GALE FORCE WINDS ARE CURRENTLY FORECAST
TO CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-030115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.090102T2000Z-090103T1100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1210 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2009

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

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

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT
BAY.

SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WILL BECOME SOUTHWEST AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH
GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE INTO TONIGHT. THE
WINDS MAY REMAIN HIGH INTO SATURDAY...SO THIS ADVISORY MAY BE
EXTENDED.

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.

&&

$$

BELK
070 
WHUS71 KBOX 022030
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
330 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2009

ANZ231>235-237-250-254-255-030430-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090103T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0001.090103T1100Z-090104T1000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
330 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY.
A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT. 

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS ALL OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AND
RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS EXCEPT BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT
BAY.

SOUTHWEST WINDS AT 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT ARE
EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS SHOULD SHIFT BACK TO WEST THIS
EVENING...BUT CONTINUE TO GUST UP TO 30 KNOTS.

ON SATURDAY...NORTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE FURTHER...UP TO
BETWEEN 25 AND 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS. THE STRONGEST
GUSTS WILL OCCUR OVER THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS FROM THE MERRIMACK
RIVER TO NANTUCKET AND MONTAUK NY. THE GALE FORCE WINDS ARE
CURRENTLY FORECAST TO CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-030430-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090103T1100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
330 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2009

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

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

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT
BAY.

SOUTHWEST WINDS AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED THIS
AFTERNOON AND SHOULD CONTINUE INTO TONIGHT. THE WINDS MAY REMAIN HIGH
INTO SATURDAY...SO THIS ADVISORY MAY BE EXTENDED.

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.

&&

$$

RLG
000 
WHUS71 KBOX 030418
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1118 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2009

ANZ231>235-237-250-254-255-031230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090103T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0001.090103T1100Z-090104T1000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
1118 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EST SATURDAY THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY.
A GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EST SATURDAY THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. 

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS ALL OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AND
RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS EXCEPT BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT
BAY.

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS
OVERNIGHT. 

ON SATURDAY...NORTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE FURTHER...UP TO
BETWEEN 25 AND 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS. THE STRONGEST
GUSTS WILL OCCUR OVER THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS FROM THE 
MERRIMACK RIVER TO NANTUCKET AND MONTAUK NY. THE GALE FORCE 
WINDS ARE CURRENTLY FORECAST TO CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-031100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090103T1100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1118 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2009

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

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

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT
BAY.

WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 25 TO 30
KNOTS OVERNIGHT. THE WINDS MAY REMAIN HIGH ON SATURDAY...SO THIS
ADVISORY MAY BE EXTENDED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

EVT
197 
WHUS71 KBOX 031000
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
500 AM EST SAT JAN 3 2009

ANZ231>235-237-250-254-255-031800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090103T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0001.090103T1100Z-090104T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0002.090103T1700Z-090104T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
500 AM EST SAT JAN 3 2009

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY.
THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

THIS GALE WARNING COVERS ALL OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND
COASTAL WATERS EXCEPT BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

WINDS WILL BECOME NORTHWEST WINDS THIS MORNING...INCREASING TO 20 TO
30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. THE STRONGEST
WINDS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS...BUT GUSTS COULD
APPROACH 40 KNOTS EVEN ON THE NEAR SHORE WATERS. THE GALE FORCE WINDS
WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT...DIMINISHING SUNDAY MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-031800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090104T1200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
500 AM EST SAT JAN 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY. 

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT
BAY.

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30
KNOTS TODAY...AND WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT. THE WINDS WILL DIMINISH
DURING SUNDAY 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.

&&

$$

EVT
794 
WHUS71 KBOX 031744
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1244 PM EST SAT JAN 3 2009

ANZ231>235-237-250-254-255-040145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-090104T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
1244 PM EST SAT JAN 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY. 

THIS GALE WARNING COVERS ALL OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE
ISLAND COASTAL WATERS EXCEPT BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY.

GALE FORCE WEST TO NORTHWEST GUSTS OF 35 TO 45 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE
THROUGH TONIGHT.

LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED FROM 10 PM TONIGHT TO 10 AM
SUNDAY...ESPECIALLY THE EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-040145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090104T1200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1244 PM EST SAT JAN 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY. 

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT
BAY.

NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE INTO 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.

&&

$$

DRAG
173 
WHUS71 KBOX 032049
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
349 PM EST SAT JAN 3 2009

ANZ231>235-237-250-254-255-040500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-090104T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
349 PM EST SAT JAN 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY. 

THIS GALE WARNING COVERS ALL OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE
ISLAND COASTAL WATERS EXCEPT BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT
OCCASIONAL BAY.

GALE FORCE WEST TO NORTHWEST GUSTS OF 35 TO 45 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE
THROUGH TONIGHT. THIS GALE WARNING WILL PROBABLY DOWNGRADED TO A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY SOMETIME AROUND SUNRISE SUNDAY.

AREAS OF LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY ARE EXPECTED FROM 10 PM TONIGHT TO 10
AM SUNDAY...ESPECIALLY THE EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-040500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090104T1500Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
349 PM EST SAT JAN 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY.

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT
BAY.

NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EARLY
DAYLIGHT HOURS SUNDAY. THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY THAT THIS SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY MAY NEED TO BE UPGRADED TO A GALE WARNING 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.

&&

$$


DRAG
291 
WHUS71 KBOX 040421
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1121 PM EST SAT JAN 3 2009

ANZ231>235-237-250-254-255-041200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-090104T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
1121 PM EST SAT JAN 3 2009

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY. 

THIS GALE WARNING COVERS ALL OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE
ISLAND COASTAL WATERS EXCEPT BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT
OCCASIONAL BAY.

GALE FORCE WEST TO NORTHWEST GUSTS OF 35 TO 45 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE
OVERNIGHT. THIS GALE WARNING WILL LIKELY BE DOWNGRADED TO A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY SOMETIME AROUND SUNRISE SUNDAY.

AREAS OF LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY ARE EXPECTED THROUGH 10 AM
SUNDAY...ESPECIALLY THE EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-041230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090104T1500Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1121 PM EST SAT JAN 3 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY. 

THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT
BAY.

NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MID
MORNING SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

EVT
472 
WHUS71 KBOX 041213 AAA
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
713 AM EST SUN JAN 4 2009

ANZ231>235-237-250-254-255-042015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-090104T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.090104T1213Z-090105T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA
OUT 40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
713 AM EST SUN JAN 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COVERS ALL OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE
ISLAND COASTAL WATERS...EXCEPT BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT
BAY WHERE WINDS WILL BE LESS THAN 25 KNOTS.

WEST TO NORTHWEST OF 20 TO 30 KT WILL CONTINUE TODAY BEFORE
DIMINISHING AROUND 7 PM. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE OFFSHORE WITH
LIGHTER SPEEDS NEAR SHORE.  

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-041315-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090104T1500Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
713 AM EST SUN JAN 4 2009

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY FOR BOSTON HARBOR AND NARRAGANSETT BAY. WINDS HAVE
DIMINISHED TO 10 TO 15 KT...THEREFORE THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS
BEEN CANCELED.  AFTER SUNRISE AND ESPECIALLY LATER THIS MORNING AND
EARLY AFTERNOON...WINDS MAY OCCASIONALLY GUSTS TO 20 KNOTS. 

$$

NOCERA

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Dec 31, 10:28 PM EST, 2 hours 33 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 31, 10:28 PM EST, 2 hours 33 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1028 PM EST WED DEC 31 2008

.SYNOPSIS...
AN INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE WILL CONTINUE TO TRACK FURTHER EAST OF NEW
ENGLAND OVERNIGHT. THIS WILL BRING STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS THIS EVENING
TO CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS...AND BLUSTERY WINDS ELSEWHERE. THE WINDS WILL
COMBINE WITH VERY COLD AIR FOR WIND CHILLS BELOW ZERO TONIGHT INTO
NEW YEARS DAY. MUCH WEAKER STORMS MAY AFFECT THE REGION LATE FRIDAY
INTO SATURDAY AND LATE SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL BE AT OR
BELOW NORMAL THROUGH THE WEEKEND... THEN POSSIBLY MODERATING DURING
THE EARLY TO MIDDLE PORTION OF NEXT WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 4 AM THURSDAY MORNING/...
SNOW HAS COME TO AN END ACROSS THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE AREA...WITH
ONLY SOME LIGHT SNOW OVER A PORTION OF CAPE COD DURING MID EVENING.
WINDS HAVE BACKED TO THE NORTHWEST...REDUCING THE TRAJECTORY OVER
THE WATERS FOR OCEAN EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS. EXPECT WINDS TO REMAIN FROM
THE NORTHWEST OVERNIGHT...WITH THE SHORTER FETCH KEPT ONLY A CHANCE
TO SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS OVER THE CAPE AND ISLANDS.

PRIORITY SHIFTS TO WINDS AND VERY COLD TEMPERATURES OVERNIGHT.
EXCELLENT LOW LEVEL LAPSE RATES HAVE RESULTED IN BLUSTERY NORTHWEST
WINDS ACROSS MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL
BE OUT ON THE CAPE AND ISLANDS WHERE THERE IS A HIGH WIND WARNING UP
THROUGH 1 AM. IN ADDITION...A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM
FOR THE NORTH AND SOUTH SHORES OF MASSACHUSETTS AS WELL AS SOUTH
COASTAL MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND. THESE AREAS ARE WHERE THE
STEEPEST LAPSE RATES AND STRONGEST WINDS COINCIDE. GUSTY WINDS ARE
EXPECTED ACROSS THE REST OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND BUT ARE NOT EXPECTED
TO REACH WIND ADVISORY CRITERIA AT THIS TIME.

STRONG COLD AIR ADVECTION IS PUSHING TEMPERATURES INTO THE TEENS AND
SINGLE DIGITS. A FEW LOCATIONS IN THE FAR INTERIOR WILL HAVE SUBZERO
OVERNIGHT LOWS.  THESE COLD TEMPERATURES COMBINED WITH STRONG GUSTY
WINDS WILL RESULT IN BITTERLY COLD WIND CHILLS. A WIND CHILL
ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE...NORTHERN
CONNECTICUT...NORTHWEST RHODE ISLAND...AND PORTIONS OF MASSACHUSETTS
NORTH AND WEST OF 128. AREAS OF PARTICULAR CONCERN ARE THE HIGHER
TERRAIN AS WELL AS THE MERRIMACK VALLEY. WIND CHILLS IN THESE AREAS
ARE EXPECTED TO BE 15 TO 20 BELOW ZERO.

WHILE THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL HAVE DIMINISHED BY MIDNIGHT TO 1
AM...WINDS WILL BE SUFFICIENTLY STRONG ENOUGH WITH TEMPERATURES
DROPPING ENOUGH FOR WIND CHILLS OF THIS CALIBER TO CONTINUE THROUGH
THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF THE NEW YEAR.  MORE INFORMATION CAN BE
FOUND IN THE NPW WIND ADVISORY/HIGH WIND WARNING AND IN THE WSW -
WIND CHILL ADVISORY PRODUCTS...AS WELL AS THE HWO - HAZARDOUS
WEATHER OUTLOOK.

&&

.SHORT TERM /4 AM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH 6 PM THURSDAY/...
THE NEW YEAR WILL HAVE A FRIGID START BUT WILL OTHERWISE BE FAIRLY
QUIET.  TEMPERATURES WILL START OUT IN THE SINGLE DIGITS AND THEN
CLIMB UP ONLY INTO THE MID TEENS TO LOWER 20S.  WHILE IT WILL NOT BE
AS WINDY AS TONIGHT...IT WILL STILL BE BREEZY WITH NORTHWESTERLY
WINDS IN THE 10 TO 20 MPH RANGE.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
YESTERDAY THE STORMS IN OUR FUTURE WERE LINED UP ON THE RUNWAY AND
READY TO MOVE THROUGH AT 2 DAY INTERVALS.  TODAY...THEY ARE STILL
LINED UP BUT LESS THREATENING IN APPEARANCE.

HIGH PRESSURE OVERHEAD THURSDAY NIGHT WILL MEAN QUIET WEATHER FOR
THE FIRST FULL NIGHT OF 2009.  BUT MOISTURE MOVING IN AT AND ABOVE
700 MB POINTS TO INCREASING MID AND HIGH CLOUDS ESPECIALLY AFTER
MIDNIGHT.

ON FRIDAY A CLIPPER LOW RACES ALONG THE CANADIAN BORDER.  EARLIER
COMPUTER RUNS HINTED AT THIS LOW REDEVELOPING SOUTH OF NEW ENGLAND
AND GIVING US ANOTHER SERIOUS AMOUNT OF SNOW.  CURRENTLY THE TREND
POINTS TO THE LOW REDEVELOPING...BUT OFF THE MAINE COAST.  THIS WILL
KEEP MOST OF THE LIFT AND MOISTURE IN NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND.  GFS AND
NAM TIME SECTIONS SHOW THE COLUMN MOISTENING AROUND MIDDAY OR EARLY
AFTERNOON BUT WITH VERY LIMITED QPF.  WE CONTINUE WITH CHANCE POPS
AND LITTLE SNOW ACCUMULATION.  SOME CONCERN WITH WINDS LEADING THE
LOW WITH SOUTHWEST FLOW OF 30 TO 35 KNOTS AT 900 AND 950 MB...COULD
BE STRONG WIND GUSTS ESPECIALLY OVER THE CAPE AND ISLANDS.

ANOTHER BLAST OF COLD AIR COMES BEHIND THIS SYSTEM FRIDAY NIGHT AND
SATURDAY WITH 850 MB TEMPS DROPPING TO -18C BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
PRESSURE CHANGES OF 4-6 MB PER 6 HOURS MOVE THROUGH DURING SATURDAY
WHICH SHOULD BRING BRISK SUSTAINED WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS.  ENOUGH
COLD ADVECTION IS EXPECTED TO MIX WINDS DOWN FROM AT LEAST 900 MB
AND POSSIBLY 850 MB...MEANING GUSTS OF 30 TO 35 KNOTS.

THE COLD AIR AND WINDS WILL ALSO GENERATE OCEAN EFFECT CLOUDS AND
SNOW SHOWERS...WITH THE FETCH FAVORING AREAS JUST OUTSIDE OF THE
OUTER CAPE.

LOW PRESSURE COMES OUT OF THE SOUTHERN PLAINS SUNDAY LIGHT PRECIP
CROSSING NEW ENGLAND SUNDAY NIGHT.  BOTH THE GFS AND ECMWF MOVE MOST
OF THE SUPPORT FOR THIS LOW THROUGH THE GREAT LAKES INTO CANADA WITH
JUST A FEW REMNANTS FOR US.  SO LITTLE QPF IS EXPECTED.  PTYPE IS
ALSO A QUESTION MARK WITH A MIXTURE POSSIBLE...LOW CONFIDENCE ON
THIS PART OF THE FORECAST.

THE MORE DISTANT PART OF THE FORECAST SHOWS A SOUTHERN STREAM TROF
GENERATING A GULF LOW TUESDAY.  THE SYSTEM THEN PHASES WITH THE
NORTHERN STREAM AND THE SURFACE LOW THEN MOVES UP THE COAST.  WE
HAVE CHANCE POPS TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY.  WILL HAVE TO SEE HOW
CONSISTENT THE TREATMENT OF THIS PROPOSED STORM WILL BE OVER THE
NEXT FEW DAYS.

&&

.AVIATION /03Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
REST OF TODAY...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW WINDING DOWN WEST OF A LINE
FROM KAFN-KIJD. LIGHT SNOW CONTINUES ACROSS THIS AREA...AND IS
EXPECTED TO END BY 22Z. FARTHER EAST...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE UNTIL 22Z...THEN START TO TAPER OFF. NORTH WINDS
INCREASING THIS AFTERNOON WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

TONIGHT...MVFR-IFR IMPROVING TO VFR...EXCEPT ACROSS CAPE COD WHERE
OCEAN-EFFECT SNOW BANDS DEVELOP EARLY. NW WIND GUSTING TO 40-55 KT
ACROSS CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS THROUGH AT LEAST 06Z...WITH GUSTS TO
40 KT ACROSS CENTRAL AND EASTERN AREAS. WINDS WILL DIMINISH ACROSS
WESTERN AREAS AFTER MIDNIGHT.

THURSDAY...VFR WITH GUSTY NW WINDS UP TO 30 KT.

OUTLOOK...THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...

THURSDAY NIGHT...VFR WITH HIGH CLOUDS.
FRIDAY...VFR WITH AREAS OF MVFR IN SNOW SHOWERS.
SATURDAY...VFR WITH BRISK NORTHWEST WINDS.
SUNDAY...VFR WITH POSSIBLE PERIOD OF MVFR SUNDAY NIGHT.
MONDAY...VFR WITH POSSIBLE PERIOD OF MVFR IN MIXED PRECIP MONDAY
MORNING.

&&

.MARINE...
TONIGHT...GALE TO STORM FORCE WINDS TO CONTINUE THROUGH A CHUNK OF
THE NIGHT...THEN START TO SLOWLY DIMINISH AFTER 06Z OR SO. SEAS WILL
BUILD UP TO 15 FT IN THE OUTER WATERS...BUT WITH AN OFFSHORE
WIND...THIS SHOULD NOT CREATE TOO MANY PROBLEMS.

THURSDAY...WINDS AND SEAS GRADUALLY DIMINISH THROUGH THE DAY.
NORTHWESTERLY WINDS 20 TO 30KTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KTS ARE EXPECTED.
SEAS WILL DECREASE TO 5 TO 10 FEET ACROSS MOST LOCATIONS.

OUTLOOK...THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...
WINDS DIMINISH THURSDAY EVENING WITH JUST LINGERING 5 FOOT SEAS ON
THE OUTER WATERS.

WINDS AND SEAS BUILD ONCE AGAIN ON FRIDAY IN INCREASING SOUTHWEST
FLOW.  WIND GUSTS OF 30 TO 35 KNOTS POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY ON THE
PROVINCETOWN TO MONTAUK WATERS AND POSSIBLY NANTUCKET SOUND.

WINDS SHIFT TO NORTHWEST EARLY SATURDAY AND INCREASE WITH GALES
LIKELY OVER MOST OF THE WATERS.  WINDS WILL DIMINISH SATURDAY NIGHT
WITH LINGERING SMALL CRAFTS ON THE OUTER WATERS SUNDAY.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
DESPITE IMPRESSIVE COASTAL STORM DEVELOPING SOUTHEAST OF NANTUCKET
THIS AFTERNOON...STRONGEST WIND AND LARGEST SURGE WILL OCCUR DURING
LOW TIDE THIS EVENING. THIS TIMING WILL LIKELY PRECLUDE ANY COASTAL
FLOODING. HOWEVER...WITH A VERY STRONG N WIND AND FORECASTED SEAS UP
TO 9 FT INTO CAPE COD BAY...MAY SEE SOME MINOR SPLASHOVER FOR A TIME
TONIGHT FOR COMMUNITIES RIMMING CAPE COD BAY ON THE CAPE SIDE.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY FOR CTZ002>004.
MA...WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY FOR MAZ002>006-
     008>012-026.
     WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY FOR MAZ007-014>016-
     019>021.
     HIGH WIND WARNING UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY FOR MAZ022>024.
NH...WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY FOR NHZ011-012-015.
RI...WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY FOR RIZ001.
     WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY FOR RIZ006>008.
MARINE...STORM WARNING UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY FOR ANZ231>235-237-250-
     254-255.
     GALE WARNING UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY FOR ANZ230-236.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB
NEAR TERM...RLG/NMB
SHORT TERM...RLG
LONG TERM...WTB
AVIATION...WTB/BELK
MARINE...WTB/RLG
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 31, 4:29 PM EST, 8 hours 32 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
429 PM EST WED DEC 31 2008

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>004-008>012-NHZ011-012-015-012130-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
429 PM EST WED DEC 31 2008

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN
CONNECTICUT...CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS...WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   WIND CHILL ADVISORY.

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

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

   WIND CHILL ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

RIZ008-012130-
BLOCK ISLAND RI-
429 PM EST WED DEC 31 2008

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.
   WIND ADVISORY.

GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CREATE WIND CHILLS OF ZERO TO 5 BELOW ZERO
OVERNIGHT.

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

NEW YEARS DAY WILL START WITH WIND CHILLS NEAR ZERO. CONDITIONS WILL
IMPROVE DURING THE DAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

MAZ019>021-RIZ006-007-012130-
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-
429 PM EST WED DEC 31 2008

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   WIND ADVISORY.
   WINTER STORM WARNING.

ALSO...WIND CHILL READINGS WILL REACH AROUND 5 BELOW ZERO AFTER
MIDNIGHT. CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE DURING THE DAY.

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

NEW YEARS DAY WILL START WITH WIND CHILLS AROUND 5 BELOW ZERO.
CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE DURING THE DAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

MAZ007-013>018-RIZ002>005-012130-
EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
429 PM EST WED DEC 31 2008

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   WINTER STORM WARNING.

ALSO...WIND CHILL READINGS WILL REACH BETWEEN 5 AND 10 BELOW ZERO
AFTER MIDNIGHT.

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

NEW YEARS DAY WILL START WITH WIND CHILLS OF BETWEEN 5 AND 10 BELOW
ZERO. CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE DURING THE DAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

MAZ005-006-026-RIZ001-012130-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
429 PM EST WED DEC 31 2008

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   WINTER STORM WARNING.
   WIND CHILL ADVISORY.

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

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

   WIND CHILL ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

ANZ236-012130-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
429 PM EST WED DEC 31 2008

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...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...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

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

   GALE WARNING.

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE AGAIN POSSIBLE LATER FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AS
ANOTHER STORM MOVES THROUGH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

MAZ023-024-012130-
DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-
429 PM EST WED DEC 31 2008

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   HIGH WIND WARNING.
   WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL BRING WIND CHILL VALUES OF AROUND ZERO AFTER
MIDNIGHT.

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

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL BRING WIND CHILL VALUES OF AROUND ZERO AT THE
START OF NEW YEARS DAY. CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE DURING THE DAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

MAZ022-012130-
BARNSTABLE MA-
429 PM EST WED DEC 31 2008

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   HIGH WIND WARNING.
   WINTER STORM WARNING.

ALSO...WIND CHILL READINGS WILL REACH BETWEEN ZERO AND 5 BELOW ZERO
AFTER MIDNIGHT.

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

NEW YEARS DAY WILL START WITH WIND CHILL READINGS BETWEEN ZERO AND 5
BELOW ZERO.  CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE DURING THE DAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

ANZ231>235-237-250-254-255-012130-
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA OUT
40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
429 PM EST WED DEC 31 2008

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   STORM WARNING.

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

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE POSSIBLE LATER FRIDAY AND INTO SATURDAY AS
ANOTHER STORM PASSES TO THE NORTH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

ANZ230-012130-
BOSTON HARBOR-
429 PM EST WED DEC 31 2008

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...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...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

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

   GALE WARNING.

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE AGAIN POSSIBLE LATER FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AS
ANOTHER STORM PASSES TO THE NORTH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

WTB

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 31, 10:03 PM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXEssex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk3 hr
Jan 1, 12:56 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket5 hr
Jan 1, 1:01 AM ESTGale WarningBOX24 hr

Nearby

Small Craft Advisories in Massachusetts, 2009Every small craft advisory 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.