Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2010
Gale Warning 46, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Dec 22, 2010, 4:18 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 23, 2010, 3:00 AM EST. It was in force for 25 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 22, 2010, 4:18 PM EST (21:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 23, 2010, 3:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 24, 2010, 4:15 AM EST
- In force
- 25 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
531 WHUS71 KBOX 222118 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 418 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ANZ250-254-230530- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-101223T0800Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0033.101223T0500Z-101223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0046.101223T0800Z-101223T2300Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- 418 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASING TO 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT THURSDAY. SEAS BUILDING TO 11 TO 17 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ255-256-230530- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-101223T1100Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0033.101223T0500Z-101223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0046.101223T1100Z-101223T2300Z/ COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 418 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT THURSDAY. SEAS BUILDING TO 6 TO 12 FEET...HIGHEST SOUTH OF NANTUCKET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ231-230530- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-101223T0800Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0033.101223T0500Z-101223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0046.101223T0800Z-101223T2300Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 418 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT THURSDAY. SEAS BUILDING TO 5 TO 9 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ232-230530- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-101223T0800Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0033.101223T0500Z-101223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0046.101223T0800Z-101223T2300Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND- 418 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT THURSDAY. SEAS BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ233>235-230530- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.101222T2300Z-101223T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0046.101223T1100Z-101223T2300Z/ VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND- 418 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT THURSDAY. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. A GALE 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. && $$ ANZ251-230530- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-101223T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0046.101223T1100Z-101223T2300Z/ MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 418 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS BUILDING TO 7 TO 11 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ236-230530- /O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.101222T2300Z-101223T2300Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 418 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT...STRONGEST WINDS THURSDAY. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ237-230530- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.101222T2300Z-101223T2300Z/ BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 418 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT...STRONGEST WINDS THURSDAY. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ230-230530- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.101222T2300Z-101223T2300Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 418 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT...STRONGEST WINDS THURSDAY. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$
7 follow-up statements
422 WHUS71 KBOX 230302 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 1002 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ANZ232-231115- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-101223T0800Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.101223T0800Z-101223T2300Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND- 1002 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ233>235-231115- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101223T1100Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.101223T1100Z-101223T2300Z/ VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND- 1002 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. 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. && $$ ANZ231-231115- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-101223T0800Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.101223T0800Z-101223T2300Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 1002 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ250-254-231115- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-101223T0800Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.101223T0800Z-101223T2300Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- 1002 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 11 TO 16 FEET. 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. && $$ ANZ251-231115- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-101223T1100Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.101223T1100Z-101223T2300Z/ MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 1002 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 5 TO 10 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ255-256-231115- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-101223T1100Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.101223T1100Z-101223T2300Z/ 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- 1002 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET. 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. && $$ ANZ230-231115- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101223T2300Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 1002 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ237-231115- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101223T2300Z/ BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 1002 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ236-231115- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101223T2300Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 1002 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$
964 WHUS71 KBOX 230901 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 401 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ANZ250-231715- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 401 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ254-231715- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T0900Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- 401 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ255-231715- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0046.101223T1100Z-101224T0500Z/ COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- 401 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET. 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. && $$ ANZ231-231715- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 401 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ232-231715- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND- 401 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 2 TO 5 FEET. 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. && $$ ANZ256-231715- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.101223T1100Z-101223T2300Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 401 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ233>235-231715- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.101223T1100Z-101223T2300Z/ VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND- 401 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. 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. && $$ ANZ251-231715- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.101223T1100Z-101223T2300Z/ MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 401 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ230-231715- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 401 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ237-231715- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 401 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ236-231715- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 401 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. WAVES 1 TO 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$
214 WHUS71 KBOX 231620 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 1120 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ANZ250-240030- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 1120 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 8 TO 12 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ254-240030- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T0900Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- 1120 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ255-240030- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- 1120 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ256-232300- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101223T2300Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 1120 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET. 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. && $$ ANZ231-240030- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 1120 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ232-240030- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND- 1120 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 2 TO 5 FEET. 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. && $$ ANZ233>235-232300- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101223T2300Z/ VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND- 1120 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ251-232300- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101223T2300Z/ MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 1120 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. 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. && $$ ANZ230-240030- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 1120 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ237-240030- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 1120 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ236-240030- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 1120 AM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 1 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$
342 WHUS71 KBOX 232245 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 545 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ANZ233>235-251-240645- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101223T2300Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T1800Z/ VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND- MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 545 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ250-254-255-240645- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T1000Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- 545 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY... THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ256-240000- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T0000Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 545 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 4 TO 5 FEET. 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. && $$ ANZ231-240500- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 545 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ232-240500- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND- 545 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 5 FEET. 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. && $$ ANZ237-240645- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T1800Z/ BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 545 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ230-240500- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 545 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ236-240500- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 545 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 1 TO 1 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$
971 WHUS71 KBOX 232359 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 659 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ANZ256-240800- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T1000Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 659 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ231-240800- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T1000Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 659 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ232-240800- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T1000Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND- 659 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ236-240100- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 659 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. WINDS AND SEAS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW SMALL CRAFT LEVELS. $$ ANZ250-254-255-240800- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T1000Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 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- 659 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET. 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. && $$ ANZ230-240500- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 659 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ233>235-237-251-240800- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T1800Z/ VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 659 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$
894 WHUS71 KBOX 240301 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 1001 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ANZ230-240415- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T0500Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 1001 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS HAVE DIMINISHED TO LESS THAN 25 KT. $$ ANZ250-254-255-241000- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T1000Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 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- 1001 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET. 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. && $$ ANZ256-241000- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T1000Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 1001 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ231-241000- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T1000Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 1001 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ232-241000- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T1000Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND- 1001 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ233>235-237-251-241115- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T1800Z/ VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 1001 PM EST THU DEC 23 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$
803 WHUS71 KBOX 240915 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 415 AM EST FRI DEC 24 2010 ANZ250-254-241715- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T1000Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101225T1700Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- 415 AM EST FRI DEC 24 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ255-241715- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-101224T1000Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101225T1100Z/ COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- 415 AM EST FRI DEC 24 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ256-241700- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T1700Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 415 AM EST FRI DEC 24 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ231-241715- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T2300Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 415 AM EST FRI DEC 24 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ232-241700- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T1700Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND- 415 AM EST FRI DEC 24 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ251-241715- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101225T0500Z/ MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 415 AM EST FRI DEC 24 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ233>235-237-241500- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-101224T1500Z/ VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 415 AM EST FRI DEC 24 2010 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Dec 22, 4:08 PM EST, 10 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 22, 4:08 PM EST, 10 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
408 PM EST WED DEC 22 2010
.SYNOPSIS...
A STRONG OCEAN STORM SOUTHEAST OF NOVA SCOTIA WILL DRIFT SLOWLY
EAST THROUGH THURSDAY. AN IMPULSE ROTATING AROUND THIS STORM WILL
BRING ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW TO THE REGION THROUGH EARLY THU. OUR
ATTENTION WILL THEN TURN TOWARD A POTENTIAL WINTER STORM SOMETIME
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...CONFIDENCE IN THE STORM TRACK AND
POTENTIAL IMPACTS REMAINS LOW AT THIS POINT.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY MORNING/...
DECENT BAND OF SNOW ROTATING SWD ACROSS CENTRAL AND SE MA THIS
AFTERNOON. RAW MODEL SFC TEMPS AND MOS ARE TOO WARM WITH TEMPS
NEAR THE COAST TONIGHT. 850 MB TEMPS COOLING TO -5 TO -7C SO TEMPS
WILL FALL TO 32 DEGREES AND BELOW AFTER THE SNOW BEGINS.
MID LEVEL SHORTWAVE AND ASSOCD E-W INVERTED TROF WILL ROTATE SWD
ACROSS THE REGION TONIGHT BRINGING SNOW SHOWERS...ESPECIALLY FROM
S NH THROUGH EASTERN MA. RADAR MOSAIC SHOWS SNOW EXPANDING TO THE
NORTH AND THIS WILL BE MOVING SWD INTO SNE TONIGHT. WE HAVE
CATEGORICAL POPS E MA DECREASING TO CHC IN THE CT VALLEY.
THERE IS DECENT 500-300 MB QG FORCING TONIGHT AND NAM/GFS BITH
SHOW BRIEF BUT MODEST MID LEVEL FGEN FOCUSED OVER E MA COAST
TOWARD 06Z SUGGESTING POTENTIAL FOR SOME BANDING LATE TONIGHT. MID
LEVEL OMEGA IS WEAK BUT IS LOCATED IN FAVROABLE SNOW GROWTH
REGION.
WHILE SNOW WILL LIKELY LINGER AFTER 12Z NEAR THE COAST...MOST OF
THE ACCUM SHOULD OCCUR THROUGH 12Z AS LARGE SCALE FORCING IS
WEKAENING AFTER THIS TIME. GFS/ECMWF/SREF/12Z NAM ARE IN PRETTY
GOOD AGREEMENT WITH QPF 0.15-0.25" DURING THIS TIME FROM S NH
THROUGH E MA WITH HIGHER AMOUNTS E COASTAL MA AND CAPE COD. 18Z
NAM CAME IN MORE ROBUST WITH THE QPF BUT NOT READY TO COMPLETELY
BUY INTO THIS. WE ARE THINKING A GENERAL 1-3" FOR MUCH OF EASTERN
NEW ENGLAND...LESSER AMOUNTS FURTHER TO THE WEST WITH LITTLE OR NO
ACCUM CT VALLEY. THIS IS IN AGREEMENT WITH SREF PROBS WHICH SHOW
HIGH PROBS FOR GREATER THAN 1" E MA BUT ZERO PROB FOR GREATER THAN
4". WE CANT RULE OUT A FEW 4" AMOUNTS IN E COASTAL MA ESPECIALLY
WITH POTENTIAL FOR SOME BANDING BUT DONT THINK THIS WILL BE
WIDESPREAD SO NO ADVISORY AT THIS TIME.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
LARGE SCAE FORCING IS WEAKENING AFTER 12Z AS BEST LIFT MOVES
OFFSHORE...BUT MODELS INDICATE A TROWAL REMANING OVER EASTERN NEW
ENG WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR LIGHT SNOW SHOWERS TO PERSIST THROUGH THE
MORNING NEAR THE COAST. ANY LINGERING PRECIP WILL END IN THE
AFTERNOON...POSSIBLY AS SOME RAIN SHOWERS NEAR THE COAST AS BL
TEMPS WARM. SKIES WILL REMAIN MOCLDY TO CLOUDY ACROSS MUCH OF THE
REGION WITH SOME PARTIAL CLEARING POSSIBLE W ZONES LATE IN THE
DAY. USED BLEND OF THE MAV/MET BIAS CORRECTED GRIDS FOR MAX TEMPS.
IT WILL BECOME WINDY THU AS MIXING INCREASES WITH STRONG PRES
GRADIENT IN PLACE. SOUNDINGS WIND GUSTS TO 30 KT LIKELY WITH
ISOLD G40 KT POSSIBLE OUTER CAPE AND ACK.
THU NIGHT...EXPECT CLEARING SKIES FROM WEST TO EAST...BUT CLOUDS
MAY LINGER OF THE CAPE/ISLANDS FOR MOST OF THE NIGHT. WINDS
GRADUALLY DIMINISH BUT REMAINING BREEZY ON THE CAPE. USED A
MAV/MET BLEND FOR MIN TEMPS.
&&
.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
*COLD AND DRY CONDITIONS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
*POTENTIAL WINTER STORM SOMETIME SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY BUT LOW
CONFIDENCE ON STORM TRACK
THURSDAY NIGHT...A FEW LEFTOVER SNOW SHOWERS OR FLURRIES POSSIBLE
ACROSS OUTER CAPE COD DURING THE EVENING AS CYCLONIC FLOW PREVAILS
EARLY AND LOW LEVEL LAPSE RATES AND WIND TRAJECTORY REMAINS
FAVORABLE. OTHERWISE REMAINING BLUSTERY...DRY AND COLD.
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...DRY NORTHERLY FLOW EXPECTED WITH BELOW
NORMAL TEMPERATURES.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A SIGNIFICANT
WINTER STORM OVER A PORTION OF THE AREA SOMETIME DURING THIS
TIMEFRAME AS A LONG WAVE TROUGH AMPLIFIES ACROSS THE EASTERN
CONUS...AND RIDGING OVER A PORTION OF THE WESTERN CONUS.
UNCERTAINTY CONTINUES REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF COASTAL LOW
PRESSURE SUNDAY...THE 18Z AND 00Z GFS RUNS AND THE 00Z UKMET HAVE
THE LOW TRACK WELL OUT TO SEA WITH LITTLE OR NO PRECIPITATION ACROSS
THE AREA. THE 00Z CANADIAN GLOBAL POSITION IS JUST SE OF THE 40N 70W
BENCHMARK POSITION AROUND 00Z MONDAY. THE 12Z/21 ECMWF AND 00Z/22
ECMWF ARE SIMILAR BUT DEEPER...JUST WEST OF THE 00Z CANADIAN
GLOBAL...FURTHER WEST AND SLOWER THAN THE 00Z GFS AND GFS ENSEMBLE MEAN.
THE ECMWF IS FEATURING A QUICKER PHASING THAN THE REST OF THE
OPERATIONAL MODELS WITH A DUAL JET STRUCTURE OBSERVED. AS MENTIONED
EARLIER THE ECMWF HAS GENERALLY BEEN OUTPERFORMING THE GFS IN THE
EXTENDED. THE 00Z GLOBAL ENSEMBLES CONTINUE TO SHOW CONSIDERABLE
SPREAD FOR THE POTENTIAL LATE WEEKEND STORM.
BASICALLY THE OPERATIONAL MODELS ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY RESOLVING
PHASING BETWEEN THE NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN BRANCHES OF THE JET
STREAM. OVERALL FELT MORE COMFORTABLE MAINTAINING CHANCE POPS AT
THIS POINT ACROSS THE AREA GIVEN OPERATIONAL MODEL AND ENSEMBLE
DISPARITIES. STAYED CLOSE TO THE LATEST HPC SOLUTION WHICH TRACKS
THE LOW CLOSE TO THE BENCHMARK.
IF THIS DOES OCCUR...THE POTENTIAL FOR A SIGNIFICANT SNOWSTORM
WOULD INCREASE ACROSS THE AREA PRIMARILY FOR THE SUNDAY THROUGH
MONDAY TIMEFRAME. DID SLOW TIMING JUST A BIT FROM THE PREVIOUS
FORECAST.
CAUTION IS ADVISED IN LITERAL MODEL INTERPRETATION AT THIS
POINT...AS WE ARE AT LEAST FOUR DAYS AWAY FROM THE POTENTIAL EVENT.
THE MODEL ITERATIONS EACH RUN WILL LIKELY CHANGE CONSIDERABLY OVER
THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS GIVEN THE TYPICAL PHASING PROBLEMS THE
OPERATIONAL MODELS HAVE REGARDING SPLIT JET STREAM PATTERNS. STAY
TUNED TO THE LATEST FORECASTS FOR LATER THIS WEEKEND.
TUESDAY...SHOULD SEE BLUSTERY BUT DRY CONDITIONS ACROSS MUCH OF THE
AREA AS LOW PRESSURE PULLS AWAY FROM THE REGION. MAY SEE CONTINUED
OCEAN EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS ACROSS THE CAPE DEPENDING ON THE WIND
TRAJECTORY.
&&
.AVIATION /20Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
LOW PRESSURE OVER THE GULF OF MAINE IS SENDING BANDS OF SNOW
SHOWERS SOUTHWEST DOWN THE MAINE COAST AND INTO THE MERRIMACK
VALLEY AND EASTERN MASS.
ONE BAND OF SNOW SHOWERS OVER EASTERN MASS WILL MOVE ACROSS
RI/SOUTHEAST MASS/CAPE AND ISLANDS MID AFTERNOON THRU EVENING...AND
MOVE SOUTH OF THE SOUTH COAST AROUND 22Z. RADAR SHOWS ANOTHER BAND
OF SHOWERS MOVING SOUTHWEST WITH A TREND THAT WOULD BRING IT TO THE
NORTH SHORE AND SOME-OR-ALL OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY 22Z-23Z. THIS
SECOND BAND WOULD REACH THE SOUTH COAST AREAS 00Z-01Z. RADAR
FEATURES ARE FLUID...SO THIS TIMING IS AT BEST MEDIUM CONFIDENCE.
CEILINGS/VSBYS OUTSIDE OF THESE SHOWERS ARE LOW-VFR OR HIGH-MVFR.
CEILINGS/VSBYS INSIDE OF THESE SHOWERS ARE ROUGHLY 1000 FT/1 MILE.
TONIGHT...
CONTINUED LOW-VFR OR HIGH-MVFR WITH PERIODS OF IFR IN SNOW
SHOWERS...MAINLY MHT-ORH-PVD WILL BE ON THE FRINGE OF LOWEST
CONDITIONS AND BDL-BAF MAINLY MVFR AT WORST. MEDIUM CONFIDENCE.
THURSDAY...
LINGERING MVFR IN THE MORNING. MVFR CEILINGS LINGERING ON THE OUTER
CAPE/NANTUCKET. CONDITIONS IMPROVING TO VFR ALL OTHER AREAS IN THE
AFTERNOON. NORTHWEST WINDS WITH GUSTS 30-35 KNOTS.
THURSDAY NIGHT...
LINGERING MVFR CEILINGS OUTER CAPE AND NANTUCKET. VFR ELSEWHERE.
KBOS TERMINAL...MEDIUM CONFIDENCE IN TAF THROUGH MIDNIGHT. HIGH
CONFIDENCE AFTER MIDNIGHT.
OUTLOOK...FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN MAINLY VFR.
MAY SEE LOCALIZED MVFR CEILINGS ACROSS THE CAPE DUE TO OCEAN
EFFECT CLOUDS.
SUNDAY...LOW CONFIDENCE DEPENDING ON THE TRACK OF COASTAL LOW
PRESSURE. MAY SEE DETERIORATING CONDITIONS WITH SNOW AND GUSTY
WINDS DURING THE DAY FROM S TO N.
&&
.MARINE...
WE UPGRADED TO GALES FOR MOST OF THE WATERS BY LATE TONIGHT OR
EARLY THU...BUT WILL KEEP SCA FOR BOS HARBOR...NARRAGANSETT BAY
AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUND. LOW LEVEL WINDS INCREASE AS THIS NEXT
IMPULSE ROTATES SWD ACROSS THE REGION. STRONGEST WINDS WITH
POTENTIAL FOR G40-45 KT WILL BE OVER EASTERN OUTER WATERS DURING
THU.
GALES MAY LINGER OVER EASTERN WATERS THU EVENING...OTHERWISE WINDS
DIMINISHING THU NIGHT TO SCA AND POSSIBLY BELOW SCA OVER COASTAL
SOUNDS WEST OF THE CAPE COD CANAL AS WELL AS BOS HARBOR AND
NARRAGANSETT BAY.
OUTLOOK...FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...SCA CONDITIONS FOR NW WIND GUSTS TO 25 KT
FRIDAY. LEFTOVER HAZARDOUS SEAS DIMINISHING THROUGH
SATURDAY...PERHAPS BELOW SCA CRITERIA BY LATE SATURDAY.
SUNDAY...LOW CONFIDENCE DEPENDING ON THE TIMING AND TRACK OF COASTAL
LOW PRESSURE BUT COULD SEE NE WINDS GUSTING TO 25 TO 30 KT AND SEAS
BUILDING TO 5 TO 8 FEET LATE. VISIBILITIES LOWERING IN SNOW.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
WE DECIDED TO ISSUE A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY FOR THE MIDDAY THU
HIGH TIDE FOR PARTS OF COASTAL PLYMOUTH AND BARNSTABLE COUNTIES.
NORTH AND NE FACING SHORELINES WILL BE M ST VULNERABLE.
ASTRONOMICAL TIDES PEAK ON THU. ANOTHER PULSE OF GALE FORCE N/NW
WINDS WILL RESULT IN A STORM SURGE OF 1 TO 1.5 FT AND THIS
COMBINED WITH SEAS BUILDING TO 10-15 FT OFFSHORE WILL LIKELY
PRODUCE AREAS OF MINOR COASTAL FLOODING. EXPECT CONDITIONS TO AT
LEAST EQUAL THE MAGNITUDE OF FLOODING EXPERIENCED DURING THE TUE
MIDDAY TIDE CYCLE.
&&
.CLIMATE...
DECEMBER 2010 AVERAGE TEMPERATURES ARE CURRENTLY RUNNING 3 TO 4
DEGREES BELOW NORMAL AT THE LONG TERM CLIMATE SITES. A CONTINUED
NEGATIVE NAO PATTERN IS EXPECTED TO PERSIST OVER THE NEXT WEEK
THERE IS A STRONG POSSIBILITY THE FIRST COLDER THAN NORMAL MONTH
WILL OCCUR SINCE DECEMBER 2009...EXCEPT AT BOSTON WHERE NOVEMBER
2010 AVERAGED -0.1 DEGREE BELOW NORMAL.
2010 WILL LIKELY RANK WITHIN TOP TEN WARMEST YEARS ON RECORD AT
ALL THE LONG TERM CLIMATE SITES...
WARMEST YEARS...AVERAGE TEMP THROUGH DEC 20TH 2010
BOS 54.6F 2010...WARMEST YEAR ON RECORD THROUGH DEC 20TH
BDL 53.8F 2010...WARMEST YEAR ON RECORD THROUGH DEC 20TH
PVD 54.6F 2010...WARMEST YEAR ON RECORD THROUGH DEC 20TH
ORH 50.6F 2010...SECOND WARMEST YEAR ON RECORD THROUGH
DEC 20TH WARMEST SINCE 50.7F THROUGH DEC 20 IN 2006 AND 1999
&&
.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM EST THURSDAY FOR
MAZ019-022.
NH...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY FOR ANZ231-232-
250-254.
GALE WARNING FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY FOR ANZ231-232-250-
254.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY FOR ANZ233>235.
GALE WARNING FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY FOR ANZ233>235-251-
255-256.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY FOR ANZ230-236-
237.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY FOR ANZ251-255-
256.
&&
SYNOPSIS...KJC
NEAR TERM...KJC
SHORT TERM...KJC
LONG TERM...STRAUSS
AVIATION...WTB
MARINE...KJC/STRAUSS
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...KJC
CLIMATE...Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 22, 4:34 AM EST, 11 hours 44 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 434 AM EST WED DEC 22 2010 CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-230945- HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA- EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA- WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA- WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA- SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA- SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA- WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA- SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA- NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH- WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI- SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI- WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI- 434 AM EST WED DEC 22 2010 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT...ALL OF MASSACHUSETTS EXCEPT BERKSHIRE COUNTY...SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND RHODE ISLAND. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY OF ISOLATED SNOW ACCUMULATIONS UP TO 4 INCHES ACROSS SOUTHWEST NEW HAMPSHIRE AND NORTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS FROM LATE TODAY INTO TONIGHT. THE MORE LIKELY SCENARIO IS FOR 1 TO 3 INCHES ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM SOMETIME SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. CONFIDENCE REMAINS LOW AT THIS TIME...SINCE THIS POTENTIAL EVENT IS STILL NEARLY 4 DAYS AWAY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. ANZ231-232-250-254>256-230945- CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND- COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 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- 434 AM EST WED DEC 22 2010 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE OUTER MASSACHUSETTS AND OUTER RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS...AS WELL AS CAPE COD BAY AND NANTUCKET SOUND. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. GALE WATCH. .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 WATCH. ANOTHER BOUT OF GALE FORCE WINDS IS POSSIBLE SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. ANZ230-233>237-251-230945- BOSTON HARBOR-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND- NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 434 AM EST WED DEC 22 2010 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NEARSHORE MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. ANOTHER BOUT OF GALE FORCE WINDS IS POSSIBLE SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 4:27 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 4 days | |
| Dec 22, 4:40 AM EST | Gale Watch | BOX | 12 hr | |
| Dec 22, 3:21 PM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth | 23 hr |
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