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Small Craft Advisory 104, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 24, 2011

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Oct 24, 2011, 4:21 AM EDT. It took effect at Oct 25, 2011, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 27 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 24, 2011, 4:21 AM EDT (08:21 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 25, 2011, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 26, 2011, 9:00 AM EDT
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

390 
WHUS71 KBOX 240821
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
421 AM EDT MON OCT 24 2011

ANZ235-237-255-256-241630-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T0900Z-111026T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
421 AM EDT MON OCT 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-241630-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T1200Z-111025T1800Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
421 AM EDT MON OCT 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-241630-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T0900Z-111026T0000Z/
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-
421 AM EDT MON OCT 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-241630-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T0900Z-111026T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
421 AM EDT MON OCT 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$

DUNTEN
8 follow-up statements
396 
WHUS71 KBOX 241600
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1200 PM EDT MON OCT 24 2011

ANZ235-237-255-256-250000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T0900Z-111026T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
1200 PM EDT MON OCT 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-250000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T1200Z-111025T1800Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1200 PM EDT MON OCT 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-250000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T0900Z-111026T0000Z/
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-
1200 PM EDT MON OCT 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-250000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T0900Z-111026T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1200 PM EDT MON OCT 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$
341 
WHUS71 KBOX 242018
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
418 PM EDT MON OCT 24 2011

ANZ230-250430-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T1000Z-111026T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
418 PM EDT MON OCT 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-250430-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T1000Z-111026T0600Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
418 PM EDT MON OCT 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-255-256-250430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T1000Z-111026T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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 EDT MON OCT 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-250430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T1000Z-111026T0300Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
418 PM EDT MON OCT 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-250430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T1000Z-111026T0900Z/
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 EDT MON OCT 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-250430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T1000Z-111026T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
418 PM EDT MON OCT 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$
404 
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MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1202 AM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

ANZ235-237-255-256-251215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T1000Z-111026T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
1202 AM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-251215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T1000Z-111026T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1202 AM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-251215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T1000Z-111026T0900Z/
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-
1202 AM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-251-251215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T1000Z-111026T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1202 AM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$
517 
WHUS71 KBOX 250836
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
436 AM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

ANZ235-237-255-256-251645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T1000Z-111026T0800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
436 AM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-251645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T1000Z-111026T1300Z/
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-
436 AM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-251-251645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T1000Z-111026T0800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
436 AM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-251645-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.111025T1000Z-111026T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
436 AM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$
835 
WHUS71 KBOX 251624 AAA
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1224 PM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

ANZ235-237-255-256-260030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-111026T0800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
1224 PM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-260030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-111026T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1224 PM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-260030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-111026T1300Z/
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-
1224 PM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-251-260030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-111026T0800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1224 PM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$
785 
WHUS71 KBOX 260036
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
836 PM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

ANZ230-236-260145-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-111026T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
836 PM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED WITH MEASURED GUSTS OF 20 KNOTS OR LESS.

$$

ANZ235-237-255-256-260800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-111026T0800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
836 PM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-260845-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-111026T1300Z/
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-
836 PM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-251-260800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-111026T0800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
836 PM EDT TUE OCT 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$
721 
WHUS71 KBOX 260810
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
410 AM EDT WED OCT 26 2011

ANZ255-256-261615-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-111026T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0105.111026T0810Z-111027T0800Z/
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-
410 AM EDT WED OCT 26 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH AFTERNOON GUSTS UP
  TO 25 KT. SEAS BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 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>235-237-251-260915-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-111026T0800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
410 AM EDT WED OCT 26 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

WINDS AND SEAS HAVE DIMINISHED ACROSS THE WATERS.

$$

ANZ250-254-261300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-111026T1300Z/
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-
410 AM EDT WED OCT 26 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$
241 
WHUS71 KBOX 261253
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
853 AM EDT WED OCT 26 2011

ANZ250-254-261400-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-111026T1300Z/
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-
853 AM EDT WED OCT 26 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

SEAS HAVE PRETTY MUCH SUBSIDED BELOW 5 FEET. THEREFORE...THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM.

$$

ANZ255-256-262100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-111027T0800Z/
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-
853 AM EDT WED OCT 26 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT. SEAS BUILDING 4 TO 7 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 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 Oct 24, 4:19 AM EDT, 2 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 24, 4:19 AM EDT, 2 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
419 AM EDT MON OCT 24 2011

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE WILL MOVE OFFSHORE DURING THE DAY AS A COLD FRONT
WILL MOVE THROUGH THIS EVENING WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR
SHOWERS...FOLLOWED BY DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS TUESDAY. LOW
PRESSURE MAY BRING MORE SHOWERS AROUND MIDWEEK...THEN THERE IS
LOTS OF UNCERTAINTY REGARDING THE TRACK OF OF ANOTHER LOW PRES
TOWARD THE END OF THE WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
A VERY TRICKY NEAR TERM FORECAST HAS UNFOLDED THIS MORNING AS FOG
OVER THE CT VALLEY SPREAD ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND IN
THE INTERIOR OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. DUE TO THE CLEAR SKIES AND
LIGHT WINDS...TEMPS HAVE RADIATED OUT AND FOG DEVELOPED. BELIEVE
THIS FOG WILL PERSIST INTO THE MORNING HOURS. ONLY PATCHY DENSE FOG
HAS OCCURRED AND HAVE UNCERTAINTY ON HOW/OR IF IT WILL CONTINUE
TO SPREAD. HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS FROM APPROACHING SHORTWAVE CONTINUES
TO STREAM ACROSS NY STATE AND THE BERKSHIRES. THIS MAY ALSO
INHIBIT MORE FOG FORMATION...SO WILL HOLD OFF ON ISSUING AN
ADVISORY.

TODAY...AS HIGH PRESSURE CONTINUE TO MOVE OFF SHORE...WINDS WILL
SWITCH TO THE SOUTH. A SURFACE LOW OVER QUEBEC WILL DRAG A COLD
FRONT ACROSS THE OHIO VALLEY AND BEGIN TO MAKE ITS APPROACH
TOWARDS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. TEMPS FOR TODAY WILL BE IN THE LOW
TO MID 60S ACROSS THE REGION AS 850 TEMPS RANGE FROM 4-6C. FELT A
BLEND OF THE MAV/MET WAS BEST.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM TUESDAY/...

TONIGHT...
A FAST MOVING FRONT WILL PUSH THROUGH DURING THE EVENING AND OVERNIGHT
HOURS. BETTER LIFT IS OVER THE NORTHERN HALF OF THE FORECAST AREA
SO HAVE PLACED HIGH POPS IN THAT REGION. MID LEVEL DRY AIR RUSHES
INTO THE REGION BEHIND THIS FRONT AND PUSHES OUT OVER THE WATERS
BY 12Z. TEMPS WILL BE MILDER THAN PREV...DROPPING ONLY TO THE MID
TO LOWER 40S...WARMER IN URBAN AND COASTAL REGIONS.

TOMORROW...
A BREEZY DAY IS IN STORE BEHIND THE FRONTAL SYSTEM AS STRONG COLD
AIR ADVECTION MOVES THROUGH. HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN OVER THE
MID-ATLANTIC STATES WHILE TEMPS WILL REMAIN IN THE MID 50S TO
LOWER 60S. BECAUSE OF THE BREEZY CONDITIONS...EXPECT DEWS TO DROP
INTO THE LOW 30S AS WELL. SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY CLEAR BUT CANNOT
RULE OUT A FEW MID-LEVEL CLOUDS PASSING THROUGH.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
MEDIUM RANGE MODEL SUITE CONTINUES TO SHOW WIDE VARIANCE OF
SOLUTIONS WITH CONTINUED INCONSISTENCY. APPEARS INDIVIDUAL MODEL
RUNS HAVE SOME CONSISTENCY...BUT NOT AGAINST EACH OTHER. SEEMS THERE
ARE TWO CAMPS...THE AMERICAN MODELS /NAM AND GFS/ VS. THE
INTERNATIONAL SUITE /GGEM AND ECMWF/...NAMELY FOR DEVELOPING LOW
PRES ON STALLED FRONT S OF NEW ENGLAND FOR THE MIDDLE OR LATTER
PORTION OF THIS WEEK. HOWEVER...THE NEW 12Z OP EC RUN DID COME IN
SOMEWHAT CLOSER TO THE GFS...WITH A STRONGER LOW AND COLDER AIR
WORKING INTO THE REGION FOR THU NIGHT/FRI. THIS COULD LEAN TOWARD
SOME WINTRY...ALBEIT BRIEF...WEATHER ACROSS THE FAR INLAND HIGHER
TERRAIN. THERE IS SOME GENERAL AGREEMENT...BUT MAINLY LEANED TOWARD
THE HPC BLEND OF ENSEMBLES.

TUESDAY...COLD FRONT CLEARS THE CAPE BY MID MORNING...THEN HIGH PRES
RIDGE BUILDS OUT OF NY AND MID ATLC STATES. GOOD PRES GRADIENT
WORKING IN...SO EXPECT SOME WINDS TO BECOME GUSTY...SOME UP TO 25-30
MPH DURING THE DAY. EXPECT MOSTLY CLEAR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE
DAY...BUT CLOUDS WILL START TO APPROACH TUE NIGHT WITH MID-HIGH
LEVEL MOISTURE WORKING IN AHEAD OF NEXT SYSTEM.

WEDNESDAY...CLOUDS WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE...BUT STILL A LOT OF
QUESTIONS FOR THE TIMING OF THE APPROACHING COLD FRONT WITH WEAK LOW
PRES. WENT ALONG WITH BLEND OF 00Z EC AND THE HPC GUIDANCE...WHICH
BRINGS CHANCE POPS INTO THE REGION FROM W-E DURING THE DAY. UPPER
LEVEL FLOW FLATTENS OUT...BUT SURFACE SYSTEM BECOMES PARALLEL TO
THIS UPPER FLOW. THIS MEANS THE FRONT WILL BE SLOW TO PUSH OFF THE
NEW ENGLAND S COAST. EXPECT SCT SHOWERS/RAIN TO LINGER AS THE FRONT
EVENTUALLY STALLS S OF THE REGION. NOT A WHOLE LOT OF MOISTURE
CONVERGENCE TO WORK WITH...SO EXPECT LIGHT RAINFALL AMOUNTS DURING
THIS PORTION OF THE FORECAST.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY...MANY QUESTIONS DURING THIS TIMEFRAME...MAINLY DUE
TO SECOND WAVE DEVELOPING ON THE STALLED FRONT. IF THE ECMWF
CONTINUES TO TREND TOWARD THE GFS...THEN COULD SEE MORE IN THE WAY
OF PRECIP THAN CURRENT FORECAST SUGGESTS. HOWEVER...STILL A LOT OF
INCONSISTENCY AS MENTIONED BEFORE...SO KEPT CHANCE POPS GOING FOR
NOW...THOUGH HIGHEST POPS FOR N CT/RI/SE MA. WITH THE FRONT S OF THE
REGION...WENT WITH STRATIFORM RAIN VS. SHOWERS...THOUGH STILL NOT
EXPECT A WHOLE LOT OF PRECIP AT THIS POINT.

THE BIG QUESTION AT THIS POINT WILL BE HOW STRONG THIS SECOND WAVE
BECOMES AND HOW MUCH COLD AIR WORKS IN AS THE LOW MOVES ALONG THE
FRONT THU NIGHT/FRI. ENOUGH COLD AIR MAY WORK IN TO SEE...YES...SOME
LIGHT SNOW ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF THE BERKSHIRES AND
MONADNOCKS. WILL MONITOR THIS ASPECT VERY CLOSELY...BUT NOT A WHOLE
LOT OF QPF TO WORK WITH. STILL LOW CONFIDENCE AT THIS POINT...THOUGH.

FOR NOW...MODELS DO HAVE SOME AGREEMENT IN PUSHING THE LOW AND
PRECIP E DURING FRIDAY...SO HAVE IMPROVED CONDITIONS FOR LATER
FRI AND FRI NIGHT.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY...LOW CONFIDENCE...BUT FOR NOW HAVE A DRY FORECAST
GOING. BOTH THE ECMWF AND GFS PUSH LOW PRES UP THE EASTERN SEABOARD
BUT WELL OFFSHORE. HAVE KEPT A DRY BUT COOL FORECAST GOING FOR NOW.

&&

.AVIATION /08Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...
  LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT
  MODERATE...30 PERCENT TO 60 PERCENT
  HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT

BEFORE 12Z...HIGH CONFIDENCE FOR VFR/IFR CONDITIONS...SCT MID TO HIGH LEVEL
WILL STREAM ACROSS THE AREA. MODERATE CONFIDENCE...IFR FOG WILL
CONTINUE TO SPREAD ACROSS THE CT VALLEY AND SOUTHERN NH AND SHOULD
LIFT MY MORNING.

TODAY...MEDIUM CONFIDENCE THAT VFR PERSISTS THROUGH THE DAY WITH
LOWERING CIGS FROM WEST TO EAST. SHOWERS MAY REACH CT VALLEY TOWARD
EVENING.

TONIGHT...MEDIUM CONFIDENCE. MOSTLY VFR...BUT BRIEF MVFR POSSIBLE
AS SCT SHOWERS MOVE EAST ACROSS THE REGION. CLEARING WEST TO EAST
AFTER 06Z.

TUESDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN VFR CONDITIONS...BUT BREEZY BEHIND
THE FRONT.

KBOS TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE VFR THROUGH TODAY. COLD FRONT WILL
PASS THROUGH IN THE LATE EVENING...BRINGING IN SHRA AND PERHAPS
MVFR CIGS. CONFIDENCE IS MODERATE ON TIMING. OTHERWISE WINDS WILL
BE BREEZY OUT OF THE WEST ON TUESDAY...WITH VFR CONDITIONS. HIGH
CONFIDENCE.

OUTLOOK...TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...

TUESDAY...MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE. VFR. EXPECT NORTHWEST WINDS
TO INCREASE TO 15-20 KNOTS SUSTAINED. GUSTS TO 25-30 KNOTS...HIGHEST
ACROSS THE E SLOPES OF THE BERKSHIRES.

WEDNESDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. MAINLY VFR DURING THE DAY. LOW
CHANCE OF MVFR CIGS MOVING IN FROM W-E WED NIGHT WITH SCT SHOWERS.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY...LOW CONFIDENCE. CHANCE OF RAIN WITH LOCAL MVFR-IFR
CIGS/VSBYS. MAY SEE MIX OR CHANGE TO SNOW THU NIGHT/EARLY FRI
MORNING ACROSS HIGHER TERRAIN OF THE BERKSHIRES/MONADNOCKS.

&&

.MARINE...
LIGHT WINDS AND SEAS THROUGH TODAY. PREFRONTAL SOUTHERLY WINDS
WILL INCREASE THROUGHOUT THE DAY. AS A COLD FRONT SWEEPS ACROSS
THE REGION OVERNIGHT WINDS WILL SWITCH TO THE WEST AND NORTHWEST AND
GUST UP TO 30 KTS. HAVE ISSUED A SCA FOR ALL THE WATERS EXCEPT FOR
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND BOSTON HARBOR. CONFIDENCE IS HIGH THAT THE
SCA WILL OCCUR ON TUES BUT UNCERTAIN ON THE TIMING...ESP FOR THE
MASSACHUSETTS BAY SO WILL LET DAY SHIFT ASSESS WITH THE LATEST
MODEL DATA. AS WINDS INCREASE ON TUES...SEAS WILL ALSO BUILD TO
5-6 FT.

OUTLOOK...TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...

TUESDAY...EXPECT NW WIND GUSTS TO 25-30 KT AND SEAS UP TO 5-6 FT
MAINLY OVER THE OPEN WATERS...THEN WILL SUBSIDE TUE NIGHT.

WEDNESDAY...WINDS SHIFT TO SW. MAY SEE GUSTS UP TO 25 KT DURING THE
AFTERNOON. SEAS MAY APPROACH 5 FT ON THE SOUTHERN OUTER WATERS WED
NIGHT.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY...E-SE WINDS SHIFT TO W-NW AND INCREASE LATE THU.
LOW CHANCE OF GALE FORCE GUSTS THU NIGHT MAINLY ON THE SOUTHERN
OUTER WATERS. SEAS MAY BUILD UP TO 7-9 FT ON THE OUTER WATERS.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
NH...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY FOR
     ANZ231>235-237-250-254>256.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY FOR ANZ236.

&&

SYNOPSIS...BELK/DUNTEN
NEAR TERM...DUNTEN
SHORT TERM...DUNTEN
LONG TERM...BELK
AVIATION...BELK/DUNTEN
MARINE...BELK/DUNTEN

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Sources

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