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Small Craft Advisory 40, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 20, 2011

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 20, 2011, 3:59 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 21, 2011, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 46 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 20, 2011, 3:59 PM EDT (19:59 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 21, 2011, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 23, 2011, 9:11 AM EDT
In force
46 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

424 
WHUS71 KBOX 201959
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
359 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2011

ANZ250-254-210400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0021.110321T1800Z-110322T1000Z/
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-
359 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-210400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0021.110321T1800Z-110322T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
359 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 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>234-210400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0021.110321T1800Z-110322T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
359 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-210400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0021.110321T1800Z-110322T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
359 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS AROUND 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-235>237-251-256-210400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.110321T1600Z-110322T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
359 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET...EXCEPT 1 TO 2 FEET ON NARRAGANSETT BAY AND
  BOSTON HARBOR.

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.

&&

$$
13 follow-up statements
534 
WHUS71 KBOX 210300
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1100 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2011

ANZ250-254-211100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.110321T1800Z-110322T1000Z/
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-
1100 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-211100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.110321T1800Z-110322T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1100 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 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>234-211100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.110321T1800Z-110322T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1100 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-211100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.110321T1800Z-110322T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1100 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS AROUND 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-235>237-251-256-211100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.110321T1600Z-110322T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1100 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO
6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 6 AM
EDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET...EXCEPT 1 TO 2 FEET ON NARRAGANSETT 
  BAY AND BOSTON HARBOR. 

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.

&&

$$
137 
WHUS71 KBOX 210833
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
433 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

ANZ250-254-211645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0021.110321T1800Z-110322T0000Z/
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-
433 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-211645-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.110321T1800Z-110322T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
433 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 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>234-211645-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.110321T1800Z-110322T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
433 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-211645-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.110321T1800Z-110322T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
433 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-251-256-211645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.110321T1500Z-110322T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
433 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

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

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-211645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.110321T1500Z-110321T2300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
433 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$
600 
WHUS71 KBOX 211548
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1148 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

ANZ250-254-220000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.110321T1800Z-110322T0000Z/
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-
1148 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-220000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.110321T1800Z-110322T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1148 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 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>234-220000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.110321T1800Z-110322T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1148 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35
  KT. SEAS 3 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-220000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0021.110321T1800Z-110322T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1148 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-251-256-220000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110322T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1148 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-212300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110321T2300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1148 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 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.

&&

$$
910 
WHUS71 KBOX 211959
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
359 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

ANZ250-254-255-220400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110322T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0022.110322T1000Z-110322T2200Z/
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-
359 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-220400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110322T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110322T2100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
359 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT
  THIS EVENING...SHIFTING TO NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 30 KT BY MORNING. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-251-256-220400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110322T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
359 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS TO 25 KT
  THIS EVENING...SHIFTING TO NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 30 KT BY MORNING. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-220400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110322T2100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
359 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS TO 25 KT
  THIS EVENING...SHIFTING TO NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 25 KT BY MORNING. 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.

&&

$$
316 
WHUS71 KBOX 220342
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1142 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

ANZ250-254-255-221145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.110322T1000Z-110322T2200Z/
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-
1142 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-251-256-221145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110322T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1142 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-221145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110322T2100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1142 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-221145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110322T2100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1142 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$
905 
WHUS71 KBOX 220803
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
403 AM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

ANZ250-254-255-221615-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.110322T1000Z-110322T2200Z/
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-
403 AM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-221615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110323T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
403 AM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY FOR AN ISOLATED GUST ABOVE GALE FORCE. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-251-256-221615-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110322T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
403 AM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-221615-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110322T2100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
403 AM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

SIPPRELL
282 
WHUS71 KBOX 221512
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1112 AM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

ANZ250-254-255-222200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-110322T2200Z/
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-
1112 AM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-251-256-222200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110322T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1112 AM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-222100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110322T2100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1112 AM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS AROUND 1 FOOT.

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>234-222315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110323T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1112 AM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 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.

&&

$$
191 
WHUS71 KBOX 221940
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
340 PM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

ANZ250-254-255-230345-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-110322T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110323T0400Z/
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-
340 PM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-222045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110322T2100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
340 PM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS AND SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO SUBSIDE THIS EVENING AND
OVERNIGHT. THEREFORE THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

$$

ANZ235-237-256-222045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110322T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
340 PM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS AND SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO SUBSIDE THIS EVENING AND
OVERNIGHT. THEREFORE THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

$$

ANZ251-230000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110323T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
340 PM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS TO 25 KTS.
  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>234-230000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110323T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
340 PM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

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

&&

$$
560 
WHUS71 KBOX 222322
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
722 PM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

ANZ231>234-251-230030-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110323T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
722 PM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS AND SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH OVERNIGHT.

$$

ANZ250-254-255-230400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110323T0400Z/
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-
722 PM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 
  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.

&&

$$
864 
WHUS71 KBOX 230343
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1143 PM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

ANZ250-254-255-230600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110323T0600Z/
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-
1143 PM EDT TUE MAR 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 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.

&&

$$

RLG
468 
WHUS71 KBOX 230547
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
147 AM EDT WED MAR 23 2011

ANZ250-254-255-230900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110323T0900Z/
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-
147 AM EDT WED MAR 23 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING. 

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

&&

$$

RLG
685 
WHUS71 KBOX 230813
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
413 AM EDT WED MAR 23 2011

ANZ250-254-255-231400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-110323T1400Z/
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-
413 AM EDT WED MAR 23 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

RLG
880 
WHUS71 KBOX 231311
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
911 AM EDT WED MAR 23 2011

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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-
911 AM EDT WED MAR 23 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE
EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID
SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING
WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK
MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED.
REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

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MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
911 AM EDT WED MAR 23 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING. 

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE
EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID
SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING
WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK
MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED.
REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

DOODY

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 Mar 20, 10:25 AM EDT, 5 hours 34 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 20, 10:25 AM EDT, 5 hours 34 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1025 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2011

.SYNOPSIS...
CANADIAN HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD INTO NEW ENGLAND TODAY. LOW
PRESSURE THEN PASSING TO OUR WEST ON MONDAY WILL BRING A MIXTURE OF
RAIN AND SNOW...WITH A FEW INCHES OF ACCUMULATION POSSIBLE ACROSS
THE INTERIOR HIGH TERRAIN. UNSEASONABLY COLD WEATHER LOOKS TO AFFECT
THE REGION MUCH OF THIS WEEK...WITH A LOW PROBABILITY OF A LATE
SEASON WINTER STORM LATE WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
STRONG HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS OVER NEW ENG TODAY BRINGING SUNNY
SKIES AND SLIGHTLY BELOW NORMAL TEMPS. COASTAL SEABREEZES LIKELY
THIS AFTERNOON WITH LIGHT BOUNDARY LAYER WINDS. TEMPS WERE DERIVED
FROM A MAV/MET BLEND...GENERALLY LOW TO MID 40S WITH UPPER 40S IN
THE LOWER CT VALLEY.

LITTLE CHANGE TO THE FORECAST EXCEPT TO ADD HOURLY TEMPERATURE INCREASES
A DEGREE OR SO AWAY FROM THE COAST.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM MONDAY/...
TONIGHT...HIGH PRES OVER NEW ENG WILL SLOWLY MOVE TO THE EAST
LATE. DECENT RADIATIONAL COOLING IN THE EVENING WITH MOCLEAR
SKIES ESPECIALLY E NEW ENG...THEN INCREASING CLOUDS. MIN TEMPS
WILL PROBABLY BE REACHED AROUND MIDNIGHT OR EARLY MORNING...THEN
STEADY OR SLOWLY RISING TOWARD DAYBREAK.

PROXIMITY OF SFC HIGH WILL HOLD LOW LEVEL DRY AIR LONG ENOUGH TO
KEEP ANY PRECIP TO THE WEST THROUGH 12Z. DEEPER MOISTURE
APPROACHES FAR W ZONES BY 12Z BUT WILL MAINTAIN DRY FORECAST
TONIGHT AS ANY PRECIP WOULD HOLD OFF UNTIL AFT 6 AM.

MON...LOW PRES TRACKS TO THE N WITH GOOD SHOT OF ISENTROPIC LIFT
AS WARM FRONT APPROACHES. THIS WILL QUICKLY MOISTEN LOW LEVELS
WITH PRECIP OVERSPREADING SNE FROM W TO E DURING THE MORNING BUT
CLOSER TO MIDDAY FOR THE CAPE. MODELS DIFFER ON THERMAL PROFILE
WITH NAM COLDER THAN GFS. IN FACT...NAM SOUNDINGS HAVE MOST OF
THE QPF AS SNOW...EVEN IN THE COASTAL PLAIN. HOWEVER...THIS IS A
SOUTHERLY FLOW EVENT AND IT WILL BE VERY DIFFICULT TO LOCK IN LOW
LEVEL COLD AIR EXCEPT PERHAPS OVER THE NORTHERN HIGHER TERRAIN.
BUT EVEN HERE EXPECT AN EVENTUAL CHANGE TO RAIN AS SOUTHERLY LLJ
BRINGS MILDER AIR NWD. WE THINK NAM IS EXHIBITING ITS COLD BIAS
AND WE LEANED CLOSER TO GFS LOW LEVEL THERMAL FIELDS. THAT BEING
SAID...THE COLUMN IS COLD TO START AND PRECIP SHOULD BEGIN AS A
PERIOD OF SNOW BEFORE CHANGING TO RAIN...QUICKEST CHANGEOVER NEAR
THE COAST. THE FASTER THE PRECIP MOVES IN THE BETTER CHANCE OF
BEGINNING AS SNOW NEAR THE COAST.

SNOW ACCUM WILL BE LARGELY DEPENDENT ON ELEVATION WITH HIGHEST
AMOUNTS OVER THE NORTHERN HIGHER TERRAIN AT ELEVATIONS ABOVE 1000
FT. ACCUM 2-4" POSSIBLE OVER BERKSHIRES..N ORH COUNTY HIGH TERRAIN
AND MONADNOCKS IN S NH. NO ACCUM NEAR THE COAST AND POSSIBLY UP TO
AN INCH OVER N CT AND NW RI HIGHER TERRAIN.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
HIGHLIGHTS...
  *UNSEASONABLY COLD WEATHER EXPECTED MUCH OF THIS WEEK
  *LOW TO MEDIUM PROBABILITY OF A LATE SEASON WINTER STORM
   FOR LATE WED AND THU

MEDIUM RANGE MODELS CONTINUE TO SIGNAL TROUGHING NEAR OR JUST EAST
OF THE EASTERN SEABOARD WITH A UPPER LEVEL CUTOFF LOW DEVELOPING
ACROSS THE MARITIMES TO NEWFOUNDLAND BY THE MIDDLE OF THE WEEK. WITH
THE GENERAL W-NW UPPER FLOW...STORM TRACK SHOULD BE CLOSE TO THE S
NEW ENGLAND COAST OR FURTHER S. SEVERAL MODELS HAVE BEEN CONSISTENT
IN LOW PRES POSSIBLY COMING CLOSE ENOUGH TO BRING ACCUMULATING SNOWS
FROM MID TO LATE THIS WEEK WITH THE COLD AIR IN PLACE.

MONDAY NIGHT...LOW PRES WILL PUSH OFF THE MAINE COAST. WILL PROBABLY
SEE LINGERING RAIN SHOWERS ALONG THE E COAST EARLY...THEN WILL PUSH
OFFSHORE WITH IMPROVING CONDITIONS. THE LOW WILL DEEPEN RATHER
QUICKLY AFTER MIDNIGHT OVER THE GULF OF MAINE OR S OF NOVA SCOTIA...
SO EXPECT NW WINDS TO START PICKING UP DURING THE PRE DAWN HOURS.

TUESDAY...RIDGING WILL NOSE INTO NEW ENGLAND FROM STRONG HIGH PRES
ACROSS HUDSON BAY. THIS...ALONG WITH DEEPENING LOW TO THE E...WILL
CAUSE GUSTY N-NW WINDS ESPECIALLY FROM LATE MORNING THROUGH LATE
AFTERNOON. AT THIS POINT...NOT EXPECT ADVISORY LEVEL WINDS...BUT
WILL SEE GUSTS UP TO 25-30 KT...POSSIBLY A BIT HIGHER OVER THE
HILLIER TERRAIN. THIS WILL MAKE IT FEEL COLDER THAN THE ACTUAL
TEMPS...WHICH SHOULD REACH TO THE MID-UPPER 40S ACROSS N CT/RI/SE MA
BUT WILL HOLD BACK IN THE MID-UPPER 30S ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF
S NH/THE WORCESTER HILLS AND E SLOPES OF THE BERKSHIRES.

WEDNESDAY...THINGS GET VERY INTERESTING...ESPECIALLY FROM LATER
WEDNESDAY THROUGH A GOOD CHUNK OF THURSDAY. MODELS HAVE BEEN
SIGNALING LOW PRES MOVING OUT OF THE LOWER GREAT LAKES ALONG A FRONT
AND WHETHER IT WOULD MOVE CLOSER TO THE S NEW ENGLAND COAST.
WELL...SEVERAL OPERATIONAL MODELS INCLUDING THE GFS...GGEM AND ECMWF
ALONG WITH THEIR ENSEMBLES...HAVE BROUGHT THIS LOW MUCH CLOSER TO
THE S COAST.

STILL A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO THIS POSSIBLE EVENT...BUT THERE IS A LOW
PROBABILITY OF A LATE SEASON WINTER STORM TO IMPACT A GOOD PORTION
OF THE REGION. WHILE COLD AIR WILL BE WELL ESTABLISHED ACROSS THE
REGION...COULD STILL SEE RAIN/SNOW ISSUES ESPECIALLY AS ONE GETS
CLOSER TO THE COAST. A GOOD ONSHORE FLOW COULD RAISE TEMPS ENOUGH IN
THE BOUNDARY LAYER FOR A START AS RAIN A GOOD WAYS INLAND WED
AFTERNOON. HOWEVER...AS WINDS START TO BACK TO A MORE N FLOW WED
NIGHT...WILL LIKELY SEE A CHANGE BACK TO LIGHT SNOW WED NIGHT.
ANOTHER QUESTION AT THIS POINT WILL BE THE QPF FOR THIS EVENT. FOR
NOW...COULD SEE FROM 0.25" ACROSS NE MA RANGING TO 0.5-0.75" INTO N
CENTRAL CT. BUT...IF THE LOW COMES EVEN CLOSER...COULD SEE A GOOD
SLUG OF PRECIP MOVING IN. SO...SEVERAL THINGS TO KEEP A VERY CLOSE
EYE ON.

THURSDAY...LOOKS LIKE THE LOW WILL EXIT INTO THE WESTERN ATLC...BUT
A COUPLE OF MODELS HAVE SIGNALED TROUGHING HANGING BACK ACROSS THE
REGION /KNOWN AS A NORLUN TROUGH/ AS CUTOFF LOW PRES REMAINS OVER
THE MARITIMES. SO...THIS COULD ENHANCE LIGHT PRECIP ACROSS THE
REGION POSSIBLY INTO THURSDAY NIGHT. THIS FEATURE HAS BEEN SEEN ON
THE GFS MODEL RUNS FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS NOW. HOWEVER...NOT
REALLY CONFIDENT OF THIS...SO WILL TAPER PRECIP OFF DURING THE
AFTERNOON. AS TEMPS SLOWLY RISE ESPECIALLY ALONG THE COAST AND
ACROSS SOUTHERN AREAS...SHOULD SEE A CHANGE BACK TO RAIN BEFORE
ENDING EITHER LATE THU AFTERNOON OR THU EVENING.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY...LOW CONFIDENCE FORECAST AT THIS POINT...WHICH ALL
DEPENDS UPON THE EXITING LOW EARLIER IN THE WEEK. FOR NOW...LOOKS
LIKE DRY BUT UNSEASONABLY COLD WEATHER WILL RETURN.

&&

.AVIATION /15Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...
  LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT
  MEDIUM...30 PERCENT TO 60 PERCENT
  HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT

TODAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE VFR.

TONIGHT...HIGH CONFIDENCE VFR. GRADUAL LOWERING CIGS BUT REMAINING
ABOVE 10KFT ACROSS MUCH OF THE REGION.

MON...MEDIUM TO HIGH CONFIDENCE. CIGS/VSBYS LOWERING TO IFR FROM
WEST TO EAST AS SNOW AND RAIN MOVE INTO THE REGION.

KBOS TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE VFR THROUGH 12Z MON...THEN CIGS
LOWERING TO MVFR DURING MON MORNING. SEABREEZE LIKELY THIS AFTERNOON
AND MAY DEVELOP AS EARLY AS 16Z.

OUTLOOK...MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...

MONDAY NIGHT...MEDIUM CONFIDENCE OF MVFR-IFR CIGS/VSBYS EARLY ACROSS
EASTERN MA/S NH...THEN SHOULD IMPROVE TO VFR BY MIDNIGHT.

TUESDAY...MEDIUM TO HIGH CONFIDENCE FOR VFR CONDITIONS. NORTHWEST
WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS EXPECTED DURING THE DAY.

WEDNESDAY...MEDIUM CONFIDENCE. VFR CONDITIONS TO START...THEN MAY
LOWER TO MVFR BY EARLY AFTERNOON ACROSS CENTRAL AND WESTERN AREAS AS
RAIN AND/OR SNOW DEVELOPS. MVFR-IFR CIGS/VSBYS POSSIBLE LATE FOR
MOST AREAS.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...LOW CONFIDENCE.  MVFR-IFR CONDITIONS
POSSIBLE IN RAIN AND/SNOW. BEST CHANCE FOR SNOW ACROSS MOST AREAS
WED NIGHT...THEN MIX/CHANGE TO RAIN POSSIBLE DURING THURSDAY FOR
SOME AREAS.

&&

.MARINE...
TODAY AND TONIGHT...WINDS AND SEAS BELOW SCA. NE WINDS LESS THAN
15 KT TODAY TURNING S TONIGHT.

MON...INCREASING SOUTHERLY WINDS AS LLJ MOVES ACROSS THE WATERS. A
PERIOD OF SCA WINDS WITH GUSTS 25-30 KT LIKELY WITH SEAS BUILDING
TO 5-7 FT OVER OPEN WATERS.

OUTLOOK...MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...

MONDAY NIGHT...EXPECT S WINDS GUSTING UP TO 30 KT EARLY...THEN WILL
SHIFT TO W AND DIMINISH BRIEFLY. SEAS UP TO 5-8 FT...HIGHEST ON THE
OUTER WATERS.

TUESDAY...LOW PRESSURE WILL INTENSIFY AS IT MOVES OFFSHORE...SO
EXPECT NW WINDS TO INCREASE. HIGH PROBABILITY OF GUSTS UP TO 25-30
KT...WITH A LOW PROBABILITY OF GALE FORCE GUSTS LATE IN THE DAY OR
TUESDAY NIGHT ON THE OUTER WATERS. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD...UP
TO 8-10 FT E AND S OF CAPE COD AND NANTUCKET. WINDS SHOULD START TO
DIMINISH NEAR OR AFTER MIDNIGHT.

WEDNESDAY...N WINDS VEER TO NE AS ANOTHER LOW APPROACHES FROM THE
WEST. EXPECT WINDS BELOW SMALL CRAFT CRITERIA...BUT SEAS WILL REMAIN
HIGH ON THE EASTERN OPEN WATERS. E-NE WINDS INCREASE AT NIGHT...AND
MAY APPROACH SMALL CRAFT LEVELS LATE.

THURSDAY...N-NE WINDS GUSTING UP TO 25 KT. SEAS ALSO REMAIN ABOVE
SMALL CRAFT CRITERIA...MAINLY ON THE OUTER WATERS.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR CT RIVER AT HARTFORD AND
MIDDLETOWN RESULTING FROM RECENT SNOW MELT OVER THE UPPER CT RIVER
BASIN. HARTFORD AND MIDDLETOWN ARE BOTH IN MINOR FLOOD. HARTFORD
WILL CREST LATE TODAY BEFORE FALLING BELOW FLOOD STAGE DURING MON.
MIDDLETOWN WILL REMAIN IN MINOR FLOOD THROUGH MON.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
NH...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...NONE.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KJC
NEAR TERM...KJC/STRAUSS
SHORT TERM...KJC
LONG TERM...EVT
AVIATION...KJC/STRAUSS/EVT
MARINE...KJC/STRAUSS/EVT
HYDROLOGY...
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 20, 4:44 AM EDT, 11 hours 15 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
444 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2011

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-210845-
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-
444 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2011

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

A RIVER FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT
HARTFORD AND MIDDLETOWN FOR MINOR FLOODING. PLEASE SEE THE LATEST
FLOOD STATEMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

ACCUMULATING SNOW IS LIKELY MONDAY OVER THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS IN
NORTHERN MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE. A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY MAY BE NEEDED FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE
BERKSHIRES AND THE HIGHER TERRAIN IN SOUTHWEST NEW HAMPSHIRE.

LOW PRESSURE MAY MOVE SOUTH OF NEW ENGLAND LATE WEDNESDAY...WITH A
LOW PROBABILITY ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS A GOOD PORTION OF SOUTHERN
NEW ENGLAND STARTING WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY.
PLEASE MONITOR LATER FORECASTS FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ON THIS
POTENTIAL WINTER STORM.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND
NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO
20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
444 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2011

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF NORTHWEST GALE
FORCE WIND GUSTS LATE TUESDAY INTO TUESDAY EVENING ACROSS THE
NORTHERN AND EASTERN WATERS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 20, 3:56 PM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester26 hr
Mar 20, 3:59 PM EDTGale WarningBOX24 hr
Mar 19, 8:35 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningBOXCapitol Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region61 hr

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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.