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Small Craft Advisory 64, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

May 3, 2011

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at May 3, 2011, 3:59 AM EDT. It took effect at May 3, 2011, 6:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 23 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 3, 2011, 3:59 AM EDT (07:59 UTC)
In effect from
May 3, 2011, 6:00 PM EDT
Expired
May 4, 2011, 4:35 PM EDT
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

856 
WHUS71 KBOX 030759
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
359 AM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

ANZ250-254-031600-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.110503T2200Z-110504T2200Z/
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 AM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-031600-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.110504T0000Z-110504T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
359 AM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-031600-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.110504T0400Z-110504T2100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
359 AM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-031600-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.110504T0600Z-110504T2100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
359 AM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
032 
WHUS71 KBOX 031559
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1159 AM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

ANZ250-254-040000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.110503T2200Z-110504T2200Z/
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-
1159 AM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-040000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.110504T0000Z-110504T2200Z/
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-
1159 AM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-040000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.110504T0400Z-110504T2100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1159 AM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-040000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.110504T0600Z-110504T2100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1159 AM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

RLG
234 
WHUS71 KBOX 032339
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
739 PM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

ANZ251-040045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.110504T0400Z-110504T2100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
739 PM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS AND SEAS HAVE FALLEN BELOW SMALL CRAFT LEVELS.

$$

ANZ254-255-040745-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110505T0000Z/
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-
739 PM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-256-040745-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110505T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
739 PM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-040745-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.110504T0100Z-110505T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
739 PM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 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.

&&

$$
065 
WHUS71 KBOX 040159
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
959 PM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

ANZ251-041000-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110504T1000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
959 PM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-041000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110505T0000Z/
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-
959 PM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-256-041000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110505T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
959 PM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-041000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110505T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
959 PM EDT TUE MAY 3 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$
704 
WHUS71 KBOX 040936
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
536 AM EDT WED MAY 4 2011

ANZ254-255-041745-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110505T0600Z/
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-
536 AM EDT WED MAY 4 2011

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-041500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110504T1500Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
536 AM EDT WED MAY 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING. 

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-256-041745-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110505T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
536 AM EDT WED MAY 4 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...SOUTH WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-041745-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110505T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
536 AM EDT WED MAY 4 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...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 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.

&&

$$
382 
WHUS71 KBOX 041456
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1056 AM EDT WED MAY 4 2011

ANZ251-041600-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110504T1500Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1056 AM EDT WED MAY 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING. 

$$

ANZ254-255-042300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110505T0600Z/
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-
1056 AM EDT WED MAY 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-256-042300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110505T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1056 AM EDT WED MAY 4 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...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-042300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110505T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1056 AM EDT WED MAY 4 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...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  20 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.

&&

$$

RLG
001 
WHUS71 KBOX 042035
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
435 PM EDT WED MAY 4 2011

ANZ254-255-050445-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110505T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SW.Y.0017.110504T2035Z-110505T1800Z/
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-
435 PM EDT WED MAY 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-050445-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110505T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SW.Y.0017.110504T2035Z-110505T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
435 PM EDT WED MAY 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY. 

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-050300-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110505T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SW.Y.0017.110504T2035Z-110505T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
435 PM EDT WED MAY 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-042145-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-110505T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
435 PM EDT WED MAY 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

ANZ251-042145-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SW.Y.0017.110504T2035Z-110504T2100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
435 PM EDT WED MAY 4 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

RLG

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 May 2, 9:37 PM EDT, 6 hours 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 2, 9:37 PM EDT, 6 hours 22 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
937 PM EDT MON MAY 2 2011

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE WILL MOVE OFFSHORE TONIGHT. AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT
MAY BRING A FEW SHOWERS MAINLY TO WESTERN NEW ENGLAND TONIGHT AND
TUESDAY. SHOWERS AND MORE LIKELY LATE TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY
AS THE COLD FRONT MOVES ACROSS THE REGION.  UNSETTLED WEATHER IS
EXPECTED AT TIMES DURING THE END OF THE WEEK INTO THE WEEKEND.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM TUESDAY MORNING/...
LITTLE CHANGE TO THE FORECAST. A BATCH OF MID TO HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS
CONTINUES TO CROSS THE AREA AND HAS REACHED CAPE COD. WSR 88D
INDICATED SCATTERED SHOWERS AND SPRINKLES ATTEMPTING TO PUSH EAST
FROM NYS...BUT THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY DISSIPATING AS IT
ENCOUNTERS THE UPPER LEVEL RIDGE.

MOST OF SNE WILL REMAIN DRY OVERNIGHT DUE TO PRESENCE OF MID LEVEL
RIDGE JUST OFFSHORE. JUST A CHANCE OF A FEW SHOWERS SPILLING INTO
NW MA AND S NH OVERNIGHT.

FORECAST LOWS ARE CLOSE TO GFS MOS.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
UPPER RIDGE SLOWLY SHIFTS INTO ATLANTIC TUE BUT DEEPENING UPPER
TROUGH TO OUR W WILL FOCUS BEST MOISTURE AND LIFT W OF NEW
ENGLAND. THEREFORE WE ARE FOLLOWING 12Z MODEL TREND OF KEEPING
SHOWERS WELL TO W AND N OF OUR AREA...THOUGH CLOUDINESS WILL
REMAIN LOCKED IN AS MOISTURE REMAINS TRAPPED BENEATH INVERSION.
STILL MAY SEE A FEW SHOWERS ACROSS INTERIOR...ESPECIALLY FAR SW NH
AND NW MA BUT OVERALL TRIMMED BACK ON POPS.

DESPITE CLOUD COVER...HIGHS TUESDAY WILL BE WARMER THAN TODAY
GIVEN WARM ADVECTION AND LOW LEVEL SOUTHERLY FLOW. STAYED CLOSE TO
GFS MOS.

SYSTEM ADVANCES E TUE NIGHT WHICH MEANS SHOWERS SHOULD BECOME MORE
NUMEROUS LATE...ESPECIALLY ACROSS INTERIOR. LEANED TOWARD 12Z GFS/
00Z ECMWF AS OPPOSED TO 12Z NAM WHICH IS AN OUTLIER AND FORMS
DEEPER UPPER TROUGH ACROSS GREAT LAKES AND OHIO VALLEY WHICH
FURTHER DELAYS ANY SHOWERS. NONETHELESS NOT LOOKING FOR
SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL AS TOTALS SHOULD BE UNDER 0.25 INCH.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
MAIN POINTS
*LOW PRESSURE AND ATTENDANT COLD FRONT SWEEP THRU NEW ENGLAND WED.
*COOLER AIR AND SCATTERED SHOWERS LINGER THURSDAY
*MORE SHOWERS POSSIBLE END OF THE WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK.

MODELS IN AGREEMENT WITH AMPLIFYING MID LEVEL TROF MOVING EAST FROM
THE GT LAKES WED THEN BECOMING CLOSED LOW OVER NEW ENG THU.  THE MID
LEVEL CENTER LIFTS NWD FRI BUT HIGH LATITUDE BLOCKING IN N ATLANTIC
IS PERSISTENT INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK WHICH WILL LIKELY MAINTAIN LONG
WAVE TROF ACROSS NEW ENG.  THIS MEANS NO WARMING TREND IS EXPECTED
THROUGH THE PERIOD.

WEDNESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
AMPLIFYING MID LEVEL TROF MOVES SLOWLY EAST FROM THE GT LAKES
EVENTUALLY CLOSING OFF AS IT REACHES NEW ENG LATE WED NIGHT.  COLD
FRONT AND SFC WAVE WILL BE MOVING ACROSS SNE WED WHICH WILL BRING A
PERIOD OF SHOWERS AND ISOLD TSTMS TO THE REGION.  SFC INSTABILITY IS
LIMITED BUT FAVORABLE SWI/TT SUGGEST SOME ELEVATED THUNDER POSSIBLE
AS THE FRONT MOVES THROUGH.  WILL MAINTAIN LIKELY POPS WITH MAIN
FOCUS IN THE MORNING FOR W ZONES AND AFTERNOON IN THE EAST.

FRONT WILL BE E OF NEW ENG BY WED EVENING BUT WILL NOT ACCELERATE
OFFSHORE AS AMPLIFIED TROF REMAINS TO THE WEST WITH S/SW FLOW
ALOFT.  MAIN FOCUS FOR SHOWERS IN THE EVENING WILL BE ACROSS CAPE
COD CLOSEST TO THE FRONT... BUT EXPECT SCT SHOWERS TO MOVE BACK INTO
THE REGION LATER WED NIGHT AS MID LEVEL LOW AND ADDITIONAL SHORTWAVE
ENERGY APPROACHES FROM THE WEST.

THURSDAY...
MID LEVEL LOW AND ASSOCD TROWAL MOVES INTO SNE THU WHICH WILL BRING
MOCLDY SKIES AND SCT SHOWERS TO THE REGION.  LOW PROB FOR ISOLD
THUNDER AS WELL GIVEN HIGHER TT VALUES MOVING INTO THE REGION ASSOCD
WITH COLD POOL.  TEMPS BELOW NORMAL.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...
MID LEVEL LOW LIFTS TO THE NORTH BUT CYC FLOW REMAINS ACROSS THE
REGION WHICH WILL CONTINUE THREAT OF SHOWERS...ESPECIALLY INTERIOR
ALTHOUGH IT SHOULD BE DRY MOST OF THE TIME.  MODERATION IN TEMPS
EXPECTED.

SUNDAY AND MONDAY...
FORECAST CONFIDENCE DECREASES AS MODELS DIVERGE ON LARGE SCALE FLOW
PATTERN ACROSS THE NE AND TIMING OF NEXT SHORTWAVE ENERGY ROTATING
AROUND MEAN TROF.  GFS BRINGS MORE RAIN TO THE REGION BY SUNDAY
ASSOCD WITH NEXT SFC LOW MOVING TO THE SOUTH...WHILE ECMWF IS SLOWER
WITH THE APPROACHING LOW PRES AND HOLDS THE RAIN OFF UNTIL MONDAY.
WE WILL CARRY CHC POPS FOR BOTH DAYS WITH COOLER TEMPS.

&&

.AVIATION /02Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...
  LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT
  MODERATE...30 PERCENT TO 60 PERCENT
  HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT

TONIGHT...HIGH CONFIDENCE VFR CIGS AOA 5K FT FOR MUCH OF
REGION...WITH CHC OF MVFR CIGS DEVELOPING IN W ZONES AFT 09Z.

TUE...MVFR CIGS DEVELOPING IN THE INTERIOR WITH VFR CIGS COAST.
CIGS LIFTING ALONG THE COAST DURING THE AFTERNOON AS DRIER AIR
MOVES UP FROM THE S. DRY WEATHER EXPECTED THROUGH TUE...ASIDE
FROM ISOLD OR SCT SHOWERS ACROSS WESTERN NEW ENGLAND.

POTENTIAL FOR WIDESPREAD IFR/LIFR CIGS/VSBYS TUE NIGHT DUE TO
PERSISTENT S/SE FLOW. SHOWERS EXPECTED TO BECOME MORE WIDESPREAD
AFTER MIDNIGHT FROM W TO E.

LLWS POSSIBLE LATE TUE NIGHT DUE TO INCREASING LOW LEVEL JET
/WINDS AT 2000 FT 21040KT/.

KBOS TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF. LIGHT SOUTHERLY WINDS
LESS THAN 10 KT THIS EVENING. OTHERWISE...VFR CIGS TONIGHT
LOWERING TO A PERIOD OF MVFR AFT 14Z TUE THEN MAY SEE CIGS
TEMPORARILY IMPROVE TO VFR LATER IN THE AFTERNOON. CIGS LOWERING
BACK TO MVFR/IFR TUE NIGHT.

OUTLOOK...WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY....

WEDNESDAY...MEDIUM CONFIDENCE IFR AS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS MOVE THROUGH THE REGION. CONDITIONS MAY IMPROVE TO
MVFR/VFR CT VALLEY IN THE AFTERNOON.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT...LOW TO MEDIUM CONFIDENCE.  AREAS OF MVFR/IFR MAY
PERSIST NEAR THE COAST WITH MVFR/VFR INTERIOR.

THURSDAY...MEDIUM CONFIDENCE MVFR/VFR CIGS WITH CONTINUED CHC
SHOWERS.  MAY SEE NW WINDS GUST TO 25 KTS.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...LOW CONFIDENCE VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
HIGH PRESSURE MOVES OFFSHORE TONIGHT AND BRINGS LIGHT S/SE FLOW
WITH NEARLY CALM TO 1 FOOT WAVE HEIGHTS NEARSHORE...AND 2 TO 4 FOOT
SEAS JUST OFFSHORE. INCREASING S WINDS EXPECTED TUE BUT SHOULD
REMAIN BELOW SCA. SEAS WILL APPROACH 5 FT ON OUTER WATERS LATE IN
DAY.

SCA WILL PROBABLY BE NEEDED TUE NIGHT DUE TO AT LEAST BUILDING
SEAS...WHICH SHOULD REACH 5 OR 6 FT ON S COASTAL WATERS. WINDS
APPROACH 25KT TUE NIGHT AS GRADIENT TIGHTENS AHEAD OF COLD FRONT
APPROACHING FROM GREAT LAKES...ESPECIALLY ALONG S COASTAL WATERS.
PATCHY FOG ALSO EXPECTED WITH VSBYS NEAR 1 NM AROUND CAPE COD AND
ISLANDS.

OUTLOOK...WENESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...

WED...A PERIOD OF SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS TO 25 KT...ESPECIALLY
NEARSHORE WATERS AS MODEST LLJ MOVES THROUGH. SEAS OVER 5 FEET
ACROSS THE OPEN WATERS.

THU AND FRI...WESTERLY WIND GUSTS MAY APPROACH 25 KT OVER SOUTHERN
WATERS.  WINDS MAINLY W THU AND SW FRI.

SAT...MAINLY SW WINDS BELOW SCA.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
LATEST FORECAST FROM THE RIVER FORECAST CENTER INDICATE RIVER LEVELS
ALONG THE LOWER PORTION OF THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT BOTH HARTFORD
AND MIDDLETOWN WILL REMAIN IN MINOR FLOOD INTO AT LEAST TUESDAY.

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...KJC/JWD
NEAR TERM...KJC/STRAUSS/JWD
SHORT TERM...JWD
LONG TERM...KJC
AVIATION...KJC/STRAUSS/JWD
MARINE...KJC/STRAUSS/JWD
HYDROLOGY...
Hazardous weather outlook, May 2, 3:41 PM EDT, 12 hours 18 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
341 PM EDT MON MAY 2 2011

CTZ002-031945-
HARTFORD CT-
341 PM EDT MON MAY 2 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE AT HARTFORD AND MIDDLETOWN CONNECTICUT
ALONG THE CONNECTICUT RIVER.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST FLOOD STATEMENT FOR DETAILS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

CTZ003-004-MAZ002>024-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-031945-
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-
341 PM EDT MON MAY 2 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...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-031945-
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-
341 PM EDT MON MAY 2 2011

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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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.