Alert archive / Massachusetts / Small Craft Advisories in 2011
Small Craft Advisory 67, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at May 6, 2011, 4:12 AM EDT. It took effect at May 6, 2011, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 10 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 6, 2011, 4:12 AM EDT (08:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 6, 2011, 10:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 6, 2011, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
216 WHUS71 KBOX 060812 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 412 AM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ANZ254-255-061615- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-110507T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SW.Y.0020.110506T0812Z-110507T1800Z/ 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- 412 AM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KT. 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. && $$ ANZ250-061615- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-110507T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SW.Y.0020.110506T0812Z-110507T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 412 AM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED. REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS. && $$ ANZ256-061615- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0066.110506T1200Z-110507T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SW.Y.0020.110507T0000Z-110507T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 412 AM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KT. SEAS 4 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. && $$ ANZ230-061615- /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0067.110506T1400Z-110506T2200Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 412 AM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS AROUND 1 FOOT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ231-061615- /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0067.110506T1400Z-110506T2200Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 412 AM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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. && $$ ANZ232>234-061615- /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0067.110506T1400Z-110506T2200Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 412 AM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ235-237-061615- /O.NEW.KBOX.SW.Y.0020.110507T0000Z-110507T1200Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 412 AM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...SW WIND AROUND 15 KT. 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. && $$
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907 WHUS71 KBOX 061529 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 1129 AM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ANZ230-062200- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-110506T2200Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 1129 AM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS AROUND 1 FOOT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ231-062200- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-110506T2200Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 1129 AM EDT FRI MAY 6 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...SOUTHWEST 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. && $$ ANZ232>234-062200- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-110506T2200Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 1129 AM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ254-255-062330- /O.CON.KBOX.SW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-110507T1800Z/ 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- 1129 AM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY. * 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 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. && $$ ANZ256-062330- /O.CON.KBOX.SW.Y.0020.110507T0000Z-110507T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 1129 AM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT. SEAS 4 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED. REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS. && $$ ANZ250-062330- /O.CON.KBOX.SW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-110507T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 1129 AM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY. * 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 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. && $$ ANZ235-237-062330- /O.CON.KBOX.SW.Y.0020.110507T0000Z-110507T1200Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 1129 AM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED. REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS. && $$
866 WHUS71 KBOX 061859 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 259 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ANZ235-237-062200- /O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-110506T2200Z/ /O.CAN.KBOX.SW.Y.0020.110507T0000Z-110507T1200Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 259 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * 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. && $$ ANZ254-255-070300- /O.CAN.KBOX.SW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-110507T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SW.Y.0021.110507T0000Z-110507T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- 259 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED. REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS. && $$ ANZ250-062000- /O.CAN.KBOX.SW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-110507T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 259 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS. SEAS SHOULD GENERALLY REMAIN BELOW 5 FEET. THEREFORE...THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. $$ ANZ236-062200- /O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-110506T2200Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 259 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ230-062200- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-110506T2200Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 259 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 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...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FT. 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. && $$ ANZ231-062200- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-110506T2200Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 259 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ232>234-062200- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-110506T2200Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 259 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 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...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ256-070300- /O.CON.KBOX.SW.Y.0020.110507T0000Z-110507T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 259 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED. REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS. && $$
261 WHUS71 KBOX 062141 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 541 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ANZ231>235-237-062245- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-110506T2200Z/ CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 541 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW 25 KNOTS AND ARE NOT EXPECTED TO RECOVER TONIGHT. $$ ANZ230-070000- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-110507T0000Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 541 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT. GUSTS TO 25 KNOTS. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ236-070000- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-110507T0000Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 541 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 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...SOUTH 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. && $$ ANZ256-070545- /O.CON.KBOX.SW.Y.0020.110507T0000Z-110507T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 541 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED. REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS. && $$ ANZ254-255-070545- /O.CON.KBOX.SW.Y.0021.110507T0000Z-110507T1800Z/ 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- 541 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY. * 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 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. && $$
526 WHUS71 KBOX 070010 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 810 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ANZ230-236-070115- /O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-110507T0000Z/ BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY- 810 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. WIND SPEEDS WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THIS EVENING. $$ ANZ256-070815- /O.CON.KBOX.SW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-110507T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 810 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT. 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. && $$ ANZ254-255-070815- /O.CON.KBOX.SW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-110507T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- 810 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED. REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS. && $$
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 5, 11:29 PM EDT, 4 hours 43 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 5, 11:29 PM EDT, 4 hours 43 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1129 PM EDT THU MAY 5 2011
.SYNOPSIS...
LOW PRESSURE OVER MAINE WILL LIFT INTO CANADA TONIGHT. WEAK HIGH
PRESSURE FOR FRIDAY WILL PROVIDE A SHORT REPREIVE AND FANTASTIC
WEATHER. MORE UNSETTLED WEATHER IS POSSIBLE OVER THE WEEKEND AS A
SERIES OF DISTURBANCES MOVE INTO NEW ENGLAND. AN OCEAN STORM TO THE
EAST MAY BRING MORE CLOUDS AND COOLER TEMPERATURES TO EASTERN NEW
ENGLAND EARLY NEXT WEEK...OTHERWISE HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD INTO
THE REGION FROM THE NORTH.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY MORNING/...
AFTER MONITORING THE LATEST HOURLY TEMPERATURE AND SKY COVER
TRENDS...DECIDED TO ADD A FROST ADVISORY OVERNIGHT FOR NORTHWESTERN
RHODE ISLAND.
SHOWERS HAVE DISSIPATED ACROSS THE REGION BUT STILL SOME PATCHY
CLOUD COVER REMAINS ACROSS THE NORTHEASTERN HALF OF THE AREA.
ONLY A COUPLE OF MODIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO INCREASE DEWPOINTS BY
A FEW DEGREES THIS EVENING AND REMOVE THE MENTION OF SHOWERS.
EXPECTING THAT DEWPOINTS WILL DROP OFF SOME LATER OVERNIGHT.
THE FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT.
DECOUPLING WINDS AND DEWPOINTS IN THE LOWER 30S WILL ALLOW
FOR TEMPERATURES TO DROP INTO THE 30S IN CONNECTICUT LATER
TONIGHT...LEADING TO AT LEAST PATCHY FROST ACROSS OUTLYING AREAS.
SOME PATCHY GROUND FOG POSSIBLE IN A FEW SPOTS LATE AS WELL.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
FRIDAY...
MID-LVL RIDGE BUILDS THRU THE RGN LENDING TO A FANTASTIC DAY
WEATHER-WISE. SW FLOW CONTINUING ALONG AND AHEAD OF A MID-ATLANTIC
TROF SWINGING S OF THE FCST RGN BY THE END OF THE PD. WITH DIFLUENT
FLOW IN WAKE OF THE RIDGE...LIKELY TO SEE AN INCREASE IN MID-UPR LVL
CLOUDS ADVECTING EWD THRU THE MEAN LYR FLOW AND INTO THE FCST RGN.
SHOULD BE A DRY DAY OVERALL AND WITH EXPECTED SUNSHINE...LLVLS ARE
ANTICIPATED TO EFFECTIVELY MIX ALLOWING FASTER MOMENTUM ALOFT TO THE
SFC...EXPECT SW GUSTS AROUND 20-25 MPH. THIS MAY BE INHIBITED OUT TO
SEA AS WAA ALOFT WOULD CAP COOLER CONDITIONS OVER THE WATERS AND
ADJACENT SHORELINES...BUT CANT RULE OUT SEEING FASTER ONSHORE FLOW
FOR THE S SHORELINE.
WILL GO WITH WARM INTERIOR TEMPS IN THE UPR 60S TO LOW 70S...CANT
RULE OUT LOCALES GOING A FEW DEGREES HIGHER WITH SW FLOW...WHILE THE
S SHORE MAY REMAIN SEVERAL DEGREES COOLER AS COOLER AIR IS USHERED
INLAND OFF THE COLDER WATERS.
FRIDAY NIGHT...
H5 TROF LIFTS THRU THE NEW ENGLAND RGN WITH ELEMENTS OF ENHANCED
ASCENT ALONG A SFC COLD FRNT WITH THE AID OF A WEAK H3 JET STREAK
ROUNDING THE BASE. THE COLD FRNT WILL LIE ACROSS THE FCST RGN BY
MORNING WITH A SFC LOW WITHIN THE SAINT LAWRENCE VLY RGN...DRAPED
S THRU THE WRN ATLANTIC INTO A SECONDARY AREA OF LOW PRES DEEPENING
OFFSHORE.
MDL SOLNS EMPHASIZE THE BEST ENHANCED LIFT AND SFC CONV MAY REMAIN
OFFSHORE WITH THIS SFC LOW DEVELOPMENT...WITH THE BEST IMPACTS OVER
THE SERN FCST RGN. 12Z NAM HIGHLIGHTS THIS ATTENDANT RGN TO BE
ACCOMPANIED WITH MUCAPES OF 100-200 J/KG WITH TT VALUES AROUND 50
ALLOWING FOR AN ISOLATED THUNDER CHC TOWARDS MORNING.
SFC WINDS WILL SHIFT FROM THE SW OUT OF THE W WITH THE COLD FRONTAL
PASSAGE. NEVERTHELESS SW FLOW AHEAD OF THE COLD FRONT WILL ALLOW FOR
CONTINUED MOISTENING OVERNIGHT THUS INHIBITING MINS FROM FALLING AS
LOW AS THE PREV EVENING. LOOKING FOR LOWS IN THE MID-UPR 40S...WITH
VALUES AROUND 50 DEGREES FOR THE SERN FCST RGN.
&&
.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
MID LEVEL TROF OVER NEW ENG MOVES TO THE EAST AND AMPLIFIES OVER
THE W ATLANTIC EARLY NEXT WEEK AS RIDGE BUILDS ACROSS THE MIDWEST
AND GT LAKES. AFTER SOME UNSETTLED WX THIS WEEKEND...ESPECIALLY
ON SAT...TREND WILL BE FOR DRIER WX AND SEASONABLE TEMPS ACROSS W
NEW ENG AS HIGH PRES BUILDS IN FROM THE N. LOWER CONFIDENCE
FORECAST EASTERN NEW ENG AS GUIDANCE DIFFERS ON WESTERN EXTENT OF
OCEAN STORM TO THE EAST WHICH MAY IMPACT THE COAST EARLY NEXT
WEEK.
SATURDAY...
DECENT MID LEVEL TROF AND ASSOCD SFC TROF MOVES EWD INTO NEW ENG
WHICH WILL LIKELY BRING SCT SHOWERS TO SNE. COLD POOL ALOFT WILL
DESTABILIZE ATMOS WITH MARGINAL SBCAPES UP TO 500 J/KG
DEVELOPING. ALSO...IMPRESSIVE TT VALUES INCREASING TO LOW TO MID
50S SUGGESTS CHC TSTMS AS WELL. WE ADDED SLIGHT CHC TSTMS TO THE
GRIDS.
ANY CONVECTION SHOULD WEAKEN AND DISSIPATE BY SAT EVENING AS MID
LEVEL TROF MOVES TO THE EAST AND DAYTIME HEATING IS LOST.
SUNDAY...
GFS MOVES THE TROF WELL E OF NEW ENG...WHILE ECMWF AND GGEM HAVE
CLOSED LOW DEVELOPING JUST TO THE EAST OF NEW ENG. ECMWF/GGEM MORE
BULLISH ON SHOWER POTENTIAL FOR SUN BUT EVEN GFS SUGGESTS A FEW
SHOWERS POSSIBLE ASSOCD WITH RESIDUAL MID LEVEL COLD POOL.
HOWEVER...EXPECT LESS COVERAGE OF SHOWERS COMPARED TO SAT SO WE
HAVE JUST SLIGHT CHC POPS IN THE GRIDS.
MONDAY AND TUESDAY...
FORECAST WILL DEPEND ON WESTERN EXTENT OF OCEAN STORM TO THE EAST.
GFS KEEPS IT FAR ENOUGH EAST WITH HIGH PRES IN CONTROL FOR MUCH OF
THE REGION. HOWEVER...ECMWF AND GGEM HAVE THE LOW FAR ENOUGH
WEST TO ALLOW CLOUDS AND SHOWERS TO BACK IN FROM THE OCEAN WITH
GUSTY NE WINDS AND MUCH COOLER TEMPS...ESPECIALLY E NEW ENG. LOW
CONFIDENCE FORECAST BUT CANT DISCOUNT THE ECMWF SO BLENDED IT WITH
THE GFS. INTRODUCED SLIGHT CHC POPS AND MORE CLOUDS TO EASTERN NEW
ENG WITH MOSUNNY AND SEASONABLE TEMPS FOR W NEW ENG. ECMWF
VERBATIM WOULD RESULT IN A MORE PESSIMISTIC FORECAST THAN WE
CURRENTLY HAVE.
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY...
IT APPEARS OCEAN STORM WILL LOSE ITS GRIP ON THE REGION AS HIGH
PRES GAINS MORE CONTROL. RESULT WILL BE DRY WEATHER AND SEASONABLE
TEMPS...BUT STILL COOLER ACROSS E COASTAL MA DUE TO PERSISTENT NE
WINDS.
&&
.AVIATION /04Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...
LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT
MODERATE...30 PERCENT TO 60 PERCENT
HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT
OVERNIGHT...HIGH CONFIDENCE VFR. WINDS DIMINISHING.
FRIDAY... HIGH CONFIDENCE VFR. SW WINDS GUSTING 20 TO 25 KTS.
INCREASING MID-HIGH LVL CLOUDS OUT OF THE SW TOWARDS THE END OF
THE PD.
FRIDAY NIGHT...
MEDIUM CONFIDENCE VFR/MVFR. CLOUDS AND SHRA BUILDING OUT OF THE
SW. COULD SEE SOME POTENTIAL MVFR CIG/VSBY IMPACTS OVER THE S/SE
TERMINALS WITH ONSET OF SHRA. MAY ALSO SEE SOME FOG IMPACTS AS A
WARMER AND MORE MOIST AIRMASS ADVECTS OVER COOLER WATERS AND
ONSHORE FOR THOSE SAME SRN TERMINALS.
KBOS TERMINAL...
HIGH CONFIDENCE VFR. SW WINDS GUSTING 20-25 KTS FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
OUTLOOK...SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...
SATURDAY...LOW TO MEDIUM CONFIDENCE. MOSTLY VFR CIGS
EXPECTED...BUT PERIODS OF MVFR CIGS POSSIBLE ALONG WITH SCT
SHOWERS/TSTMS WITH LOWER VSBYS.
SUNDAY...LOW TO MEDIUM CONFIDENCE. MAINLY VFR.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...MEDIUM TO HIGH CONFIDENCE VFR ACROSS
WESTERN NEW ENG. LOW CONFIDENCE EASTERN NEW ENG AS CLOUDS AND A
FEW SHOWERS MAY BACK INTO THE REGION FROM THE OCEAN DEPENDING ON
HOW FAR WEST OCEAN STORM GETS.
&&
.MARINE...
TONIGHT...
SCA TO CONTINUE. SEAS WILL REMAIN OVER 5 FEET FOR THE OUTER
WATERS TO THE SE. W WINDS GUSTING UP TO 25 KT AT TIMES ACROSS THE
OUTER WATERS. LOWERED THE SCA FOR JUST THE OVERNIGHT TIMEFRAME AT
ANZ256 KMTP-KMVY.
FRIDAY...
SW WINDS TO INCREASE WITH GUSTS TO 25 KTS. LOW TO MEDIUM CONFIDENCE
AT PRESENT FOR 25 KT GUSTS TO IMPACT THE BAYS AND HARBORS CLOSER
TO SHORE. WILL STILL SEE SEAS AT OR ABOVE 5 FEET ACROSS THE OUTER
WATERS RESULTING IN CONTINUED SCA.
FRIDAY NIGHT...
LOW TO MEDIUM CONFIDENCE OF 25 KT WINDS LINGERING ALONG THE INNER
WATERS CLOSE TO SHORE. WILL STILL CONTINUE TO SEE SEAS AT OR ABOVE
5 FEET FOR THE OUTER WATERS. CONTINUED SCA FOR THE OUTER WATERS
DURING THE PERIOD.
OUTLOOK...SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...
SW WINDS SAT SHIFTING TO N SUN...MAINLY BELOW SCA CRITERIA WITH
GUSTS UP TO 20 KT. A PERIOD OF N/NE SCA WINDS WITH GUSTS TO 25-30
KT POSSIBLE MON INTO TUE AS PRESSURE GRADIENT INCREASES BETWEEN
HIGH PRES TO THE N AND OCEAN STORM TO THE EAST.
&&
.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...FROST ADVISORY UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR CTZ002>004.
MA...NONE.
NH...NONE.
RI...FROST ADVISORY UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR RIZ001-003.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY FOR ANZ250-254-
255.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY FOR
ANZ256.
&&
SYNOPSIS...KJC/SIPPRELL
NEAR TERM...STRAUSS
SHORT TERM...SIPPRELL
LONG TERM...KJC
AVIATION...KJC/SIPPRELL/STRAUSS/GAF
MARINE...KJC/SIPPRELL/STRAUSSHazardous weather outlook, May 5, 3:51 PM EDT, 12 hours 21 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 351 PM EDT THU MAY 5 2011 MAZ002>024-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-062000- 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- 351 PM EDT THU MAY 5 2011 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR 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...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. CTZ002>004-062000- HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT- 351 PM EDT THU MAY 5 2011 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. FROST ADVISORY. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. FROST ADVISORY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-062000- 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- 351 PM EDT THU MAY 5 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...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 10:05 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 6 hr | |
| May 6, 4:12 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory for Hazardous Seas | BOX | 28 hr | |
| May 6, 2:59 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory for Hazardous Seas | BOX | 20 hr |
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