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Small Craft Advisory 84, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

July 20, 2011

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Jul 20, 2011, 3:53 PM EDT. It took effect at Jul 21, 2011, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 34 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 20, 2011, 3:53 PM EDT (19:53 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 21, 2011, 10:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jul 22, 2011, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

369 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
353 PM EDT WED JUL 20 2011

ANZ250-254>256-210400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1400Z-110722T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
353 PM EDT WED JUL 20 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY. 

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-210400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1400Z-110722T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
353 PM EDT WED JUL 20 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-210400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1400Z-110722T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
353 PM EDT WED JUL 20 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-210400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1400Z-110722T0200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
353 PM EDT WED JUL 20 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT THURSDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-210400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1400Z-110722T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
353 PM EDT WED JUL 20 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY. 

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

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
354 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1030 PM EDT WED JUL 20 2011

ANZ250-254>256-211030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1400Z-110722T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1030 PM EDT WED JUL 20 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO
6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-211030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1400Z-110722T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1030 PM EDT WED JUL 20 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-211030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1400Z-110722T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1030 PM EDT WED JUL 20 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-211030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1400Z-110722T0200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1030 PM EDT WED JUL 20 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-211030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1400Z-110722T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1030 PM EDT WED JUL 20 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO
6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$
314 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
349 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

ANZ254>256-211600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1500Z-110722T2100Z/
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-
349 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-211600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1400Z-110722T1500Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
349 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-211600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1500Z-110722T0800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
349 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-211600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1400Z-110722T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
349 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-211600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1400Z-110722T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
349 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-211600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1400Z-110722T0200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
349 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
536 
WHUS71 KBOX 211433
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1033 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

ANZ254>256-212245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1500Z-110722T2100Z/
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-
1033 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-212245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110722T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1033 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-212245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110722T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1033 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-212245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110722T0200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1033 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-212245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110722T1500Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1033 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-212245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.110721T1500Z-110722T0800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1033 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

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

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

&&

$$
736 
WHUS71 KBOX 220155
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
955 PM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

ANZ230-236-251-220300-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110722T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
955 PM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED SINCE SUNSET AND ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN
BELOW 25 KNOTS...THEREFORE THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN
CANCELLED.

$$

ANZ254>256-221000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110723T0500Z/
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-
955 PM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-220600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110722T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
955 PM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-221000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110723T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
955 PM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-221000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110722T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
955 PM EDT THU JUL 21 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$
666 
WHUS71 KBOX 220542
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
142 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

ANZ231>234-220900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110722T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
142 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

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

* 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>256-221345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110723T0500Z/
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-
142 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-221345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110723T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
142 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

...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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-221200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110722T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
142 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

&&

$$
529 
WHUS71 KBOX 220756
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
356 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

ANZ231>234-220900-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110722T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
356 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED THIS MORNING...AND ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN
BELOW SMALL CRAFT CRITERIA THROUGH THE DAY TODAY. THEREFORE THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

$$

ANZ250-220900-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110722T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
356 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

SEAS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO REACH 5 FEET AT THIS POINT...THEREFORE
THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

$$

ANZ254>256-221600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110723T0500Z/
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-
356 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-221600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110723T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
356 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

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

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

&&

$$
256 
WHUS71 KBOX 221047
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
647 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

ANZ235-237-221200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110723T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
647 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

SEAS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THRESHOLDS.
THEREFORE...THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

$$

ANZ254>256-221900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110723T0500Z/
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-
647 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM 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 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.

&&

$$
398 
WHUS71 KBOX 221815
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
215 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

ANZ256-221915-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110723T0500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
215 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

SEAS HAVE FALLEN BELOW 5 FEET AND ARE NOT EXPECTED TO GO BACK UP
IN THE NEXT 12 TO 18 HOURS. THEREFORE WE HAVE CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY.

$$

ANZ254-255-230215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110723T0500Z/
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-
215 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM 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 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.

&&

$$
705 
WHUS71 KBOX 230000
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
800 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

ANZ254-255-230100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-110723T0500Z/
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-
800 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. WINDS AND SEAS HAVE FALLEN BELOW CRITERIA.

$$

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 Jul 20, 1:59 PM EDT, 1 hour 54 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 20, 1:59 PM EDT, 1 hour 54 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
159 PM EDT WED JUL 20 2011

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE MOVING OFF THE COAST WILL BRING ANOTHER DRY AND VERY
WARM DAY TO THE REGION TODAY.  DANGEROUS HEAT AND HUMIDITY OVER THE
CENTRAL U.S. WILL MOVE INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND ON THU AND CONTINUE
THROUGH SAT WITH MAINLY DRY WEATHER. A COLD FRONT WILL BRING A
RETURN TO MORE SEASONABLE TEMPERATURES SUN INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
130 PM UPDATE...
CU FIELD INCREASING ACROSS WESTERN NEW ENG AND SPC MESOANALYSIS
SHOWS MLCAPES UP TO 1000 J/KG IN THIS AREA AS BDL 89/67. AN
ISOLD CELL HAS DEVELOPED OVER EASTERN NY AND STILL CANT RULE OUT
AN ISOLD BRIEF SHOWER/TSTM ACROSS INTERIOR SNE FOR REST OF
AFTERNOON. HOWEVER...AREAL COVERAGE AND DURATION WILL BE LIMITED
DUE TO MID LEVEL DRY AIR AND WEAK CAP.

850 MB TEMPS WARMING TO NEAR 18C BY 00Z. TEMPS SHOULD BE A FEW
DEGREES WARMER THAN YESTERDAY...GENERALLY UPPER 80S TO LOWER 90S
BUT COOLER S COAST WITH DEVELOPING SW FLOW. STILL NOT OPPRESSIVELY
HUMID TODAY WITH DEWPOINTS IN THE 60S.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM THURSDAY/...
TONIGHT...
AN MCS WILL LIKELY AFFECT SOUTHEAST CANADA AND PERHAPS INTO PORTIONS
OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND OVERNIGHT.  SOMETIMES THESE COMPLEXES HAVE
THE TENDENCY TO SLIDE FURTHER SOUTHEAST THAN THE MODELS INDICATE.
HOWEVER...IN THIS CASE THERE APPEARS TO BE TOO MUCH RIDGING TO ALLOW
ANY OF THIS ACTIVITY TO WORK SOUTHWARD INTO OUR REGION SO WILL
MAINTAIN A DRY FORECAST.

OTHERWISE...THE MAIN STORY WILL BE FOR UPPER LEVEL RIDGING AND
SOUTHWEST FLOW ALLOWING FOR INCREASING LOW LEVEL MOISTURE TO WORK
INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.  THIS WILL LIKELY RESULT IN AREAS OF
PATCHY FOG DEVELOPING AND THERE ALSO WILL PROBABLY BE SOME LOW
CLOUDS THAT FORMING ALONG THE SOUTH COAST/CAPE/ISLANDS.  LOW
TEMPERATURES WILL ONLY FALL INTO THE UPPER 60S AND LOWER 70S ACROSS
MOST LOCATIONS.

THURSDAY...
A HOT AND VERY HUMID DAY REMAINS ON TRACK FOR SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.
ALL MODELS SHOW 850 MB TEMPERATURES WARMING TO BETWEEN +21C AND
+24C! PLENTY OF SUNSHINE AND A WELL MIXED ATMOSPHERE WITH GUSTY
SOUTHWEST SURFACE WINDS WILL ALLOW FOR THESE EXTREMELY WARM MID
LEVEL TEMPERATURES TO MIX DOWN.  THEREFORE...WE EXPECT HIGHS TO
REACH INTO THE MIDDLE TO UPPER 90S ACROSS MUCH OF THE REGION.
SURFACE DEWPOINTS WILL LIKELY BE IN THE LOWER 70S WHICH WILL MAKE IT
FEEL OPPRESSIVELY HUMID TO BE OUTDOORS FOR EVEN A SHORT TIME.  HEAT
INDEX VALUES ON THE ORDER OF 100 TO 105 DEGREES CAN BE EXPECTED
DURING THE AFTERNOON/EARLY EVENING HOURS.  SINCE ITS A 3RD PERIOD
EVENT...WILL CONTINUE THE EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH.  LATER SHIFTS WILL
HAVE TO DECIDE ON WHETHER TO CONVERT THE WATCH TO A HEAT ADVISORY OR
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING.  EITHER WAY...IT WILL BE OPPRESSIVELY HOT
AND HUMID THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN...
ELDERLY...AND THOSE PERFORMING STRENUOUS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.

SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL LIKELY RESULT IN READINGS A FEW DEGREES COOLER
SOUTHEAST OF A PROVIDENCE TO TAUNTON LINE...BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO BE
ON THE VERY IMMEDIATE SOUTH COAST/CAPE/ISLANDS TO KEEP HIGHS BELOW
90 DEGREES.

AS FOR CONVECTIVE CHANCES...VERY WARM 700 MB TEMPERATURES AND DRY
MID LEVELS WILL PROBABLY BE ENOUGH TO PREVENT CONVECTION IN OUR
REGION.  HOWEVER...THERE WILL BE A FAIR AMOUNT OF CAPE AND SOME
DECENT SHEAR ACROSS OUR REGION.  IF WE CAN SOME HOW BUST THROUGH THE
CAP...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OR TWO WOULD BE POSSIBLE.  AGAIN...THIS
APPEARS TO BE A LOW PROBABILITY BUT WILL INCLUDE SOME SLIGHT CHANCE
POPS NORTH OF THE MA PIKE LATE IN THE AFTERNOON/EARLY EVENING.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
* VERY HOT AND HUMID THU AND FRI
* SOME RELIEF FROM THE HOT WEATHER OVER THE WEEKEND

OVERALL...
MODELS CONTINUE TO SHOW FAIR SYNOPTIC AGREEMENT AT LEAST THROUGH
THE WEEKEND. THE KEY FEATURE TO NOTE IN THE FRI AND SAT TIMEFRAME
WILL BE THE NATURE OF A WEAK COLD FRONT/QUASI DRY LINE FEATURE
PUSHING TO THE S COAST THU NIGHT AND STALLING SOMEWHERE IN THE
CENTRAL NJ TO SE MA REGION. THERE IS A FAIR AMOUNT OF AGREEMENT ON
THE LOCATION AND TIMING BUT SOME DIFFERENCES ON ITS STRENGTH...AND
THEREFORE ABILITY TO GENERATE ENOUGH LIFT TO BREAK THE STRONG CAP.
THE WEEKEND IS DEFINED BY THE EROSION OF THE NE EXTENT OF THE
RIDGE...ALLOWING THE TIME MEAN JET TO GRADUALLY SINK TO THE S AND
OVER SNE...IN GENERAL MODELS LOOK TO KEEP US DRY UNDER HIGH PRES
THRU SUN...BUT THE ADDITION OF JET ENERGY MAY BE ENOUGH TO ALLOW
FOR CONVECTION SAT AND SUN. IT IS THE EARLY PORTIONS OF NEXT WORK
WEEK IN WHICH THE MODELS SHOW THE MOST DISAGREEMENT. WITH GFS
BEING THE SLOWER SOLN DUE TO ITS STRONGER AMPLIFICATION OF A
WAVE/CUTOFF MOVING INTO THE NE FROM QC. GEFS MEAN AND ECMWF ARE
FAIRLY CLOSE IN TIMING AND A BIT FASTER THAN THE GFS...SUGGESTING
THE FRONTAL SYSTEM IS WELL E OF SNE BY LATE DAY TUE. HAVE LEANED
GRIDS TOWARD THIS FASTER SOLN.

DETAILS...

THU NIGHT AND FRI...
VERY WARM AND MOIST AIRMASS CONTINUES TO DEFINE THE PATTERN LATE
IN THE WEEK WITH CONTINUED STRONG RIDGING. ONE FEATURE TO WATCH
WILL BE THE MOVEMENT OF A SLOW AND WEAK SFC COLD FRONT/QUASI DRY
LINE MOVING THROUGH SNE EARLY IN THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. MODELS
CONTINUE TO FAVOR A DRY PASSAGE OF THIS FEATURE GIVEN THE VERY
STRONG CAP ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUBTROPICAL RIDGE. H5 TEMPS ARE
PROGGED TO BE ONLY AROUND -3C...WHILE H7 TEMPS REACH AS HIGH AS
+12 TO +15C. THEREFORE...WHILE THE AIRMASS WILL CERTAINLY BE MOIST
AT LLVLS WITH DWPTS IN THE MID 70S...THE CHANCE FOR CONVECTION
LOOKS MINIMAL AND ISOLD AT BEST. THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT THE WEAK
SFC BOUNDARY WILL NOT NEED BE WATCHED HOWEVER...AS MODERATE TO
HIGH BULK SHEAR VALUES AND THE STRONG JET TO THE N MAY ASSIST IN
ALLOWING A CLOSE APPROACH OF AN MCS OR ALLOW STORMS TO THE N TO BE
LONG LIVED ENOUGH TO MOVE S WITH THE FRONT. THE BEST CHANCE WILL
BE FRI AS THE FRONT LOOKS TO STALL CLOSE TO THE S COAST...SO LIKE
THE DAY CREWS ASSESSMENT OF AT LEAST MENTIONING ISOLD POPS HERE.

IN TERMS OF THE OPPRESSIVE HEAT...THE SFC FEATURE IS THE INITIAL
USHERING IN OF LOWER DWPT AIR FROM THE NW. DO NOT EXPECT MUCH OF A
CHANGE AT THIS POINT OVER MUCH OF THE REGION ESPECIALLY S OF THE
MA PIKE. THEREFORE...WITH DWPTS IN THE 70S AND VIRTUALLY NO CHANGE
IN COLUMN TEMP...ANOTHER ROUND OF VERY HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS
ARE LIKELY WITH HEAT INDEXES EXPECTING TO MEET OR EXCEED THE 100F
THRESHOLD. TIMING/LOCATION OF CURRENT HEAT WATCH LOOKS REASONABLE
ATTM...SO NO CHANGES. HOWEVER...THE WEAK BOUNDARY MAY BE ENOUGH TO
INITIATE SOME CLOUD COVER DURING THE DAY FRI...WHICH MAY HOLD
TEMPS BACK FROM FULLY REALIZING THE +22 TO +25 H85 TEMPS. THIS
WILL HAVE TO BE MONITORED AS IT WILL HAVE A STRONG EFFECT ON FINAL
HEAT INDEX VALUES.

SAT AND SUN...
THE CONTINUAL MOVEMENT OF SHORTWAVE ENERGY INTO THE JET TO THE N
CONTINUES TO PUSH IT S THROUGH THE WEEKEND. THIS WILL AID IN THE
INCREASE IN CONVECTIVE POTENTIAL AND SLIGHT COOLING/DRYING OF THE
COLUMN AS IT DOES SO. MODELS CONTINUE TO FAVOR A MOSTLY DRY
WEEKEND...SUGGESTING UPSTREAM RIDGING REMAINS FULLY IN
CONTROL...HOWEVER...WITH BETTER JET ENERGY TO WORK WITH AND
COOLING H5 TEMPS...THERE MAY BE A BIT LESS OF A CAP TO ERODE. WILL
CONTINUE TO SUGGEST AT LEAST SOME DIURNALLY DRIVEN POPS TO COVER
CONVECTIVE POTENTIAL. H85 TEMPS ONLY DROP OFF TO AROUND +20C
SAT...AND +17C BY SUN...SO WITH EXPECTATION THAT THERE WILL BE
ENOUGH SUNSHINE EACH DAY...TEMPS WILL ONLY DROP BACK INTO THE
UPPER 80S TO LOWER 90S. THE BEST RELIEF WILL COME IN THE ADVECTION
OF SOME SLIGHTLY LOWER DWPT AIR FROM CANADA. IN ANY CASE...A
WARM...BUT AT LEST LESS OPPRESSIVE WEEKEND WITH AT LEAST THE SLIGHT
CHANCE OF A -SHRA OR TSTM DURING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS.

MON INTO TUE...
AS MENTIONED EARLIER THERE ARE SOME TIMING DIFFERENCES OF A
ROBUST SHORTWAVE/CUTOFF AFFECTING THE REGION DURING THIS PERIOD
DEFINED BY HOW AMPLIFIED THE FLOW PATTERN IS ALLOWED TO GET BY
THIS POINT. GFS IS CURRENT OUTLIER...SUGGEST A MUCH MORE AMPLIFIED
/AND THUS SLOWER/ SYSTEM. AS STATED EARLIER...THE GEFS/ECMWF SOLN
IS FAVORED DUE TO BETTER AGREEMENT. USING THESE SOLNS SUGGESTS
THAT A STRONG SFC LOW WILL MOVE N OF THE REGION WITH ITS ATTENDANT
WARM/COLD FRONT AFFECTING THE REGION LATE MON...THEN SHIFTING E
WITH DRY AIR FILTERING IN BY LATE TUE INTO WED. THERE IS STILL
SOME DIFFERENCES AS TO WHETHER OR NOT SNE IS ALLOWED TO BREAK
FULLY INTO THE WARM SECTOR...WHICH WILL AFFECT THE NATURE OF THE
CONVECTIVE THREAT ON MON. WITH AT LEAST SOME FAIRLY DECENT JET
ENERGY AND MODERATE LAPSE RATES WILL MENTION SOME TS WITH THIS
PASSAGE.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...
  LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT
  MODERATE...30 PERCENT TO 60 PERCENT
  HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT

THROUGH 00Z...HIGH CONFIDENCE VFR. ST/FOG TO THE SOUTH MAY FLIRT
WITH ACK BY 00Z.

TONIGHT...MEDIUM CONFIDENCE. EXPECT AREAS OF IFR/LIFR IN ST/FOG
TO DEVELOP ALONG THE IMMEDIATE S COAST THIS EVENING.
HOWEVER...WITH SW FLOW THE LOWEST CONDITIONS SHOULD BE CONFINED TO
THE S COAST AND ESPECIALLY THE ISLANDS. ESLEWHERE...MAINLY VFR
WITH PATCHY MVFR DEVELOPING LATE.

THURSDAY...MEDIUM TO HIGH CONFIDENCE. IFR/LIFR ST/FOG ALONG
IMMEDIATE S COAST WILL BURN OFF EARLY...OTHERWISE MAINLY VFR
CONDITIONS EXPECTED WITH SOME HAZE. HOWEVER...IFR/LIFR ST/FOG
MAY LINGER INTO THE AFTERNOON AT ACK. SW WIND GUSTS TO 25-30 KT
LIKELY DEVELOPING DURING LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

THURSDAY NIGHT...MEDIUM TO HIGH CONFIDENCE. IFR/LIFR ST/FOG
LIKELY REDEVELOPING ALONG THE IMMEDIATE S COAST...BUT THE LOWER
CONDITIONS SHOULD REMAIN NEAR THE S COAST WITH LOW LEVEL SW FLOW.
ELSEWHERE...PATCHY MVFR FOG DEVELOLPING.

KBOS TERMINAL...MEDIUM CONFIDENCE IN TAF. MAY SEE SOME MVFR VSBYS
IN HAZE LATE TONIGHT AND DURING THU. WINDS BECOMING SW THIS
AFTERNOON. SW WIND GUSTS TO 25-30 KT DEVELOPING THU AFTERNOON.

OUTLOOK...FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...

FRI...MEDIUM TO HIGH CONFIDENCE IN VFR OVER MUCH OF THE REGION.
FOG AND STRATUS LIKELY TO BRING MVFR/IFR CIGS AND VSBYS ESPECIALLY
EARLY FRI OVER CAPE...ISLANDS AND S COASTAL TERMINALS.

SAT AND SUN...MEDIUM CONFIDENCE VFR IS DOMINANT CATEGORY AT ALL
TERMINALS. THERE IS THE LOW PROB OF DIURNAL -SHRA/TSTMS ON BOTH
DAYS.

&&

.MARINE...
TODAY...HIGH PRESSURE MOVING OFF THE COAST WILL ALLOW FOR INCREASING
SOUTHWEST WINDS NEAR SHORE THIS AFTERNOON.  WHILE WINDS AND SEAS
SHOULD REMAIN BELOW SCA THRESHOLDS...NEAR SHORE SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS
OF 20 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT...HIGH PRESSURE SOUTHEAST OF THE WATERS WILL RESULT IN
SOUTHWEST WIND OF 10 TO 15 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KNOTS.  SEAS
ARE EXPECTED TO GENERALLY RANGE FROM 2 TO 4 FEET.

THURSDAY...SOUTHWEST FLOW AND DEEP MIXING OVER THE LAND GIVE US
FAIRLY HIGH CONFIDENCE OF NEAR SHORE SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO
30 KNOTS DEVELOPING IN THE AFTERNOON.  SCA WILL LIKELY BE
NEEDED...BUT SINCE ITS 3RD PERIOD WILL LET THE NEXT SHIFT HANDLE THE
HEADLINES.  IN ADDITION...PERSISTENT LONG SOUTHWEST FETCH WILL
LIKELY ALLOW FOR 3 TO 6 FOOT SEAS TO AFFECT THE OUTER-WATERS...AS
WELL AS THE SOUTHERN SOUNDS.  SEAS WILL LIKELY BE QUITE CHOPPY EVEN
NEAR SHORE WITH THE GUSTY WINDS OVER THE LAND.

OUTLOOK...THU NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...

THU NIGHT THRU FRI NIGHT...WINDS REMAIN BELOW SCA
CRITERIA...HOWEVER CONTINUED SWELL WILL LIKELY ALLOW SEAS TO
REMAIN ABOVE 5 FT OVER SRN AND SERN WATERS. SCA MAY BE NEEDED TO
COVER 5 FT OR GREATER SEAS.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...WINDS AND SEAS REMAIN BELOW SCA
CRITERIA...ALTHOUGH THERE IS THE LOW PROBABILITY THAT 5 FT SWELL
MAY LINGER INTO EARLY SAT OVER SRN WATERS.

&&

.CLIMATE...
BELOW ARE THE RECORD HIGHS FOR THU JULY 21ST AND FRI JULY 22ND...

THURSDAY JULY 21ST:

BOS...102 IN 1977
ORH...95  IN 1926
PVD...102 IN 1991
BDL...101 IN 1991 AND PREVIOUS YEARS

FRIDAY JULY 22ND:

BOS...103 IN 1926
ORH...99  IN 1926
PVD...100 IN 1926
BDL...101 IN 1926

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
     AFTERNOON FOR CTZ002>004.
MA...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
     AFTERNOON FOR MAZ003>007-010>021-026.
NH...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
     AFTERNOON FOR NHZ011-012-015.
RI...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
     AFTERNOON FOR RIZ001>004.
MARINE...NONE.

&&

SYNOPSIS...FRANK/DOODY
NEAR TERM...KJC
SHORT TERM...FRANK
LONG TERM...DOODY
AVIATION...KJC/DOODY
MARINE...FRANK/DOODY
CLIMATE...
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 20, 3:27 AM EDT, 12 hours 26 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
327 AM EDT WED JUL 20 2011

CTZ002>004-MAZ003>007-010>021-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>004-210730-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-
NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-
EASTERN ESSEX 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-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-
327 AM EDT WED JUL 20 2011

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ002-008-009-022>024-RIZ005>008-210730-
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
327 AM EDT WED JUL 20 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND AND
SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-210730-
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-
327 AM EDT WED JUL 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...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 20, 4:31 PM EDTHeat AdvisoryBOXBristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more28 hr

Nearby

Small Craft Advisories in Massachusetts, 2011Every small craft advisory in 2011

Sources

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