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Gale Watch 11, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 26, 2012

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Apr 26, 2012, 4:03 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 27, 2012, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 26, 2012, 4:03 AM EDT (08:03 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 27, 2012, 10:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 27, 2012, 4:33 AM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

825 
WHUS71 KBOX 260803
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
403 AM EDT THU APR 26 2012

ANZ254-255-261615-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-120426T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T0000Z-120427T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0011.120427T1400Z-120428T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
403 AM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY. A GALE WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS IN
EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT TONIGHT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 35 KT ON FRIDAY. 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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ250-261615-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-120426T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T0000Z-120428T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
403 AM EDT THU APR 26 2012

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-261615-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-120426T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T0000Z-120427T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0011.120427T1400Z-120428T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
403 AM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY. A GALE WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS IN
EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT TONIGHT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 35 KT FRIDAY. 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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ232>237-261615-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T0800Z-120428T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
403 AM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-231-251-261615-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T1100Z-120428T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
403 AM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

RLG
4 follow-up statements
326 
WHUS71 KBOX 261333
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
933 AM EDT THU APR 26 2012

ANZ254>256-262145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T0000Z-120427T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0011.120427T1400Z-120428T0000Z/
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-
933 AM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ250-262145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T0000Z-120428T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
933 AM EDT THU APR 26 2012

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>237-262145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T0800Z-120428T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
933 AM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-231-251-262145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T1100Z-120428T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
933 AM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
573 
WHUS71 KBOX 261951
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
351 PM EDT THU APR 26 2012

ANZ250-270400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T0000Z-120427T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.A.0011.120427T1400Z-120428T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
351 PM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-270400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T0800Z-120427T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.A.0011.120427T1400Z-120428T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
351 PM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.

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

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-270400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T0000Z-120427T1400Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0011.120427T1400Z-120428T0600Z/
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 APR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-237-270400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T0800Z-120428T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
351 PM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-231-251-270400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T1100Z-120428T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
351 PM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET BUT AROUND 2 FEET IN BOSTON HARBOR.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FRANK
598 
WHUS71 KBOX 270301
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1101 PM EDT THU APR 26 2012

ANZ254>256-271115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120427T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0011.120427T1400Z-120428T0600Z/
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-
1101 PM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ250-271115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120427T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0011.120427T1400Z-120428T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1101 PM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-271115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T0800Z-120427T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0011.120427T1400Z-120428T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
1101 PM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

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

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-237-271115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T0800Z-120428T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1101 PM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-231-251-271115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T1100Z-120428T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1101 PM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$
819 
WHUS71 KBOX 270833
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
433 AM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

ANZ250-254>256-271645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120427T1400Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0011.120427T1400Z-120428T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.120427T1400Z-120428T0400Z/
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-
433 AM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT
EDT TONIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-271645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0046.120427T1000Z-120428T0800Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
433 AM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-271645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1600Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0011.120427T1400Z-120428T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
433 AM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WATCH.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-271645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1600Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
433 AM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-271645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T0833Z-120428T1600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
433 AM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-271645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.120427T1000Z-120428T0800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
433 AM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

RLG

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale watch 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 gale watch went out at Apr 26, 3:58 AM EDT, 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 26, 3:58 AM EDT, 5 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
358 AM EDT THU APR 26 2012

.SYNOPSIS...
FAST MOVING LOW PRESSURE WILL BRING A PERIOD OF RAIN SHOWERS
LATE THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING. CANADIAN HIGH PRESSURE WILL
THEN BRING DRY WEATHER WITH MAINLY BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES
FRIDAY RIGHT THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON/...
CALM WINDS AND CLEAR SKIES HAVE LED TO TEMPERATURES DROPPING INTO
THE LOW 30S ACROSS NORTHWEST MASS AND SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE THIS
MORNING.  LIGHT WINDS ACROSS EASTERN MASS AND RHODE ISLAND HAVE KEPT
TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 30S TO LOW 40S THERE.  HOWEVER...THERE IS
STILL ANOTHER COUPLE OF HOURS FOR TEMPERATURES TO DROP SO COULD SEE
LOWS IN THE 30S IN THESE LOCATIONS AS WELL.  THERE IS ALSO SOME
PATCHY FOG IN THE REGION...MAINLY IN THE CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY.
THIS SHOULD LIFT AFTER SUNRISE.

CLEAR SKIES WILL SLOWLY GIVE WAY TO CLOUDS TODAY. THE PARTIAL
SUNSHINE AND WARM ADVECTION AHEAD OF LOW PRESSURE APPROACHING THE
REGION WILL RESULT IN SLIGHTLY WARMER TEMPERATURES. EXPECTING HIGHS
IN THE UPPER 50S TO LOW 60S.  DRY WEATHER IS EXPECTED THROUGH MUCH
OF THE DAY TODAY.

&&

.SHORT TERM /4 PM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH 6 PM FRIDAY/...
THROUGH TONIGHT...LOW PRESSURE OVER THE GREAT LAKES WILL MOVE
EAST...SPLITTING AND TRACKING NORTH AND SOUTH OF SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND.  THE NORTHERN LOW TRACKS ALONG THE CANADIAN BORDER WHILE
THE SOUTHERN LOW MOVES OFFSHORE NEW JERSEY AND TRACKS JUST SOUTH OF
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.  THE TRACK OF THIS SYSTEM IS STILL A BIT
UNCERTAIN WITH THE GFS THE FURTHEST SOUTH WITH THE LOW WELL SOUTH OF
LONG ISLAND AND THE NAM THE FURTHEST NORTH WITH THE LOW OVER LONG
ISLAND SOUND.  THIS WILL MAINLY AFFECT THE TIMING OF EXPECTED
RAINFALL.  DESPITE THIS UNCERTAINTY...EXPECT THIS WILL PRODUCE A
BAND OF RAIN SHOWERS THAT SHOULD MOVE IN FROM THE SOUTHWEST LATE
THIS AFTERNOON OR EARLY THIS EVENING.  THESE SHOWERS WILL OVERSPREAD
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND DURING THE EVENING HOURS AND THEN DIMINISH FROM
WEST TO EAST LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.

CLOUDY SKIES AND WINDY CONDITIONS AS THE LOW MOVES AWAY FROM
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND WILL KEEP OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES FROM
PLUMMETING.  LOW TEMPERATURES WILL GENERALLY BE IN THE 40S.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
HIGHLIGHTS...

* TEMPERATURES RUNNING AT OR SLIGHTLY COOLER THAN NORMAL
* SLIGHT CHANCE FOR PRECIP ALONG THE SOUTH COAST ON SUNDAY
* HIGH PRESSURE TO FOLLOW EARLY NEXT WEEK.

CONFIDENCE LEVEL...
MODERATE CONFIDENCE IN THE PATTERN OVER THIS TIME PERIOD. MAIN
CONCERN IS THE TIMING FOR THE SYSTEM LATE SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY.
MODERATE CONFIDENCE THAT PRECIP WILL OCCUR ACROSS THE SOUTH COAST AS
MODEL RUN TO RUN AND COMPARISONS DIFFER IN SOLUTION. HIGH CONFIDENCE
IN COOLER TEMPS AS UPPER LEVEL LOW SPINS OVER THE NORTHEAST WITH
HIGH PRESSURE TO FOLLOW BEGINNING NEXT WEEK.

DETAILS...

SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY... MODELS CONTINUE TO CHANGE FROM RUN TO RUN
WITH THIS SYSTEM. THE LATEST 12Z ECMWF CONTINUES TO SHUNT THE
SYSTEM WELL TO THE SOUTH WHILE THE GFS LAGS AND KEEPS IT CLIPPING
OUR SOUTHERN WATERS. DECIDED TO KEEP SLIGHT CHANCES ACROSS CT/RI
AND SOUTHERN MA...BUT BELIEVE THAT THIS TREND IN THE MODELS WILL
CONTINUE AND THE SYSTEM WILL MOVE TO THE SOUTH OF US. WITH THE
NORTHERLY FLOW BEHIND THIS SYSTEM...TEMPS WILL BE WELL BELOW
NORMAL...IN THE MID 50S...SO EXPECT A CHILLY WEEKEND.

BEGINNING OF THE WORK WEEK...
UPPER LEVEL TROUGH WILL PUSH EASTWARD AS HIGH PRESSURE MOVES IN AND
DOMINATES THE NORTHEAST FOR AT LEAST SEVERAL DAYS. EXPECT TEMPS TO
WARM THROUGHOUT THE WEEK AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS AND CLEAR TO
MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES PREVAIL. LOOKING AHEAD...IT APPEARS THE NEXT
CHANCE FOR PRECIP MAY NOT BE UNTIL THURSDAY.

&&

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

OVERVIEW...
MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAFS. LOCALIZED PATCHY GROUND FOG
MAY DEVELOP AFTER MIDNIGHT IN THE TYPICALLY PRONE LOCATIONS. THIS
MAY RESULT IN MVFR VSBYS.  MVFR-IFR CONDITIONS WILL LIKELY
OVERSPREAD THE REGION FROM WEST TO EAST LATE THIS AFTERNOON OR
EVENING IN RAIN.

KBOS TAF...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF. RAIN WILL AFFECT THE TERMINAL
LATE THIS AFTERNOON OR EVENING.

OUTLOOK...FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...

FRI NIGHT/SAT...HIGH CONFIDENCE FOR VFR.

SAT/SUN...VFR TO START POSSIBLY LOWERING TO MVFR SAT NGT ALONG THE
SOUTH COAST IN RAIN...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.

MON...MODERATE CONFIDENCE IN FORECAST. MVFR POSSIBLE ALONG THE SOUTH
COAST LIFTING TO VFR BY LATE MORNING.

&&

.MARINE...
TODAY...WINDS AND SEAS REMAIN BELOW SMALL CRAFT CRITERIA...EVEN
DIMINISHING SLIGHTLY AS HIGH PRESSURE MOVES OVER THE WATERS.

TONIGHT...WINDS AND SEAS INCREASE IN RESPONSE TO LOW PRESSURE MOVING
ACROSS THE WATERS.  SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR ALL
THE WATERS.  SEAS WILL BEGIN INCREASING EARLY IN THE EVENING AND THE
WINDS INCREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT.

FRIDAY...WINDS CONTINUE TO INCREASE WITH GALE FORCE WINDS
POSSIBLE...PARTICULARLY ON THE OUTER WATERS.  HAVE ISSUED A GALE
WATCH FOR THE SOUTHERN OUTER WATERS.  SEAS 6-8 FEET ON THE OUTER
WATERS.

OUTLOOK...FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY...

FRI/SAT...GALE CENTER OVER THE MARITIMES WILL PROVIDE GUSTY WNW
WINDS OVER NEW ENGLAND. GOOD VSBY EXPECTED.

SUN...FRONT REMAINS SOUTH OF NEW ENGLAND A FEW SHOWERS POSSIBLE
ALONG THE SOUTHERN WATERS. OTHERWISE GOOD VSBYS OVERALL. GUSTY WNW
WINDS MAY PERSIST AS SYSTEM MOVES EASTWARD.

MON...HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD OVER THE WATER KEEPING WINDS LIGHT
AND SEAS BELOW SCA.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...FROST ADVISORY UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR CTZ002>004.
MA...FROST ADVISORY UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR MAZ004>006-012-
     013-017>021-026.
     FREEZE WARNING UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR MAZ002-003-
     008>011.
NH...NONE.
RI...FROST ADVISORY UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR RIZ001.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY FOR
     ANZ232>237.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY FOR ANZ230-
     231-251.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY
     FOR ANZ250.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY
     THIS MORNING FOR ANZ250-254>256.
     GALE WATCH FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR
     ANZ254>256.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
     FRIDAY FOR ANZ254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...RLG
NEAR TERM...RLG
SHORT TERM...RLG
LONG TERM...DUNTEN
AVIATION...RLG/DUNTEN
MARINE...RLG/DUNTEN
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 25, 3:55 PM EDT, 12 hours 8 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
355 PM EDT WED APR 25 2012

MAZ007-014>016-022>024-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ002>008-262000-
EASTERN ESSEX MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-CHESHIRE NH-
EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
355 PM EDT WED APR 25 2012

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...SOUTHEASTERN
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...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

THERE IS A MODERATE PROBABILITY THAT TEMPERATURES WILL DIP NEAR
TO BELOW FREEZING SATURDAY MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

CTZ002>004-MAZ004>006-012-013-017>021-026-RIZ001-262000-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
355 PM EDT WED APR 25 2012

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

.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...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

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

   FROST ADVISORY.

THERE IS A MODERATE PROBABILITY THAT TEMPERATURES WILL DIP NEAR
TO BELOW FREEZING SATURDAY MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ002-003-008>011-262000-
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
355 PM EDT WED APR 25 2012

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

.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.

   FREEZE WARNING.

.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.

   FREEZE WARNING.

THERE IS A MODERATE PROBABILITY THAT TEMPERATURES WILL DIP NEAR
TO BELOW FREEZING SATURDAY MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-262000-
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-
355 PM EDT WED APR 25 2012

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...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
Apr 26, 4:03 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX3 days
Apr 26, 3:38 PM EDTFreeze WatchBOXBristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 3 more13 hr

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Sources

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