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Small Craft Advisory 27, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 6, 2012

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 6, 2012, 3:15 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 7, 2012, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 6, 2012, 3:15 PM EST (20:15 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 7, 2012, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 7, 2012, 4:00 PM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

078 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
315 PM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

ANZ255-256-070415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-120306T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1100Z-120308T1200Z/
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-
315 PM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-070415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-120306T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1500Z-120308T1200Z/
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-
315 PM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-070415-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1500Z-120308T1200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
315 PM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-070415-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1100Z-120308T1200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
315 PM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 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>234-070415-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1100Z-120308T1200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
315 PM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-070415-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1500Z-120308T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
315 PM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
983 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1012 PM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

ANZ255-256-071115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1100Z-120308T1200Z/
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-
1012 PM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
7 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-071115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1500Z-120308T1200Z/
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-
1012 PM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO
7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-071115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1500Z-120308T1200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1012 PM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO
7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-071115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1100Z-120308T1200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1012 PM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 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>234-071115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1100Z-120308T1200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1012 PM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-071115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1500Z-120308T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1012 PM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO
7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
373 
WHUS71 KBOX 070903
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
403 AM EST WED MAR 7 2012

ANZ236-071715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1500Z-120308T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0007.120308T1500Z-120309T0300Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
403 AM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25
  KT TODAY AND TONIGHT...THEN 35 KT ON THURSDAY. SEAS 2 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.

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>234-071715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1500Z-120308T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0007.120308T1500Z-120309T0300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
403 AM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT ON THURSDAY. 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-071715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1500Z-120308T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0007.120308T1500Z-120309T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
403 AM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  25 KT TODAY AND TONIGHT...THEN 35 KT ON THURSDAY. 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-071715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1200Z-120309T0000Z/
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-
403 AM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-071715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1500Z-120309T0000Z/
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-
403 AM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-071715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1200Z-120309T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
403 AM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-251-071715-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0007.120308T1500Z-120309T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
403 AM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
844 
WHUS71 KBOX 071430
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
930 AM EST WED MAR 7 2012

ANZ251-072230-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1430Z-120308T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.120308T1500Z-120309T0300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
930 AM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-072230-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1430Z-120308T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.120308T1500Z-120309T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
930 AM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-072230-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1430Z-120308T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.120308T1500Z-120309T0300Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
930 AM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

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>234-072230-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1430Z-120308T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.120308T1500Z-120309T0300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
930 AM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-072230-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1430Z-120308T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.120308T1500Z-120309T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
930 AM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-072230-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.120307T1430Z-120309T0000Z/
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-
930 AM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-072230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-120309T0000Z/
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-
930 AM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-072230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-120309T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
930 AM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$
289 
WHUS71 KBOX 072100
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
400 PM EST WED MAR 7 2012

ANZ232>234-080500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-120308T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0007.120308T1500Z-120309T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.120308T1400Z-120309T1000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
400 PM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-080500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-120308T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0007.120308T1500Z-120309T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.120308T1400Z-120309T0700Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
400 PM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-080500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-120308T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0007.120308T1500Z-120309T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.120308T1400Z-120309T0700Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
400 PM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-080500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-120308T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0007.120308T1500Z-120309T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.120308T1400Z-120309T0700Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
400 PM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-080500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-120309T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.120308T1400Z-120309T0700Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
400 PM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-080500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-120309T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.120308T1400Z-120309T1000Z/
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-
400 PM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT...WITH GUSTS UP TO
  40 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-080500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-120309T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.120308T1400Z-120309T0700Z/
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-
400 PM EST WED MAR 7 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Mar 6, 3:09 PM EST, 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 6, 3:09 PM EST, 6 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
309 PM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE WILL SLIDE SOUTH AND EAST OF NEW ENGLAND TONIGHT
DURING WHICH TIME A WARM FRONT WILL LIFT NORTHEAST ACROSS THE
REGION USHERING ABOVE AVERAGE TEMPERATURES FOR WEDNESDAY INTO
THURSDAY. A COLD FRONT ALONG WITH A RISK OF SHOWERS IMPACTS THE
REGION THURSDAY NIGHT FOLLOWED BY DRIER BUT MUCH COOLER WEATHER
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. A RETURN TO ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES MAY
ARRIVE LATE IN THE WEEKEND OR EARLY NEXT WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING/...

SFC HIGH PRES PUSHES S/E OF NEW ENGLAND AS A MID-LVL RIDGE BUILDS
ALOFT. A MID-LVL WARM FRNT WILL LIFT THRU THE RGN AS WARMER AIR
ROTATES NEWD AROUND THE WRN PERIPHERY OF THE RIDGE. LOOKING AT
MID-HIGH LVL CLOUDS TO SPREAD ACROSS THE AREA...MORESO ACROSS WRN
NEW ENGLAND TOWARDS THE GRT LKS RGN COLLOCATED WITH THE BETTER SW
ISENTROPIC H9-H7 LIFT AND TIGHTER MID-LVL PRES GRADIENT. SFC LGT
AND VRB FLOW WILL VEER SWLY WITH THE WARM FRNTL PASSAGE.

WILL SEE INCREASING DWPTS ALONG THE S SHORE WITH ONSHORE S/SWLY
FLOW...POSSIBLY GUSTING AROUND 25 MPH SHOULD LLVLS EFFECTIVELY
MIX /H925 WINDS AROUND 40 MPH BY WED MORN/ WITH THE ANTICIPATION
OF CLOUD COVER...INCREASING LLVL MOISTURE...AND WAA ALOFT /H925
TEMPS +4C BY WED MORN/...LOOKING AT MIN TEMPS AROUND MIDNIGHT WITH
VALUES AROUND THE MID 20S.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...

WEDNESDAY...
AN ABUNDANCE OF DRY AIR SHOULD ENCOMPASS THE RGN WITH CONTINUED
S/SWLY ONSHORE FLOW WITH INCREASING DWPTS AT THE SFC /RELATIVE
HUMIDITIES SHOULD RANGE 30 TO 40 PERCENT RESULTING IN A LESSER
ENHANCED FIRE WX POTENTIAL/. STRONG INVERSION AROUND H9 KEEPING
LLVLS MIXED TO H95 WHERE TEMPS AVG +6-8C AT MAX HEATING OF THE DAY
/WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAP THE MUCH WARMER AIR ALOFT/. WILL GO MID
50S FOR HIGHS.

STRONG SWLY FLOW COLLOCATED WITH THE H9 INVERSION AT 40-50 MPH
CONSEQUENTIAL OF THE TIGHTENING PRES GRADIENT BETWEEN A DEEPENING
TROF THRU THE GRT LKS RGN AND HIGH PRES SITUATED OFF THE MID-
ATLANTIC. A BIG QUESTION IS HOW EFFECTIVELY WILL MIX IN THE LLVLS
AND MIX-DOWN MOMENTUM TO THE SFC? WILL ADVERTISE SW WIND GUSTS
THRU THE INTERIOR OF AROUND 20 MPH...WITH 25-30 MPH GUSTS ALONG
THE S SHORE AND CAPE/ISLANDS.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
INCREASING PRES GRADIENT WITH SUSTAINED FLOW UP TO 20 TO 25 MPH
ALONG THE S SHORE. WILL SEE STRONG SWLY FLOW ALOFT AT 50-60 MPH.
STILL AN ABUNDANCE OF DRY AIR ACROSS THE RGN INITIALLY...MOVING
OUT OF THE RGN AS THE TROF OF LOW PRES AND ATTENDANT COLD FRNTL
BOUNDARY PUSH TOWARDS NEW ENGLAND. WILL SEE INCREASING MID-HIGH
LVL CLOUDS FILTER INTO WRN NEW ENGLAND BY THURS MORN. MINS RANGING
AROUND THE LOW 40S AS INCREASING DWPTS WITH ONSHORE FLOW WILL
LIMIT FALLING SFC TEMPS /IN ADDITION H925 TEMPS SHOULD RANGE
+8-10C ACROSS NEW ENGLAND/.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...

BIG PICTURE...
BUILDING UPPER RIDGE OVER THE EAST COAST THURSDAY GIVES WAY TO A
BROAD NORTHERN STREAM TROUGH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. THE ECMWF AND
GFS ARE REASONABLY IN AGREEMENT ON THE LARGE SCALE FEATURES.
SOUTHERN STREAM LOW PRESSURE MOVES OUT OF THE SOUTHWEST USA OVER
THE WEEKEND. THE GFS MAINTAINS A CLOSED LOW ALOFT AND MOVES IT TO
THE MID ATLANTIC COAST BY SUNDAY NIGHT...WHILE THE ECMWF ABSORBS
THE WAVE INTO THE NORTHERN STREAM AND THEN BRINGS IT ACROSS NEW
ENGLAND MONDAY NIGHT. THE GGEM IS SIMILAR TO THE ECMWF IN SLOWER
MOVEMENT...BUT MAINTAINS A SEPARATE UPPER LOW THROUGH SUNDAY
NIGHT. WE FAVORED THE ECMWF SOLUTION WITH LATER POPS

THURSDAY...
HIGH PRESSURE OFFSHORE AND SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT. GENERAL AGREEMENT
AMONG THE MODELS THAT A COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH THE EASTERN GREAT
LAKES BUT STAYS WELL TO OUR WEST UNTIL EVENING. CROSS SECTIONS
SHOW INCREASING HIGH CLOUDS DURING THE MORNING WITH LOWER CLOUDS
IN THE AFTERNOON. GENERALLY DRY...THE JET STREAK REMAINS WELL WEST
AND NORTH OF OUR AREA BUT WEAK LIFT FROM LOW LEVEL WARM ADVECTION
ARRIVES LATE IN THE DAY. WE BROUGHT SLIGHT CHANCE POPS TO THE CT
VALLEY DURING THE AFTERNOON. TEMPS AT 925 MB REACH 10-11C IN THE
AFTERNOON WHICH WOULD MIX TO A MAX TEMP IN THE LOW TO MID 60S.
WIND VALUES ALOFT SHOW 30-35 KNOTS AT 925-950 MB...SO A WINDY DAY
IS EXPECTED. WE WENT 5 KT BELOW THESE VALUES FOR NOW.

COLD FRONT CROSSES NEW ENGLAND WITH SUFFICIENT SUPPORT FOR POPS
EITHER CHANCE OR LOW-END LIKELY. TIMING WOULD BE FOR THURSDAY
NIGHT EXCEPT THE GFS IS SLOWEST WITH THE FRONT ON A BOS-HFD LINE
AT 12Z FRIDAY. THE GFS WAS DISCARDED FOR THE THURSDAY-FRIDAY
FORECAST BECAUSE OF THIS SLOW OUTLIER FOR TIMING.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY...
DEPENDING ON THE SPEED OF DEPARTURE OF THE FRONT...A FEW SHOWERS
MAY LINGER FRIDAY MORNING ESPECIALLY SOUTHEAST MASS AND RI.  UPPER
TROUGH AND COLD POOL MOVE ACROSS NEW ENGLAND FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...THE ECMWF SHOWS COLD POOL MOISTURE ALOFT WHICH WITH
HEATING WOULD MEAN DIURNAL CLOUDS...POSSIBLE A SHOWER.

HIGH PRESSURE THEN BUILDS SATURDAY WITH DRY SEASONABLY COOL
WEATHER.

SUNDAY-MONDAY...
HIGH PRESSURE PROVIDES DRY WEATHER AS IT SHIFTS OFFSHORE. TEMPS
ALOFT WARM A LITTLE SUNDAY. UPPER WINDS THEN TURN SOUTHWEST WITH
MORE WARMING ON MONDAY. AS WE FOLLOWED THE ECMWF SOLUTION WE HOLD
OFF ON ANY SHOWERS UNTIL MONDAY NIGHT.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...

FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...
  LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT
  MODERATE...30 PERCENT TO 60 PERCENT
  HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT

REST OF TODAY...
HIGH CONFIDENCE VFR. LESSENING NWLY WINDS BECOMING LGT AND VRB
INTO EVNG OUT OF THE WSW. MID-HIGH LVL CLOUDS BEGIN TO STREAM
ACROSS THE TERMINALS BY DUSK.

TONIGHT...
HIGH CONFIDENCE VFR. SCT-BKN MID-HIGH LVL CLOUDS WILL LIFT
NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS THE TERMINALS. LGT AND VRB WSW WINDS OVRNGT
BECOMING S/SWLY BY MORN AND INCREASING.

WEDNESDAY...
HIGH CONFIDENCE VFR. STRONG SWLY FLOW WITH GUSTS 25-30 KTS ALONG
THE S SHORE AND CAPE/ISLANDS PSBL. GUSTS UP TO 20 KTS THRU THE
INTERIOR. EXPECTING SUSTAINED WINDS OF 10 KTS OR GREATER FOR ALL
TERMINALS.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
HIGH CONFIDENCE VFR. MAIN CONCERN IS LLWS. WINDS 2-3 KFT AGL WILL
BE SUSTAINED OUT OF THE SW 40-50 KTS. SHOULD SFC WINDS WEAKEN
/LIKELY ACROSS INTERIOR NEW ENGLAND/ LLWS WILL BE A SIGNIFICANT
HAZARD. MAY SEE GUSTS AROUND 25 KTS CONTINUE ALONG THE S COAST
TERMINALS INCLUDING THE CAPE/ISLANDS. INCREASING MID-HIGH LVL
CLOUDS FOR THE WRN TERMINALS.

KBOS TERMINAL...
HIGH CONFIDENCE VFR. NWLY FLOW GUSTING THE NEXT HR OR TWO...
BECOMING LGT AND VRB AFTER DUSK WITH MID-HIGH LVL CLOUDS STREAMING
ACROSS THE RGN. SKC INTO MORN WITH INCREASING SW FLOW. CANT RULE
OUT GUSTS OF 20-25 KTS THRU THE DAY WED. INCREASING THREAT OF LLWS
INTO THE WED EVNG PD WITH WINDS 2-3 KFT AGL SUSTAINED 40-50 KTS.
MAIN UNCERTAINTY IS WHETHER SFC WINDS WILL WEAKEN WED NGT OR
REMAIN BLUSTERY.

OUTLOOK...WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...

THU... HIGH CONFIDENCE FOR VFR BUT GUSTY SSW WINDS 30 TO 35 KNOTS
THURSDAY.

THU NIGHT AND FRI...
RISK OF SCATTERED SHOWERS ALONG WITH BRIEF MVFR CONDITIONS AS A
COLD FRONT MOVES PAST. THIS MAY LINGER IN RI AND SOUTHEAST
MASS INTO EARLY FRIDAY. CLEARING FOLLOWS THE FRONT. CLOUDS MAY
THEN REDEVELOP ESPECIALLY OVER NORTHERN MASS AND SOUTHERN NH.
MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE.

FRI NIGHT AND SAT...
HIGH CONFIDENCE FOR VFR BUT GUSTY NW WINDS UP TO 30 KT.

&&

.MARINE...

TONIGHT...
WINDS AND SEAS DIMINISH BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADV THRESHOLDS WITH
HIGH PRES IN CONTROL.

WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
SW WINDS INCREASING RESULTING SWELL GENERATION AND RISING WAVE
HEIGHTS. SHOULD SEE GUSTS OF AROUND 25 KTS BY WEDNESDAY MORN AND
CONTINUING INTO THE EVNG. SEAS INCREASING UP TO 8 FT ALONG THE E
OUTER WATERS...10 FT FOR THE S OUTER WATERS. SMALL CRAFT ADV
HOISTED ACCORDINGLY FOR THE TIMEFRAME.

OUTLOOK...THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...

THURSDAY...
COLD FRONT APPROACHES FROM THE WEST WITH ITS PASSAGE PROBABLY THU
NGT. SW WINDS MAY GUST UP TO 35 KT THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
DRY WEATHER AND GOOD VSBY WILL GIVE WAY TO SCT SHOWERS THURSDAY
NIGHT.

FRI/SAT...
COLD FRONT WILL MOVE MOVING OFFSHORE EARLY FRI FOLLOWED BY NW WINDS
OF 20-30 KT. AFTER THE COLD FRONT AND SHOWERS DEPART FRIDAY
MORNING...DRY WEATHER THROUGH SATURDAY.

&&

.CLIMATE...

WITH THURSDAY MARCH 8TH FORECAST TO BE A VERY ABNORMALLY WARM DAY
ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND...THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF RECORD
HIGH TEMPERATURES RESPECTIVE TO MARCH 8TH:

STATION (ID)          RECORD HIGH (YEAR SET)
------------------    ---------------------
BOSTON MA (BOS)              67 (1995)
HARTFORD CT (BDL)            69 (1987)
PROVIDENCE RI (PVD)          69 (1987)
WORCESTER MA (ORH)           64 (1987)

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
NH...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY
     FOR ANZ232>235-237-255-256.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY
     FOR ANZ231-236-250-254.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR ANZ250-
     254-255.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KJC/SIPPRELL
NEAR TERM...SIPPRELL
SHORT TERM...SIPPRELL
LONG TERM...KJC
AVIATION...KJC/SIPPRELL
MARINE...KJC/SIPPRELL
CLIMATE...SIPPRELL
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 6, 4:43 AM EST, 10 hours 32 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
443 AM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

MAZ002>006-008>012-026-NHZ011-012-015-070945-
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-CHESHIRE NH-
EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
443 AM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL
MASSACHUSETTS...EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHEASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ236-CTZ002>004-MAZ007-013>024-RIZ001>008-070945-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-EASTERN ESSEX 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-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
443 AM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY OF ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>235-237-250-251-254>256-070945-
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-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-
443 AM EST TUE MAR 6 2012

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...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

THERE IS A LOW TO MODERATE PROBABILITY OF SOUTHWEST GALES FOR
THURSDAY ALONG AND AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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Sources

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