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Small Craft Advisory 46, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 27, 2012

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Apr 27, 2012, 4:33 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 27, 2012, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 27, 2012, 4:33 AM EDT (08:33 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 27, 2012, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 28, 2012, 4:00 AM EDT
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

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GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.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
5 follow-up statements
635 
WHUS71 KBOX 271439
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1039 AM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

ANZ230-272200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-120427T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1039 AM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-272200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-120427T2200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1039 AM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 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>256-272245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-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-
1039 AM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-272245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1039 AM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-272245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1039 AM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-272245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-120428T0800Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1039 AM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$
555 
WHUS71 KBOX 271939
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
339 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

ANZ250-272200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-120427T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
339 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-272200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-120427T2200Z/
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-
339 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-272200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-120427T2200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
339 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST AROUND WINDS 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-272200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-120427T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
339 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-280345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
339 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-280345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
339 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-280345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-120428T0800Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
339 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS 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 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.

&&

$$
674 
WHUS71 KBOX 272154
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
554 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

ANZ254>256-280600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-120427T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1800Z/
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-
554 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-251-280600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-120427T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1500Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
554 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-280600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-120427T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
554 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-280600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
554 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-280600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
554 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-280600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-120428T0800Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
554 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS 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 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.

&&

$$

DUNTEN
555 
WHUS71 KBOX 280219
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1019 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

ANZ254>256-281030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1800Z/
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-
1019 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-251-281030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1500Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1019 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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>235-237-281030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1019 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-281030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1019 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-280800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-120428T0800Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1019 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-281030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1019 PM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

THOMPSON
040 
WHUS71 KBOX 280815
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
415 AM EDT SAT APR 28 2012

ANZ236-280915-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-120428T0800Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
415 AM EDT SAT APR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

WINDS HAVE DROPPED BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA.
NEVERTHELESS...THERE MAY BE ISOLATED GUSTS BETWEEN 20 AND 25 KNOTS
FOR A TIME DURING THE LATE MORNING AND MIDDAY.

$$

ANZ254>256-281615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T2200Z/
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-
415 AM EDT SAT APR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-251-281615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
415 AM EDT SAT APR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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>235-237-281600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
415 AM EDT SAT APR 28 2012

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-281600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T1600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
415 AM EDT SAT APR 28 2012

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-281615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120428T2000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
415 AM EDT SAT APR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

THOMPSON

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 Apr 27, 4:31 AM EDT, 2 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 27, 4:31 AM EDT, 2 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
431 AM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

.SYNOPSIS...
INTENSIFYING LOW PRES OVER THE GULF OF MAINE WILL MOVE INTO
SOUTHEAST CANADA AND PROVIDE SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND WITH DRY BUT WINDY
AND COOL WEATHER TODAY THROUGH MONDAY. THE WEATHER PATTERN WILL
BECOME MORE SPRING-LIKE NEXT WEEK WITH TEMPERATURES MODERATING ALONG
WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS FROM TIME TO TIME.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...

SCATTERED SHOWERS HAVE LARGELY MOVED OUT OF THE AREA. WHILE A COUPLE
OF LOCATIONS ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE MAY HAVE RECEIVED UP TO A
QUARTER OF AN INCH OF RAIN...MOST LOCATIONS ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND GOT LESS THAN 15 HUNDREDTHS AND MANY LESS THAN A TENTH OF AN
INCH.

PATCHY FOG IN PLACE ACROSS THE REGION.  VISIBILITIES ARE GENERALLY
IN THE 3 TO 5 MILE RANGE BUT THERE ARE A COUPLE OF LOCATIONS ON THE
SOUTH COAST THAT ARE DOWN TO 1/2 MILE.  EXPECT FOG TO LIFT SHORTLY
AFTER SUNRISE.

TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE AREA ARE IN THE LOW TO MID 50S.  MUCH WARMER
THAN WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND MUCH WARMER THAN TONIGHT.

LOW PRESSURE INTENSIFIES TODAY AS IT MOVES INTO THE MARITIMES.  THIS
OCCURS AS HIGH PRESSURE STARTS APPROACHING FROM THE WEST RESULTING
IN A STRONG PRESSURE GRADIENT ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.
EXPECTING NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 30 TO 40 MPH BASED ON BUFKIT
SOUNDINGS.  WINDS SHOULD REMAIN BELOW ADVISORY CRITERIA.

HIGH TEMPERATURES ALREADY COOLER THAN YESTERDAY WILL FEEL EVEN
COOLER WITH THE WINDY CONDITIONS.  EXPECT HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S TO
UPPER 50S.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM SATURDAY/...

TONIGHT...DECENT COLD ADVECTION ACROSS THE AREA WILL RESULT IN
FREEZING TEMPERATURES ACROSS MUCH OF THE REGION. USED A BLEND OF
GUIDANCE FOR LOW TEMPERATURES WHICH ARE BELOW FREEZING AWAY FROM
THE COAST. HAVE ISSUED A FREEZE WARNING FOR MOST OF SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND.

SATURDAY...WEATHER SHOULD BE PRETTY QUIET.  IT SHOULD BE BREEZY BUT
LESS WINDY THAN TODAY.  HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL CLIMB INTO THE 50S
AFTER A COLD START...STILL BELOW NORMAL FOR LATE APRIL.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...

HIGHLIGHTS...

* FALL-LIKE TEMPERATURES THIS WEEKEND REBOUNDING TO MORE SPRING-LIKE
NEXT WEEK

* MAINLY DRY WEATHER WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR PRECIP ALONG THE SOUTH
COAST SAT NIGHT/EARLY SUN AND AGAIN EARLY TO MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK

SYNOPTIC OVERVIEW...
MODELS CONTINUE TO ADVERTISE A HIGH AMPLITUDE PATTERN THIS WEEKEND
WITH FALL-LIKE TEMPERATURES OVER NEW ENGLAND...TRANSITIONING TO A
MORE ZONAL FLOW ACROSS THE CONUS NEXT WEEK. THIS WILL RESULT IN
MODERATING TEMPERATURES ACROSS NEW ENGLAND ALONG WITH THE CHANCE FOR
ONE OR TWO LIGHT QPF EVENTS.

MODEL PREFERENCES...
FIRST AREA OF CONCERN IS FRONTAL WAVE APPROACHING FROM THE SOUTH
SAT NGT/EARLY SUN. 00Z NAM IS MUCH FARTHER NORTH WITH ITS QPF FIELD
THAN THE REMAINDER OF THE GUID. THIS INCLUDES THE 03Z SREF/00Z
GEFS/UKMET/ECMWF AND 00Z GFS...WHICH ALL KEEP THE BULK OF THE PRECIP
OFSHR AND JUST CLIPPING THE SOUTH COAST OF MA AND RI. THUS THE 00Z
NAM APPEARS AN OUTLIER. WE WILL USE AND BLEND ALL NON-NAM GUID HERE.
THIS PROVIDES AND CONFINES SLIGHT CHANCE POPS TO THE SOUTH COAST OF
MA AND RI.  THIS PROVIDES GOOD CONTINUITY FROM OUR PREVIOUS
FORECASTS.

AS FOR NEXT WEEK THERE ARE TIMING DIFFERENCES AND THIS IS EXPECTED AS
THE UPPER AIR PATTERN TRANSITIONS FROM AN AMPLIFIED FLOW TO MORE
ZONAL ACROSS THE CONUS. 00Z GFS IS IN GOOD AGREEMENT WITH THE 00Z
UKMET AND 00Z ECMWF. THEREFORE WILL FOLLOW GMOS CLOSELY THIS PERIOD.

DAILY SENSIBLE WEATHER DETAILS...

SAT NGT/SUN...
LOW RISK OF SOME SPRINKLES/FLURRIES ALONG THE SOUTH COAST OF MA AND
RI...INCLUDING CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS AS SURFACE WAVE TRACKS SOUTH
OF NEW ENGLAND. OTHERWISE DRY BUT CHILLY WEATHER PREVAILS. TEMPS
WILL FEEL MORE LIKE FALL THAN SPRING WITH LOWS IN THE 20S AND 30S
WITH DAYTIME HIGHS IN THE 50S. THIS AIRMASS IS ACCOMPANIED BY 850
TEMPS OF ABOUT -8C WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY -2 STD FROM CLIMO. IN
ADDITION A BRISK WNW WIND WILL ADD TO THE COOL CONDITIONS.

MON...
DRY WEATHER BUT STILL CHILLY OVER NEW ENGLAND WITH MEAN MID LEVEL
TROF AXIS ACROSS ATLC CANADA. WINDS SHOULD RELAX AS HIGH PRES BUILDS
OVER THE AREA.

TUE/WED/THU...
TRICKY FORECAST PERIOD AS UPPER AIR PATTERN TRANSITIONS FROM
AMPLIFIED TO MORE ZONAL. FRONTAL BOUNDARY MAY BE DRAPED OVER NEW
ENGLAND IN DEVELOPING RETURN FLOW/WAA PTN. THUS LOW FORECAST
CONFIDENCE ON TIMING OF SHOWERS IN THIS PATTERN CHANGE.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...
  LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT
  MODERATE...30 PERCENT TO 60 PERCENT
  HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT

OVERVIEW...
MODERATE CONFIDENCE IN TAFS. MVFR/IFR CONDITIONS IN PLACE ACROSS
THE REGION. VFR CONDITIONS ON TAP FOR FRI AND FRI NIGHT. LOW
CONFIDENCE IN THE TIMING OF IMPROVEMENT OF CONDITIONS THROUGH THIS
MORNING.

KBOS TAF...MODERATE CONFIDENCE IN TAF. LOW CONFIDENCE IN TIMING OF
IMPROVEMENT TO VFR THIS MORNING. LOW PROBABILITY OF CIGS DROPPING
TO IFR FOR A BRIEF PERIOD BEFORE 12Z.

OUTLOOK...SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...

SAT NIGHT/SUN...HIGH CONFIDENCE FOR VFR ALONG WITH GUSTY WEST WINDS
AND DRY RUNWAYS. LOW RISK OF SPRINKLES/FLURRIES SOUTH COAST.

MON...MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE FOR VFR AND DRY WEATHER.

TUE...MVFR POSSIBLE IN SHOWERS. LOW CONFIDENCE.

&&

.MARINE...

SEAS INCREASE THROUGH MIDNIGHT TONIGHT THEN DIMINISH AS HIGH
PRESSURE MOVES OVER THE WATERS.  EXPECT WESTERLY WINDS TO GUST TO
AROUND 34 KTS ON THE OUTER WATERS AND TO 30 KTS ON THE INTERIOR
SOUNDS AND BAYS.  GALE WARNINGS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE OUTER
WATERS TODAY.  SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES ARE IN PLACE FOR THE REST OF
THE COASTAL WATERS.  WINDS DIMINISH LATE TONIGHT...BUT SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORIES WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED ON THE OUTER WATERS THROUGH
SATURDAY.

OUTLOOK...SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...

SAT NIGHT/SUN...WEAK LOW ZIPS SOUTH OF NEW ENGLAND. OTHERWISE MODEST
WNW FLOW PREVAILS ALONG WITH DRY WEATHER AND GOOD VSBY.

MON...WINDS SHOULD RELAX AS HIGH PRES EXPECTED TO BUILD ACROSS NEW
ENGLAND. DRY WEATHER AND GOOD VSBY PREVAIL.

TUE...UNSETTLED WEATHER POSSIBLE AS A WARM FRONT MAY LIFT NORTHWARD
INTO THE SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND WATERS.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

RAINFALL AMOUNTS HAVE BEEN GENERALLY LESS THAN FIFTEEN HUNDREDTHS OF
AN INCH.  A FEW LOCATIONS IN SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE MAY HAVE HAD AS
MUCH AS A QUARTER OF AN INCH.  NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 30 TO 40 MPH
ARE EXPECTED TODAY WITH MINIMUM AFTERNOON RH VALUES DROPPING AS LOW
AS 30 PERCENT.  GIVEN MUCH OF OUR AREA IS APPROACHING STAGE 2
VEGETATION AND WITH THE HEAVY RAINFALL THAT OCCURRED EARLY IN THE
WEEK...NOT PLANNING ANY FIRE WEATHER HEADLINES.  NONETHELESS...GIVEN
THE STRONG WINDS TODAY FIRE WEATHER POTENTIAL WILL BE ELEVATED.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...FREEZE WARNING FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT SATURDAY FOR
     CTZ002>004.
MA...FREEZE WARNING FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT SATURDAY FOR
     MAZ002>014-016>021-026.
NH...NONE.
RI...FREEZE WARNING FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT SATURDAY FOR
     RIZ001>003-006.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY FOR ANZ231>235-
     237-251.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY FOR ANZ230-236.
     GALE WARNING FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT
     FOR ANZ250-254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...NOCERA/RLG
NEAR TERM...RLG
SHORT TERM...RLG
LONG TERM...NOCERA
AVIATION...NOCERA/RLG
MARINE...NOCERA/RLG
FIRE WEATHER...RLG
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 26, 4:03 PM EDT, 12 hours 30 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
403 PM EDT THU APR 26 2012

MAZ014>016-020>024-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ002>008-272015-
SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH 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-
403 PM EDT THU APR 26 2012

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>013-017>019-026-RIZ001-272015-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
403 PM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

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

   FREEZE WATCH.

THERE IS A MODERATE PROBABILITY THAT TEMPERATURES WILL DIP BELOW
FREEZING SUNDAY MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ232>235-250-254>256-272015-
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
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-
403 PM EDT THU APR 26 2012

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

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

   GALE WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230-231-236-237-251-272015-
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
403 PM EDT THU APR 26 2012

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 27, 4:32 AM EDT, 1 minute before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
432 AM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

MAZ002>021-026-NHZ011-012-015-272045-
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-
WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-
SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-
NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...ORANGE...
BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...
CHESTERFIELD...BLANDFORD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...SPRINGFIELD...
MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...
QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...
NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT...AYER...JAFFREY...KEENE...
MANCHESTER...NASHUA...PETERBOROUGH...WEARE
432 AM EDT FRI APR 27 2012

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER POTENTIAL EXISTS THIS MORNING THROUGH
EARLY THIS EVENING FOR MOST OF MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN NEW
HAMPSHIRE...

RAINFALL LAST NIGHT AMOUNTED TO LESS THAN FIFTEEN HUNDREDTHS OF AN
INCH FOR MOST LOCATIONS. A FEW LOCATIONS THROUGH SOUTHERN NEW
HAMPSHIRE RECEIVED AS MUCH AS A QUARTER OF AN INCH OF RAIN BUT
THEY WERE ISOLATED. DRY WEATHER RETURNS TODAY WITH RELATIVE
HUMIDITIES DROPPING INTO THE 30 TO 35 PERCENT RANGE THIS
AFTERNOON. NORTHWEST WINDS INCREASE...GUSTING TO 30 TO 40 MPH.
WHILE MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITIES DO NOT REACH RED FLAG
CRITERIA...CONDITIONS INDICATE AN ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER POTENTIAL.

RLG

The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 27, 4:20 AM EDTFreeze WarningBOXBristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 3 more30 hr
Apr 27, 4:33 AM EDTGale WarningBOX13 hr

Nearby

Small Craft Advisories in Massachusetts, 2012Every small craft advisory in 2012

Sources

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