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Small Craft Advisory 51, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

May 14, 2012

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at May 14, 2012, 4:02 PM EDT. It took effect at May 15, 2012, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 38 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 14, 2012, 4:02 PM EDT (20:02 UTC)
In effect from
May 15, 2012, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
May 17, 2012, 3:43 AM EDT
In force
38 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

465 
WHUS71 KBOX 142002
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
402 PM EDT MON MAY 14 2012

ANZ235-237-150415-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120515T2100Z-120516T1300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
402 PM EDT MON MAY 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-150415-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120515T1800Z-120516T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
402 PM EDT MON MAY 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-150415-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120515T2100Z-120516T1300Z/
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-
402 PM EDT MON MAY 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-150415-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120516T0000Z-120516T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
402 PM EDT MON MAY 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-150415-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120516T0600Z-120516T1300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
402 PM EDT MON MAY 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH AROUND WINDS 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT.
  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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
270 
WHUS71 KBOX 150126
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
926 PM EDT MON MAY 14 2012

ANZ235-237-150930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120515T2100Z-120516T1300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
926 PM EDT MON MAY 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO
9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-150930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120515T1800Z-120516T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
926 PM EDT MON MAY 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO
9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-150930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120515T2100Z-120516T1300Z/
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-
926 PM EDT MON MAY 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO
9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-150930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120516T0000Z-120516T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
926 PM EDT MON MAY 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TUESDAY TO
9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-150930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120516T0600Z-120516T1300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
926 PM EDT MON MAY 14 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH AROUND WINDS 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
509 
WHUS71 KBOX 150759
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
359 AM EDT TUE MAY 15 2012

ANZ235-237-151600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120515T2300Z-120516T1300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
359 AM EDT TUE MAY 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-151600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120515T2300Z-120516T1300Z/
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-
359 AM EDT TUE MAY 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH AROUND WINDS 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-151600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120516T0200Z-120516T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
359 AM EDT TUE MAY 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-151600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120516T0700Z-120516T1300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
359 AM EDT TUE MAY 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-151600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120515T1800Z-120516T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
359 AM EDT TUE MAY 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH 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.

&&

$$
164 
WHUS71 KBOX 151920
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
320 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2012

ANZ256-160330-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-120516T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.120515T2000Z-120517T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
320 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KTS
  POSSIBLE. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-152030-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120516T0700Z-120516T1300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
320 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

SEAS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW 5 FEET. 

$$

ANZ235-237-160330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120515T2300Z-120517T1300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
320 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-160330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120515T2300Z-120517T1300Z/
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-
320 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH SEAS UP TO 25 KTS
  POSSIBLE. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-160330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120516T0200Z-120517T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
320 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$
256 
WHUS71 KBOX 160104
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
904 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2012

ANZ235-237-160915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-120517T1300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
904 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-160915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-120517T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
904 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-160915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-120517T1300Z/
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-
904 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-160915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.120516T0200Z-120517T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
904 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
588 
WHUS71 KBOX 160753
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
353 AM EDT WED MAY 16 2012

ANZ235-237-161600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-120517T1300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
353 AM EDT WED MAY 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-161600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-120517T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
353 AM EDT WED MAY 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-161600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-120517T1300Z/
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-
353 AM EDT WED MAY 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-161600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-120517T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
353 AM EDT WED MAY 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
448 
WHUS71 KBOX 161923
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
323 PM EDT WED MAY 16 2012

ANZ256-170330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-120517T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
323 PM EDT WED MAY 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHERLY WINDS BECOMING WEST BY THURSDAY
  MORNING. WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7
  FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-170330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-120518T0100Z/
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-
323 PM EDT WED MAY 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHERLY WINDS BECOMING WEST BY THURSDAY
  MORNING. WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7
  FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-170330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-120517T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
323 PM EDT WED MAY 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHERLY WINDS BECOMING WEST BY THURSDAY
  MORNING. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-170330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-120517T1300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
323 PM EDT WED MAY 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHERLY WINDS BECOMING WEST BY THURSDAY
  MORNING. WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5
  FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
876 
WHUS71 KBOX 170204
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1004 PM EDT WED MAY 16 2012

ANZ235-237-171015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-120517T1300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1004 PM EDT WED MAY 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-171015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-120517T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1004 PM EDT WED MAY 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-171015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-120518T0100Z/
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-
1004 PM EDT WED MAY 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-171015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-120517T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1004 PM EDT WED MAY 16 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
301 
WHUS71 KBOX 170743
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
343 AM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

ANZ235-237-171000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-120517T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SW.Y.0017.120517T0743Z-120517T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
343 AM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM
EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
EARLY THIS MORNING. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE
EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID
SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING
WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK
MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED.
REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

ANZ256-171545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-120517T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SW.Y.0017.120517T0743Z-120517T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
343 AM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE
EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID
SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING
WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK
MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED.
REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-171545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-120518T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SW.Y.0017.120517T0743Z-120517T2100Z/
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-
343 AM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE
EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID
SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING
WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK
MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED.
REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

ANZ250-171000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-120517T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SW.Y.0017.120517T0743Z-120517T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
343 AM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM
EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
EARLY THIS MORNING. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE
EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID
SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING
WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK
MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED.
REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at May 14, 3:50 PM EDT, 12 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 14, 3:50 PM EDT, 12 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
350 PM EDT MON MAY 14 2012

.SYNOPSIS...

A STALLED FRONT OVER SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND WILL PROVIDE A FOCUS
FOR SCATTERED SHOWERS DURING THE EARLY WEEK. LOW PRESSURE FROM THE
GULF OF MEXICO MOVING ALONG THE FRONT WILL PROVIDE A PERIOD OF
HEAVIER RAIN TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT. A FAIRLY STRONG COLD
FRONT MAY SET OFF SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THEREAFTER...HIGH PRESSURE WILL BRING DRY
WEATHER WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK INTO THE
WEEKEND.

&&

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

4 PM UPDATE...

HEAVIER SHOWERS ARE GRADUALLY DISSIPATING AS THEY MOVE NWD INTO
SRN NH...AS WELL AS THOSE SHOWERS ACROSS W MA. MEANWHILE A
BROADER AREA OF SHOWERS ATTENDANT TO ISENTROPIC LIFT OF
SUBTROPICAL MOISTURE IS PRESSING NEWD INTO NEW ENGLAND. STILL FEEL
THAT ENERGY WILL BE SHUNTED BACK W WITH THE INFLUENCE OF MID-LVL
RIDGING OF HIGH PRES ACROSS THE ATLANTIC...THIS SHOULD KEEP THE
ERN PORTIONS OF THE FCST AREA DRY. CLOUDY CONDITIONS PERSIST WITH
CHC POPS OVER A GOOD PORTION OF RGN WITH LIKELY POPS OVER THE WRN
FCST AREA ENCOMPASSING THE CT VLY RGN. IF ANY THUNDER IT SHOULD BE
ISOLATED...BUT WILL NOT PREVAIL IN FCST AS STORMS ARE REMAINING
LOW-TOPPED AND BELOW THE -10C THRESHOLD.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...

TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY...

INFLUENCE OF WAA AHEAD OF THE SERN CONUS DISTURBANCE LIFTING INTO
THE MID-ATLANTIC CONTINUES TO AMPLIFY LOW-MID LVL RIDGING OF HIGH
PRES INTO ERN NEW ENGLAND. STALLED FRNTL BOUNDARY RETROGRADES INTO
UPSTATE NY. FEEL INFLUENCE OF THE RIDGE WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH
SLOWLY TOWARDS TUESDAY MORNING AS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF SHRTWV
IMPULSES /AND ATTENDANT SFC LOW/ LIFTS THRU THE SWLY FLOW INTO THE
HUDSON RVR VLY RGN.

BEST AXIS OF SUB-TROPICAL MOISTURE COUPLED WITH LOW-MID LVL
CONVERGENCE AND INCREASING UPR LVL DIFLUENCE WILL BE GREATEST THRU
PA/UPSTATE NY/WRN NEW ENGLAND...BUT THAT DOES NOT RULE OUT AN
INFLUENCE INTO CNTRL AND ERN PORTIONS OF FCST AREA. WILL KEEP LIKELY
POPS W OF A N-S LINE THRU THE CT VLY...WITH CHC POPS OUT TOWARDS
THE COASTAL PLAIN OF MA.

MAIN CONCERN IS THE VERY MOIST PROFILE WITH PWATS AROUND 1.25
INCHES. THERE IS SOME UNCERTAINTY WHERE THE BEST AXIS OF
CONVERGENCE AND SUBSEQUENT HEAVY PRECIP WILL LIE. 12Z/14 NAM AND
ECMWF ARE IN GOOD AGREEMENT OF THE AXIS ACROSS ERN PA INTO
ALBANY...AND THINK THIS LIKELY THE CASE WITH WWD INFLUENCE OF LOW-
MID LVL RIDGING. STILL PRECIP AMNTS ENDING BY DUSK TUESDAY COULD
BE 1-1.5 INCHES FOR THE CT RVR VLY RGN. SUCH AN AMNT SPREAD OVER
24 HRS DOES NOT LEND TO CONCERN FOR A FLOOD WATCH...BUT WILL
DEFINITELY NEED TO MONITOR FOR PSBL URBAN AND POOR DRAINAGE
FLOODING. EMBEDDED HEAVIER SHOWERS FOR THE CT VLY RGN ARE
ANTICIPATED.

INSTABILITY APPEARS LIMITED INTO THE MORNING...PSBL INCREASING INTO
THE TUESDAY DEPENDENT ON AMBIENT SUNSHINE. ANY INSTABILITY APPEARS
TO BE ELONGATED THRU THE ATMOS PROFILE AND VERY WEAK WITH VALUES
AROUND 200 J/KG. YET...MOST OF THE INSTABILITY REMAINS BELOW
-10C. AS BEEN THE CASE TODAY...CELLS HAVE BEEN LOW-TOPPED AND
HARDLY GETTING ABOVE -10C /THE BETTER THRESHOLD WHERE LIGHTNING IS
PSBL/. THUS WILL KEEP THUNDER OUT OF THE FCST UNTIL VERY LATE WHEN
THE BETTER CONVERGENT AXIS APPROACHES. LIKELY POPS.

MILD NGT WITH ONSHORE SLY FLOW. WILL NEED TO BE CONCERNED OF
ADVECTION OF MOIST AIR OVER COOLER WATERS. ONCE AMBIENT AIR DWPTS
EXCEED SEA-SFC TEMPS...THE PLAUSIBILITY OF FOG INCREASES. SHOULD
REMAIN CLOUDY FOR MUCH OF THE PD...SO MAX TEMPS MAY NOT DEVIATE
SUBSTANTIALLY FROM NIGHTTIME LOWS TONIGHT FOR THE WRN FCST AREA.
LESSER CONFIDENCE TO THE E WHERE AMBIENT SUNSHINE WILL LIKELY AID
IN WARMING AND MAX TEMPS TUE GETTING INTO THE LOW 70S.

TUESDAY NIGHT...

AS ADDITIONAL SHRTWV DISTURBANCES ADVECT FROM THE SERN CONUS AND
INVIGORATE CONTINUED ACTIVITY ALONG A STALLED FRNT THRU THE NERN
CONUS...A STRONGER NRN STREAM TROF DIGS INTO THE ERN GRT LKS RGN.
WILL SEE THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE MID-UPR LVL JET STREAK...WITH UPR-
LVL DIFLUENCE WITHIN THE RIGHT ENTRANCE OF THE JET...PROMOTING A
STRONGER RESPONSE OF LOW-MID LVL CONVERGENCE OF SUBTROPICAL MOISTURE
AND LLJ. THERE IS STILL SOME UNCERTAINTY AS TO HOW THIS SETUP WILL
EVOLVE...AND WHERE THE BEST LOW-MID LVL CONVERGENT AXIS WILL LIE.

NEVERTHELESS...FAIR AMNT OF THE FCST GUIDANCE PRESSES THE LOW-MID
LVL CONVERGENT AXIS THRU THE RGN DURING THE EVNG PD WITH THE NRN
STREAM KICKER...REMOVING THE BULK OF AVAILABLE MOISTURE INTO
WEDNESDAY AHEAD OF A STRONG COLD FRNT AND MID-UPR LYR WLY FLOW
USHERING DRIER AIR ACROSS THE RGN.

ELEVATED INSTABILITY ON THE ORDER OF 250-500 J/KG APPEARS LIKELY FOR
THE EVNG PD WITH THE CONVERGENT AXIS ACROSS MUCH OF THE AREA. SHEAR
WILL BE SLIGHTLY MORE PRONOUNCED OUT OF THE SW AIDING IN THE
SUSTAINABILITY OF UPDRAFTS SHOULD STORMS DEVELOP...BUT STILL HAVE
LOW CONFIDENCE ON SEVERE. EMBEDDED HEAVIER SHOWERS ARE LIKELY.
PRECIP AMNTS FOR THE 12 HR PD COULD BE ON THE ORDER OF 1-1.5 INCHES
/PWATS 1.25-1.5 ADVERTISED/. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE FCST.

HOW EFFECTIVELY THE AXIS MOVES EWD REMAINS ANOTHER MATTER...FEEL
NAM/ECMWF SOLNS ARE HANDLING THE STRONGER INFLUENCE OF HIGH PRES
THRU THE ATLANTIC WELL...SLOWING THE PROGRESSIVE FLOW THRU THE NERN
CONUS. THAT BEING SAID...AREAS THRU THE CT VLY BY WED MORN WILL
LIKELY HAVE SEEN AROUND 2 INCHES OF PRECIP. MAY NEED TO ISSUE A
FLOOD WATCH FOR THOSE AREAS ACCORDINGLY. THE PAST MONTH WE HAVE SEEN
A SUCCESSIVE NATURE OF HEAVY RAINFALL EVENTS DESPITE THE RAINFALL
DEFICIT AND DROUGHT ACROSS THE RGN...ALONG WITH LOW STREAM FLOWS. AM
NOT CONCERNED SO MUCH OVER THE MAIN STEM RIVERS...RATHER URBAN AND
POOR DRAINAGE FLOODING.

WEDNESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

NRN STREAM KICKER WITH ATTENDANT COLD FRNT WILL SWING THRU THE NERN
CONUS. ALONG AND AHEAD OF WHICH...A DIFLUENT FLOW WILL PERSIST ALOFT
WITHIN THE RIGHT ENTRANCE RGN OF THE DEPARTING MID-UPR LVL JET AXIS.
THE CONVERGENT AXIS OF SUBTROPICAL MOISTURE WILL LIKELY LINGER
ACROSS ERN NEW ENGLAND DURING THE MORNING PD...THEREAFTER IT REMAINS
A QUESTION OF MOISTURE AVAILABILITY. WILL SEE AN INCREASE IN WLY
FLOW AND USHERANCE OF DRIER AIR DURING THE LATE PD WED. LIFT APPEARS
PRESENT...AND SHOULD THE SUN BREAK OUT...THE MIX-OUT COULD RESULT IN
SCTD SHOWERS AND PSBL THUNDERSTORMS.

YET WITHIN THE FCST GUIDANCE INSTABILITY INCREASES THRU THE MID-
ATLANTIC INTO UPSTATE NY WHERE CLOUDS ARE MORE LIKELY TO BREAK
RESULTING IN A LINE OF CONVECTION ALONG AND AHEAD OF THE COLD FRNT.
SUCH ACTIVITY MAY REACH THE WRN FCST AREA...BUT WITH THE NOCTURNAL
PASSAGE OF THE FRNT...PRECIP CHCS WILL LIKELY BE DIMINISHED DUE TO
REDUCED CONVECTIVE MIXING /NOT TO MENTION THAT THE BETTER FORCING
AND CONVECTIVE PARAMETERS AHEAD OF THE FRNT APPEAR LOCALIZED THRU NY
INTO NRN NEW ENGLAND CLOSER TO THE SFC LOW THRU THE ST LAWRENCE VLY/.

WILL GO WITH CHC POPS AND HINT AT ISOLATED THUNDER FOR THE WRN
INTERIOR FOR WED. INTO WED NGT...POPS WILL PROBABLY DROP OFF AS
DRIER AIR OVERTAKES THE RGN WITH ATTENDANT COLD FRNT. COLD FRNT
SLIDES THRU AFTER MIDNIGHT WITH W/NWLY FLOW TO THE REAR.

SHOULD BE MILD THRU THE DAY INTO THE 60S LIKELY LINGERING CLOUDS.
FEEL IT SHOULD REMAIN MILD THRU THE EVNG AS WELL WITH THE LATE FRNTL
PASSAGE.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...

HIGHLIGHTS...

* DRY WITH MODERATING TEMPERATURES

DETAILS...

HIGH PRESSURE AND NW FLOW ALOFT WILL MAINTAIN DRY WEATHER THROUGH
EXTENED PERIOD WITH GRADUAL MODERATION IN TEMPERATURES.

PATTERN FAVORS IDEAL RADIATIONAL COOLING THU NIGHT INTO FRI MORNING
AND WILL NEED TO CONSIDER FROST/FREEZE HEADLINES FOR PORTIONS OF
INTERIOR /ESPECIALLY NORTHERN MA AND SW NH/. GRADIENT WILL BE WEAK
ENOUGH TO SUPPORT SEA BREEZES ALONG E AND S COASTS FRI AND SAT
BEFORE INCREASING S FLOW TAKES OVER SUN/MON.

MODELS STILL SHOW POTENTIAL FOR SUBTROPICAL LOW DEVELOPMENT OFF SE
USA COAST OVER WEEKEND BUT KEEP SYSTEM WELL S OF NEW ENGLAND. FOR
NOW WE INDICATED SOME INCREASE IN CLOUDINESS SUN/MON ALONG S COAST
BUT NOT ANTICIPATING ANY OTHER EFFECTS AT THIS TIME.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...

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

OVERVIEW...
LOW TO MODERATE CONFIDENCE IN TAFS. SHRA/TSRA WILL GRADUALLY
DISSIPATE NWD THRU TERMINALS. MVFR/IFR VSBYS WITH WET WX.
OTHERWISE VFR WITH ISOLATED TO SCTD SHOWERS...BETTER OF WHICH WILL
BE ACROSS WRN TERMINALS. TONIGHT...CONCERNED ABOUT FOG ALONG THE S
SHORE...CONSERVATIVE APPROACH WITH MVFR/IFR. IFR/LIFR NOT OUT OF
THE QUESTION. LOW CIGS THRU THE FCST AREA. -SHRA ON THE INCREASE
INTO TUESDAY W TO E WITH CHCS FOR +RA AND TSRA. TEMPO IMPACTS
ANTICIPATED AS RAIN WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES. SLY FLOW PREVAILS.

KBOS TAF...
WEAK WINDS IN PROXIMITY TO A STALLED FRNTL BOUNDARY HAS ALLOWED
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SEA-BREEZE. ANTICIPATE DISSIPATION INTO
EVNG WITH PREVAILING SLY FLOW. VFR FALLING TO MVFR INTO THE EVNG.
WENT CONSERVATIVE...MAY PSBLY GET LOWER. UNCERTAINTY. FEEL MUCH OF
THE FCST PD WILL BE DRY WITH -SHRA LATE TUESDAY.

OUTLOOK...

TUE NIGHT...MVFR/IFR IN RAIN AND FOG WITH POSSIBLE TSTMS. MODERATE
CONFIDENCE.

WED...IFR/LIFR EARLY IMPROVING TO VFR. POSSIBLE SCT SHOWERS/TSTMS
IN AFTERNOON. MODERATE CONFIDENCE.

THU...MVFR CIGS POSSIBLE EARLY NEAR COAST...OTHERWISE VFR. HIGH
CONFIDENCE.

FRI AND SAT...VFR. HIGH CONFIDENCE.

&&

.MARINE...

SEAS BUILD IN RESPONSE TO SLY FLOW AHEAD OF A DISTURBANCE
ANTICIPATED TO IMPACT THE WATERS LATE TUES THROUGH THURS. 5 FOOT
SEAS INTO THE S WATERS MIDDAY TUES INCREASING TO 6-8 FT BY MIDDAY
WED INTO WED NGT FOR THE S/SE OUTER WATERS. COLD FRNT SWEEPS ALL
THE ENERGY OFFSHORE BY MIDNIGHT THURS WITH W/NW FLOW.

SLY GUSTS 20-25 KTS WILL BE PSBL YET ISOLATED ACROSS THE WATERS
AHEAD OF THE DISTURBANCES. ITS ALSO PSBL FOR SOME GUSTY WINDS YET
BRIEF IN WAKE OF THE COLD FRNT AT OR EXCEEDING 25 KTS OUT OF THE
W/NW.

FOG WILL BE PSBL ACROSS THE S WATERS BEGINNING TONIGHT.
UNCERTAINTY PREVAILS AS TO THE EXTENT AND IMPACT OF FOG...BUT THE
ANTICIPATION IS FOR VSBYS TO FALL CONSIDERABLY INTO TUES MORN.

OUTLOOK...THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...

WINDS AND SEAS EXPECTED TO DIMINISH THU AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS
INTO NEW ENGLAND...BUT 5 FT SEAS WILL PROBABLY LINGER OFFSHORE AT
LEAST INTO THU AFTERNOON. LIGHT WINDS AND FLAT SEAS FRI/SAT WITH
HIGH PRESSURE OVERHEAD. SEA BREEZES EXPECTED ALONG E AND S COASTS
BOTH DAYS.

SUBTROPICAL LOW MAY DEVELOP OFF SE USA COAST THIS WEEKEND BUT
THERE IS UNCERTAINTY AS TO HOW FAR OFFSHORE IT REMAINS. FOR NOW WE
THINK IT WILL REMAIN WELL OFFSHORE S OF NEW ENGLAND...BUT COULD
GENERATE SWELLS INTO COASTAL WATERS LATE IN THE WEEKEND.

&&

.EQUIPMENT...

BUOY 44013 IN MASS BAY WILL BE RETURNED TO SERVICE AROUND JUNE
19TH...PENDING WEATHER CONDITIONS.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
NH...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...NONE.

&&

SYNOPSIS...SIPPRELL/JWD
NEAR TERM...SIPPRELL
SHORT TERM...SIPPRELL
LONG TERM...JWD
AVIATION...SIPPRELL/JWD
MARINE...SIPPRELL/JWD
EQUIPMENT...WFO BOX
Hazardous weather outlook, May 14, 4:45 AM EDT, 11 hours 17 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
445 AM EDT MON MAY 14 2012

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-150845-
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-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
445 AM EDT MON MAY 14 2012

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

THERE IS A MODERATE TO HIGH PROBABILITY FOR A PERIOD OF HEAVY
RAINFALL TUESDAY ACROSS THE CONNECTICUT VALLEY AND THE EAST SLOPES
OF THE BERKSHIRES...THEN TUESDAY NIGHT ACROSS CENTRAL AND EASTERN
AREAS. THIS COULD PRODUCE LOCAL POOR DRAINAGE AND URBAN STREET
FLOODING. RISES ARE EXPECTED FOR AREA SMALL STREAMS...BUT ALL
STREAMS AND RIVERS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN WITHIN THEIR BANKS AT
THIS TIME.

A FEW THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING MAY CONTAIN
STRONG WIND GUSTS.

FROST IS POSSIBLE IN SOME NORTHWEST MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHWEST
NEW HAMPSHIRE LOCATIONS DURING THURSDAY NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-150845-
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-
445 AM EDT MON MAY 14 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...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

THOMPSON

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Sources

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