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Gale Warning 24, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 11, 2013

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Apr 11, 2013, 4:25 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 12, 2013, 5:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 11, 2013, 4:25 PM EDT (20:25 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 12, 2013, 5:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 12, 2013, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

171 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
425 PM EDT THU APR 11 2013

ANZ254-120430-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-130412T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.130412T1600Z-130412T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0024.130412T1600Z-130412T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
425 PM EDT THU APR 11 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-120430-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-130412T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.130412T0900Z-130412T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0024.130412T0900Z-130412T2000Z/
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-
425 PM EDT THU APR 11 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 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>235-237-120430-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.130412T0900Z-130412T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0024.130412T0900Z-130412T2000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
425 PM EDT THU APR 11 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-250-251-120430-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.130412T1600Z-130412T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0024.130412T1600Z-130412T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
425 PM EDT THU APR 11 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-120430-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0015.130412T1200Z-130412T2000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
425 PM EDT THU APR 11 2013

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  WAVES 2 TO 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-120430-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0015.130412T1600Z-130412T2100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
425 PM EDT THU APR 11 2013

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  WAVES 2 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
569 
WHUS71 KBOX 120223
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1023 PM EDT THU APR 11 2013


ANZ232>235-237-255-256-121030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0024.130412T0900Z-130412T2000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
1023 PM EDT THU APR 11 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-250-251-254-121030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0024.130412T1600Z-130412T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
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-
1023 PM EDT THU APR 11 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-121030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0015.130412T1200Z-130412T2000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1023 PM EDT THU APR 11 2013

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 2 TO 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-121030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0015.130412T1600Z-130412T2100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1023 PM EDT THU APR 11 2013

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 2 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.

&&

$$
355 
WHUS71 KBOX 120759
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
359 AM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

ANZ232>235-237-255-256-121600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0024.130412T0900Z-130412T2000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
359 AM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-250-251-254-121600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0024.130412T1600Z-130412T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
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-
359 AM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-121600-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.130412T1200Z-130412T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0047.130412T1000Z-130412T2200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
359 AM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-121600-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.130412T1600Z-130412T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0047.130412T1000Z-130412T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
359 AM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 2 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.

&&

$$
935 
WHUS71 KBOX 121405
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1005 AM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

ANZ232>235-237-255-256-122000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-130412T2000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
1005 AM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-250-251-254-122200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0024.130412T1600Z-130412T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
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-
1005 AM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-122200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-130412T2200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1005 AM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-122200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-130412T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1005 AM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS AROUND 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
210 
WHUS71 KBOX 121947
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
347 PM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

ANZ235-237-256-130400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-130412T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0048.130412T1947Z-130413T1200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
347 PM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-130000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-130412T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0048.130412T1947Z-130413T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
347 PM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-122100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-130412T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
347 PM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

ANZ250-254-255-130000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-130413T0000Z/
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-
347 PM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-130000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-130413T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
347 PM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 4 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.

&&

$$
323 
WHUS71 KBOX 130000
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
800 PM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

ANZ250-254-255-130800-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-130413T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0048.130413T0000Z-130413T2200Z/
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-
800 PM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-130800-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-130413T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0048.130413T0000Z-130413T2200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
800 PM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-130100-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-130413T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
800 PM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

WINDS AND SEAS HAVE FALLEN BELOW SMALL CRAFT LEVELS.

$$

ANZ233-234-130100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-130413T0000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
800 PM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS AND SEAS HAVE LOWERED BELOW SMALL CRAFT LEVELS.

$$

ANZ235-237-130800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-130413T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
800 PM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-130800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-130413T1000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
800 PM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-130800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-130413T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
800 PM EDT FRI APR 12 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  20 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Apr 11, 2:31 PM EDT, 1 hour 54 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 11, 2:31 PM EDT, 1 hour 54 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
231 PM EDT THU APR 11 2013

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE OVER QUEBEC WILL BRING A NORTHEAST FLOW OF COOLER
AIR TO NEW ENGLAND. LOW PRESSURE OVER THE GREAT LAKES WILL BRING
RAIN LATE TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY...AS A SECONDARY LOW FORMS OVER THE
MID ATLANTIC STATES AND PASSES NEAR NANTUCKET. SOME SLEET AND
FREEZING RAIN IS POSSIBLE ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE. DRY AND
MORE SEASONABLE WEATHER RETURNS FOR THE WEEKEND.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
230 PM UPDATE...

MADE SOME MINOR TWEAKS TO TEMPERATURES THIS AFTERNOON. SOME
CLEARING DEVELOPED ACROSS PORTIONS OF INTERIOR MA AND NORTHERN CT.
AS SUCH TEMPERATURES HAVE RISEN SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN PREVIOUSLY
FORECAST.

ISOLATED SHOWERS/SPRINKLES HAVE DEVELOPED ACROSS PORTIONS OF
NORTHWEST MA AND SOUTHWEST NH THIS AFTERNOON. ONLY GETTING REPORTS
OF LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS WITH NO REPORTS OF MEASURABLE
PRECIPITATION...YET.

AS FOR TONIGHT...THIS IS STILL A VERY DIFFICULT FORECAST. ALL OF
THE MAJOR MODELS STILL EXHIBITING STRONG NORTHERLY AGEOSTROPHIC
FLOW THROUGH A GOOD PORTION OF FRIDAY MORNING BEFORE BREAKING IT
DOWN INTO THE AFTERNOON.

THIS POSES A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM FOR DETERMINING PRECIPITATION
TYPE. AT THIS POINT THINKING THERE WILL BE QUITE A BIT OF RAIN
MIXED WITH SLEET...EVEN AS FAR SOUTH AS THE MA/CT BORDER. LOOKING
AT THE FORECAST SOUNDINGS...ALSO A STRONG POSSIBILITY FOR SOME
FREEZING RAIN. WILL LIKELY EXPAND THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES
FARTHER SOUTH ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF THE WORCESTER HILLS AS
WELL AS THE EAST SLOPES OF THE BERKSHIRES. STILL EVALUATING THE
TIMING.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
LOW LEVEL COLD BECOMES MORE LOCKED-IN FRIDAY MORNING WITH 30-40 KT
1000 MB AGEOSTROPHIC FLOW. THIS MEANS A SLOW TRANSITION TO RAIN
ACROSS SOUTHWEST NH AND NORTHERN MA WITH PERHAPS AS MUCH AS 0.10
INCH OF ICING. ELSEWHERE STRONG ONSHORE FLOW COMBINED WITH DEEP
MOISTURE /PRECIPITABLE WATER UP TO 1.5 INCHES/ AND STRONG
ISENTROPIC LIFT MEANS A WIDESPREAD SOAKING RAINFALL.

STORM TOTAL RAINFALL SHOULD AVERAGE 0.75 TO 1.25 INCHES. THIS WILL
NOT BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE FLOODING OF MOST RIVERS AND STREAMS...BUT
SOME URBAN/POOR DRAINAGE FLOODING CAN BE EXPECTED.

STRONG GUSTY E/NE WINDS EXPECTED ALONG COAST. STILL NOT CONFIDENT
WE WILL REACH WIND ADVISORY CRITERIA...ALTHOUGH BEST CHANCE WOULD
BE ON SUSTAINED WIND /25-35 MPH/ NEAR CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS.
WILL BE RAW DAY WITH HIGHS ONLY IN 30S/40S.

MODELS BRING SECONDARY LOW NEAR CAPE COD AND ISLANDS FRI EVENING
SO EXPECT RAIN TO END QUICKLY TOWARD EVENING.

A SECONDARY LOW PRESSURE SHOULD MOVE FARTHER OFFSHORE FRIDAY
EVENING...CARRYING ITS ASSOCIATED LOW-LEVEL JET AND BAND OF RAIN
ALONG WITH IT. EXPECTING THE BULK OF ANY RAIN TO BE ENDING ABOUT
02-04Z /10 PM-12 AM LOCAL/ AS DECENT SUBSIDENCE IS APPARENT THE
COLD ADVECTION REGIME BEHIND THIS LOW PRESSURE. THEREFORE...WE
EXPECT IMPROVING CONDITIONS LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
HIGHLIGHTS...

* MODERATING TEMPS FOR THE WEEKEND...INCREASING FOR NEXT WEEK

OVERVIEW AND MODEL PREFERENCES...
00/11Z MODEL GUIDANCE SUITE IS NOW IN FAIRLY GOOD AGREEMENT
THROUGH THE MID TERM...BUT STILL HAVE SOME FAIRLY MARKED
DIFFERENCES REGARDING THE SYNOPTIC PATTERN THROUGH THE MID PART OF
NEXT WEEK. GIVEN THIS HAVE FAIRLY HIGH CONFIDENCE THAT AFTER LOW
PRES EXITS FRI NIGHT...HIGH PRES WILL DOMINATE THROUGH MON. THIS
IS THANKS TO A FAIRLY ROBUST NW ATLANTIC RIDGE...WHICH THE ECMWF
HAS BEEN PERSISTENT IN MAINTAINING THROUGH TUE. GFS AND A FEW OF
THE GEFS ENSEMBLES ARE SHOWING THE TYPICAL FAST BIAS BREAKING DOWN
THIS RIDGE...BUT THE OPERATIONAL RUN HAS SLOWED A BIT.
THEREFORE...WILL CONTINUE TO LEAN TOWARD THE ECMWF AS A BASELINE
FOR THE FORECAST. REGARDING LOW PRES PASSING WELL INTO NRN QUEBEC
AND A COLD FRONT FOR MID WEEK...THERE ARE SOME TIMING DIFFERENCES
TO WORK OUT..BUT IT APPEARS A MORE UNSETTLED AND WET WX IS FAVORED
BY ECMWF/ECENS MEAN BY WED...SO WILL TREND IT TOWARD THAT SOLUTION
AS WELL.

DETAILS...

SAT INTO MON...HIGH PRES GRADUALLY BUILDS OVER THE REGION THROUGH
THE PERIOD AS MID LVL RIDGE BUILDS OVER THE NW ATLANTIC. EXPECTING
MOSTLY DRY CONDITIONS WITH THIS HIGH...SAVE FOR WHAT MAY BE AN
ISOLATED -SHRA OR EVEN FLURRY IN THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF SRN NH SAT
NIGHT AS COLD FRONT CROSSES THE REGION. H85 TEMPS AVERAGE ABOUT 0C
ON SAT...-4C ON SUN...THEN WARMS AGAIN TO ABOUT +2C BY SUN.
THEREFORE...TEMPS IN THE MID TO UPPER 50S ARE LIKELY
SAT...ALTHOUGH AN ISOLATED 60F CAN/T BE RULED OUT. TEMPS DROP A
BIT INTO THE UPPER 40S AND LOW 50S SUN...WITH SOME LOW TO MID 60S
SUN.

TUE INTO MIX NEXT WEEK...
STILL A LOW CONFIDENCE FORECAST HERE MAINLY DUE TO DIFFERENCES IN
THE BREAKDOWN OF THE NW ATLANTIC RIDGE. ECMWF/ECENS MEAN HOLDS THE
RIDGE IN PLACE...KEEPING A SLOW MOVING FRONT TO THE N OR AT LEAST
SOMEWHERE IN THE VICINITY OF SRN NEW ENGLAND...WHILE GFS PUSHES IT
FULLY THROUGH INTO WED. IN ANY CASE...WILL START DRY BUT ERR
TOWARD AT LEAST SOME SLIGHT CHANCE POPS FOR WED AND THU GIVEN THE
CLOSENESS AND POTENTIAL ERRORS IN THE FRONT PLACEMENT.

&&

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

OVERVIEW...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.

LOWER CLOUDS WITH IFR CONDITIONS BECOMING LESS WIDESPREAD ACROSS
SOUTHEAST MA AND RI. CIGS STILL EXPECTED TO IMPROVE TO VFR AFTER
21Z ACROSS THE ENTIRE REGION...WHICH SHOULD PERSIST FOR MOST OF
TONIGHT.

PRECIPITATION TONIGHT IS EXPECTED TO BE FAIRLY LIGHT AND
SPOTTY...MAINLY IN FORM OF SPRINKLES. HOWEVER IT WILL BE COLD
ENOUGH ACROSS HIGHER TERRAIN OF NW MA/SW NH TO SUPPORT LIGHT MIX
OF SLEET/FREEZING RAIN BUT ANY ICING WILL BE MINIMAL. STILL
EVALUATING NEED FOR AIRPORT WEATHER WARNINGS AT KBOS AND KMHT.
TIMING OF ANY SUCH WARNINGS IS STILL UNCERTAIN AT THIS TIME...AS
SUCH CONFIDENCE IS LOWER. WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS
POSSIBILITY.

CONDITIONS LOWER BACK TO MVFR/IFR AFTER 12/12Z FRI. RAINFALL WILL
BECOME STEADIER AND HEAVIER DURING DAY AS ANY MIXED SLEET/FREEZING
RAIN ACROSS NW MA/SW NH SLOWLY TRANSITIONS TO RAIN. ICING SHOULD
BE LESS THAN 0.10 INCH. INCREASING N/NE WINDS EXPECTED WITH GUSTS
TO 35KT POSSIBLE ALONG IMMEDIATE COAST AND TO 20-25KT INLAND.
LLWS EXPECTED NEAR S COAST WITH SOUTHERLY 50KT JET AT 2000 FT.

KBOS TERMINAL...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. DRY WEATHER EXPECTED TODAY
WITH ONLY FEW SPRINKLES TONIGHT. STEADIER RAIN/WET RUNWAYS
EXPECTED AFTER 12Z FRI.

KBDL TERMINAL...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.

OUTLOOK...SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY...

SATURDAY INTO MONDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE. VFR.

&&

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

HIGH CONFIDENCE THROUGH FRI.

INCREASING NE FLOW THIS MORNING WILL BRING 25KT GUSTS ON WATERS E
AND S OF CAPE COD WHERE SCA REMAINS POSTED. EVEN THOUGH WINDS
DIMINISH THIS AFTERNOON...WE EXTENDED SCA THROUGH TONIGHT AS SEAS
SLOWLY BUILD AHEAD OF NEXT SYSTEM.

GALE WATCHES BEING ISSUED FOR ALL WATERS...INCLUDING BOS HARBOR
AND NARRAGANSETT BAY...STARTING EARLY FRI MORNING ON S COASTAL
WATERS AND DURING AFTERNOON ON E MA WATERS. THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO
CORE OF STRONGEST WINDS ARRIVING AHEAD OF WARM FRONT. WINDS
SHOULD SUBSIDE AND SHIFT TO S/SW ON SOUTHERN WATERS FRI AFTERNOON
AS LOW EVENTUALLY PASSES NEAR CAPE COD FRI EVENING. EXPECT
REDUCED VISIBILITY IN RAIN/FOG.

OUTLOOK...SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY...

MODERATE CONFIDENCE ALL PERIODS.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES LIKELY CONTINUE INTO MONDAY FOR SEAS
ALONE...WITH SEAS VERY SLOWLY DROPPING FROM ABOU5 6-8 FT ON THE
OUTER WATERS...DOWN TO ABOUT 5 FT BY MONDAY.

THE BEST CHANCE FOR 25-30 KT WINDS WILL BE ON SUN OUT OF THE
NW...OTHERWISE...WINDS GENERALLY BELOW SMALL CRAFT THRESHOLDS.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
NH...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM 5 AM TO NOON EDT FRIDAY FOR
     NHZ011-012-015.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...GALE WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR
     ANZ232>235-237-255-256.
     GALE WATCH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR ANZ230-231-250-251-254.
     GALE WATCH FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR
     ANZ236.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR ANZ254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...DOODY/JWD
NEAR TERM...BELK
SHORT TERM...BELK/JWD
LONG TERM...DUNTEN
AVIATION...BELK/DOODY
MARINE...BELK/DOODY
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 11, 3:39 AM EDT, 12 hours 46 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
339 AM EDT THU APR 11 2013

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-120745-
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-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
339 AM EDT THU APR 11 2013

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NHZ011-012-015-120745-
CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
339 AM EDT THU APR 11 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO NOON EDT FRIDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

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

   WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.

.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.

   WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ232>235-237-255-256-120745-
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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 AM EDT THU APR 11 2013

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WATCH.

.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.

ANZ230-231-250-251-254-120745-
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-
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-
339 AM EDT THU APR 11 2013

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND 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.

ANZ236-120745-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
339 AM EDT THU APR 11 2013

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND 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.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 11, 3:54 AM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester24 hr

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Sources

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