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Gale Warning 31, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 26, 2013

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Oct 26, 2013, 1:04 AM EDT. It took effect at Oct 26, 2013, 3:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 13 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
Oct 26, 2013, 1:04 AM EDT (05:04 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 26, 2013, 3:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 27, 2013, 4:00 AM EDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

494 
WHUS71 KBOX 260504
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
104 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

ANZ255-256-261315-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0022.131026T2100Z-131027T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T1900Z-131027T0600Z/
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-
104 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-261315-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0022.131026T2100Z-131027T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T1900Z-131027T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
104 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-261315-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0022.131026T2100Z-131027T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T1900Z-131027T0600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
104 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-261315-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0022.131026T2100Z-131027T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T1900Z-131027T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
104 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-261315-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0022.131026T2100Z-131027T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T1900Z-131027T0600Z/
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-
104 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-261315-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T1900Z-131027T0600Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
104 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-261315-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T2000Z-131027T0100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
104 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT
THIS EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35
  KT. WAVES 1 TO 3 FEET ON BOSTON HARBOR AND 2 TO 4 FEET ON
  NARRAGANSETT BAY.

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.

&&

$$


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4 follow-up statements
993 
WHUS71 KBOX 260733
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
333 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

ANZ255-256-261600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T1900Z-131027T0600Z/
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-
333 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-261600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T1900Z-131027T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
333 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-261600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T1900Z-131027T0600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
333 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-261600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T1900Z-131027T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
333 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-261600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T1900Z-131027T0600Z/
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-
333 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-261600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T2000Z-131027T0100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
333 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35
  KT. WAVES 1 TO 3 FEET ON BOSTON HARBOR AND 2 TO 4 FEET ON
  NARRAGANSETT BAY.

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.

&&

$$


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337 
WHUS71 KBOX 261403
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1003 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013


ANZ255-256-262215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T1900Z-131027T0600Z/
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-
1003 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-262215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T1900Z-131027T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1003 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-262215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T1900Z-131027T0600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1003 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-262215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T1900Z-131027T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
1003 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-262215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T1900Z-131027T0600Z/
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-
1003 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-262215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0031.131026T2000Z-131027T0100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1003 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. WAVES 1 TO 3 FEET ON BOSTON HARBOR AND 2 TO 4 FEET ON 
  NARRAGANSETT BAY.

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.

&&

$$


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739 
WHUS71 KBOX 262026
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
426 PM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013


ANZ255-256-270430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-131027T0800Z/
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-
426 PM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-270430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-131027T0800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
426 PM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-270430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-131027T0800Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
426 PM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-270430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-131027T0800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
426 PM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-270430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-131027T0800Z/
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-
426 PM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-270200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-131027T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
426 PM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. WAVES 1 TO 3 FEET ON BOSTON HARBOR AND 2 TO 4 FEET ON 
  NARRAGANSETT BAY. 

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.

&&

$$
430 
WHUS71 KBOX 270543
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
143 AM EDT SUN OCT 27 2013


ANZ254>256-271345-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-131027T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-131028T0700Z/
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-
143 AM EDT SUN OCT 27 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-271345-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-131027T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-131027T2100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
143 AM EDT SUN OCT 27 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-271345-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-131027T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-131027T1500Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
143 AM EDT SUN OCT 27 2013

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

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-270645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-131027T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
143 AM EDT SUN OCT 27 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THRESHOLDS.
THEREFORE...THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

$$

ANZ250-251-271345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-131027T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
143 AM EDT SUN OCT 27 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$


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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 Oct 25, 9:20 PM EDT, 3 hours 44 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 25, 9:20 PM EDT, 3 hours 44 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
920 PM EDT FRI OCT 25 2013

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING TO THE EASTERN SEABOARD WILL PROVIDE MAINLY
DRY WEATHER WITH NEAR OR BELOW AVERAGE TEMPERATURES THROUGH AT
LEAST EARLY NEXT WEEK. THE FORECAST BECOMES VERY UNCERTAIN BY THE
MIDDLE TO END OF NEXT WEEK WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR WET WEATHER.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SATURDAY MORNING/...
920 PM UPDATE...

TEMPERATURES DROPPING RAPIDLY TONIGHT WITH CLEAR SKIES...LIGHT
WINDS AND DRY AIRMASS IN PLACE. MANY LOCATIONS ALREADY WELL DOWN
INTO 30S...AS COLD AS 29F AT NORWOOD AIRPORT AS OF 9 PM. NUDGED
OVERNIGHT LOWS DOWN A FEW DEGREES IN USUAL COLD SPOTS...OTHERWISE
FORECAST LOWS LOOK GOOD AS DO FROST/FREEZE HEADLINES.

MAY SEE SOME CLOUDS DRIFT OVER BERKSHIRES AND MONADNOCKS
OVERNIGHT...OTHERWISE SKIES WILL REMAIN CLEAR.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
SATURDAY...
MID LEVEL SHORTWAVE AND ASSOCD COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH THE GT
LAKES WITH INCREASING SW FLOW DEVELOPING IN THE AFTERNOON. WIND
GUSTS TO 30-35 MPH EXPECTED. IT LOOKS MAINLY DRY AS ANY SHOWERS
SHOULD HOLD OFF UNTIL EVENING...BUT CLOUDS WILL BE INCREASING
DURING THE DAY...ESPECIALLY N OF THE MASS PIKE. ALSO...SOME OCEAN
EFFECT STRATO-CU MAY DEVELOP IN THE AFTERNOON OVER THE CAPE AND
ISLANDS AS LOW LEVEL INSTABILITY OVER THE OCEAN STILL SUFFICIENT
AND SW WINDS WILL INCREASE LOW LEVEL MOISTURE. TEMPS WILL RECOVER
INTO THE MID 50S ACROSS MUCH OF THE REGION...COOLER HIGHER
TERRAIN.

SATURDAY NIGHT...
SW LOW LEVEL JET WILL RESULT IN WINDY CONDITIONS DURING THE
EVENING ALONG THE S COAST AND ESPECIALLY THE CAPE/ISLANDS WHERE
IT WILL BE WELL MIXED. GUSTS TO 40 MPH POSSIBLE OVER THE OUTER
CAPE/ISLANDS. OTHERWISE...SHORTWAVE AND FROPA WILL MOVE THROUGH
DURING THE NIGHT. LOW LEVEL CONVERGENCE IS LIMITED...BUT DECENT
QG FORCING AND FAVORABLE RIGHT ENTRANCE REGION OF UPPER JET WILL
PROVIDE ENOUGH MID LEVEL LIFT TO BRING A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AS
DEEPER MOISTURE AXIS SWINGS THROUGH. WILL CARRY SLIGHT CHC TO LOW
END CHC POPS.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
HEADLINES...

* BELOW-NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND DRY INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK
* WET WEATHER AND SEASONABLE TEMPERATURES INTO THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND

OVERVIEW AND MODEL PREFERENCES...
25/12Z MODEL GUIDANCE SUITE CONTINUES ITS TREND OF SHOWING
REASONABLY GOOD AGREEMENT THROUGH THE MID TERM PERIOD INTO EARLY
NEXT WEEK. HOWEVER...DUE TO ISSUES REGARDING CONFLUENT AND NEARLY
ZONAL FLOW ACROSS THE ERN CONUS DEVELOPING UNDER STRONGLY POSITIVE
NAO/AO AND NEARLY NEUTRAL PNA...CONFIDENCE REMAINS SOMEWHAT
LIMITED PARTICULARLY IN THE DAY-TO-DAY WX DETAILS FOR THE LATTER
HALF OF NEXT WEEK. GIVEN THE INITIAL AGREEMENT...A BLEND OF
DETERMINISTIC GUIDANCE WILL BE USED AS A BASELINE FOR THIS
FORECAST UPDATE. FOR THE LATTER HALF...WHERE FORECAST CONFIDENCE
IS LOWER...WILL ERR ON THE SIDE OF THE PREVIOUS FORECAST WITH SOME
DEFERENCE TO BOTH THE 12Z GFS AND THE 00Z ECMWF...WHICH KIND OF
SPLITS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE MORE PROGRESSIVE AND MORE
AMPLIFIED SOLUTIONS.

THE PATTERN WILL BE DEFINED BY THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRESSIVE AND
CONFLUENT...ZONAL FLOW ACROSS THE NORTHEAST CONUS. THIS WILL BE
THE RESULT OF LONGWAVE TROF LIFTING NE AND SRN STREAM FLOW
CONVERGING IN RESPONSE TO BUILDING ATLANTIC HIGH PRES. THE KEY
ISSUES REGARDING THE LATE WEEK PERIOD ARE IN REGARD TO TEMPORAL
AND SPATIAL DIFFERENCES IN THE INFLUENCE OF A WEAKENING WRN CONUS
TROF AS IT TRANSLATES E. THIS TROF IS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE
ERN PACIFIC...AND BETTER MODEL AGREEMENT IS EXPECTED ONCE THIS
TROF SLIDES ONSHORE AND IS BETTER OBSERVED BY A HIGHER RESOLUTION
GROUP OF REMOTE SENSING INSTRUMENTS ON LAND.

DETAILS...

SUN THROUGH TUE...
WEAKENED COLD FRONT ATTENDANT TO CLIPPER LOW PRES SLIDING THROUGH
NRN NEW ENGLAND WILL BE SHIFTING OFFSHORE WITH TIME. ANY WIDELY
SCATTERED -SHRA OR FLURRIES /MAINLY OVER THE HIGHEST TERRAIN/ WILL BE
DIMINISHING EARLY IN THE DAY. WITH PROGRESSIVELY MORE SUNSHINE
SUN...TEMPS WILL FEEL A BIT WARMER AS THE AIRMASS WILL TAKE SOME
TIME TO COOL FURTHER BEHIND THE FRONT. EXPECT HIGHS IN THE LOW TO
UPPER 50S...WITH LOWS SUN NIGHT DIPPING INTO THE UPPER 20S TO MID
30S...SIMILAR TO THIS WEEK.

MON AND TUE...HIGH PRESSURE REGAINS CONTROL WITH DRY SOUNDING AND
DRY WX. A SECONDARY COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THE REGION MON ALLOWING
FOR A REINFORCING SHOT OF COLDER AIR. H85 TEMPS ON MON AVERAGE
AROUND -1C AND THEN -2C OR SO ON TUE. THEREFORE...HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 40S TO MID 50S ARE EXPECTED ON MON WITH MON NIGHT LOWS IN
THE MID 20S TO LOW 30S. HIGHS ON TUE WILL BE IN THE MID 40S TO LOW
50S.

WED INTO NEXT WEEKEND...
AS MENTIONED ABOVE...CONFIDENCE IN THIS PORTION OF THE FORECAST
REMAINS RELATIVELY LOW DUE TO SEVERAL DIFFERENCES IN THE HANDLING
OF SHORTWAVE PROPAGATION THROUGH CONFLUENT...FAST...ZONAL FLOW
ACROSS THE ERN CONUS. HOWEVER...DO AT LEAST HAVE SOME CONFIDENCE
THAT TEMPERATURES/DWPTS WILL GRADUALLY TRANSITION TO NEAR
SEASONABLE NORMALS FOR EARLY NOV AS THE SRN STREAM PHASES WITH THE
NRN STREAM...INTRODUCING SOME WARMER AIR INTO THE REGION.
ALSO...WITH A SERIES OF SHORTWAVES AND AN INCREASE IN OVERALL
COLUMN MOISTURE...WILL LIKELY SEE AN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF WET
WX. THERE IS SOME SUGGESTION THAT A WARM FRONT MAY AFFECT THE
REGION LATE WED INTO THU...BUT GIVEN DISAGREEMENT IN TIMING AND
AMPLITUDE OF THE ASSOCIATED SHORTWAVE WITH THIS
SYSTEM...CONFIDENCE REMAINS LOW IN HOW MUCH IMPACT THIS WILL HAVE.
THE PROPOSED BLEND WILL YIELD SOME POPS THROUGH THE PERIOD.

&&

.AVIATION /01Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.
MODERATE...30 TO 60 PERCENT.
HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT.

SHORT TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

VFR THROUGH SAT NIGHT. MAINLY SKC OVERNIGHT TONIGHT GIVING WAY TO
INCREASING CLOUDS THROUGH THE DAY TOMORROW WITH CIGS DIPPING DOWN
TO AROUND 040-060 BY THE LATE DAY. A FEW -SHRA AND POSSIBLY EVEN
A LIGHT -SHSN SAT NIGHT /IN THE HIGHER TERRAIN/...BUT CONDITIONS
MAINLY VFR.

WINDS DIMINISH TO BETWEEN LIGHT AND VRB TO ABOUT 10 KT TONIGHT.
THEN SHIFT TO SW DURING THE DAY TOMORROW WITH GUSTS 20-30 KT AT
TIMES. SOME GUSTS POSSIBLY 30+ KT ESPECIALLY ACK/MVY/HYA/FMH LATE
IN THE DAY.

KBOS TAF...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

KBDL TAF...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

OUTLOOK...SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...HIGH CONFIDENCE.
VFR THROUGH THE PERIOD. W WINDS STRONGEST SUN...GRADUALLY SHIFTING
N AND DIMINISHING MON INTO TUE.

WEDNESDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
MAINLY VFR. ALTHOUGH APPROACHING FRONTAL SYSTEM MAY LEAD TO SOME
MVFR CIGS/VSBYS IN SOME -SHRA/FOG.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.
MODERATE...30 TO 60 PERCENT.
HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT.

SHORT TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

WINDS AND SEAS DIMINISH OVERNIGHT. SW LOW LEVEL JET 40-45 KT
DEVELOPS LATE SAT INTO SAT NIGHT. SOUNDINGS SHOW GOOD MIXING OVER
THE WATER SO WE ISSUED A GALE WATCH FOR THE POTENTIAL OF G35-40 KT
LATE SAT INTO SAT NIGHT. THE GALE WATCH IS FOR ALL WATERS EXCEPT
NARRAGANSETT BAY...BOSTON HARBOR AND MASS BAY. SEAS BUILD UP TO 10
FT OVER THE SOUTHERN WATERS SAT NIGHT.

OUTLOOK...SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

SUN INTO MON...HIGH CONFIDENCE.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS LINGER...BUT GRADUALLY DECLINE
INTO MON. BEST CHANCE FOR W WINDS ABOVE 25 KT WILL BE SUN...LOWER
ON MON. SEAS GRADUALLY DECLINE OVER ALL WATERS...WITH LIKELY ONLY
THE OUTER OCEAN WATERS REMAINING ABOVE 5 FT. BY MON AFTERNOON.

TUE AND WED...LOW TO MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
ALTHOUGH WINDS REMAIN 20 KT OR LOWER THROUGH THE PERIOD. A
BUILDING SWELL ON WEEKEND MAY LEAD TOWARD 5+ FT SEAS BY WED.
CONFIDENCE RELATIVELY LOW ON TIMING AND IMPACTS AT THIS POINT.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
GIVEN THE DRY WEATHER PATTERN WE HAVE HAD OVER THE PAST SEVERAL
WEEKS...THERE ARE SOME FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
MINIMUM AFTERNOON RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES WILL DROP TO BETWEEN
30 AND 40 PERCENT WITH SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH DURING
THE MID TO LATE AFTERNOON.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...FREEZE WARNING FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY FOR MAZ006-007-
     014-019.
     FROST ADVISORY FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY FOR MAZ015-016-
     022.
NH...NONE.
RI...FREEZE WARNING FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY FOR RIZ001-003.
     FROST ADVISORY FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY FOR RIZ002-004-
     005-007.
MARINE...GALE WATCH FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
     FOR ANZ231>235-237-250-254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KJC/DOODY
NEAR TERM...JWD
SHORT TERM...KJC
LONG TERM...DOODY
AVIATION...KJC/DOODY
MARINE...KJC/DOODY
FIRE WEATHER...KJC
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 25, 3:57 PM EDT, 9 hours 7 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
357 PM EDT FRI OCT 25 2013

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>005-008>013-017-018-020-021-023-026-NHZ011-012-015-
RIZ006-262000-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX 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-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-DUKES MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-CHESHIRE NH-
EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WASHINGTON RI-
357 PM EDT FRI OCT 25 2013

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ006-007-014-019-RIZ001-003-262000-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
357 PM EDT FRI OCT 25 2013

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

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

   FREEZE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

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

   FREEZE WARNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ015-016-022-RIZ002-004-005-007-262000-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-BARNSTABLE MA-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-
EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-NEWPORT RI-
357 PM EDT FRI OCT 25 2013

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

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

   FROST ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

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

   FROST ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ231>235-237-250-254>256-262000-
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-
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-
357 PM EDT FRI OCT 25 2013

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

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.

ANZ230-236-251-262000-
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
357 PM EDT FRI OCT 25 2013

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ024-RIZ008-262000-
NANTUCKET MA-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
357 PM EDT FRI OCT 25 2013

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS
AND SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

THERE IS THE LOW PROBABILITY THAT DURING THE NEXT FEW NIGHTS
TEMPERATURES MAY APPROACH FREEZING SUCH THAT FROST OR FREEZE
HEADLINES MAY BE ISSUED.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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