Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2013

Gale Warning 43, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 29, 2013

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Dec 29, 2013, 4:12 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 29, 2013, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 10 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
Dec 29, 2013, 4:12 AM EST (09:12 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 29, 2013, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 30, 2013, 1:47 AM EST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

229 
WHUS71 KBOX 290912
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
412 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...STRONG GALES TO NEAR STORM-FORCE WINDS ANTICIPATED LATE TONIGHT
INTO THIS EVENING...

.A STRONG STORM SYSTEM MOVING ACROSS CAPE COD THIS EVENING WILL
BRING A PERIOD OF NEAR STORM-FORCE SOUTH-SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS FOR
THE SOUTHERN WATERS AROUND THE HOURS OF 4 PM TO SHORTLY AFTER
MIDNIGHT. AS THE STORM SYSTEM EXITS...WINDS WILL BACK OUT OF THE
WEST-NORTHWEST...REMAINING BLUSTERY TO NEAR GALE-FORCE THROUGHOUT
THE REMAINDER OF THE OVERNIGHT PERIOD INTO MONDAY. 

ANZ235-237-291715-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0043.131229T2100Z-131230T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
412 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH-SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 50 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.

&&

$$

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/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0027.131229T2000Z-131230T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0043.131229T2300Z-131230T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
412 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH-SOUTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-291715-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0043.131229T2100Z-131230T0900Z/
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-
412 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH-SOUTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-291715-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0043.131229T2300Z-131230T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
412 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-291715-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0043.131229T2200Z-131230T0700Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
412 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST
MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH-SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-291715-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0043.131229T2300Z-131230T0700Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
412 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EST
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EST
MONDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH-SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-291715-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.131229T2300Z-131231T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
412 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30
  KT TONIGHT...BACKING WEST-NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  30 KT TOWARDS MONDAY MORNING AND THROUGH MONDAY. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-291715-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.131229T2300Z-131230T0700Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
412 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EST
MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-291715-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.131229T2100Z-131231T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
412 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM
EST MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH-SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 30 KT INTO TONIGHT...BACKING WEST-NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 30 KT TOWARDS MONDAY MORNING AND THROUGH MONDAY.
  SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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176 
WHUS71 KBOX 291644
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1144 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...STRONG GALES TO NEAR STORM-FORCE WINDS ANTICIPATED LATE
THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING...

.A STRONG STORM SYSTEM MOVING ACROSS CAPE COD THIS EVENING WILL
BRING A PERIOD OF NEAR STORM-FORCE SOUTH-SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS FOR
THE SOUTHERN WATERS AROUND THE HOURS OF 4 PM TO SHORTLY AFTER
MIDNIGHT. AS THE STORM SYSTEM EXITS...WINDS WILL BACK OUT OF THE
WEST-NORTHWEST...REMAINING BLUSTERY TO NEAR GALE-FORCE THROUGHOUT
THE REMAINDER OF THE OVERNIGHT PERIOD INTO MONDAY.

ANZ235-237-300045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.131229T2100Z-131230T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1144 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-300045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.131229T2200Z-131230T0700Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1144 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-300045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.131229T2100Z-131230T0900Z/
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-
1144 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-300045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.131229T2300Z-131230T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1144 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-300045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.131229T2300Z-131230T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1144 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-300045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.131229T2300Z-131230T0700Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1144 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-300045-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.131229T2300Z-131231T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1144 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-300045-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.131229T2300Z-131230T0700Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1144 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT.
  WAVES 1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-300045-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.131229T2100Z-131231T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1144 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

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

&&

$$


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630 
WHUS71 KBOX 292126
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
426 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...SOUTHEAST GALES THIS EVENING...

.AN INTENSIFYING GALE CENTER OVER SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY WILL TRACK
NORTHEAST TO SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS THIS EVENING AND THEN OUT TO
SEA OVERNIGHT.

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MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
426 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-300530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-131230T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
426 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-300530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.131229T2200Z-131230T0700Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
426 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-300530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-131230T0900Z/
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 EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-300530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.131229T2300Z-131230T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
426 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-300530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.131229T2300Z-131230T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
426 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-300530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.131229T2300Z-131230T0700Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
426 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-300530-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.131229T2300Z-131230T0700Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
426 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-300530-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-131231T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
426 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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354 
WHUS71 KBOX 300136
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
836 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...SOUTHEAST GALES THIS EVENING...

.AN INTENSIFYING GALE CENTER OVER SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY WILL TRACK
NORTHEAST TO SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS THIS EVENING AND THEN OUT TO
SEA OVERNIGHT.

ANZ235-237-300945-
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/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-131231T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
836 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS BUILDING OUT OF THE NORTHWEST INTO MONDAY
  15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-300900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-131230T0900Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
836 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS BACKING OUT OF THE NORTHEAST
  BEFORE TURNING NORTH-NORTHWESTERLY AROUND MIDNIGHT. WINDS
  THROUGHOUT 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-300900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-131230T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
836 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH-NORTHEAST WINDS TURNING NORTH-NORTHWESTERLY.
  WINDS 20 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-300900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-131230T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
836 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH-NORTHEASTERLY TURNING NORTH-NORTHWESTERLY.
  WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-300900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-131230T0900Z/
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-
836 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS BACKING OUT OF THE NORTHEAST
  BEFORE TURNING NORTH-NORTHWESTERLY AROUND MIDNIGHT. WINDS 20 TO
  30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT THROUGHOUT. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-300900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-131230T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
836 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS BACKING OUT OF THE NORTHEAST
  BEFORE TURNING NORTH-NORTHWESTERLY AROUND MIDNIGHT. WINDS
  THROUGHOUT 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-300700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-131230T0700Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
836 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS TURNING NORTHWESTERLY AND INCREASING INTO
  MONDAY 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-300945-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-131231T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
836 PM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS TURNING NORTHWESTERLY AND INCREASING INTO
  MONDAY 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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001 
WHUS71 KBOX 300647
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
147 AM EST MON DEC 30 2013

ANZ256-301500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-131230T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-131231T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
147 AM EST MON DEC 30 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-301500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-131230T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-131231T1200Z/
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-
147 AM EST MON DEC 30 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 
  FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-301500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-131230T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-131231T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
147 AM EST MON DEC 30 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-301500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-131230T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-131231T0300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
147 AM EST MON DEC 30 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-301500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-131230T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-131231T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
147 AM EST MON DEC 30 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-301500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-131230T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-131230T2200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
147 AM EST MON DEC 30 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST 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 EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-301500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-131230T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.131230T1200Z-131230T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
147 AM EST MON DEC 30 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
EST THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. 
  SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-300800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-131231T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
147 AM EST MON DEC 30 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

ANZ235-237-301500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0135.000000T0000Z-131231T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
147 AM EST MON DEC 30 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$


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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 Dec 29, 4:01 AM EST, 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 29, 4:01 AM EST, 11 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
401 AM EST SUN DEC 29 2013

.SYNOPSIS...
STRONG AREA OF LOW PRESSURE SWEEPS ACROSS CAPE COD THIS EVENING
INTO THE GULF OF MAINE BRINGING WITH IT HEAVY RAIN OVER ALL OF
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND...AS WELL AS STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS TO THE
SOUTH COAST. THERE IS ALSO THE THREAT OF HEAVY WET SNOW ACROSS THE
NORTH AND WEST INTERIOR NEW ENGLAND. AS THE SYSTEM LIFTS OUT
OVERNIGHT...MONDAY BEGINS THE TRANSITION TO MUCH COLDER WEATHER
WITH BITTERLY COLD CONDITIONS NEW YEARS EVE AND DAY. ANOTHER LOW
PRESSURE AREA MOVES OUT OF THE PLAINS MIDWEEK AND MAY BRING MORE
SNOW SOMETIME THURSDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
***STRONG AND INTENSE STORM SYSTEM FOR TODAY INTO TONIGHT***
***DAMAGING WINDS POSSIBLE OVER THE S/SE SHORES***
***HEAVY RAIN COULD RESULT IN URBAN/POOR DRAINAGE FLOODING***
***WET SNOW EXPECTED FOR NORTHWEST MA AND SOUTHERN NH***

BROADLY SPEAKING...MODELS SUCCINCT ON EJECTING A SOUTHERN STREAM
IMPULSE AND ATTENDANT SURFACE LOW NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS THE CAPE COD
CANAL SUNDAY EVENING SHORTLY BEFORE MIDNIGHT. WILL SKIP SPECIFICS
CONCERNING DYNAMICS AND DEEP-LAYER ASCENT AND SIMPLY NOTE THE GOOD
CORRELATION WITH A STORM SYSTEM ON JANUARY 3RD 1986 PER CIPS ANALOG
GUIDANCE SIMILAR TO EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND THREATS HIGHLIGHTED BELOW.

CONCERNING RAINFALL...RAIN OVERSPREADS THE REGION AROUND NOON...
CONCLUDING AROUND MIDNIGHT. BULK OF THE RAIN CENTERS AROUND 3 PM TO
9 PM THE HEAVIEST OF WHICH WILL BE ALONG A BROAD AXIS ROUGHLY FROM
SOUTH-CENTRAL CT TO EAST-CENTRAL MA WITH STORM-TOTAL AMOUNTS
AVERAGING 1 TO 1.5 INCHES /LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS UP TO 2-INCHES
POSSIBLE/. EMBEDDED HEAVIER RAIN BANDS WITHIN THE 6-HOUR WINDOW
ANTICIPATED. POOR DRAINAGE/URBAN FLOODING EXPECTED BUT IMPACTS
SHOULD BE ISOLATED. THUS WILL NOT PURSUE ANY FLOOD HEADLINES. AM
ALSO ANTICIPATING POOR VISIBILITIES ALONG AREA ROADWAYS WITH HEAVY
RAIN. WILL KEEP THE MENTION OF THUNDER OUT OF THE FORECAST.

AS FOR WINDS...EVALUATING 1 KFT AGL WINDS WHICH ARE HIGHLY DEPENDENT
ON THE TRACK OF THE SURFACE LOW /TAKING A MEAN OF THE MESO-NAM AND
WRF-ARW/ EXPECTING 45 TO 55 MPH S WINDS AT 1 KFT AGL AROUND 7 PM...
SHIFTING SW AROUND 10 PM...AND TURNING W AND BEGINNING TO DIMINISH
BY MIDNIGHT ALONG THE SOUTH-COAST OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. FORECAST
SOUNDINGS INDICATE A STABLE ENVIRONMENT BETWEEN THE SURFACE-1 KFT...
BUT MODEL 2M TEMPS MAY BE UNDERDONE. NAM SUGGESTS 50 DEGREES AT
NANTUCKET...WHILE THE WRF-ARW SUGGESTS 55. THE WARMER IT GETS THE
MORE EFFECTIVE MOMENTUM TRANSPORT IS TO THE SURFACE. CONSIDERING ALL
FACTORS...WILL GO WITH HIGH WIND WARNINGS FOR CAPE COD AND THE
ISLANDS WITH WIND ADVISORIES FOR BLOCK ISLAND...THE SE COAST OF
RI...AND THE SOUTH-COAST OF MA.

AS FOR THE EAST COAST...AS THE SYSTEM EXITS IT LOOKS POSSIBLE THAT
LOCALES SUCH AS CAPE ANN WILL SEE SUSTAINED NORTHEAST WINDS UP TO 31
MPH. WILL ISSUE A WIND ADVISORY ACCORDINGLY. THIS MAY NEED TO BE
EXTENDED FOR EASTERN PLYMOUTH COUNTY. CONFIDENCE WAS NOT STRONG
ENOUGH TO PURSUE...SO WILL LEAVE IT TO THE DAY SHIFT TO MAKE ANY
MODIFICATIONS.

WITH REGARDS TO WINTER PRECIPITATION TYPES...SURFACE HIGH PRES IS
SITUATED WELL N IN QUEBEC...WHILE THE NORTHERN STREAM REMAINS SPLIT
FROM THE SOUTHERN STREAM IMPULSE. THICKNESSES ARE ABOVE CRITICAL
THRESHOLDS FOR A MAJORITY OF THE FORECAST PERIOD...BUT THERE IS A
SMALL WINDOW DURING THE APPROACH AND PASSAGE OF THE LOW /ROUGHLY 5
PM TO MIDNIGHT/ WHEN THE AGEOSTROPHIC/ISALLOBARIC COMPONENT OF THE
WIND ALLOWS FOR COLD-AIR FUNNELING S THROUGH WESTERN INTERIOR NEW
ENGLAND THEREBY LOWERING THICKNESSES. CONSIDERING 2M TEMPS NEAR-
FREEZING WITH MODEL FCST SOUNDINGS INDICATING A NEARLY-ISOTHERMAL
PROFILE TO H8...AM MORE INCLINED TO BELIEVE PRECIPITATION TYPES TO
BE EITHER RAIN OR SNOW. LESSER CONFIDENCE ON SEEING FREEZING RAIN/
SLEET. EXPECT SNOW TO BE SLUSHY...ACCUMULATING WHEN PRECIPITATING AT
LEAST MODERATELY. CONSIDERING COMPACTION AND LIQUID-TO-WATER RATIOS
AROUND 1:9...AM NOT EXPECTING MUCH ACCUMULATION /ROUGHLY AROUND 1 TO
3 INCHES AT MOST...SUB-ADVISORY/.

COASTAL ISSUES...REMAIN THE SAME. DESPITE STRONG S-SW WINDS OUTLINED
ABOVE USHERING A SURGE OF 1 TO 2 FEET INTO BUZZARDS BAY...AND N/NW
WINDS BEHIND THE SYSTEM USHERING A SURGE AROUND 1 FOOT INTO CAPE COD
BAY...BOTH WILL OCCUR DURING LOW-TIDE. ECHO THE PREVIOUS FORECASTER
THAT THE SHORT STORM DURATION WILL LIMIT SURGE AND WAVE GROWTH. THUS
NOT EXPECTING ANY COASTAL ISSUES BUT WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY/...
LOW AMPLIFIES AT IT LIFTS EAST WITH ARCTIC HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING
FROM THE WEST. COLDER AIR WORKING IN WITH WEST-NORTHWESTERLY FLOW.
WILL SEE THE BOUNDARY-LAYER MIX-OUT DURING THE DAY ALLOWING THE MIX-
DOWN OF FASTER MOMENTUM AND DRIER AIR. EXPECT WEST-NORTHWESTERLY
WIND GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH INITIALLY DIMINISHING TO AROUND 25 MPH BY
EVENING. CONDITIONS WILL GRADUALLY CLEAR WITH JUST LOW CLOUDS OVER
FAR W NEW ENGLAND A CONSEQUENCE OF MOISTURE FETCH OFF THE LAKES.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...

BIG PICTURE... CLOSED UPPER LOW OVER HUDSON BAY MOVES EAST ACROSS
QUEBEC AND LABRADOR DURING THE WEEK. THIS BRINGS A SPELL OF COLD AIR
TO THE NORTHEAST USA. A SHORTWAVE FROM THE ROCKIES EJECTS EAST OVER
THE GREAT PLAINS AND OHIO VALLEY THURSDAY AND MOVES ACROSS NEW
ENGLAND THURSDAY NIGHT.

MODELS... GOOD AGREEMENT ON UPPER CONTOURS THROUGH MIDWEEK. THE 00Z
GFS IS LESS SHARP THAN THE ECMWF WITH THE EVOLVING SHORTWAVE
THURSDAY NIGHT/FRIDAY BUT SIMILAR IN TIMING. SOME SIMILAR SURFACE
FEATURES...TUESDAY NIGHT CLIPPER LOW/WEDNESDAY ARCTIC HIGH
PRESSURE/END OF WEEK HIGH PRESSURE. THE 00Z GFS IS FASTER IN JUMPING
THE THURSDAY SHORTWAVE TO THE NEW JERSEY COAST...THE ECMWF IS ABOUT
6 HOURS SLOWER WITH THAT MOVE. SUFFICIENT TIMING UNCERTAINTIES TO GO
WITH A BLEND OF THESE MODELS.

THE DAILIES...

MONDAY NIGHT... HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS OVER THE REGION WITH CLEARING
SKIES AND COLD ADVECTION. IT IS DURING THIS PERIOD THAT THE -10C
ISOTHERM ALOFT MOVES OVER THE 4-6C OCEAN WATER EAST OF
MASSACHUSETTS.  THIS SHOULD START TO GENERATE OCEAN EFFECT
CLOUDS/SNOW SHOWERS WITH THE NORTHWEST FLOW CARRYING THEM JUST OFF
THE COAST. PROVINCETOWN AND TRURO HAVE THE BEST CHANCE OF BEING
CLIPPED BY A SNOW SHOWER. TEMPERATURES UPSTREAM IN THIS AIRMASS ARE
IN THE SINGLE NUMBERS...SO 5-15 SHOULD BE A GOOD TARGET FOR MIN
TEMPS EXCEPT PERHAPS UPPER TEENS ALONG THE SOUTH COAST.  IF WINDS
DIE OFF FASTER THAN EXPECTED THEN MIN TEMPS COULD BE AROUND ZERO.

TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY... NORTHERN STREAM SHORTWAVE CROSSES THE
LAKES AND NORTHEAST TUESDAY.  THIS SHOULD BRING AN INCREASE IN
CLOUDS TO NEW ENGLAND BUT LOOKS MOISTURE STARVED SO SNOW SHOWERS
SHOULD BE VERY LIMITED...PROBABLY JUST SOUTHERN NH AND NORTHWEST
MASS WHICH WOULD BE CLOSEST TO ANY RESIDUAL MOISTURE COMING OFF LAKE
ONTARIO. HIGH PRESSURE THEN BUILDS TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY WITH
ANOTHER PULSE OF VERY COLD AIR. TEMPS ALOFT WOULD BE EQUIV TO
-18C TO -21C...SO MAX TEMPS LOOK TO BE IN THE 20S. MODELS HINT AT A
SHALLOWER MIXING LAYER WEDNESDAY WHICH WOULD MEAN MAX TEMPS WOULD BE
A COUPLE OF DEGREES COOLER.

THURSDAY...SOUTHERN STREAM SURFACE LOW MOVES UP THE OHIO VALLEY AND
JUMPS TO COAST SOUTH OF NEW ENGLAND EARLY THURSDAY NIGHT.  AS NOTED
EARLIER...THE ECMWF IS SLOWER WITH THE JUMP AND SO ALSO SLOWER IN
MOVING THE SYSTEM OFF TO THE EAST LATER AT NIGHT.  TEMPERATURE
PROFILES POINT TO SNOW. HIGH PRESSURE AXIS OVER QUEBEC WILL MAINTAIN
A STRONG PRESSURE GRADIENT OVER OUR AREA AS THE LOW PASSES TO OUR
SOUTH.  THIS WOULD MEAN A MARINE INFLOW FROM THE GULF OF MAINE OVER
OUR AREA.  PUT IT TOGETHER...AN PERIOD OF SNOW MUCH OF THE DAY AND
EARLY NIGHT. IF THE ECMWF IS RIGHT...THE SNOW MIGHT START A LITTLE
LATER AND THEN END FRIDAY MORNING.  WE WILL GO WITH CHANCE POPS FOR
SNOW.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY... HIGH PRESSURE BRINGS FAIR AND CONTINUED COLD
WEATHER TO END THE WEEK. ANOTHER NORTHERN STREAM SYSTEM APPROACHES
THROUGH THE GREAT LAKES LATE SATURDAY AND MAY START FEEDING SOME
CLOUDS OUR WAY LATE.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

9Z UPDATE...

VFR THROUGH MIDDAY WITH INCREASING SW WINDS. WILL SEE CONDITIONS
DETERIORATE AROUND NOON SW TO SE. CIGS AND VSBYS LOWERING TO
MVFR/IFR. LOWEST VSBYS WITH +RA...ALSO -SN WHICH WILL BE CONFINED
TO NW MA AND S NH. STRONG S/SW WINDS AROUND 0Z-6Z FOR THE S-COAST
WITH SUSTAINED WINDS OF 35 KTS FOR THE CAPE AND ISLANDS AND GUSTS
UP TO AROUND 45 KTS. LLWS IMPACTS ARE POSSIBLE AS WINDS 2 KFT AGL
ARE FORECAST 70 KTS.

SYSTEM EXITS OUT AROUND MIDNIGHT MONDAY. WILL SEE STRONG NE WINDS
ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE STORM AROUND 6Z SUSTAINED UP TO 30 KTS WITH
GUSTS UP TO 40 KTS FOR THE E-SHORE OF NEW ENGLAND /MAINLY CAPE
ANN/. WILL SEE CIGS AND VSBYS IMPROVE AS WINDS BACK W/NW REMAINING
BLUSTERY INTO MONDAY.

KBOS TAF...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TRENDS BUT MODERATE CONFIDENCE IN
TIMING OF IMPACTS. WITH NE WINDS ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE STORM...
TERMINAL MAY BE SHELTERED FROM STRONGEST WINDS.

KBDL TAF...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TRENDS BUT MODERATE CONFIDENCE IN
TIMING OF IMPACTS.

OUTLOOK...MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE

MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...VFR. GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25
KNOTS.

THURSDAY...CIGS/VSBYS LOWER TO MVFR IN SNOW. AREAS OF IFR POSSIBLE.
NORTHEAST WINDS WITH COASTAL GUSTS 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

WINDS WILL INCREASE OUT OF THE S/SW AS CONDITIONS DETERIORATE INTO
THE EVENING. STRONGEST OF WINDS TO DEVELOP AROUND 7 PM WITH S
WINDS NEAR STORM-FORCE /48 KTS/ BACKING SW AND REMAINING NEAR
STORM-FORCE AROUND 10 PM...THEN SHIFTING W AND BEGINNING TO
DIMINISH TOWARDS MIDNIGHT. SEAS OF 10 TO 14 FEET WILL BE POSSIBLE
ON THE S/SE OUTER WATERS.

AS FOR WEATHER...EXPECT THE ONSET OF RAIN AROUND NOON BECOMING
HEAVY TOWARDS EVENING RESULTING IN POTENTIAL VISIBILITY ISSUES.
HEAVIEST OF RAIN OVER THE WATERS IS CENTERED AROUND 4 PM TO 10 PM.
WEATHER SHOULD CLEAR OUT IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER.

GALE WARNINGS IN EFFECT FOR ALL WATERS EXCLUDING NARRANGANSETT
AND MASSACHUSETTS BAY...AS WELL AS BOSTON HARBOR.

UPON EXPIRATION OF GALE WARNINGS...SMALL-CRAFT ADVISORIES WILL BE
NECESSARY OVER ALL WATERS WITH THE THREAT OF STRONG AND GUSTY
WESTERLY WINDS INTO MONDAY.

OUTLOOK...MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE

MONDAY NIGHT...DIMINISHING WINDS AND SEAS. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MAY
LINGER EARLY IN THE NIGHT. ARCTIC AIR MOVING OVER THE WATERS WILL
GENERATE OCEAN EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS AND SOME FREEZING SPRAY.

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY...SHIFTING WINDS TUESDAY AND NORTHWEST WINDS
WEDNESDAY.  GUSTS ON ONE OR BOTH DAYS WILL BE AROUND 25 KNOTS AND
SEAS WILL BE 5-6 FEET ON THE OUTER WATERS.  A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
MAY BE NEEDED.  CONTINUED POTENTIAL FOR FREEZING SPRAY.

THURSDAY...SOUTHERN PLAINS LOW PRESSURE RACES ACROSS THE WATERS
THURSDAY NIGHT BRINGING REDUCED VSBYS IN SNOW.  NORTHEAST WINDS WILL
INCREASE WITH GUSTS 30 TO 35 KNOTS LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.
WINDS SHIFTING TO NORTH OVERNIGHT. SEAS BUILDING TO 10-15 FEET ON
THE EASTERN WATERS...5 TO 8 FEET ON THE SOUTHERN EXPOSED WATERS. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS LIKELY...AND A GALE WARNING MAY BE NEEDED
FOR SOME OF THE WATERS.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...WIND ADVISORY FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST MONDAY FOR
     MAZ020-021.
     WIND ADVISORY FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST MONDAY FOR
     MAZ007.
     HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST MONDAY
     FOR MAZ022>024.
NH...NONE.
RI...WIND ADVISORY FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST MONDAY FOR
     RIZ007-008.
MARINE...GALE WARNING FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST MONDAY FOR
     ANZ232>234.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EST MONDAY
     FOR ANZ230.
     GALE WARNING FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EST MONDAY FOR
     ANZ231.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST
     MONDAY FOR ANZ236.
     GALE WARNING FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST MONDAY FOR
     ANZ235-237.
     GALE WARNING FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST MONDAY FOR
     ANZ250.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST MONDAY
     FOR ANZ251.
     GALE WARNING FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST MONDAY FOR
     ANZ254.
     GALE WARNING FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST MONDAY FOR
     ANZ255-256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/SIPPRELL
NEAR TERM...SIPPRELL
SHORT TERM...SIPPRELL
LONG TERM...WTB
AVIATION...WTB/SIPPRELL
MARINE...WTB/SIPPRELL
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 28, 6:14 PM EST, 9 hours 58 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
614 PM EST SAT DEC 28 2013

MAZ002>004-026-NHZ011-012-015-292315-
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
614 PM EST SAT DEC 28 2013

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

RAIN SUNDAY EVENING MAY END AS A PERIOD OF WET SNOW OR LIGHT
FREEZING RAIN. THIS COULD PRODUCE 1 TO 4 INCHES OF ACCUMULATIONS
AND/OR 0.10 INCH OF ICING. CONFIDENCE IS MODERATE. WINTER WEATHER
ADVISORIES MAY BE ISSUED IN LATER FORECASTS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

CTZ002>004-MAZ005>021-RIZ001>007-292315-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-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-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-
WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-
614 PM EST SAT DEC 28 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...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

HEAVY RAIN LATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING MAY PRODUCE MINOR
URBAN AND POOR DRAINAGE FLOODING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ231-232-234-235-237-250-254>256-292315-
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET 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-
614 PM EST SAT DEC 28 2013

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

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

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

   GALE WATCH.

THERE IS A LOW TO MODERATE PROBABILITY OF FREEZING SPRAY
AFFECTING THE COASTAL WATERS FROM MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230-236-251-292315-
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
614 PM EST SAT DEC 28 2013

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY OF GALE-FORCE GUSTS SUNDAY NIGHT.

THERE IS A LOW TO MODERATE PROBABILITY OF FREEZING SPRAY
AFFECTING THE COASTAL WATERS FROM MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ022>024-RIZ008-292315-
BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
614 PM EST SAT DEC 28 2013

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

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

   HIGH WIND WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ233-292315-
VINEYARD SOUND-
614 PM EST SAT DEC 28 2013

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

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

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

   GALE WATCH.

THERE IS A LOW TO MODERATE PROBABILITY OF FREEZING SPRAY
AFFECTING THE COASTAL WATERS FROM MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 29, 4:03 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket12 hr
Dec 29, 4:03 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Plymouth21 hr
Dec 29, 4:12 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX48 hr
Dec 29, 11:13 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester11 hr

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