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Small Craft Advisory 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 16, 2013

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Jan 16, 2013, 3:57 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 16, 2013, 2:44 PM EST. It was in force for 50 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 16, 2013, 3:57 AM EST (08:57 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2013, 2:44 PM EST
Expired
Jan 18, 2013, 4:34 PM EST
In force
50 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

840 
WHUS71 KBOX 160857
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
357 AM EST WED JAN 16 2013

ANZ250-254>256-161700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.130117T0200Z-130117T1800Z/
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 AM EST WED JAN 16 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST
THURSDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FRANK/DUNTEN
9 follow-up statements
138 
WHUS71 KBOX 161613
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1113 AM EST WED JAN 16 2013


ANZ250-254>256-170015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.130117T0200Z-130117T1800Z/
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-
1113 AM EST WED JAN 16 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMB
682 
WHUS71 KBOX 161944
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
244 PM EST WED JAN 16 2013

ANZ250-254>256-170400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.130116T1944Z-130117T1800Z/
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-
244 PM EST WED JAN 16 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS BECOMING WEST 5 TO 
  15 KT THIS EVENING. GUSTS UP TO 25 KT THURSDAY. 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.

&&

$$
442 
WHUS71 KBOX 170229
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
929 PM EST WED JAN 16 2013


ANZ250-254>256-171030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130117T1800Z/
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-
929 PM EST WED JAN 16 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$
222 
WHUS71 KBOX 170840
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
340 AM EST THU JAN 17 2013


ANZ231>235-237-251-171645-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0003.130118T0200Z-130119T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
340 AM EST THU JAN 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-171645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130119T0000Z/
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-
340 AM EST THU JAN 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
802 
WHUS71 KBOX 171755
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1255 PM EST THU JAN 17 2013

ANZ250-254>256-180200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130119T0000Z/
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-
1255 PM EST THU JAN 17 2013

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-251-180200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0003.130118T0200Z-130119T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1255 PM EST THU JAN 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
816 
WHUS71 KBOX 180304
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1004 PM EST THU JAN 17 2013

ANZ232>235-237-181115-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-130119T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.130118T0500Z-130118T2100Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1004 PM EST THU JAN 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-181115-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-130119T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.130118T0500Z-130118T2100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1004 PM EST THU JAN 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-181115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130119T0000Z/
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-
1004 PM EST THU JAN 17 2013

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$
237 
WHUS71 KBOX 180859
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
359 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS LIKELY SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY...

ANZ230-236-181700-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.130118T1400Z-130118T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1500Z-130121T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
359 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON. A GALE WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE
WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-181700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130119T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T0900Z-130121T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
359 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-181700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130119T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1200Z-130121T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
359 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-181700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130119T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1200Z-130121T0000Z/
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 EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. SEAS 7 TO 12 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-181700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130118T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1200Z-130121T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
359 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT
  FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-181700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130118T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1200Z-130121T0000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
359 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-181700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130118T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1200Z-130121T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
359 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-181700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130118T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T0900Z-130121T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
359 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 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.

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.

&&

$$
922 
WHUS71 KBOX 181503
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1003 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS LIKELY SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY...

ANZ230-236-182315-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130118T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1500Z-130121T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1003 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-182315-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130118T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1200Z-130121T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1003 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. SEAS 7 TO 12 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-182315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130119T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T0900Z-130121T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1003 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-182315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130119T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1200Z-130121T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1003 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-182315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130119T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1200Z-130121T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1003 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. SEAS 8 TO 13 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-182315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130118T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1200Z-130121T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
1003 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-182315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130118T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1200Z-130121T0000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1003 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
 
* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  40 KT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY . 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-182315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130118T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1200Z-130121T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1003 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-182315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130118T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T0900Z-130121T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1003 AM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 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.

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.

&&

$$
115 
WHUS71 KBOX 182134
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
434 PM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

ANZ250-190545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130119T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T0900Z-130121T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.130119T1100Z-130120T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
434 PM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-190545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130119T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1200Z-130121T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.130119T1100Z-130120T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
434 PM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-190545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-130119T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1200Z-130121T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.130119T1100Z-130120T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
434 PM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-190545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1200Z-130121T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.130119T1100Z-130120T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
434 PM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-190545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T0900Z-130121T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.130119T1100Z-130120T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
434 PM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-190545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1200Z-130121T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.130119T1100Z-130120T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
434 PM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-190545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1200Z-130121T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.130119T1100Z-130120T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
434 PM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-190545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1200Z-130121T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.130119T1100Z-130120T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
434 PM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-190545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1500Z-130121T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.130119T1400Z-130120T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
434 PM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-190545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0003.130119T1500Z-130121T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0003.130119T1400Z-130120T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
434 PM EST FRI JAN 18 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Jan 16, 3:18 AM EST, 39 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 16, 3:18 AM EST, 39 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
318 AM EST WED JAN 16 2013

.SYNOPSIS...
A FAST MOVING SYSTEM WILL BRING A PERIOD OF ACCUMULATING SNOW AND
MIXED PRECIPITATION TO THE REGION TODAY. FRONTAL PASSAGE ON
THURSDAY WILL BRING A FEW SNOW SHOWERS TO THE NW REGION AS WELL
AS GUSTY WINDS AND COLD TEMPS. COASTAL STORM WILL GRAZE THE CAPE
AND ISLANDS DROPPING ACCUM SNOWFALL THURS NIGHT INTO FRI MORNING.
MODERATING TEMPS ARE EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND...THEN AN ARCTIC COLD
FRONT WILL DELIVER MUCH COLDER WEATHER EARLY NEXT WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
100 AM UPDATE...

PRECIPITATION WAS BEGINNING TO OVERSPREAD THE SOUTH COAST VERY EARLY
THIS MORNING.  OBSERVATIONS FROM WESTERLY/NEWPORT ARE INDICATING ITS
ARRIVING AS SNOW...BUT DUAL POL PRODUCTS SHOW SOME SLEET IS ALSO
OCCURRING.

PRECIPITATION WILL QUICKLY OVERSPREAD THE REGION FROM SOUTH TO NORTH
THROUGH DAYBREAK.  THERMAL PROFILES/OBSERVATIONS INDICATE THAT MOST
LOCATIONS WILL SEE SNOW EXCEPT FOR SOME MIXED PRECIPITATION ALONG
THE IMMEDIATE SOUTH COAST TO THE UPPER CAPE...WITH MAINLY RAIN FOR
THE OUTER CAPE/ISLANDS.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES CONTINUE ALONG THE BOSTON TO PROVIDENCE
CORRIDOR...POINTS NORTH AND WEST.  HOWEVER...AN INCH OR TWO OF SNOW
IS POSSIBLE EVEN ALONG THE IMMEDIATE SOUTH COAST ONTO THE UPPER
CAPE.  WILL ISSUE A SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT TO COVER THIS REGION.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH 6 PM THURSDAY/...
MOST OF THE SNOW OR MIXED PRECIPITATION SHOULD COME TO AN END BY
MID AFTERNOON. THE MAIN UNCERTAINTY CONTINUES TO BE NAILING DOWN
PRECIPITATION TYPES AS WELL AS THE NORTHERN EXTENT OF THE HEAVIER
PRECIPITATION. MAY NEED TO EXPAND THE AREAS COVERED BY THE WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FARTHER EAST FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF A PERIOD OF
FREEZING RAIN. CONFIDENCE IN THIS IS NOT ALL THE HIGH SO HAVE
REFRAINED FOR NOW. WATER TEMPERATURES OFF THE EAST COAST OF MA ARE
IN THE 40S. EVEN THE WEAK EASTERLY FLOW COULD PUSH THIS WARMER
AIR FAIRLY FAR INLAND.

THE LOW PRESSURE SHOULD MOVE AWAY WEDNESDAY NIGHT. MOST OF THE
PRECIPITATION SHOULD END BY EARLY EVENING...AND SHOULD CERTAINLY
END BY MIDNIGHT AT THE LATEST ACROSS SOUTHWEST NH AND EAST COASTAL
MA.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...

HIGHLIGHTS...

* FRONTAL PASSAGE ON THURS BRINGING SNOW SHOWERS AND GUSTY WINDS
* COASTAL STORM GRAZING CAPE/ISLANDS WITH ACCUM SNOWFALL THURS PM
* COLDER WEATHER FRIDAY FOLLOWED BY A MODERATING TREND THIS WEEKEND
* FRONTAL PASSAGE ON SUNDAY BRINGING MUCH COLDER TEMPS NEXT WEEK

MODELS/CONFIDENCE...

MODERATE CONFIDENCE ON THIS PACKAGE AS THERE ARE STILL A LOT OF
UNCERTAINTIES REGARDING TRACKS OF SYSTEMS AND PRECIPITATION
ASSOCIATED WITH THEM. INCREASING CONFIDENCE ON THE COASTAL
GLAZE ON THURSDAY NIGHT AS WELL AS THE POLAR PLUNGE FOR NEXT WEEK.

THE 00Z MODELS ARE IN FAIRLY GOOD AGREEMENT FOR THE EXTENDED
FORECAST. ECMWF HAS BEGUN TO TREND TOWARDS THE GFS/NAM ON SHOWING
SNOWFALL ACUMMS FOR THE CAPE/ISLANDS LATE THURS INTO FRI MORNING.
EXPECT HIGH PRESSURE TO DOMINATE FRI INTO SATURDAY. FOR THE LATTER
HALF OF THE WEEKEND THE GFS IS MORE PROGRESSIVE WHILE THE ECMWF IS
MORE AMPLIFIED FOR SEVERAL SHORTWAVES AND SYSTEMS MOVING THROUGH THE
FLOW. MODELS ARE IN AGREEMENT FOR AN ARCTIC PLUNGE BY THE BEGINNING
OF NEXT WEEK.

THURSDAY...
DIFFERENT OUTPUT THEN 24 HOURS AGO WHERE THE NAM WAS THE OUTLIER.
LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE ACROSS NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND DRAGGING A
COLD FRONT THROUGH THE REGION. CONTINUED WITH SCT SNOW SHOWERS
ACROSS THE NW ZONES. HOWEVER THERE IS STILL CONSIDERABLE MOISTURE
LACKING. REGARDLESS CONTINUED WITH A NON-DIURNAL TREND AS TEMPS
WILL DROP QUICKLY AS STRONG CAA WILL PUSH THROUGH ALLOWING FOR
SOME GUSTY WINDS AT THE SURFACE. OTHERWISE MAIN FOCUS IS ON
THURSDAY NIGHT. ALL MODELS HAVE TRENDED TOWARD THE COASTAL STORM
BEING CLOSER TO THE REGION...ALLOWING FOR A COLD SOLUTION ACROSS
THE CAPE AND ISLANDS. HAVE INSERTED CHC POPS FOR THE SE
COAST/CAPE/ISLANDS AS THIS IS WHERE THE BETTER LIFT IS ASSOCIATED.
BECAUSE OF THE STRONG COLD AIR PUSHING THROUGH...PRECIP TYPE WILL
BE MAINLY SNOW...WHERE ACCUMS COULD REACH BETWEEN 1-3 INCHES.
TEMPS OVERNIGHT WILL DROP INTO THE SINGLE DIGITS TO MID TEENS FOR
THE FIRST OF SEVERAL ARCTIC BLASTS.

FRIDAY TO SATURDAY...
COASTAL STORM WILL PUSH OFFSHORE ON FRIDAY...AS HIGH PRESSURE
BUILDS IN. ANOTHER SYSTEM WILL MOVE NORTH OF THE REGION...PERHAPS
IMPACTING SOUTHERN NH...BUT SHOULD MOSTLY STAY NORTH OF THE AREA.
TEMPS WILL MODERATE OUT BY SATURDAY AS SOUTHERLY FLOW RETURNS AND
HIGH PRESSURE EXISTS THE REGION. GUSTY WINDS POSSIBLE AHEAD ON
SATURDAY AS PRESSURE GRADIENT IS QUITE TIGHT ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND.

SUNDAY INTO NEXT WEEK...
ANOTHER SHORTWAVE WILL FOLLOW QUICKLY IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE SAT
ONE. HOWEVER BECAUSE OF THE EXITING HIGH PRESSURE THIS SYSTEM
LOOKS TO IMPACT SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. ALTHOUGH THE MAIN FORCING
IS TO THE NORTH OF THE AREA...EXPECT TO SEE SOME PRECIP ACROSS
REGIONS MAINLY NORTH OF THE PIKE SUNDAY INTO MONDAY MORNING. THIS
LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL ALSO DRAG A STRONG ARCTIC FRONT ACROSS
THE REGION ALLOWING FOR CAA TO PUSH THROUGH. EXPECT GUSTY
CONDITIONS BEHIND THE FRONT...AS TEMPS DROP NEAR 0 ACROSS THE NW
ZONES.

FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK THE MAIN FOCUS IS ON THE ARCTIC AIR MOVING
INTO NEW ENGLAND. LOOKS AS IF TUES THROUGH THURSDAY WILL SEE THE
COOLEST TEMPS AS 925 MB TEMPS RANGE FROM -15 TO -20C. WILL NEED TO
KEEP A CLOSER EYE ON THIS AS MODELS GET A BETTER HANDLE IN THE
UPCOMING DAYS.

&&

.AVIATION /08Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
OVERVIEW...HIGH CONFIDENCE THROUGH TONIGHT BUT LOWER CONFIDENCE ON
EXACT TIMING.  SNOW EXCEPT SOME MIXED PRECIP ALONG THE SOUTH COAST
AND PLAIN RAIN ON THE OUTER/CAPE ISLANDS WILL OVERSPREAD THE REGION
THROUGH DAYBREAK.  THIS WILL RESULT IN CONDITIONS DROPPING TO IFR TO
EVEN LIFR CONDITIONS THROUGH 12Z THIS MORNING.  MAINLY IFR
CONDITIONS CONTINUE TODAY WITH THE HEAVIEST PRECIPITATION ENDING
AFTER 18Z.  PTYPE SHOULD TRANSITION TO RAIN AND SLEET SOUTH OF THE
MA TURNPIKE LATER THIS MORNING/EARLY AFTERNOON.

CONDITIONS SHOULD IMPROVE TO VFR FROM WEST TO EAST DURING THE
EVENING HOURS.  THEN VFR FOR THE REST OF TONIGHT.

KBOS TAF...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF THROUGH TONIGHT.  SNOW DEVELOPS
AFTER 8 OR 9Z AND MAY TRANSITION TO RAIN/SLEET BY LATE MORNING/EARLY
AFTERNOON.

KBDL TAF...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF THROUGH TONIGHT.  SNOW DEVELOPS BY
7 OR 8Z THEN MAY TRANSITION TO RAIN/SLEET LATER THIS MORNING/EARLY
AFTERNOON.

OUTLOOK...THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...

THURSDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. MOSTLY VFR WITH LOW PROB OF MVFR/IFR
FOR NW SITES. GUSTY NW WINDS TO 25-30 KT ARE ALSO POSSIBLE THU
BEHIND A COLD FRONT. CONDITIONS ACROSS THE CAPE/ISLANDS WILL FALL
THROUGHOUT THURS PM AS COASTAL STORM WILL BRING LOW CIGS AND VSBYS
IN SNOW SHOWERS.

FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY.  MODERATE CONFIDENCE. CONDITIONS IMPROVING
THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO MOSTLY VFR. GUSTY SW WINDS POSSIBLE ON SAT
AHEAD OF APPROACHING STORM.

SUNDAY. MODERATE CONFIDENCE. CONDITIONS FALLING TO MVFR/IFR ACROSS
SITES NORTH OF THE PIKE AS COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH. STRONG GUSTY NW
BEHIND THE FRONT.

&&

.MARINE...
HIGH CONFIDENCE THAT WINDS AND SEAS REMAIN BELOW SMALL CRAFT
CRITERIA THROUGH MOST OF WEDNESDAY. SWELLS MAY RESULT IN MARGINAL
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY SEAS DEVELOPING ACROSS THE FAR SOUTHEAST
WATERS LATE WED AFTERNOON/EARLY EVENING. VISIBILITIES WILL BE
REDUCED VERY LATE TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY IN MAINLY RAIN AND AREAS
OF FOG. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES MORE LIKELY TO BE NEEDED ACROSS THE
OUTER COASTAL WATERS BY LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

OUTLOOK...THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...

THU...MOD TO HIGH CONFIDENCE. SCA SHOULD CONTINUE THROUGH FIRST HALF
OF THE DAY. COASTAL STORM WILL MOVE SOUTH AND EAST OF
ACK...INCREASING WINDS AND WAVES. THIS STORM WILL ALSO REDUCE
VSBYS AND BRING SNOW/RAIN TO THE WATERS. HERE IS ALSO A LOW PROB
OF FREEZING SPRAY THURS NIGHT INTO FRI AM ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE
SOUTHEASTERN WATERS AND BAYS.

FRIDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE. DIMINISHING WINDS AND SEAS AS HIGH PRES
BUILDS OVER THE WATERS. HOWEVER SCA MAY LINGER AS SOUTHERN SWELL
INCREASES.

SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. GUSTY SW WINDS MAY REACH
GALE FORCE ACROSS THE WATERS DUE TO TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT FROM
APPROACHING SYSTEM. SEAS WILL ALSO INCREASE IN RESPONSE. STRONG COLD
FRONT WILL PUSH ACROSS THE WATERS ON SUNDAY INCREASING THE PROB
OF GALES FOR ALL WATERS.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR
     CTZ002>004.
MA...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR
     MAZ007-013>018.
     WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR
     MAZ002>006-008>012-026.
NH...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR NHZ011-
     012-015.
RI...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR
     RIZ002>005.
     WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR
     RIZ001.
MARINE...NONE.

&&

SYNOPSIS...BELK/DUNTEN
NEAR TERM...FRANK
SHORT TERM...BELK
LONG TERM...DUNTEN
AVIATION...FRANK/DUNTEN
MARINE...BELK/DUNTEN
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 15, 10:23 PM EST, 5 hours 34 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1023 PM EST TUE JAN 15 2013

MAZ002>006-008>012-026-170330-
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
1023 PM EST TUE JAN 15 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL
MASSACHUSETTS...EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS
AND WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAY ONE...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...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

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...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

MAZ007-013>018-RIZ002>005-170330-
EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
1023 PM EST TUE JAN 15 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...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...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

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...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

MAZ019>024-RIZ006>008-170330-
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-
BLOCK ISLAND RI-
1023 PM EST TUE JAN 15 2013

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...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

THERE IS A MODERATE PROBABILITY OF ONE HALF TO TWO INCHES OF SNOW
NEAR THE SOUTH COAST TOWARDS THE CAPE COD CANAL. SNOW WILL
PROBABLY DEVELOP IN THIS REGION TOWARD DAYBREAK...BEFORE CHANGING
TO RAIN WEDNESDAY MORNING. UNTREATED ROADS MAY BE SNOW COVERED AND
SLIPPERY FOR THE MORNING RUSH HOUR.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

CTZ002>004-RIZ001-170330-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
1023 PM EST TUE JAN 15 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT AND
NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...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...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

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...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

NHZ011-012-015-170330-
CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
1023 PM EST TUE JAN 15 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

.DAY ONE...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...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

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...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-170330-
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND
NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO
20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1023 PM EST TUE JAN 15 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...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

THERE IS A MODERATE PROBABILITY OF WEST TO NORTHWEST GALES LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY AND AGAIN ON SUNDAY INTO SUNDAY
NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jan 16, 1:08 AM EST, 2 hours 49 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
108 AM EST WED JAN 16 2013

MAZ019>022-RIZ005>007-161000-
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
BARNSTABLE MA-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...
MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...BRISTOL...
NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT
108 AM EST WED JAN 16 2013

...A MIXTURE OF SNOW...SLEET AND RAIN WAS OVER SPREADING THE
SOUTH COAST AND UPPER CAPE VERY EARLY THIS MORNING...

A MIXTURE OF SNOW...SLEET AND RAIN WAS OVER SPREADING THE SOUTH
COAST AND UPPER CAPE VERY EARLY THIS MORNING. THE PRECIPITATION
MAY TRANSITION TO MAINLY SNOW FOR A FEW HOURS EARLY THIS MORNING.
THIS MAY RESULT IN SOME LOCATIONS RECEIVING FOR AN INCH OR TWO OF
SNOW ACCUMULATION. UNTREATED ROADS MAY BECOME SLIPPERY SO DRIVE
WITH EXTRA CAUTION OVERNIGHT AND INTO THE MORNING RUSH HOUR. THE
PRECIPITATION SHOULD CHANGE TO MAINLY RAIN BY MID MORNING.

FRANK

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