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Small Craft Advisory 34, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 16, 2013

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 16, 2013, 4:36 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 17, 2013, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 19 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 16, 2013, 4:36 PM EDT (20:36 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 17, 2013, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 18, 2013, 7:10 AM EDT
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

578 
WHUS71 KBOX 162036
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
436 PM EDT SAT MAR 16 2013

ANZ250-254-170445-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.130317T1600Z-130318T0200Z/
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-
436 PM EDT SAT MAR 16 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM EDT SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
609 
WHUS71 KBOX 170204
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1004 PM EDT SAT MAR 16 2013

ANZ250-254-171015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.130317T1600Z-130318T0200Z/
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-
1004 PM EDT SAT MAR 16 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$
429 
WHUS71 KBOX 170816
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
416 AM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

ANZ255-171630-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.130317T1600Z-130318T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
416 AM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-171630-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.130317T1600Z-130318T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
416 AM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-171630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.130317T1600Z-130318T0800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
416 AM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-171630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.130317T1600Z-130318T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
416 AM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$
788 
WHUS71 KBOX 171426
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1026 AM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

ANZ251-172200-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.130317T1700Z-130317T2200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1026 AM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-172230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.130317T1600Z-130318T0800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1026 AM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-172230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.130317T1600Z-130318T1200Z/
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-
1026 AM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-172230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.130317T1600Z-130318T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1026 AM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
115 
WHUS71 KBOX 172100
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
500 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

ANZ250-180500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-130318T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T1200Z-130320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
500 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

* WINDS AND SEAS TUESDAY...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 40 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-180500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-130318T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T1200Z-130320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
500 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-180500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-130318T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T0300Z-130320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
500 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-180500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-130318T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T0300Z-130320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
500 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* WINDS AND SEAS TUESDAY...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 35 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-180500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-130317T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T1200Z-130320T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
500 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP 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.

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>235-237-180500-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T0300Z-130320T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
500 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-180500-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T1200Z-130320T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
500 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$
256 
WHUS71 KBOX 172326
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
726 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...COASTAL STORM MAY BRING EASTERLY GALES TUESDAY...

ANZ250-180730-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-130318T0800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T1200Z-130320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
726 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

* WINDS AND SEAS TUESDAY...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 40 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-180730-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-130318T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T1200Z-130320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
726 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-180730-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-130318T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T0300Z-130320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
726 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-180730-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-130318T0400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T0300Z-130320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
726 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* WINDS AND SEAS TUESDAY...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 35 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 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>235-237-180730-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T0300Z-130320T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
726 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-180730-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T1200Z-130320T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
726 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$
807 
WHUS71 KBOX 180318
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1118 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...COASTAL STORM MAY BRING EASTERLY GALES TUESDAY...

ANZ250-181130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-130318T0800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T1200Z-130320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1118 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* WINDS AND SEAS TUESDAY...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 40 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-181130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-130318T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T1200Z-130320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1118 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-181130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-130318T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T0300Z-130320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1118 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-181130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-130318T0400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T0300Z-130320T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1118 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* WINDS AND SEAS TUESDAY...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 35 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 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>235-237-181130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T0300Z-130320T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1118 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-181130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T1200Z-130320T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1118 PM EDT SUN MAR 17 2013

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

THOMPSON
776 
WHUS71 KBOX 180841
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
441 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...COASTAL STORM MAY BRING EASTERLY GALES TUESDAY...

ANZ254-181645-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-130318T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T1200Z-130320T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.130319T0600Z-130320T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
441 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 2 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS EARLY TODAY...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* WINDS AND SEAS TUESDAY...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP 
  TO 40 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-181645-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-130318T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T0300Z-130320T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.130319T0300Z-130319T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
441 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
TUESDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS EARLY TODAY...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* WINDS AND SEAS TUESDAY...EAST 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.

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-181645-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T0300Z-130320T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.130319T0300Z-130319T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
441 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
TUESDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-181645-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T0300Z-130320T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.130319T0300Z-130319T1400Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
441 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
TUESDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-181645-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T1200Z-130320T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.130319T0600Z-130320T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
441 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 2 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 13 TO 18 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-181645-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0012.130319T1200Z-130320T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.130319T0600Z-130319T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
441 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-181645-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.130319T0600Z-130319T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
441 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  WAVES 1 TO 3 FEET...EXCEPT UP TO 7 FEET AT THE OUTER HARBOR
  ENTRANCE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-181645-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.130319T0300Z-130319T1400Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
441 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  WAVES 1 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.

&&

$$
213 
WHUS71 KBOX 181110
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
710 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...COASTAL STORM MAY BRING EASTERLY GALES TUESDAY...

ANZ254-181915-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-130318T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.130319T0600Z-130320T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
710 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 2 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-181915-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-130318T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.130319T0300Z-130319T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
710 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-181915-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.130319T0300Z-130319T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
710 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-181915-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.130319T0300Z-130319T1400Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
710 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-181915-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.130319T0600Z-130320T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
710 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 2 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 13 TO 18 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-181915-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.130319T0600Z-130319T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
710 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-181915-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.130319T0600Z-130319T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
710 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  WAVES 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-181915-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.130319T0300Z-130319T1400Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
710 AM EDT MON MAR 18 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  WAVES 1 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 Mar 16, 4:35 PM EDT, 1 minute earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 16, 4:35 PM EDT, 1 minute before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
435 PM EDT SAT MAR 16 2013

.SYNOPSIS...
LOW PRESSURE WILL TRACK EAST FROM THE VIRGINIA COAST TONIGHT. A
COLD FRONT WILL BRING A REINFORCING SHOT OF COLD AIR TO THE
REGION SUNDAY...THEN ARCTIC HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD INTO NEW
ENGLAND SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY. A SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM IS
EXPECTED FOR INTERIOR SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND LATE MONDAY NIGHT INTO
TUESDAY NIGHT...FOLLOWED BY DRIER BUT BLUSTERY AND COLDER THAN
NORMAL CONDITIONS INTO NEXT WEEKEND.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SUNDAY MORNING/...
SOME LIGHT SNOW HAS DEVELOPED ACROSS SOUTHERN CT BUT THIS WILL
HAVE DIFFICULTY GETTING INTO N CT GIVEN VERY DRY LOW LEVELS. T/TD
DEPRESSIONS ARE NEAR 30F WHICH WILL LIKELY RESULT IN MOSTLY VIRGA.
HEAVIER SNOW IN NYC AREA WILL REMAIN TO THE SOUTH WITH WESTERLY
FLOW ALOFT. WE HAVE SLIGHT CHC POPS FROM HFD TO WST FOR THIS
EVENING.

LOW PRESSURE MOVES EAST FROM THE VA COAST TONIGHT AS POTENT MID
LEVEL SHORTWAVE MOVES EAST FROM THE UPPER LAKES TO SOUTHERN
QUEBEC. GOOD MID LEVEL DRYING MOVES IN OVERNIGHT WHICH WILL LEAD
TO CLEARING SKIES. USED A BLEND OF TRADITIONAL MOS AND BIAS
CORRECTED MOS FOR MIN TEMPS.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
SUNDAY...
ARCTIC COLD FRONT MOVES S ACROSS NEW ENG WHICH WILL DELIVER A
REINFORCING SHOT OF COLD AIR. THE MAIN THRUST OF THE ARCTIC AIR
WILL BE FELT IN NORTHERN NEW ENG. BUT 850 MB TEMPS DROP TO -12 TO
-14C IN SNE WHICH WILL KEEP MAX TEMPS MOSTLY IN THE 30S WITH
UPPER 20S IN THE NORTHERN HILLS DESPITE MOSUNNY SKIES. THIS IS
7-10 DEGREES BELOW NORMAL. A BRISK NW WIND WILL ADD TO THE CHILL.

SUNDAY NIGHT...
ARCTIC HIGH PRES BUILDS INTO NEW ENG. GIVEN DEEP COLD AIR AND VERY
DRY AIR IN PLACE IT WILL BE A RATHER COLD NIGHT IN SNE UNDER
CLEAR SKIES AND LIGHT WINDS. EXPECT MINS IN THE TEENS FOR MUCH OF
THE REGION WITH SINGLE NUMBERS NW MA AND SW NH.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...

HEADLINES...

* COLD AND DRY MONDAY
* SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM LIKELY LATE MON NIGHT INTO TUE NIGHT
* COLDER THAN NORMAL TEMPERATURES WEDNESDAY INTO THE WEEKEND

SYNOPTIC OVERVIEW AND MODEL PREFERENCES...

VERY ANOMALOUS UPPER AIR PATTERN UNFOLDING THIS PERIOD WITH THE
AO PROJECTED TO BECOME HIGHLY NEGATIVE AND POSSIBLY ATTAINING
UNPRECEDENTED VALUES. THIS TRANSLATES TO AN ACTIVE POLAR JET AND
PLUNGING SOUTHWARD/EQUATORWARD ACROSS THE CONUS. THE FOCUS FOR
THIS DISCUSSION WILL BE CENTERED ON MON NIGHT THROUGH TUE NIGHT
AS NORTHERN STREAM ENERGY CARVES OUT A NEGATIVELY TILTED TROUGH
OVER THE NORTHEAST. MODEL DIFFERENCES HERE APPEAR TO BE TIED TO
THE EVOLUTION AND EVENTUAL AMPLITUDE OF A NORTHERN STREAM TROUGH
CROSSING NEW ENGLAND SUNDAY. AS THIS TROUGH TRAVERSES EASTWARD
INTO THE MARITIMES MODELS DIFFER ON THE AMPLITUDE AND LATITUDE OF
THIS EVOLVING VORTEX. THE ECMWF IS MORE ROBUST AND FARTHER
SOUTHWEST WITH THIS VORTEX OVER THE NW ATLC THAN THE GFS. THIS
THEN HAS IMPLICATIONS ON THE UPSTREAM RIDGE OVER ME AND QUEBEC
ALONG WITH ITS ASSOCIATED COLD DOME...SPECIFICALLY THE
DURATION/DEPTH AND MAGNITUDE OF COLD AIR DAMMING OVER NEW
ENGLAND. GIVEN THE AMPLITUDE OF THE EVOLVING HIGH LATITUDE
BLOCK...THE MORE ROBUST ECMWF SOLUTION FITS THE SYNOPTIC SETTING.
THUS WILL BASE THIS PORTION OF THE FORECAST OFF THE 00Z AND NOW
NEW 12Z ECMWF. THIS LOCKS IN THE COLDER LONGER THAN THE GFS AND
RESULTS IN A HIGHER PROBABILITY OF MORE SNOW AND ICE FOR A LONGER
DURATION ACROSS INTERIOR SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.

SENSIBLE WEATHER DETAILS...

MONDAY...CHILLY AIRMASS OVER NEW ENGLAND. IN FACT SIGNS OF AN
ARCTIC AIRMASS WITH 925 MB TEMPS /-12C/ COLDER THAN 850 MB
TEMPS...COURTSEY OF 1033MB HIGH OVER QUEBEC. FORTUNATELY WITH
RIDGE AXIS ACROSS NEW ENGLAND WINDS WILL BE LIGHT. THUS NOT MUCH
OF A WIND CHILL. BIAS CORRECTED MOS ARE COLDER AND WILL FOLLOW
GIVEN THE ANOMALOUS PATTERN. HIGHS ONLY IN THE U30S TO L40S WITH
LOW TO MID 30S HIGHER TERRAIN. ABOUT 7-10 DEGS COLDER THAN NORMAL.

MON NIGHT THROUGH TUE NIGHT...

PREFER THE SLOWER ECMWF WITH ONSET OF PRECIP GIVEN THE HIGH
AMPLITUDE BLOCK PATTERN. IN ADDITION...00Z ECENS SUPPORTS THIS
WITH ITS SECONDARY LOW FARTHER TO THE SW THAN ITS OPERATIONAL
COUNTERPART. SNOW WILL OVERSPREAD THE REGION FROM SW TO NE LATE
MON NGT WITH PRECIP INTENSITY INCREASING TOWARD DAYBREAK. COLUMN
COLD ENOUGH JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE EXCEPT CAPE COD AND ISLANDS FOR
SNOW AS PTYPE.

BY TUE STRONG JET DYNAMICS/TROUGH BECOMING NEG TILTED ALONG WITH
A SHORT HALF WAVELENGTH BETWEEN TROF-RIDGE AXIS SUGGEST STRONG
FORCING FOR ASCENT. HENCE HEAVY QPF POTENTIAL. GOOD MODEL
AGREEMENT ON A COASTAL HUGGER WITH LOW PRES TRACKING ALONG THE
COASTLINE. HOWEVER STILL TRICKY FORECAST HERE GIVEN PTYPE ISSUES
AND STILL 60-72 HRS OUT. FORECAST WILL HINGE ON HOW STUBBORN COLD
AIRMASS WILL BE GIVEN DOWNSTREAM BLOCKING. PRELIMINARY INDICATIONS
ARE FOR SNOW TO RAIN FAIRLY QUICKLY ACROSS SOUTH COASTAL MA AND RI
GIVEN THE STRONG ONSHORE FLOW WILL WARM THE BLYR FAIRLY QUICKLY.
HOWEVER NORTHWARD INTO THE HFD-PVD-BOS CORRIDOR SEVERAL INCHES OF
SNOW ARE POSSIBLE TUE AM BEFORE A CHANGE TO A WINTRY MIX AND
POSSIBLY TO RAIN. THE GREATEST RISK FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL
/6-12"/ APPEARS ALONG AND NW OF MA PIKE AND I-495 WHERE PTYPE MAY
REMAIN ALL SNOW.

CAN/T STRESS ENOUGH THAT THIS IS OUR PRELIMINARY THINKING AND
THAT PLENTY OF UNCERTAINTY EXIST GIVEN THERE ARE PTYPE ISSUES
/RAIN- SNOW LINE/ ALONG WITH THE INHERENT TIME FRAME...STILL
60-72 HRS OUT.

WED THROUGH SATURDAY...

GOOD MODEL AGREEMENT ON POLAR VORTEX LINGERING ACROSS THE
NORTHEAST THIS TIME PERIOD. THIS WILL SUPPORT COLDER THAN NORMAL
TEMPS ALONG WITH LOTS OF DIURNAL CLOUDS AND BRISK WINDS. OTHER
THAN A DIURNAL SNOW SHOWER/FLURRIES MAINLY DRY WEATHER PREVAILS.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...
  LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.
  MODERATE...30 TO 60 PERCENT.
  HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT.

OVERVIEW...HIGH CONFIDENCE THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT.

VFR THROUGH THE PERIOD. CIGS WILL BE VFR INTO THIS EVENING WITH
CLEARING OVERNIGHT. SCT TO BKN CU DEVELOPS SUNDAY WITH MAINLY
CLEAR SKIES SUN NIGHT. A WEAK SEABREEZE MAY DEVELOP ALONG THE
IMMEDIATE COAST THIS AFTERNOON. NW WIND GUSTS TO 20 KT DEVELOPING
SUNDAY.

KBOS TAF...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF. LOW PROB FOR A WEAK SEABREEZE
DEVELOPING AFTER 20Z BUT NOT ENOUGH CONFIDENCE TO INCLUDE IN TAF.

KBDL TAF...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

OUTLOOK...MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...

MON...HIGH PROB VFR AND DRY WEATHER THRU DAYLIGHT HRS.

MON NIGHT THRU TUE NIGHT...HIGH PROB OF MVFR AND POSSIBLY LOWERING
TO IFR IN SNOW TOWARD TUE MORNING. HIGH PROB FOR WINTRY WEATHER
TUE WITH SNOW INLAND AND SNOW TO RAIN ALONG THE COAST.
ACCUMULATING SNOW LIKELY...MOST INLAND. STRONG EAST WINDS ALONG
THE COAST.

WED/THU...MVFR-VFR WITH MODEST WNW WINDS.

&&

.MARINE...
HIGH CONFIDENCE THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT.

LIGHT WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...THEN NW WINDS WILL INCREASE SUNDAY
AS ANOTHER SURGE OF COLD AIR MOVES IN WITH THE ARCTIC FRONT.
GUSTS TO 25 KT POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY OVER THE EASTERN WATERS
WHERE WE ISSUED AN SCA. IT IS POSSIBLE THE SCA WILL NEED TO BE
EXPANDED. WINDS DIMINISH SUNDAY NIGHT AS HIGH PRES BUILDS INTO
NEW ENG.

OUTLOOK...MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...

MON...LIGHT WINDS AND DRY WEATHER WITH HIGH PRES OVERHEAD.

TUE...COASTAL STORM ALONG NEW ENGLAND COAST. MODERATE PROBABILITY
OF EASTERLY GALE AND LOW VSBY IN SNOW/RAIN.

WED/THU...IMPROVING WEATHER AS LOW PRES MOVES INTO THE
MARITIMES...BUT NW GALE WED THEN DIMINISHING THU.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
NH...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM NOON TO 10 PM EDT SUNDAY FOR
ANZ250-254.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KJC/NOCERA
NEAR TERM...KJC
SHORT TERM...KJC
LONG TERM...NOCERA
AVIATION...KJC/NOCERA
MARINE...KJC/NOCERA
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 16, 4:37 AM EDT, 11 hours 59 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
437 AM EDT SAT MAR 16 2013

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-170845-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
437 AM EDT SAT MAR 16 2013

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

THERE IS A MODERATE CONFIDENCE FOR WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
HEADLINES ACROSS INTERIOR NEW ENGLAND MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY
WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF A WINTRY MIX OF SNOW...SLEET...AND
FREEZING RAIN

THERE IS LOW CONFIDENCE FOR WINTER WEATHER WARNING HEADLINES
MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY ACROSS THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE...AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

THERE IS LOW CONFIDENCE FOR WIND ADVISORY HEADLINES ACROSS THE
CAPE AND THE ISLANDS ON TUESDAY.

THERE IS LOW CONFIDENCE FOR COASTAL FLOOD HEADLINES ACROSS THE
SHORELINES OF NEW ENGLAND MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-170845-
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-
437 AM EDT SAT MAR 16 2013

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

THERE IS HIGH CONFIDENCE OF GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS ACROSS ALL
WATERS TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

SIPPRELL

The office that day

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