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Small Craft Advisory 7, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 25, 2013

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Jan 25, 2013, 3:52 AM EST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 25, 2013, 3:52 AM EST (08:52 UTC)
Expired
Jan 25, 2013, 4:00 PM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

711 
WHUS71 KBOX 250852
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
352 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

ANZ231>234-251500-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.130125T0852Z-130125T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-130125T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
352 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ICE ACCUMULATION IS LIKELY.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD RECOMMENDS
THAT EPIRP/S...LIFT RAFT RELEASES AND LIFE RINGS ARE FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ235-256-251700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-130125T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.130125T0852Z-130125T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-130125T1200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
352 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ICE ACCUMULATION IS LIKELY.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD RECOMMENDS
THAT EPIRP/S...LIFT RAFT RELEASES AND LIFE RINGS ARE FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-251700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-130125T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.130125T0852Z-130125T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-130125T1200Z/
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-
352 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ICE ACCUMULATION IS LIKELY.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD RECOMMENDS
THAT EPIRP/S...LIFT RAFT RELEASES AND LIFE RINGS ARE FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ251-251500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-130125T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.130125T0852Z-130125T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-130125T1200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
352 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ICE ACCUMULATION IS LIKELY.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD RECOMMENDS
THAT EPIRP/S...LIFT RAFT RELEASES AND LIFE RINGS ARE FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-251200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-130125T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.130125T0852Z-130125T1200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
352 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-251700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-130125T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.130125T0852Z-130125T1800Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
352 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
661 
WHUS71 KBOX 251144
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
644 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

ANZ230-236-251245-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-130125T1200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
644 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

ANZ231>234-251500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-130125T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-130125T1500Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
644 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ICE ACCUMULATION IS LIKELY.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD RECOMMENDS
THAT EPIRP/S...LIFT RAFT RELEASES AND LIFE RINGS ARE FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ235-251500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-130125T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-130125T1500Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
644 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ICE ACCUMULATION IS LIKELY.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD RECOMMENDS
THAT EPIRP/S...LIFT RAFT RELEASES AND LIFE RINGS ARE FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-251945-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-130125T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-130125T2100Z/
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-
644 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ICE ACCUMULATION IS LIKELY.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD RECOMMENDS
THAT EPIRP/S...LIFT RAFT RELEASES AND LIFE RINGS ARE FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ251-251500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-130125T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-130125T1500Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
644 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ICE ACCUMULATION IS LIKELY.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD RECOMMENDS
THAT EPIRP/S...LIFT RAFT RELEASES AND LIFE RINGS ARE FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ256-251500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-130125T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-130125T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
644 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ICE ACCUMULATION IS LIKELY.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD RECOMMENDS
THAT EPIRP/S...LIFT RAFT RELEASES AND LIFE RINGS ARE FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ237-251500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-130125T1500Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
644 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
625 
WHUS71 KBOX 251623
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1123 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

ANZ231-232-252100-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.130125T1623Z-130125T2100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
1123 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-252100-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.130125T1623Z-130125T2100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1123 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-252100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-130125T2100Z/
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-
1123 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

&&

$$
801 
WHUS71 KBOX 252119
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
419 PM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

ANZ254-255-260530-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-130125T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0009.130126T1700Z-130127T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0005.130127T0300Z-130127T1000Z/
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-
419 PM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY. A
GALE WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT
FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-260530-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-130125T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0009.130126T1700Z-130127T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
419 PM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-260530-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-130125T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0009.130126T1900Z-130127T1000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
419 PM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-260530-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-130125T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0009.130126T2200Z-130127T1000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
419 PM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-260530-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-130125T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0009.130127T0000Z-130127T1000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
419 PM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-260530-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0009.130126T2000Z-130127T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0005.130127T0300Z-130127T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
419 PM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 10 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY. A
GALE WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT
FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-260530-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0009.130127T0000Z-130127T1000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
419 PM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-260530-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0009.130127T0000Z-130127T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
419 PM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-260530-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0009.130127T0400Z-130127T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
419 PM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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 25, 3:25 AM EST, 27 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 25, 3:25 AM EST, 27 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
325 AM EST FRI JAN 25 2013

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS OVER TODAY WITH THE COLD WIND CHILLS
GRADUALLY ENDING THROUGH THE DAY. A COASTAL STORM IS FORECAST TO
PASS WELL OFFSHORE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING...BRINGING LIGHT
SNOW TO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. A REINFORCING SURGE OF COLD AIR
ARRIVES SAT NIGHT INTO SUN...ALBEIT NOT AS COLD AS TODAY. A
WARMING TREND THEN FOLLOWS NEXT WEEK ALONG WITH SOME UNSETTLED
WEATHER AT TIMES.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
MSAS SHOWS NOSE OF HIGH PRES JUST NOW MOVING INTO THE W HALF OF
THE FORECAST AREA THIS MORNING. WITH IT...MOSTLY SKC CONDITIONS
WILL BRING ABOUT A SUNNY START TO THE DAY. STILL A DECENT SFC PRES
GRADIENT ESPECIALLY OVER E OF ORH...SO THE COLD WIND CHILLS WILL
CONTINUE INTO ABOUT MID MORNING DESPITE THE EARLY SUNSHINE. WILL
ALLOW THE WIND CHILL ADVISORIES TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE MORNING
COMMUTE.

AS THE HIGH BUILDS OVER THROUGH THE DAY THE COMBINATION OF A
SLACKENING SFC PRES GRADIENT AND SLIGHT WARM ADVECTION WILL ALLOW
TEMPS TO INCREASE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON WITH UPPER TEENS AND LOW
20S EXPECTED. WITH WEAK WINDS...THE LACK OF WIND CHILLS WILL MAKE
IT FEEL WARMER THAN PREVIOUS DAYS DESPITE THE FACT THAT AMBIENT
TEMPS REMAIN WELL BELOW NORMAL. OTHERWISE...EXPECT HIGH AND MID
CLOUDS TO PROGRESSIVELY BUILD OVER FROM THE W IN ADVANCE OF A WAVE
WHICH WILL EFFECT THE AREA TONIGHT...HOWEVER PRECIP HOLDS OFF
UNTIL AFTER THE FRI EVENING COMMUTE WITH A FAIRLY ROBUST
SUBSIDENCE INVERSION APPARENT ON REGIONAL MODEL SOUNDINGS.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM SATURDAY/...
TONIGHT...
ROBUST SHORTWAVE WILL BE SHIFTING THROUGH THE REGION WITH THE BEST
ENERGY SLIDING THROUGH THE DELMARVA. GIVEN A FAIRLY DECENT
BAROCLINIC ZONE IN THIS REGION EXPECT GRADUALLY DEEPENING LOW PRES
TO REMAIN WITH THIS BAROCLINIC ZONE WELL S OF THE REGION UNTIL IT
RAPIDLY DEEPENS WELL OFFSHORE AND S OF NOVA SCOTIA. GIVEN THAT THE
BEST ENERGY/FGEN/JET DYNAMICS REMAIN WELL S AND CLOSER TO THE LOW
OMEGA OVER SRN NEW ENGLAND IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN RELATIVELY
LIGHT...GENERALLY NO MORE THAN 5 MICROBARS AN HOUR AS PREVIOUS
SHIFT NOTED.

ALONG WITH THIS WEAK LIFT... THE LOW WILL BE FAST MOVING AND THE
COLUMN IS QUITE DRY WITH DWPTS EXPECTED TO REMAIN IN THE SINGLE
DIGITS. THE LIFT IS ALSO FURTHER ALOFT THAN THE TYPICAL SNOW
GROWTH REGION. GIVEN ALL THESE FACTORS SNOW GROWTH LOOKS TO BE
VERY INEFFICIENT WITH AS THIS LOW MOVES WELL S.
THEREFORE...DESPITE THE VERY COLD TEMPERATURES WHICH WOULD SUGGEST
VERY DRY...HIGH RATIO SNOW...LIQUID QPF VALUES WILL REMAIN QUITE
LIGHT. GENERALLY LESS THAN 0.2 INCHES OF QPF IS EXPECTED IN ANY
LOCATION...WITH THE HIGHEST CHANCE FOR ANYWHERE NEAR THIS BEING
NANTUCKET AND THE OUTER ARM OF CAPE COD. USING A 20-25 TO ONE
RATIO...HAVE WIDESPREAD VALUES OF LESS THAN AN INCH INLAND. 1-2
INCHES POSSIBLE S OF A LINE FROM ABOUT HFD-BOS. WITH THE
POSSIBILITY OF 2 OR 3 INCHES OVER NANTUCKET. WILL LIKELY SEE A
FAIR AMOUNT OF COMPACTION WITH SMALL SNOW FLAKES. GIVEN THESE
VALUES AND THE WEAKENING TREND THE GUIDANCE HAS SHOWN OF
LATE...NOT CONFIDENT ENOUGH FOR AN ADVISORY FOR EVEN
NANTUCKET...BUT WILL HAVE TO MONITOR THROUGH THE DAY TODAY.

SAT...
LOW PRES QUICKLY MOVES WELL OFFSHORE AS IT DEEPENS...WRAPPING BEST
MOISTURE AND ENERGY AROUND IT AND PULLING IT OFFSHORE EARLY. GIVEN
THIS EXPECT SNOWFALL TO BE RAPIDLY COMING TO AN END THROUGH THE
EARLY MORNING HOURS. THE ONLY CAVEAT WILL BE THE OUTER ARM OF THE
CAPE AND POSSIBLY NANTUCKET WHERE COLD ADVECTION ABOVE THE SFC
COULD LEAD TO SOME OCEAN EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS LINGERING INTO THE
EARLY AFTERNOON. WILL NEED TO MONITOR THIS AS SOME LOCATIONS MAY
SEE HIGH ACCUMS OUTSIDE OF THE EFFECTS OF THE LOW ITSELF. EVEN
THESE SHOWERS SHOULD SHIFT MOSTLY OFFSHORE BY AFTERNOON AS
ISALLOBARIC FLOW WITH HIGH PRES MOVING IN FROM THE W SHIFTS THE
WINDS MORE TO THE W.

A SECOND ARCTIC BLAST IS EXPECTED TO MOVE IN WITH THIS HIGH PRES
THROUGHOUT THE DAY...HIGHS ONCE AGAIN REMAIN IN THE LOW TO MID
20S WITH WIND CHILL VALUES DIPPING INTO THE SINGLE DIGITS
ESPECIALLY IN THE HIGHER TERRAIN.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
HIGHLIGHTS...

* BLUSTERY AND COLD CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND
* MODERATING TEMPERATURES EARLY TO MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK WITH A FEW
  PERIODS OF UNSETTLED WEATHER AS WELL

OVERVIEW...

POLAR VORTEX THAT/S BEEN OVER EASTERN CANADA LINGERS THROUGH THE
WEEKEND WITH ONE MORE REINFORCING SURGE OF COLD AIR ARRIVING LATE
SAT INTO SUN...ALBEIT NOT AS COLD AS TODAY OR YESTERDAY. COULD BE
SOME OCEAN EFFECT SNOWS FOR THE OUTER CAPE LATE SAT INTO EARLY SUN.
OTHERWISE DRY BUT COLD WEATHER WILL PREVAIL THIS WEEKEND. BLUSTERY
NORTHWEST WINDS WILL EXACERBATE THE COLD CONDITIONS.

HIGH CONFIDENCE IN MODERATING TEMPS EARLY TO MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK AS
WESTERN US TROUGH EVOLVES AND INDUCES DOWNSTREAM RIDGE ACROSS THE
EASTERN SEABOARD. THIS RESULTS IN MODERATING TEMPERATURES FOR
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND NEXT WEEK. 12Z GEFS SUGGEST 925 MB TEMPS ARE +2
STD MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK! ALTHOUGH THIS TIME OF YEAR AND AT THIS TIME
RANGE IT/S ALWAYS DIFFICULT TO PREDICT HOW MUCH OF THIS WARM AIR
ALOFT WILL REACH THE SURFACE. BOTH GFS MOS AND 2 METER TEMPS FROM
THE 12Z GFS AND 12Z ECMWF HAVE HIGHS INTO THE 40S AROUND MID WEEK.

THE TRANSITION TO THIS WARMER AIR WILL LIKELY RESULT IN SOME WARM
ADVECTION SNOWS LATE MON INTO EARLY TUE. NOT A LOT OF QPF BUT MINOR
SNOW ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE. SOME MIXED PRECIP POSSIBLE ACROSS CT/RI
AND SOUTHEAST MA.

THE EASTERN US RIDGING WILL BE SHORT LIVED AS ANOTHER POLAR VORTEX
SLIDES SOUTHEAST INTO EASTERN CANADA. THUS OUR BRIEF WARM UP SHOULD
TRANSITION BACK TO COLDER WEATHER LATE NEXT WEEK. THIS TRANSITION TO
COLDER WEATHER WILL LIKELY BE ACCOMPANIED BY SOME SHOWERS MID
WEEK ALONG AND AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT.

TEMPS...DERIVED FROM IN HOUSE GFS BIAS CORRECTED MOS AND HPC

POPS...MAINLY FOLLOWED THE GFS MOS.

&&

.AVIATION /08Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...
  LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.
  MODERATE...30 TO 60 PERCENT.
  HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT.

THROUGH 00Z...HIGH CONFIDENCE.
VFR. NW WINDS GRADUALLY DIMINISH THROUGH THE MORNING BECOMING NEAR
CALM BY EVENING.

TONIGHT...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
LIGHT SNOW OVERSPREADS THE REGION ALTHOUGH THERE MAY BE A CUTOFF
SOMEWHERE IN CENTRAL/NORTHERN MA WHERE N OF THAT CUTOFF THERE IS
LITTLE TO NO ACTUAL SNOWFALL. EXPECTING MOSTLY VFR...BUT SOME
MVFR CIGS/VSBYS ARE POSSIBLE WITH THE HIGHEST PROBABILITY OF THIS
LOWER CATEGORY BEING AT TERMINALS S OF THE MASS PIKE. SNOW ENDS
EARLY IN THE MORNING FOR MUCH OF THE INTERIOR.

SATURDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE.
SNOW ENDS MOST TERMINALS EARLY WITH VFR. MAY BE A FEW SNOW SHOWERS
AND LOW CIGS OVER THE OUTER ARM OF THE CAPE AND NANTUCKET THROUGH
THE AFTERNOON. NW WINDS INCREASE WITH 20-25 KT POSSIBLE.

KBOS TAF...GENERALLY HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF. LOWER CONFIDENCE IN
MVFR TONIGHT.

KBDL TAF...GENERALLY HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF. LOWER CONFIDENCE IN
MVFR TONIGHT.

OUTLOOK...SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE FOR VFR. GUSTY NW
WINDS DEVELOPING IN THE AFTERNOON...STRONGEST WINDS CAPE COD AND THE
ISLANDS.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. VFR TO START MONDAY BUT
THEN LIKELY LOWERING TO MVFR AND EVENTUALLY IFR MON NGT INTO TUE IN
LIGHT SNOW...POSSIBLY MIXED WITH SLEET ACROSS CT/RI AND SOUTHEAST
MA. MINOR SNOW ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE.

&&

.MARINE...
MODERATE CONFIDENCE THROUGH THE PERIOD.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WINDS CONTINUE THROUGH THE MORNING TODAY BUT
THEN FALL BELOW THROUGH TONIGHT. ALTHOUGH WAVES WILL REMAIN
ELEVATED THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON ON THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS. WILL
DROP GALES IN FAVOR OF SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES. CONDITIONS REMAIN
BELOW SMALL CRAFT THRESHOLDS TONIGHT...BUT ONCE WINDS SHIFT TO THE
NW AGAIN SATURDAY...WINDS AND SEAS ARE EXPECTED TO ELEVATE
REACHING NEAR SCA VALUES ONCE AGAIN.

BUOYS STILL SHOWING SOME LIGHT TO MODERATE ICE ACCRETION ALTHOUGH
ACCRETION RATES ARE DROPPING RAPIDLY WILL CONTINUE WITH THE
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORIES THROUGH 12Z /7 AM/ THIS MORNING. WINDS
SHOULD DIMINISH ENOUGH TODAY TO MITIGATE THE THREAT FOR FREEZING
SPRAY THROUGH TONIGHT WITH THE NEXT THREAT BEING SOME LIGHT
FREEZING SPRAY WITH NW FLOW SATURDAY.

OUTLOOK...SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...

SAT/SUN...GUSTY NW WINDS 20-30 KT ALONG WITH FREEZING SPRAY. SNOW
SQUALLS POSSIBLE OFFSHORE. HIGH FORECAST CONFIDENCE.

MON AND TUE...LESS WIND AND SUBSIDING SEAS ALONG WITH WARMER AIR
TEMPS...REDUCING RISK OF ANY FREEZING SPRAY. HIGH FORECAST
CONFIDENCE.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING FOR
     CTZ002>004.
MA...WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING FOR
     MAZ002>016-026.
NH...WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING FOR NHZ011-
     012-015.
RI...WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING FOR RIZ001.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING FOR
     ANZ231>234-251.
     FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING FOR
     ANZ231>235-250-251-254>256.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING FOR ANZ230-
     236.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR ANZ235-
     237-256.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR ANZ250-
     254-255.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KJC/DOODY
NEAR TERM...DOODY
SHORT TERM...DOODY
LONG TERM...KJC
AVIATION...KJC/DOODY
MARINE...KJC/DOODY
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 24, 3:28 PM EST, 12 hours 24 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
328 PM EST THU JAN 24 2013

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>016-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001-252030-
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 MIDDLESEX MA-CHESHIRE NH-
EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
328 PM EST THU JAN 24 2013

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

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

   WIND CHILL ADVISORY.

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

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

   WIND CHILL ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ017>024-RIZ002>008-252030-
NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-
NANTUCKET MA-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-
BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
328 PM EST THU JAN 24 2013

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ232>235-255-256-252030-
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND
NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO
20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
328 PM EST THU JAN 24 2013

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

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

   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.
   GALE WARNING.

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

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

   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ231-250-251-254-252030-
CAPE COD BAY-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
328 PM EST THU JAN 24 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WARNING.
   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.

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

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

   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ236-237-252030-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
328 PM EST THU JAN 24 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WARNING.

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

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230-252030-
BOSTON HARBOR-
328 PM EST THU JAN 24 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WARNING.

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

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 25, 11:23 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX5 hr
Jan 25, 4:19 PM ESTGale WatchBOX12 hr
Jan 25, 4:19 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX59 hr

Nearby

Small Craft Advisories in Massachusetts, 2013Every small craft advisory in 2013

Sources

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