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Gale Warning 17, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 14, 2014

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Apr 14, 2014, 10:01 AM EDT. It was in force for 49 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 14, 2014, 10:01 AM EDT (14:01 UTC)
Expired
Apr 16, 2014, 10:45 AM EDT
In force
49 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

888 
WHUS71 KBOX 141401
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1001 AM EDT MON APR 14 2014

...GALES POSSIBLE ALONG THE NEAR-SHORE WATERS TOWARDS EVENING...

ANZ230-236-142215-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0017.140414T1401Z-140414T2300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0015.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1001 AM EDT MON APR 14 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-142215-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-140415T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0017.140414T1401Z-140414T2300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0015.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1001 AM EDT MON APR 14 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ234-142215-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-140415T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0017.140414T1401Z-140414T2300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0015.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
BUZZARDS BAY-
1001 AM EDT MON APR 14 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-142215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-140415T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0015.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1001 AM EDT MON APR 14 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT
  TODAY WITH SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT LATE
  TUESDAY. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-142215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-140415T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0015.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1001 AM EDT MON APR 14 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT
  TODAY WITH SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT LATE
  TUESDAY. SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-142215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-140415T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0015.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
1001 AM EDT MON APR 14 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT
  TODAY WITH SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT LATE
  TUESDAY. 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.

&&

$$


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241 
WHUS71 KBOX 141948
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
348 PM EDT MON APR 14 2014

ANZ232-233-150400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-140415T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
348 PM EDT MON APR 14 2014

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-150400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-140415T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
348 PM EDT MON APR 14 2014

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-150400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-140415T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
348 PM EDT MON APR 14 2014

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

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-150400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-140415T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
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-
348 PM EDT MON APR 14 2014

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 8 TO 13 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-150400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-140415T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0015.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
348 PM EDT MON APR 14 2014

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-231-234-236-251-150400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-140416T1000Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0015.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-BUZZARDS BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
348 PM EDT MON APR 14 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WATCH.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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567 
WHUS71 KBOX 150208
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1008 PM EDT MON APR 14 2014

ANZ230-231-234-236-251-151015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-140416T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-BUZZARDS BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1008 PM EDT MON APR 14 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-151015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1008 PM EDT MON APR 14 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-151015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
1008 PM EDT MON APR 14 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-151015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1008 PM EDT MON APR 14 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-151015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
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-
1008 PM EDT MON APR 14 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-151015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1008 PM EDT MON APR 14 2014

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

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

&&

$$


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310 
WHUS71 KBOX 150825
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
425 AM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

ANZ230-231-234-236-251-151630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-140416T1600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-BUZZARDS BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
425 AM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-151630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
425 AM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-151630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
425 AM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-151630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
425 AM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-151630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1600Z/
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-
425 AM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-151630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
425 AM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON
EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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640 
WHUS71 KBOX 151401
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1001 AM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

ANZ230-231-234-236-251-152215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-140416T1600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-BUZZARDS BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1001 AM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT
  TODAY TURNING OUT OF THE WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT
  LATE TONIGHT INTO EARLY WEDNESDAY. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-152215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1001 AM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT
  TODAY TURNING OUT OF THE WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT
  LATE TONIGHT INTO EARLY WEDNESDAY. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-152215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
1001 AM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  TODAY TURNING OUT OF THE WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT
  LATE TONIGHT INTO EARLY WEDNESDAY. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-152215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1001 AM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  TODAY TURNING OUT OF THE WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT
  LATE TONIGHT INTO EARLY WEDNESDAY. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-152215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1600Z/
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-
1001 AM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  TODAY TURNING OUT OF THE WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT
  LATE TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY. SEAS 8 TO 13 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-152215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.140415T1800Z-140416T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1001 AM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  TODAY TURNING OUT OF THE WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT
  LATE TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY. 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.

&&

$$

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458 
WHUS71 KBOX 151937
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
337 PM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

ANZ235-237-160345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1400Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
337 PM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT
  INTO THIS EVENING TURNING OUT OF THE WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 35 KT BY MIDNIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-160345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
337 PM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  INTO THIS EVENING TURNING OUT OF THE WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 40 KT BY MIDNIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY. SEAS 8 TO 13 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-160345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1800Z/
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-
337 PM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  INTO THIS EVENING TURNING OUT OF THE WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 35 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-231-234-236-251-160345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-140416T1600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-BUZZARDS BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
337 PM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT
  INTO THIS EVENING TURNING OUT OF THE WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 35 KT BY MIDNIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-160345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
337 PM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  INTO THIS EVENING TURNING OUT OF THE WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 35 KT BY MIDNIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-160345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
337 PM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  INTO THIS EVENING TURNING OUT OF THE WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 35 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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774 
WHUS71 KBOX 160240
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1040 PM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

ANZ230-231-234-236-251-161045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-140416T1600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-BUZZARDS BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1040 PM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-161045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1400Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1040 PM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-161045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
1040 PM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-161045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1040 PM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-161045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1800Z/
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-
1040 PM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-161045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1040 PM EDT TUE APR 15 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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407 
WHUS71 KBOX 160808
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
408 AM EDT WED APR 16 2014

ANZ235-237-161500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1500Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
408 AM EDT WED APR 16 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-161500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
408 AM EDT WED APR 16 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-231-234-236-251-161600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-140416T1600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-BUZZARDS BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
408 AM EDT WED APR 16 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-161600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
408 AM EDT WED APR 16 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-161615-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1800Z/
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-
408 AM EDT WED APR 16 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-161600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
408 AM EDT WED APR 16 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1045 AM EDT WED APR 16 2014

ANZ230-161800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-140416T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0053.140416T1445Z-140416T1800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1045 AM EDT WED APR 16 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-162000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-140416T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0053.140416T1445Z-140416T2000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1045 AM EDT WED APR 16 2014

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-162245-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0053.140416T1445Z-140418T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1045 AM EDT WED APR 16 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-162000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0053.140416T1445Z-140416T2000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
1045 AM EDT WED APR 16 2014

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ234-162000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-140416T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0053.140416T1445Z-140416T2000Z/
BUZZARDS BAY-
1045 AM EDT WED APR 16 2014

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-161800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-140416T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0053.140416T1445Z-140416T1800Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1045 AM EDT WED APR 16 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY AROUND WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-162245-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0053.140416T1445Z-140418T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1045 AM EDT WED APR 16 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-162245-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0053.140416T1445Z-140418T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1045 AM EDT WED APR 16 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  30 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-161800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-140416T1800Z/
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-
1045 AM EDT WED APR 16 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  35 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Apr 14, 7:00 AM EDT, 3 hours 1 minute earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 14, 7:00 AM EDT, 3 hours 1 minute before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
700 AM EDT MON APR 14 2014

.SYNOPSIS...
GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL BRING MILD TEMPERATURES TODAY AND
TUESDAY. A SLOW MOVING COLD FRONT WILL BRING A SOAKING RAIN
TUESDAY BEFORE EXITING THE REGION BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. DRIER
AND MUCH COOLER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
WITH TEMPERATURES MODERATING BY FRIDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...

7PM UPDATE...
OVERALL TREND IN THE FORECAST REMAINS ON TRACK FOR TODAY. WARM
FRONT IS CURRENTLY STALLED ACROSS KEEN TO KASH TO KBVY. IN FACT
BEDFORD JUMPED FROM 41 TO 59 WITHIN AN HOUR. EXPECT THE FRONT TO
PUSH NORTHWARD WITHIN THE NEXT FEW HOURS ALLOWING FOR THE REST OF
THE REGION TO BE IN THE WARM SECTOR. STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS
CONTINUES TO ADVECT WARM MOIST AIR INTO THE REGION. THIS HAS
ALLOWED FOR PATCHY FOG TO DEVELOP ACROSS THE SOUTH COAST AND
ISLANDS. HOWEVER THE GUSTY WINDS ARE KEEPING THE VSBYS DROPPING
BELOW 2SM. ADJUSTED FORECAST TO ACCOUNT FOR CURRENT CONDITIONS.

PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...
AREAS OF FOG AND LOW CLOUDS SHOULD DISSIPATE BY MID MORNING.
STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS ALOFT /40-50 KNOTS/ WILL PUSH THE SURFACE
WARM FRONT NORTHEAST OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY. DYNAMICS AND DEEP
MOISTURE WILL REMAIN WELL TO THE WEST...SO EXPECT A DRY WEATHER
DAY. TEMPERATURES IN THE WARM SECTOR WILL START THE DAY MILD.
MIXING SHOULD REACH TO AT LEAST 925 MB...TEMPS AT THAT LEVEL AND
AT 900 MB WOULD SUPPORT MAX SFC TEMPS IN THE MID 70S. SOUTH-
SOUTHWEST WIND OFF THE WATERS WILL KEEP THE SOUTH COAST
COOLER...55-65. OBSERVED WINDS THROUGH THOSE LEVELS ARE 35-40
KNOTS...MUCH COULD MIX TO THE SURFACE. WE ARE ESTIMATING GUSTS TO
30 KNOTS.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM TUESDAY/...
TONIGHT...
UPPER RIDGE OVER THE EASTERN USA SHIFTS OFFSHORE AS AN UPPER
TROUGH DIGS OVER THE GREAT LAKES. THIS WILL SLOW THE FORWARD
PROGRESS OF A COLD FRONT OVER THE GREAT LAKES AS WELL AS THE
SUPPORTING JET DYNAMICS. IT WILL ALSO DRAW MORE HUMIDITY NORTH
INTO NEW ENGLAND. EXPECT A BROAD AREA OF SHOWERS OVER NY AND
PA...AND A CHANCE OF A FEW SHOWERS REACHING THE BERKSHIRE EAST
SLOPES AND THE CT VALLEY TOWARD MORNING. OTHER CONCERN WILL BE
FOG/DRIZZLE DEVELOPMENT. BEST CHANCE WILL AGAIN BE ALONG THE SOUTH
COAST AND ISLANDS AS THE HUMID AIR MOVES OVER THE COLDER WATERS
OFF OUR SOUTH COAST.

TUESDAY...
RIGHT ENTRANCE REGION OF THE UPPER JET MOVES ACROSS NEW ENGLAND
DURING TUESDAY. STRONG LOW LEVEL JET WILL BRING GULF AND ATLANTIC
MOISTURE OVER OUR AREA. CROSS SECTIONS SHOW A DEEP COLUMN OF
MOISTURE. PRECIPITABLE WATER VALUES ARE FORECAST AT 1.5 INCHES
WHICH IS 2-3 STD DEV ABOVE NORMAL FOR APRIL. STABILITY VALUES ARE
MOSTLY UNFAVORABLE...BUT TOTALS ARE 45-49 SO THUNDER IS NOT OUT OF
THE QUESTION. OVERALL...A WET DAY. AS WE WILL BE IN THE WARM
SECTOR...WE FAVORED CONVECTIVE WORDING /SHOWERS/. THE LOW LEVEL
JET WILL INCREASE TO 60-70 KNOTS WHICH WILL FAVOR SOUTHERLY SURFACE
GUSTS OF 35-40 KNOTS AND POSSIBLY A LITTLE MORE. A WIND ADVISORY
MAY EVENTUALLY BE NEEDED.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
HIGHLIGHTS...

* COLD FRONT WILL EXIT THE REGION WED MORNING
* BELOW AVERAGE TEMPS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WORK WEEK
* MODERATING TEMPS FRIDAY

MODELS AND CONFIDENCE...

OVERALL 00Z MODEL GUIDANCE IS IN GOOD AGREEMENT FOR THE POTENT
COLD FRONT WHICH WILL EXIT THE REGION TUESDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY
WED MORNING. MODELS CONTINUE TO SHOW STRONG HIGH PRESSURE IN THE
WAKE OF THIS FRONT LEADING TO DRY WEATHER. THE NEXT FEATURE TO
FOCUS ON IS ANOTHER TROUGH ALOFT PROGRESSING ACROSS THE LOWER 48
BY THE END OF THE WEEK. GUIDANCE HAS BEEN INDICATING MULTIPLE
UNCERTAINTIES WITH THIS FEATURE INCLUDING DISTRIBUTION OF ENERGY
WITHIN THE FLOW AND THE TIMING. HOWEVER AS THIS SYSTEM DIGS INTO
THE CONUS...STRONG RIDGING WILL BUILD EAST OF THE REGION.

INCREASING CONFIDENCE IN THE FORECAST WITH HIGH CONFIDENCE THAT WET
WEATHER WILL OCCUR TUESDAY NIGHT AND EXIT THE REGION BY 12Z
WEDNESDAY. THERE IS STILL SOME UNCERTAINTY ON WHERE THE HEAVIEST
PRECIP WILL OCCUR BUT BELIEVE ACROSS CT AND SOUTH OF THE MASS PIKE
WILL SEE THE HIGHER QPF AMOUNTS. OTHERWISE MODERATE CONFIDENCE
THAT HIGH PRESSURE WILL DOMINATE THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK WITH
LOW CONFIDENCE ON POTENTIAL WET WEATHER FOR NEXT WEEKEND.

DETAILS...

TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY....

A COLD FRONT WILL PUSH HEAVY PRECIP FROM WEST TO EAST OVERNIGHT
AND BE OUT OF THE REGION BY WED MORNING. EXPECT RAINFALL TO BE
HEAVY AT TIMES AS A SOUTHERLY LLJ TRANSPORTS ATLANTIC/GULF
MOISTURE WITH PW NEAR 1.5 INCHES...WHICH IS 4 STANDARD DEVIATIONS
AWAY...INTO THE REGION. ANTICIPATE THAT THE EVENING COMMUTE WILL
BE IMPACTED THE MOST ACROSS THE REGION DUE TO THE HEAVY
RAINFALL...LOWER VSBYS AND PONDING ACROSS ROADWAYS. FINALLY THERE
IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT A RUMBLE OF THUNDER COULD DEVELOP ALONG
THE LINE. ALTHOUGH GUIDANCE IS A LITTLE ON THE WEAKER
SIDE...SHOWALTERS ARE STILL BELOW ZERO INDICATING FOR MORE
ELEVATED CONVECTION. ALSO WITH STRONG 925MB LLJ BETWEEN
50-70KTS...ANY STRONG SHOWERS THAT DEVELOP COULD TAP INTO THESE
STRONG WINDS ALOFT RESULTING IN SOME GUSTY WINDS WITHIN THESE
SHOWERS THAT WOULD GENERALLY LOOK WEAKER. BECAUSE OF THIS HAVE
INSERTED ISOLATED THUNDER INTO THE FORECAST BUT WILL NEED TO
MONITOR FOR POTENTIAL GUSTY WINDS.

COLDER AIR WILL FILTER IN VERY LATE TUE NIGHT INTO WED AS THE FRONT
PASSES TO THE EAST...WITH ANY LINGERING SHOWERS EXPECT MIXING
OR A CHANGE SNOW VERY BRIEFLY. VERY LITTLE IF ANY ACCUMULATION IS
EXPECTED. BECAUSE OF THIS STRONG CAA MOVING INTO REGION EXPECT A
RAPID DROP IN TEMPERATURES. THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY FOR A FLASH
FREEZE POTENTIAL BUT CONFIDENCE IS LOW.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON INTO FRIDAY...
STRONG COLD FRONT WILL MOVE OFFSHORE BY WED MORNING. FOLLOWED BY
STRONG SUBSTANCE AND A BUILDING HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM. ANOTHER
UPPER LEVEL DIGGING TROUGH WILL BEGIN TO DEVELOP ACROSS THE
WESTERN CONUS...ALLOWING FOR A STRONG RIDGE TO DEVELOP ACROSS THE
NORTH ATLANTIC. THIS RIDGE WILL PUSH THE BUILDING HIGH OVER
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR YIELDING TO EASTERLY FLOW FOR THE
REGION.

OVERALL ANTICIPATE DRY WEATHER WITH WELL BELOW AVG TEMPS FOR WED
AND THURS. TEMPERATURES WILL BE COLD AND RAW ALONG THE EAST
COASTLINE AS EASTERLY ONSHORE FLOW WILL DOMINATE THROUGH THE
REMAINDER OF THE WEEK. DROP TEMPERATURES WED NIGHT BY SEVERAL
DEGREE BELOW GUIDANCE AS STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL KEEP SKIES
CLEAR AND WINDS LIGHT. TEMPS WILL FEEL MORE LIKE EARLY MARCH...AND
COULD MAKE A RUN AT RECORDS. ANY VEGETATION THAT DECIDED TO START
GROWING THIS PAST WEEK...DUE TO THE ABOVE NORMAL TEMPS...WILL
NEED TO BE COVERED AS TEMPS WILL DROP BELOW FREEZING. NO PLANS FOR
FREEZE HEADLINES AS GROWING SEASON DOES NOT START UNTIL APRIL
20TH.

FRIDAY TEMPS WILL BE MODERATING DUE TO BUILDING THERMAL RIDGE TRYING
TO PUSH INTO THE REGION. HOWEVER EXPECT TEMPS ALONG THE IMMEDIATE
MASS COASTLINE TO STILL BE WELL BELOW AVERAGE. IN FACT IT DOESN'T
LOOK LIKE THE CAPE OR EVEN BOSTON WILL GET ABOVE 50 UNTIL SAT OR
MAYBE SUNDAY.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...
GUIDANCE AS WELL AS THERE ENSEMBLES ARE INDICATING A WAVE MOVING
ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES REGION LATE FRIDAY AND INTO SATURDAY
RESULTING IN A SYSTEM MOVING TOWARDS NEW ENGLAND. THIS COULD
RESULT IN A SOGGY AND COOLER WEEKEND. HOWEVER THIS FAR OUT...HAVE
LOW CONFIDENCE.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.
MODERATE...30 TO 60 PERCENT.
HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT.

SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TRENDS BUT
MODERATE CONFIDENCE IN TIMING

7AM UPDATE...

TODAY...
AREAS OF FOG AND LOW CLOUDS WILL INITIALLY BRING IFR CONDITIONS
ALONG THE SOUTH COAST...BUT THIS SHOULD DISSIPATE DURING THE
MORNING. MOST AREAS WILL BE VFR WITH SOME MID AND HIGH CLOUDS.
GUSTY SOUTH-SOUTHWEST WIND AT THE SURFACE WITH 30 KNOT WINDS.
WINDS AT 2000-3000 FEET WILL INCREASE TO 40-50 KNOTS CONTINUING
LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR THROUGH THE DAY.

TONIGHT...
THE HUMID ENVIRONMENT WILL ALLOW CLOUDS WITH MVFR CIGS TO DEVELOP.
SOME PATCHY FOG IS POSSIBLE WITH MVFR VSBYS. CONTINUED STRONG
WINDS AT 2000 FEET WITH RESULTING LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR.

TUESDAY...
COLD FRONT APPROACHES FROM THE GREAT LAKES WITH SHOWERS DEVELOPING
FROM WEST TO EAST. A FEW SHOWERS MAY REACH THE CT VALLEY AROUND
SUNRISE...THEN SPREAD EAST THROUGH THE MORNING. EXPECT IFR
CIGS/VSBYS IN RAIN AND FOG FROM MIDDAY THROUGH EVENING. ALSO A
POTENTIAL FOR SCATTERED OR ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS TUESDAY
AFTERNOON/EVENING. GUSTY SOUTH WINDS 35 KNOTS...POSSIBLY 40 KNOTS.
CONTINUED STRONG WINDS AT 2000 FEET WITH LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR.

KBOS TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

KBDL TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

OUTLOOK...TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...

TUESDAY NIGHT-WEDNESDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TRENDS...MODERATE
CONFIDENCE IN TIMING.

RAIN MAY MIX WITH LIGHT SNOW AND/OR SLEET ACROSS THE REGION BEHIND
A STRONG COLD FRONT LATE TUE NIGHT OR WED MORNING. CONDITIONS
SHOULD IMPROVE TO VFR FROM W-E DURING WED.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE. VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

TODAY...AREAS OF FOG AND LOW VSBYS POSSIBLE EARLY...BUT OTHERWISE
FAIR SKIES AND GOOD VSBYS. INCREASING SEAS AND SOUTH-SOUTHWEST
WINDS WITH GUSTS EXPECTED AROUND 30 KNOTS...SEAS REACHING 5-8 FEET
ON THE EXPOSED WATERS. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ALL WATERS
CONTINUES.

TONIGHT...FOG AND LOW VSBYS AGAIN POSSIBLE. STRONG SOUTH-SOUTHWESTWINDS
WITH 25-30 KNOT GUSTS. SEAS CONTINUE AT 5-8 FEET ON THE EXPOSED
WATERS.

TUESDAY...
RAIN SHOWERS MOVE ACROSS THE WATERS...SOME HEAVY DOWNPOURS AND
ISOLATED THUNDER/LIGHTNING. POOR VSBYS IN RAIN AND FOG. WINDS
OVERHEAD WILL INCREASE WITH SPEEDS OF 60-70 KNOTS AT 2000
FEET...AND SOME OF THIS WILL REACH THE SURFACE IN GUSTS. THESE
WINDS WILL HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO REACH GALE FORCE. A GALE WATCH
HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR ALL WATERS FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING.

OUTLOOK...TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...

TUESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.

STRONG COLD FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE WATERS TUESDAY NIGHT INTO
WEDNESDAY. EXPECTING GUSTY WINDS BEHIND THIS FRONT DUE TO STRONG
COLD AIR ADVECTION. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY FOR GALES TUESDAY
EVENING INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS...A GALE WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED. SEAS
WILL BUILD FURTHER IN RESPONSE. WINDS START TO RELAX LATE
WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY...BUT SEAS WILL TAKE QUITE A BIT LONGER.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED.

FRIDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE. WINDS CONTINUE TO DIMINISH BELOW 25 KT.
ROUGH SEAS LINGER ACROSS THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
WATER BEING ROUTED DOWNSTREAM FROM THE UPPER CONNECTICUT RIVER
BASIN HAS RESULTED IN MINOR FLOODING AT BOTH HARTFORD AND MIDDLE
HADDAM CT. FLOOD WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE CT RIVER AT THESE
LOCATIONS. THOSE WITH INTERESTS ALONG LOWER REACHES OF CT RIVER
SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO THE LATEST FORECASTS AND CURRENT WATER
LEVELS.

HEAVY DOWNPOURS ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPROACHING COLD FRONT TUESDAY
AND TUESDAY NIGHT MAY PRODUCE 1-2 INCHES OF RAINFALL. THIS WILL BE
A CONCERN FOR PRODUCING URBAN/POOR DRAINAGE FLOODING. IT WILL ALSO
RAISE RIVER LEVELS JUST AS SNOWMELT IS WORKING ITS WAY SOUTH. WE
WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR WITH AN EYE TOWARD EVENTUALLY ISSUING A
FLOOD WATCH.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
NH...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...GALE WATCH FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
     FOR ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 2 PM EDT TUESDAY FOR ANZ230>237-250-
     251-254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/DUNTEN
NEAR TERM...WTB/DUNTEN
SHORT TERM...WTB
LONG TERM...DUNTEN
AVIATION...WTB/DUNTEN
MARINE...WTB/DUNTEN
HYDROLOGY...
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 14, 4:21 AM EDT, 5 hours 40 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
421 AM EDT MON APR 14 2014

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>021-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-150830-
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-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-
421 AM EDT MON APR 14 2014

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...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

A POTENT SPRING STORM WILL APPROACH OUR REGION TUESDAY INTO
WEDNESDAY. THIS STORM MAY RESULT IN URBAN AND SMALL STREAM
FLOODING...WIND HAZARDS...AND PERHAPS SOME MIXED PRECIPITATION. A
FLOOD WATCH MAY BE NEEDED FOR TUESDAY INTO TUESDAY NIGHT. DUE TO
THE VERY COLD AIR BEHIND THE FRONT...THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY
THAT A FLASH FREEZE MAY OCCUR LATE TUESDAY. STAY TUNED TO THE
LATEST FORECAST FOR UPDATES ON THIS SYSTEM.

SNOWMELT FROM THE PAST SEVERAL DAYS HAS RESULTED IN A SURGE OF
WATER MOVING DOWN THE CONNECTICUT RIVER. STRONG RISES ARE EXPECTED
ON THE RIVER. ADDITIONAL RAINFALL EARLY THIS WEEK COULD BE ENOUGH
TO RESULT IN FLOODING AT MORE LOCATIONS ALONG THE CONNECTICUT
RIVER AND ITS SMALLER TRIBUTARIES.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-150830-
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-
421 AM EDT MON APR 14 2014

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

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...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

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

   GALE WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ022>024-150830-
BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-
421 AM EDT MON APR 14 2014

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

THERE IS A LOW TO MODERATE PROBABILITY THAT DENSE FOG COULD
DEVELOP ACROSS THE CAPE AND THE ISLAND TONIGHT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

A POTENT SPRING STORM WILL APPROACH OUR REGION TUESDAY INTO
WEDNESDAY. THIS STORM MAY BRING URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOODING
AND GUSTY WINDS. STAY TUNED TO THE LATEST FORECAST FOR UPDATES ON
THIS SYSTEM.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 14, 9:31 AM EDT, 30 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
931 AM EDT MON APR 14 2014

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>022-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>007-142015-
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-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-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...
ORANGE...BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...
GLOUCESTER...CHESTERFIELD...BLANDFORD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...
SPRINGFIELD...MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...
CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...PLYMOUTH...
FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...
PROVINCETOWN...AYER...JAFFREY...KEENE...MANCHESTER...NASHUA...
PETERBOROUGH...WEARE...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...
WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...
NEWPORT
931 AM EDT MON APR 14 2014

...STRONG WIND GUSTS THROUGH THE AFTERNOON...

SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL GUST TO 45 MPH AT TIMES ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...ESPECIALLY IN THE HIGHER
ELEVATIONS SUCH AS THE WORCESTER HILLS...BLUE HILLS...MONADNOCKS
AND EAST SLOPES OF THE BERKSHIRES.

DRIVERS SHOULD BE ALERT FOR SUDDEN WIND GUSTS. THE WIND MAY ALSO
BRING DOWN SMALL BRANCHES.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 14, 4:00 AM EDTGale WatchBOX12 hr
Apr 14, 3:45 PM EDTFlood WatchBOXBristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more36 hr
Apr 14, 3:48 PM EDTGale WarningBOX46 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Massachusetts, 2014Every gale warning in 2014

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