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Gale Warning 19, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 22, 2014

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Apr 22, 2014, 3:55 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 23, 2014, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 26 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 22, 2014, 3:55 PM EDT (19:55 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 23, 2014, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 24, 2014, 6:52 PM EDT
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

701 
WHUS71 KBOX 221955
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
355 PM EDT TUE APR 22 2014

ANZ250-254-230400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-140423T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0016.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0019.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
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-
355 PM EDT TUE APR 22 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE
EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID
SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING
WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK
MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED.
REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

ANZ230>237-251-255-256-230400-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0016.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0019.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
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-
355 PM EDT TUE APR 22 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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9 follow-up statements
014 
WHUS71 KBOX 230130
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
930 PM EDT TUE APR 22 2014

ANZ250-254-230930-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-140423T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
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-
930 PM EDT TUE APR 22 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IS CANCELLED...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ230>237-251-255-256-230930-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
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-
930 PM EDT TUE APR 22 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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933 
WHUS71 KBOX 230134
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
934 PM EDT TUE APR 22 2014

ANZ250-254>256-230945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
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-
934 PM EDT TUE APR 22 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-230945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
934 PM EDT TUE APR 22 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-230945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
934 PM EDT TUE APR 22 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-230945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
934 PM EDT TUE APR 22 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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087 
WHUS71 KBOX 230750
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
350 AM EDT WED APR 23 2014

ANZ250-254>256-231600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
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-
350 AM EDT WED APR 23 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-231600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
350 AM EDT WED APR 23 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-231600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
350 AM EDT WED APR 23 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-231600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
350 AM EDT WED APR 23 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 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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898 
WHUS71 KBOX 231938
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
338 PM EDT WED APR 23 2014

ANZ250-254>256-240345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
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-
338 PM EDT WED APR 23 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-240345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
338 PM EDT WED APR 23 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-240345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
338 PM EDT WED APR 23 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-240345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.140423T2100Z-140425T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
338 PM EDT WED APR 23 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 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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510 
WHUS71 KBOX 240149
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
949 PM EDT WED APR 23 2014

ANZ250-254>256-241000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
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-
949 PM EDT WED APR 23 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-241000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
949 PM EDT WED APR 23 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-241000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
949 PM EDT WED APR 23 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-241000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
949 PM EDT WED APR 23 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 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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195 
WHUS71 KBOX 240731
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
331 AM EDT THU APR 24 2014

ANZ250-254>256-241545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
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-
331 AM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-241545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
331 AM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-241545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
331 AM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-241545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
331 AM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 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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998 
WHUS71 KBOX 241506
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1106 AM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...NORTHWEST GALES THROUGH SUNSET...

ANZ250-254>256-242315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
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-
1106 AM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-242315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1106 AM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-242315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1106 AM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-242315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1106 AM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 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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713 
WHUS71 KBOX 241951
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
351 PM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...NORTHWEST GALES THROUGH SUNSET...

ANZ250-254>256-250000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
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-
351 PM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-250000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
351 PM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35
  KT. SEAS 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-250000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
351 PM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-250000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
351 PM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 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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277 
WHUS71 KBOX 242252
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
652 PM EDT THU APR 24 2014


ANZ250-254>256-250700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0057.140424T2252Z-140426T0000Z/
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-
652 PM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY. 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.

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>235-237-250700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0057.140424T2252Z-140425T1000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
652 PM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-250700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0057.140424T2252Z-140425T1000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
652 PM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-250600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-140425T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0057.140424T2252Z-140425T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
652 PM EDT THU APR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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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 22, 3:54 PM EDT, 1 minute earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 22, 3:54 PM EDT, 1 minute before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
354 PM EDT TUE APR 22 2014

.SYNOPSIS...
A COLD FRONT SWINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
TONIGHT...ACCOMPANIED BY SHOWERS AND AN ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM. THE
AIRMASS REMAINS WINDY AND UNSETTLED WEDNESDAY. HIGH PRESSURE THEN
BUILDS IN WITH DRY WEATHER FOR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. UNSETTLED
WEATHER IS LIKELY FOR THE WEEKEND.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING/...
CLOUDS THICKENING FROM WEST TO EAST. SHOWERS IN NEW YORK WILL MOVE
THROUGH SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND THIS EVENING AND EARLY TONIGHT.
INITIALLY...THE AIRMASS WILL BE DRY ENOUGH SO THAT ECHOES ON
RADAR SHOULD REPRESENT VIRGA. MORE SIGNIFICANT SHOWERS WILL THEN
MOVE ACROSS BRINGING MEASUREABLE RAIN. AMOUNTS UPSTREAM HAVE BEEN
0.1 TO 0.2 INCHES...LESS THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED. WE WILL GO WITH
THE LOWER QPF WITH THIS FORECAST. NOTE THAT THE TOTAL-TOTALS
PARMETER IS FORECAST IN THE LOW 50S DURING FROPA. WE WILL INCLUDE
WIDELY SCATTERED TSTMS IN THE FORECAST.

TEMPERATURES COME FROM A MODEL BLEND...VALUES MAINLY IN THE 40S.
THIS LINES UP WELL WITH EXPECTED DEWPOINTS IN THE 40S DURING THE
NIGHT.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...

SUPPORTING UPPER LOW TRAILING THE SURFACE SYSTEM TAKES A NEGATIVE
TILT AS IT MOVES OVER NEW ENGLAND. THIS WILL SLOW THE PROGRESS OF
CLOUDS AND SHOWERS. UPPER COLD POOL MOVES OVER NEW ENGLAND DURING
THE DAY AND PROVIDES DESTABILIZATION OF THE AIRMASS. EXPECT CLOUDS
AND A CHANCE OF SHOWERS MOST AREAS WITH THE BEST CHANCE ALONG AND
NORTH OF THE MASS PIKE.

THE UPPER TROUGH MOVES EAST OF OUR AREA DURING THE EVENING WHICH
WILL MAKE ROOM FOR CLEARING SKIES WEDNESDAY EVENING AND NIGHT.

WINDS...THE DESTABILIZING OF THE AIRMASS WILL ALLOW MIXING UP TO
AT LEAST 900 MB /GFS/ AND POSSIBLY 850 MB /NAM/. WINDS IN THIS
LAYER ARE FORECAST TO REACH 30 KNOTS BY AFTERNOON AND POSSIBLY 35
KNOTS LATER IN THE DAY. WILL INCLUDE WIND GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS IN THE
AFTERNOON. FORECAST ISALLOBARS SHOW PRESSURE RISES OF 3-5 MB/HOUR
MOVING INTO OUR AREA IN THE AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING INTO THE
NIGHT. SUSTAINED WINDS SHOULD MAINTAIN THEMSELVES WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

TEMPS...MIXED LAYER WILL TAP 850-EQUIVILENTS OF 0 TO -3C WHICH
WOULD SUPPORT MAX TEMPS IN THE MID 50S TO NEAR 60. NIGHTTIME TEMPS
ARE A MODEL BLEND YIELDING 29 TO 41.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
* WINDY...COOLER CONDITIONS EXPECTED WED NIGHT AND THU
* UNSETTLED BUT SEASONABLE WEATHER THIS WEEKEND

22/00Z MODELS ARE IN BETTER THAN NORMAL AGREEMENT THROUGH THE LONG
TERM PERIOD OF THE FORECAST.  WINDY CONDITIONS WILL LEAD OFF THE
PERIOD AS THE PRESSURE GRADIENT INCREASES WITH LOW PRESSURE PULLING
AWAY FROM SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND AND HIGH PRESSURE APPROACHING.  WEAK
HIGH PRESSURE MOVES OVER SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND THURSDAY AND OFFSHORE
FRIDAY.  THIS WEEKEND...MODELS HINT AT A MORE BLOCKED PATTERN
DEVELOPING WITH RIDGING OVER THE CENTRAL CONUS AND TROUGHING
LINGERING OVER THE NE.  THIS LEADS TO A LOT OF UNCERTAINTY FOR OUR
WEATHER THIS WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK.  AT THIS POINT...LOOKS
LIKE WHILE TEMPERATURES WILL BE SEASONABLE...THERE COULD BE SOME
RAIN SHOWERS WITH A COLD FRONT ON SATURDAY.  THEN POTENTIALLY DRIER
WEATHER LEADING INTO NEXT WEEK.  HOWEVER...IF THIS BLOCKING PATTERN
DEVELOPS...THIS COULD CHANGE.

THURSDAY...A STRONG LOW LEVEL JET AND STEEP LAPSE RATES...WILL
RESULT IN GUSTY WINDS THURSDAY. AT THIS POINT...BELIEVE WINDS WILL
REMAIN BELOW WIND ADVISORY CRITERIA. HOWEVER...THEY ARE CLOSE SO
WILL KEEP AN EYE ON IT IN THE NEXT DAY OR SO.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...FRIDAY WILL BE SOMEWHAT OF A TRANSITION DAY
BETWEEN THE WIND ON THURSDAY AND A COLD FRONT SATURDAY.
TEMPERATURES RETURN TO SEASONABLE NORMS.  LOW PRESSURE MOVES THROUGH
QUEBEC INTO THE MARITIMES ON SATURDAY BRINGING A COLD FRONT THROUGH
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND LATE SATURDAY.  SCATTERED SHOWERS ARE POSSIBLE
AHEAD OF THE FRONT.

SUNDAY INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK...AS STATED ABOVE A MORE BLOCKED PATTERN
LOOKS TO DEVELOP WITH MID LEVEL TROUGHING OVER THE NE BRINGING
UNSETTLED WEATHER TO THE REGION.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.
MODERATE...30 TO 60 PERCENT.
HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT.

SHORT TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

THIS AFTERNOON...VFR MOST OF THE WAY. LINE OF SHOWERS IN NEW YORK
MOVES EAST. THESE WILL MOVE ACROSS THE REGION THROUGH 00Z.

TONIGHT...OBSERVATIONS IN WESTERN/CENTRAL NY SHOW THAT WHERE
CONDITIONS DO DROP BELOW VFR...THEY ARE MOSTLY MVFR. THE FORECAST
FOLLOWS THAT PATH WITH A PERIOD OF MVFR VSBYS DURING ANY SHOWERS
THE FIRST HALF OF TONIGHT. SUFFICIENT ELEVATED INSTABILITY TO
SUPPORT WIDELY SCATTERED TSTMS LEADING THE WINDSHIFT BUT NOT
SUFFICIENT COVERAGE TO INCLUDE IN TAF.

WEDNESDAY...VFR CIGS. POTENTIAL MVFR VSBYS IN SHOWERS.
INCREASING NORTHWEST WINDS WITH GUST POTENTIAL TO 30 KNOTS. LOW
CHANCE OF 35 KNOTS IN THE AFTERNOON.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT...VFR WITH GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS. GUST POTENTIAL
TO 30 KNOTS.

KBOS TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

KBDL TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

OUTLOOK...THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...

THURSDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. VFR. STRONG AND GUSTY NW WINDS.
GUSTS LIKELY REMAIN BELOW 30 KTS MOST AREAS. LOW PROBABILITY OF
GUSTS TO 35 KTS ALONG THE COASTS.

FRIDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE. VFR.

SATURDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. MAINLY VFR. BRIEF PERIODS OF MVFR IN
SCT -SHRA.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

INCREASING SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS LEAD A COLD FRONT WHICH WILL
CROSS THE WATERS OVERNIGHT. WINDS THEN SHIFT TO WEST AND THEN
NORTHWEST OVERNIGHT. THE FRONT WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY SHOWERS AND
POSSIBLY A THUNDERSTORM.

COLD AIR AND STRONG PRESSURE RISES WILL BRING STRONG GUSTY WINDS
WEDNESDAY...ESPECIALLY IN THE AFTERNOON AND AT NIGHT. NORTHWEST
GALES WITH GUSTS 35-40 KNOTS ARE MOST LIKELY WEDNESDAY NIGHT. WE
ARE CONVERTING THE PREVIOUS GALE WATCH TO A GALE WARNING WITH
COVERAGE OF ALL WATERS. NORTHWEST GALES WEDNESDAY NIGHT WILL
CONTINUE INTO THURSDAY.

SEAS WILL BUILD TO 5 FEET ON THE SOUTHERN WATERS WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON AND THEN 5 TO 9 FEET ON THE EXPOSED WATERS WEDNESDAY
NIGHT.

OUTLOOK...THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...

THURSDAY...MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE. SEAS RANGE BETWEEN 5 AND
10 FEET ON THE OUTER WATERS WITH SEAS PEAKING DURING THE DAY
THURSDAY. NORTHWESTERLY GALES ARE LIKELY AS OCEAN STORM PULLS EAST
INTO THE MARITIMES. A GALE WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PERIOD.
WINDS AND SEAS DIMINISH THURSDAY NIGHT.

FRIDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. QUIET BOATING WEATHER.

SATURDAY...LOW TO MODERATE CONFIDENCE.  SW WINDS AND SEAS INCREASE
AS A COLD FRONT APPROACHES THE WATERS. VISIBILITIES MAY BE REDUCED
AT TIMES IN RAIN SHOWERS.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
NH...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...GALE WARNING FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY FOR
     ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS UNTIL 5 AM EDT
     WEDNESDAY FOR ANZ250-254.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/RLG
NEAR TERM...WTB
SHORT TERM...WTB
LONG TERM...NMB
AVIATION...WTB/RLG
MARINE...WTB/RLG/JWD
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 22, 3:40 AM EDT, 12 hours 15 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
340 AM EDT TUE APR 22 2014

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-230745-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
340 AM EDT TUE APR 22 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.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY OF WINDS REACHING ADVISORY CRITERIA ON
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-230745-
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-
340 AM EDT TUE APR 22 2014

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

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

   GALE WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

RLG

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 22, 3:21 AM EDTGale WatchBOX13 hr
Apr 22, 3:21 AM EDTSmall Craft Advisory for Hazardous SeasBOX18 hr

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