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Gale Warning 23, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 25, 2014

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Oct 25, 2014, 3:25 PM EDT. It took effect at Oct 25, 2014, 11:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 27 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
Oct 25, 2014, 3:25 PM EDT (19:25 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 25, 2014, 11:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 27, 2014, 2:00 AM EDT
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

875 
WHUS71 KBOX 251925
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
325 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...STRONG COLD FRONT MOVES ACROSS THE NEW ENGLAND WATERS TONIGHT
WITH WESTERLY WIND GUSTS OF 30 TO 35 KNOTS. STRONG MIXING BEHIND
THE FRONT WILL INCREASE WINDS GUSTS UP TO 35 KTS TOMORROW
AFTERNOON...

ANZ232>234-260330-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.141025T2100Z-141027T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0023.141026T0300Z-141027T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
325 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT
MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-260330-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.141025T2100Z-141027T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0023.141026T0300Z-141027T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
325 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT
MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-260330-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.141025T2100Z-141027T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0023.141026T0300Z-141027T0600Z/
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-
325 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT
MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-260330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.141026T0000Z-141027T1300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
325 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-260330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.141026T0000Z-141027T1300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
325 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-260330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.141026T0000Z-141027T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
325 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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6 follow-up statements
917 
WHUS71 KBOX 252248
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
648 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...STRONG COLD FRONT MOVES ACROSS THE NEW ENGLAND WATERS TONIGHT
WITH WESTERLY GALES IN ITS WAKE...

ANZ254>256-260700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.141026T0300Z-141027T0600Z/
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-
648 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EDT MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-260700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.141026T0300Z-141027T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
648 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-260700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.141026T0300Z-141027T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
648 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-260700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.141026T0000Z-141027T1300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
648 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  WAVES 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-260700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.141026T0000Z-141027T1300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
648 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-260700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.141026T0000Z-141027T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
648 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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971 
WHUS71 KBOX 260211
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1011 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...STRONG COLD FRONT MOVES ACROSS THE NEW ENGLAND WATERS TONIGHT
WITH WESTERLY GALES IN ITS WAKE...

ANZ254>256-261015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.141026T0300Z-141027T0600Z/
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-
1011 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-261015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.141026T0300Z-141027T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1011 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-261015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.141026T0300Z-141027T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1011 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-261015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-141027T1300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1011 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-261015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-141027T1300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1011 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-261015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-141027T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1011 PM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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025 
WHUS71 KBOX 260824
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
424 AM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...A STRONG COLD FRONT MOVES ACROSS THE NEW ENGLAND WATERS
THIS MORNING WITH POST FRONTAL WESTERLY GALES LIKELY...

ANZ254>256-261630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-141027T0600Z/
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-
424 AM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-261630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-141027T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
424 AM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-261630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-141027T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
424 AM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-261630-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-141027T1300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
424 AM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-261630-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-141027T1300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
424 AM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-261630-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-141027T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
424 AM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$


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113 
WHUS71 KBOX 261409
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1009 AM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...A STRONG COLD FRONT MOVES ACROSS THE NEW ENGLAND WATERS THIS
MORNING WITH POST FRONTAL WESTERLY GALES LIKELY THIS AFTERNOON...

ANZ254>256-262215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-141027T0600Z/
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-
1009 AM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-262215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-141027T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1009 AM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-262215-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-141027T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1009 AM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-262215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-141027T1300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1009 AM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-262215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-141027T1300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1009 AM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-262215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-141027T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1009 AM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$


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WHUS71 KBOX 261945
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
345 PM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...POST FRONTAL WESTERLY GALES WILL CONTINUE LATE THIS AFTERNOON
LASTING INTO THE EARLY OVERNIGHT HOURS...

ANZ254>256-270345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-141027T0600Z/
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-
345 PM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-270345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-141027T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
345 PM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-270345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-141027T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
345 PM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-270345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-141027T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
345 PM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-270345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-141028T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
345 PM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-270345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-141027T1300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
345 PM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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825 
WHUS71 KBOX 270207
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1007 PM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...POST FRONTAL WESTERLY GALES WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EARLY
OVERNIGHT HOURS...

ANZ254>256-270600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-141027T0600Z/
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-
1007 PM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-270600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-141027T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1007 PM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST AROUND WINDS 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-270600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-141027T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1007 PM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-271015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-141027T1300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1007 PM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS AROUND 1 FOOT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-271015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-141027T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1007 PM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-271015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-141028T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1007 PM EDT SUN OCT 26 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$


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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 Oct 25, 9:55 AM EDT, 5 hours 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 25, 9:55 AM EDT, 5 hours 30 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
955 AM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

.SYNOPSIS...
A WEAK RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE MOVES ACROSS THE REGION
TODAY PROVIDING SUNSHINE AND MILD WEATHER. A COLD FRONT WILL SWEEP
ACROSS THE AREA TONIGHT AND MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FEW SHOWERS.
DRY...COOL AND BLUSTERY WEATHER FOLLOWS SUNDAY INTO MONDAY...BEFORE
TEMPERATURES MODERATE TUESDAY AND ESPECIALLY BY WEDNESDAY.  A COLD
FRONT MAY BRING A BRIEF PERIOD OF SCATTERED SHOWERS WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOLLOWED BY MUCH COOLER TEMPERATURES THURSDAY
INTO FRIDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
*** SUNSHINE AND MILD TEMPERATURES RETURN TODAY ***

1000 AM UPDATE...

BULK OF THE FORECAST REMAINS ON TRACK THIS MORNING. WEAK SHORTWAVE
IS MOVING ACROSS THE REGION THIS MORNING PER LATEST WATER VAPOR
IMAGERY. A FEW STRATUS CLOUDS AND PATCHY FOG ARE STILL LINGERING
ACROSS THE INTERIOR...BUT SHOULD BURN OFF FROM DIURNAL HEATING
WITHIN THE NEXT HOURS. TEMPS ARE ON TRACK TO REACH INTO THE 60S
LATER THIS AFTERNOON.

PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...
WEAK SHORT WAVE RIDGING AND ASSOCIATED SUBSIDENCE MOVES ACROSS
THE AREA TODAY PROVIDING PARTLY TO MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES ALONG WITH
TEMPERATURES ABOUT 5 DEGS WARMER THAN NORMAL. MODEL SOUNDINGS
SUGGEST BLYR MIXING EXTENDS UP TO ABOUT 925 MB. TEMPS AT THIS
LEVEL ARE AROUND +10C. THIS SUPPORTS HIGHS IN THE LOW TO MID
60S...SLIGHTLY COOLER HIGHER TERRAIN. HOWEVER IT WILL FEEL EVEN
MILDER GIVEN LIGHT WINDS TODAY. WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH WILL
SUPPORT WARM READINGS ALONG THE COAST INCLUDING CAPE COD AND THE
ISLANDS. TEMPS MAY FALL BACK A FEW DEGS HERE LATER IN THE DAY AS
WINDS BACK TO THE SOUTHWEST OFF THE OCEAN.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM SUNDAY/...
TONIGHT...

IMPRESSIVE NORTHERN STREAM SHORT WAVE PLUNGING SOUTHEASTWARD ACROSS
LAKE SUPERIOR EARLY THIS MORNING. VERY STRONG JET DYNAMICS WITH THIS
FEATURE HOWEVER BEST SYNOPTIC SCALE FORCING AND DEEP LAYER MOISTURE
TRACKS ACROSS NORTHERN NY AND NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND TONIGHT.
THEREFORE THE COLD FRONT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SHORT WAVE WILL LIKELY
ONLY YIELD A FEW SHOWERS FROM 00Z/8PM TO 06Z/2AM ACROSS NORTHERN MA
AND SOUTHWEST NH. OTHERWISE THE REMAINDER OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
SHOULD REMAIN DRY. BEHIND THE FRONTAL PASSAGE /06Z/ WNW WINDS
INCREASE IN RESPONSE TO INCREASING COLD AIR ADVECTION.

SUNDAY...

ABOUT 10 DEGS OR SO COLDER THAN SAT ALONG WITH A BRISK NORTHWEST
WIND BEHIND THE DEPARTING COLD FRONT. POTENT TRAILING SHORT WAVE
TROUGH COMES THRU THE REGION IN THE AFTERNOON. IN RESPONSE TO MODEST
COLD AIR ADVECTION 925MB-700MB LAPSE RATES INCREASE TO 7C/KM. THIS
COMBINED WITH SYNOPTIC SCALE LIFT FROM THE APPROACHING SHORT WAVE
SHOULD YIELD A FEW AFTERNOON SHOWERS. DEEP LAYER MOISTURE IS LACKING
AND THIS SHOULD LIMIT AREAL COVERAGE TO ISOLATED OR WIDELY
SCATTERED. COOLER TEMPS ALOFT WILL COMBINE WITH CLOUD COVER TO YIELD
HIGHS ONLY IN THE 50S. IN ADDITION GUSTY NW WINDS WILL MAKE IT FEEL
EVEN COOLER.

&&

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

* DRY AND COOL MON
* REMAINING DRY BUT MILDER ON TUE
* UNSEASONABLY MILD WED WITH SOME 70 DEGREE READINGS POSSIBLE
* PERIOD OF SCATTERED SHOWERS POSSIBLE WED AFTERNOON AND/OR EVENING
* TURNING MUCH COOLER BY NEXT THU AND FRI

DETAILS...

SUNDAY NIGHT...

WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS BEHIND THE COLD FRONT WILL CONTINUE TO USHER
COOLER AIR INTO THE REGION.  WINDS WILL NOT DECOUPLE AND
IT WILL REMAIN GUSTY ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE COASTAL PLAIN.  LOW
TEMPS WILL FALL BETWEEN 40 AND 45 IN MOST LOCATIONS BY DAYBREAK
MONDAY...BUT ENOUGH WIND WILL KEEP LOW TEMPS FROM REALLY BOTTOMING
OUT.

MONDAY...

PARTLY TO MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES AND COOL TEMPS CONTINUE ON MONDAY WITH
NORTHWEST FLOW ALOFT AND AT THE SURFACE.  HIGH TEMPS SHOULD REACH
INTO MIDDLE TO UPPER 50S...BUT IT WILL BE BREEZY.  BUFKIT SOUNDINGS
CONTINUE TO SHOW GOOD MIXING THAT WILL SUPPORT NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS
OF 20 TO 30 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT...

A RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS IN FROM THE WEST RESULTING IN
DECOUPLING WINDS AND A GOOD NIGHT OF RADIATIONAL COOLING. LOW TEMPS
WILL FALL WELL DOWN INTO THE 30S ACROSS THE OUTLYING LOCATIONS...TO
THE LOWER TO MIDDLE 40S IN THE URBAN CENTERS.

TUESDAY...

THE HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVES OFF THE COAST EARLY TUE ALLOWING A
RETURN SOUTHWEST FLOW OF AIR TO WORK INTO THE REGION.  WE SHOULD SEE
AT LEAST PARTIAL SUNSHINE.  THIS SHOULD RESULT IN HIGH TEMPS TO
REACH INTO THE LOWER TO MIDDLE 60S...BUT IT SHOULD REMAIN DRY.

WEDNESDAY...

SOUTHWEST FLOW AHEAD A COLD FRONT WILL ALLOW FOR AN UNSEASONABLY MILD
DAY. GUIDANCE NUMBERS ARE LIKELY TOO COOL BASED ON PATTERN
RECOGNITION AND SUPPORT FROM ECMWF/GGEM 2 METER TEMPERATURES.  850
MB TEMPS NEAR 10C AND GOOD MIXING SHOULD SUPPORT HIGHS IN THE UPPER
60S TO LOWER 70S ACROSS MOST OF THE REGION.  THE COLD FRONT WILL
PROBABLY TRIGGER A BRIEF BAND OF SCATTERED SHOWERS WED AFTERNOON
AND/OR EVENING.  MOISTURE WILL BE LIMITED...SO EXPECT ANY RAIN TO BE
OF A SHORT DURATION IN A GIVEN LOCATION WITH LIGHT AMOUNTS.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...

HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD INTO THE REGION BEHIND THE FRONT BRINGING
MAINLY DRY WEATHER THU INTO MUCH OF FRI BUT WITH MUCH COOLER
TEMPERATURES.  HIGH TEMPS SHOULD GENERALLY BE IN THE 50S ON BOTH
DAYS.  A SECONDARY FRONT WILL PROBABLY MOVE THROUGH THE REGION LATE
FRIDAY...BRINGING THE COLDEST WEATHER SO FAR THIS SEASON TO START
THE NEXT WEEKEND.  WILL HAVE TO WATCH IF A WAVE OF LOW PRESSURE
FORMS ALONG THE FRONT LATE FRI OR FRI NIGHT...BUT CONFIDENCE IS LOW.

&&

.AVIATION /14Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

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

7 AM UPDATE...

TODAY...VFR.

TONIGHT...VFR TO START BUT THEN QUICKLY A BRIEF PERIOD OF MARGINAL
MVFR/VFR CIGS MOVE ACROSS THE AREA ASSOCIATED WITH A COLD FRONT.
LOW RISK OF A FEW SHOWERS ACROSS NORTHERN MA INTO SOUTHWEST NH
00Z-06Z. MAY SEE A FEW GUSTS UP TO 20 KT TOWARD DAYBREAK.

SUNDAY...COLD FRONT MOVES OFFSHORE IN THE MORNING BUT LOTS OF POST
FRONTAL CLOUDS IN THE BKN035-045 CATEGORY. LOW RISK OF A FEW LIGHT
SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. WEST WINDS WILL GUSTS 20-25 KT IN THE
AFTERNOON.

KBOS...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF THRU 00Z...THEN SLIGHTLY LOWER
CONFIDENCE ON TIMING OF MVFR/VFR CIGS.

KBDL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF THRU 00Z...THEN SLIGHTLY LOWER
CONFIDENCE ON TIMING OF MVFR/VFR CIGS.

OUTLOOK...SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY

HIGH CONFIDENCE. MAINLY VFR OTHER THAN A BRIEF PERIOD OF MVFR
CONDITIONS WED AFTERNOON/EVENING IN A BAND OF SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE IS HIGH THRU SUNDAY.

TODAY...

MODEST NW WINDS THIS MORNING BECOME WESTERLY AROUND MIDDAY AND THEN
SW TOWARD SUNSET. DRY WEATHER AND GOOD VSBY TODAY. NE SWELLS
CONTINUE TO SUBSIDE ACROSS THE EASTERN MA WATERS.

TONIGHT...

COLD FRONT SWEEPS ACROSS THE WATERS 03Z-06Z WITH WNW WINDS
INCREASING TO 20-30 KT. A FEW LIGHT RAIN SHOWERS POSSIBLE NORTHERN
MA WATERS.

SUNDAY...

WNW WINDS REMAIN STRONG AT 20-30KT. LOW RISK OF A FEW LIGHT RAIN
SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. OTHERWISE GOOD VSBY.

OUTLOOK...SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE.  WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS
BEHIND A COLD FRONT WILL GUST TO BETWEEN 25 AND 30 KNOTS IN THE COOL
AIR ADVECTION PATTERN.  THERE IS EVEN A LOW PROBABILITY OF BRIEF
NEAR 35 KNOT WIND GUSTS ACROSS THE EASTERN OUTER-WATERS.
REGARDLESS...SCA HEADLINES WILL BE NEEDED FOR ALL WATERS SUN NIGHT
INTO MON.

MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE.  WINDS/SEAS
DIMINISH BELOW SCA THRESHOLDS AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS IN FROM THE
WEST.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.  HIGH PRESSURE
MOVES OFF THE COAST ALLOWING FOR A RETURN OF SOUTHWEST WINDS ACROSS
THE WATERS.  MARGINAL SOUTHWEST SCA WIND GUSTS MAY DEVELOP BY WED
AFTERNOON ACROSS THE SOUTHERN WATERS.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
NH...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT
     MONDAY FOR ANZ232>235-237-254>256.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EDT MONDAY
     FOR ANZ230-231-236-250-251.

&&

SYNOPSIS...FRANK/NOCERA
NEAR TERM...FRANK/NOCERA/DUNTEN
SHORT TERM...NOCERA
LONG TERM...FRANK
AVIATION...FRANK/NOCERA
MARINE...FRANK/NOCERA
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 25, 3:58 AM EDT, 11 hours 27 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
358 AM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-260800-
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-
358 AM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT...ALL
OF MASSACHUSETTS EXCEPT BERKSHIRE COUNTY...SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE
AND RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-260800-
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-
358 AM EDT SAT OCT 25 2014

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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