Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2014

Gale Warning 8, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 12, 2014

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Feb 12, 2014, 4:11 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 13, 2014, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 38 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
Feb 12, 2014, 4:11 AM EST (09:11 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 13, 2014, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 14, 2014, 9:03 PM EST
In force
38 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

495 
WHUS71 KBOX 120911
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
411 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

ANZ254>256-121715-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.140213T1200Z-140214T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1200Z-140214T0600Z/
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-
411 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-121715-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.140213T1800Z-140214T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
411 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 12 TO 17 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-121715-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.140213T1800Z-140214T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
411 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-121715-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.140213T1200Z-140214T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
411 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-121715-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.140213T1200Z-140214T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
411 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-121715-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.140213T1800Z-140214T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1700Z-140214T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
411 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 5 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-121715-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.140213T1200Z-140214T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1700Z-140214T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
411 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$


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247 
WHUS71 KBOX 121514
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1014 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014


ANZ254>256-122315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1200Z-140214T0600Z/
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-
1014 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-122315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1014 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 12 TO 17 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-122315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1014 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-122315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1014 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-122315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1014 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-122315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1700Z-140214T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1014 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 5 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-122315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1700Z-140214T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1014 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$


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623 
WHUS71 KBOX 122124
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
424 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014


ANZ254>256-130530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1200Z-140214T2200Z/
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 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 11 TO 16 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-130530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
424 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EST
FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-130530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
424 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  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>234-130530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T2200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
424 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-130530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
424 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EST
FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-130530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1700Z-140214T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
424 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 5 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-130530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1700Z-140214T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
424 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 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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514 
WHUS71 KBOX 130009
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
709 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

ANZ254>256-130815-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1200Z-140214T2200Z/
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-
709 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 11 TO 16 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-130815-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
709 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 13 TO 18 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-130815-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
709 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 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>234-130815-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T2200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
709 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-130815-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
709 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-130815-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1700Z-140214T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
709 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 5 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-130815-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1700Z-140214T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
709 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 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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953 
WHUS71 KBOX 130203
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
903 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

ANZ254>256-131015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1200Z-140214T2200Z/
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-
903 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 11 TO 16 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-131015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
903 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 13 TO 18 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-131015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
903 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  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>234-131015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T2200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
903 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-131015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
903 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-131015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1700Z-140214T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
903 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 5 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-131015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1700Z-140214T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
903 PM EST WED FEB 12 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 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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806 
WHUS71 KBOX 130913
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
413 AM EST THU FEB 13 2014

ANZ254>256-131715-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1200Z-140214T2200Z/
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-
413 AM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-131715-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
413 AM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 12 TO 17 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-131715-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
413 AM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  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>234-131715-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T2200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
413 AM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-131715-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1500Z-140214T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
413 AM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
EST FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-131715-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1700Z-140214T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
413 AM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-131715-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1700Z-140214T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
413 AM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

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

&&

$$


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789 
WHUS71 KBOX 131617
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1117 AM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...POWERFUL COASTAL STORM TRACKING UP THE COAST...

.NORTHEAST GALES WITH A FEW GUSTS NEAR STORM FORCE WILL IMPACT THE
WATERS THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING.

ANZ254>256-140030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
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-
1117 AM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-140030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1117 AM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 12 TO 17 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-140030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1117 AM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  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>234-140030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1117 AM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-140030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1117 AM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-140030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1700Z-140214T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1117 AM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-140000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140213T1700Z-140214T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1117 AM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

&&

$$


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641 
WHUS71 KBOX 132059
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
359 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...POWERFUL COASTAL STORM TRACKING UP THE COAST...

.NORTHEAST GALES WITH A FEW GUSTS NEAR STORM FORCE WILL IMPACT
THE WATERS INTO THIS EVENING.

ANZ254>256-140500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
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-
359 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT WILL PREVAIL TOWARDS MIDNIGHT. ISOLATED GUSTS OF AROUND 50
  KTS WILL BE POSSIBLE. WINDS WILL LULL AS THEY BACK WESTERLY...BUT
  INCREASE DURING THE DAY FRIDAY 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT. SEAS 12 TO 17 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-140500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
359 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT WILL PREVAIL TOWARDS MIDNIGHT. ISOLATED GUSTS OF AROUND 50
  KTS WILL BE POSSIBLE. WINDS WILL LULL AS THEY BACK WESTERLY...BUT
  INCREASE DURING THE DAY FRIDAY 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-140500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
359 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT WILL PREVAIL TOWARDS MIDNIGHT. ISOLATED GUSTS OF AROUND 50
  KTS WILL BE POSSIBLE. WINDS WILL LULL AS THEY BACK WESTERLY...BUT
  INCREASE DURING THE DAY FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-140500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
359 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT WILL PREVAIL TOWARDS MIDNIGHT. ISOLATED GUSTS OF AROUND 45
  KTS WILL BE POSSIBLE. WINDS WILL LULL AS THEY BACK WESTERLY...
  BUT INCREASE EARLY FRIDAY 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-140500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
359 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  35 KT WILL PREVAIL TOWARDS MIDNIGHT. ISOLATED GUSTS OF AROUND 40
  KTS WILL BE POSSIBLE. WINDS WILL LULL AS THEY BACK WESTERLY...
  BUT INCREASE EARLY FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-140500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
359 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT WILL PREVAIL TOWARDS MIDNIGHT. WINDS WILL LULL AS THEY BACK
  WESTERLY...BUT INCREASE EARLY FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-140000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
359 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  35 KT WILL PREVAIL TOWARDS MIDNIGHT. WINDS WILL LULL AS THEY
  BACK WESTERLY...BUT INCREASE EARLY FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

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628 
WHUS71 KBOX 132338
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
638 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

ANZ236-140600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
638 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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>256-140745-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
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-
638 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 12 TO 17 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-140745-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
638 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-140745-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
638 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 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>234-140745-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
638 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-140745-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
638 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-140745-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
638 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. WAVES 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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719 
WHUS71 KBOX 140254
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
954 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

ANZ236-141100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0020.140214T0254Z-140214T2100Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
954 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-141100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
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-
954 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 12 TO 17 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-141100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
954 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-141100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
954 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 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>234-141100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
954 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-141100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
954 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-141000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
954 PM EST THU FEB 13 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$


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744 
WHUS71 KBOX 140855
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
355 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

ANZ232-141700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.140214T1200Z-140214T2300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST
THIS EVENING. THE GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-141700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140214T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.140214T1200Z-140214T2300Z/
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-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST
THIS EVENING. THE GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  55 KT. SEAS 11 TO 16 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ236-141700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-140214T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0008.140214T1200Z-140215T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 3 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-141700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 12 TO 17 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-141700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-141700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-141700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-141700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-141700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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803 
WHUS71 KBOX 141607
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1107 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014


ANZ256-142315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1107 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 12 TO 17 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-142315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1107 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-142315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1107 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-142315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1107 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-142315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1107 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-142315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1107 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-142315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1107 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-142300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-140214T2300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
1107 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-142300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-140214T2300Z/
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-
1107 AM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 
  KT. SEAS 11 TO 16 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$


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495 
WHUS71 KBOX 142042
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
342 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014


ANZ230-150445-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0021.140215T2100Z-140216T1800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
342 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST
SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...THIS EVENING NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. SATURDAY NORTHEAST WINDS
  INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS. 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-150445-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0021.140215T2100Z-140216T1800Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
342 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST
SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...THIS EVENING NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. SATURDAY NORTHEAST WINDS
  INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS. 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-150445-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
342 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS SATURDAY 20 TO 30 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 12 TO 17 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-150445-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
342 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS SATURDAY 25 TO 35 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-150445-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T2300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
342 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS SATURDAY 20 TO 30 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 45 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 GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-150445-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T1800Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
342 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS SATURDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-150445-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T1800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
342 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-150445-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-140214T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T1800Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
342 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS SATURDAY 25 TO 35 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-150445-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-140214T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T2300Z/
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-
342 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS SATURDAY 30 TO 40 KT. SEAS 11
  TO 16 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

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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361 
WHUS71 KBOX 142230
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
530 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

ANZ254-255-150630-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-140214T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T2300Z/
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-
530 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...THIS EVENING NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY NIGHT...NORTHWEST
  WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT. SEAS 11 TO 16 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-150630-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.140214T2230Z-140215T0600Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0021.140215T2100Z-140216T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T2300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
530 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY. A GALE
WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM
SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING HAS
BEEN CANCELLED. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...THIS EVENING NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY NIGHT...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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-150600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.140214T2230Z-140215T0600Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0021.140215T2100Z-140216T1800Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
530 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...THIS EVENING NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY NIGHT...NORTHWEST
  WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-150630-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.140214T2230Z-140215T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T1800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
530 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...THIS EVENING NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY NIGHT...NORTHWEST
  WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-150630-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.140214T2230Z-140215T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T1800Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
530 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...THIS EVENING NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY NIGHT...NORTHWEST
  WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-150630-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-140214T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.140214T2230Z-140215T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T1800Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
530 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...THIS EVENING NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY NIGHT...NORTHWEST
  WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-150630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
530 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...THIS EVENING NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY NIGHT...NORTHWEST
  WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-150630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
530 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...THIS EVENING NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY NIGHT...NORTHWEST
  WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 11 TO 16 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-150630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T2300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
530 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...THIS EVENING NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY NIGHT...NORTHWEST
  WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 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 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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953 
WHUS71 KBOX 150203
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
903 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

ANZ250-254-255-151015-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T2300Z/
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-
903 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  55 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-151015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T2300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
903 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-151015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140215T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
903 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-151015-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-140215T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T1800Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
903 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-151015-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-140215T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T2300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
903 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-151015-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-140215T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.140215T2100Z-140216T1800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
903 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-150315-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-140215T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
903 PM EST FRI FEB 14 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$


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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 Feb 12, 12:32 AM EST, 3 hours 39 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 12, 12:32 AM EST, 3 hours 39 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1232 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING OVER NEW ENGLAND WILL BRING DRY AND COLD
CONDITIONS THROUGH WEDNESDAY. A SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM WILL
IMPACT THE REGION THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY MORNING. ANOTHER WEAKER
LOW PRESSURE AREA WILL MOVE ACROSS FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY.
DRY AND FRIGID AIR RETURNS SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY NIGHT UNDER
HIGH PRESSURE. LOW PRESSURE APPROACHES MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
BRINGING ANOTHER CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
1230 AM UPDATE...
OCEAN EFFECT CLOUDS CONTINUE TO FLIRT WITH THE OUTER
CAPE WITH SKC ACROSS REST OF SNE. SOME TEMP ADJUSTMENTS MADE
BASED ON CURRENT OBS...OTHERWISE CURRENT FORECAST ON TRACK.

PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...
OCEAN EFFECT CLOUDS JUST OFFSHORE AND CROSS SECTIONS SUGGEST SCT-
BKN SC WILL AFFECT THE OUTER CAPE AT TIMES OVERNIGHT...OTHERWISE
SKC. MODEST WINDS EXPECTED ALONG THE COAST BUT NEAR CALM
DEVELOPING IN THE OUTLYING AREAS AS BOUNDARY LAYER DECOUPLING
TAKES PLACE. THIS WILL SET THE STAGE FOR ANOTHER VERY COLD NIGHT
WITH TEMPS SEVERAL DEGREES BELOW GUIDANCE WHERE IT DECOUPLES.

LOW TEMPS NEAR ZERO OR SLIGHTLY BELOW ZERO PORTIONS OF INTERIOR E
MA AND N CT AND AS LOW AS 10 BELOW ZERO NW MA AND SW NH. ELSEWHERE
5-15 DEGREES WITH MILDEST READINGS OVER THE OUTER CAPE AND
ISLANDS.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH 6 PM THURSDAY/...
WEDNESDAY...
HIGH PRESSURE STILL IN PLACE. SUNNY SKIES AND LIGHT WINDS. SHALLOW
MIXING WITH TEMPS AT 925 MB AROUND -12C...THIS WILL SUPPORT MAX
TEMPS IN THE 20S EXCEPT POSSIBLY APPROACHING 30 ON THE ISLANDS.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
HIGH PRESSURE SHIFTS EAST TO NOVA SCOTIA WITH AN E-W RIDGE AXIS.
TEMPERATURES WILL FALL IN THE EVENING AIDED BY LIGHT WINDS AND THE
SNOWPACK. MID AND HIGH CLOUDS MOVE UP FROM THE SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST.
THE TREND WILL BE FOR INCREASING CLOUDS WHICH WILL STOP THE
COOLING...AND AS CLOUDS THICKEN AND LOWER THOSE TEMPERATURES WILL
CLIMB OVERNIGHT.

MOST OF THE LIFT IN THE SNOW-GROWTH ZONE ALOFT HOLDS OFF UNTIL
12Z THURSDAY...HOWEVER CROSS SECTIONS SHOW LIGHT LIFT NEAR THE
SURFACE TOWARD MORNING. ISENTROPIC SURFACES SHOW THE LIFT NEEDED
FOR SATURATION ONLY 10 MB OR LESS. MUCH OF THIS IS FOCUSED ACROSS
PARTS OF CT-RI-SE MASS. SO THERE IS A CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW AFTER
09Z/4 AM IN THESE AREAS BUT ANY ACCUMS THROUGH 7 AM SHOULD BE LESS
THAN AN INCH.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
*/HEADLINES...

 - WINTER STORM WATCH FOR ALL LOCATIONS EXCEPT THE E/SE SHORELINES
 - GALE WATCH FOR ALL WATERS

*/IMPACTS...

 - SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES WITH 1-2 INCH PER HOUR SNOWFALL RATES
 - VISIBILITIES DOWN TO A QUARTER MILE OR LESS WITH HEAVY SNOW
 - WINTRY MIX POSSIBLE ACROSS THE INTERIOR WITH SLEET/FREEZING RAIN
 - STRONG ONSHORE E WINDS POTENTIALLY GUSTING IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH
 - COULD SEE HEAVY RAIN 1+ INCH ACCUMULATION FOR FAR SE NEW ENGLAND

*/MODEL PREFERENCE...

WITH THIS FORECAST WILL GO WITH A CONSENSUS-WEIGHTED BLEND OF THE
ECMWF/CANADIAN/UKMET. THE TIMING OF THE THREE IS SUCCINCT AS WELL AS
THE TRACK ACROSS THE CAPE COD CANAL. THOUGH MODELS HAVE ENHANCED THE
RIDGING NORTH OF THE STORM OVER THE LAST SEVERAL RUNS...FEEL THE
LACK OF ARCTIC AIR WILL ALLOW THE STORM TO HAVE A MORE INWARD TRACK
OF THE 40N/70W BENCHMARK. SOME UNCERTAINTY AS TO TIMING...THE +NAO
WEIGHS TOWARDS A PROGRESSIVE FLOW. BUT WITH THE GENERAL TREND OF
OCCLUSION...THE SYSTEM MAY NOT MOVE OUT AS FAST AS THE NAM/GFS
SUGGESTS.

*/DETAILS...

OVERVIEW...

WITH CERTAINTY...ENERGY OF PACIFIC-ORIGIN WILL PHASE ACROSS THE SE
CONUS BENEATH THE RRQ OF THE UPPER-LEVEL JET AND ACROSS A STALLED
FRONTAL BOUNDARY. SUBSEQUENT CYCLOGENESIS EVOLVES INTO A STRONG AREA
OF LOW PRESSURE UP THE EASTERN SEABOARD AS PHASED ENERGY DIGS ROUND
THE TROUGH AXIS INVOKING A NEGATIVE-TILT H5 LOW BENEATH JET-COUPLING
OF RRQ AND LFQ OF SEPARATE NEIGHBORING JET-AXES.

STRONG DEEP-LAYER ASCENT NOT ONLY RESULTS IN A BOMBING SURFACE LOW
DOWN TO AROUND 980 MB UNDERGOING OCCLUSION...BUT ANOMALOUS SOUTHERLY
FLOW OF THE WARM-MOIST CONVEYER BELT /WCB/ AND HIGH PWATS ALONG
AND AHEAD WITH DRIER AIR WRAPPING IN FROM THE REAR AND COLD-
CONVEYER BELT FILTERING FROM THE NORTH AND EAST. WINDS ACCELERATE
AROUND THE LOW SUBSEQUENT TO A STRONG PRESSURE GRADIENT AS THE
THERMAL GRADIENT TIGHTENS IN PROXIMITY TO THE H85 LOW /ESPECIALLY
FROM THE EAST ALONG THE NE-QUADRANT OF THE SURFACE LOW/.

SNOW...

CONSIDERING A H5 CLOSED LOW AND ACCOMPANYING JET DYNAMICS...MAJORITY
OF LIFT AND SUBSEQUENT PRECIP WILL BE E/NE OF THE LOW ALONG THE WARM-
FRONT. EXPECTING A FRONT-END THUMP OF HEAVY SNOW INITIALLY FOR MUCH
OF THE REGION. 1- TO 2-INCH SNOWFALL RATES POSSIBLE WITH QUARTER
MILE OR LESS VISIBILITIES /A ROUGH MORNING COMMUTE/.

WILL SEE A TRANSITION TO RAIN IS EXPECTED FOR FAR S/SE NEW ENGLAND
BY AS LATE AS MIDDAY...WITH A WINTRY MIX ACROSS THE CENTRAL INTERIOR
DURING THE LATER-HALF OF THE DAY /SEE FURTHER DISCUSSION BELOW/. BUT
AREAS WELL NORTH AND WEST SHOULD REMAIN ALL SNOW. TRANSITION ZONE
WILL BE FOCUSED ALONG A COASTAL FRONT.

THE LOW TRACKING OVER THE CAPE COD CANAL BY MIDNIGHT WILL LIKELY BE
ACCOMPANIED BY A DRY SLOT. WHILE PRECIP MAY COME TO AN END S/E...A
SECONDARY-AREA OF ENHANCED PRECIP TO THE NW-QUADRANT OF THE H85 LOW
IS POSSIBLE. MESOSCALE SNOW-BANDING IS ANTICIPATED AS THE CYCLONIC
BRANCH OF THE WCB CONVERGES WITHIN REGIONS OF BETTER DEFORMATION AND
MID-LEVEL FORCING THROUGH THE SNOW-GROWTH REGION WHERE DECENT LAPSE
RATES ABOVE H7 RESIDE /SOME DECENT INSTABILITY PARAMETERS HINT AT
POSSIBLE THUNDERSNOW/. COULD SEE ANOTHER PERIOD ESPECIALLY FOR THE
N/W INTERIOR OF 1- TO 2-INCH PER HOUR SNOWFALL RATES AND QUARTER
MILE OR LESS VISIBILITIES. GREATEST SNOWFALL AMOUNTS MAY OCCUR ALONG
EASTERN SLOPES OF HIGHER TERRAIN WHERE CONVERGENCE WITHIN THE LOW-
LEVELS COULD BE MAXIMIZED.

WINTRY MIX...

TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE BOMBING LOW UNDERGOING OCCLUSION...WILL SEE
STRONG ONSHORE E/SE-FLOW WITH THE APPROACHING STORM EARLY THURSDAY
INTO THURSDAY EVENING. LACK OF ARCTIC AIR IN PLACE...FEEL AN EROSION
OF COLDER AIR WILL TAKE PLACE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY FOR THE SHORES AND
COASTAL PLAINS...GRADUALLY MORESO TOWARDS THE HARTFORD- WORCESTER-
AND MANCHESTER-METRO AREAS WHERE THERE IS LIKELY TO BE A WINTRY MIX
OF SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN. ANTICIPATING A PERIOD CENTERED AROUND
THE LATER-HALF OF THURSDAY INTO THURSDAY NIGHT WITH POTENTIAL ICE
ACCUMULATIONS OF ONE- TO TWO-TENTHS. CHANGE BACK TO SNOW OCCURRING
AROUND MIDNIGHT FRIDAY IF THE DRY SLOT DOESN/T WIN OUT FIRST AND
ERODE ALL PRECIPITATION.

WIND...

BOMBING LOW UNDERGOING OCCLUSION TOWARDS MIDNIGHT FRIDAY RESULTS IN
STRONG EASTERLY FLOW 2 KFT AGL POSSIBLY IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH. WIND
HEADLINES MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE SHORELINES AND PERHAPS THE
COASTAL PLAINS. STILL DIFFICULT TO PIN DOWN. EAST WINDS WILL LIKELY
RESULT IN THE IMMEDIATE EAST-SHORELINE CHANGING OVER TO RAIN AS
WARMER AIR IS GRADUALLY DRAWN IN OFF THE OCEAN. AS FOR COASTAL
ISSUES...SEE THE DISCUSSION BELOW.

FINAL NOTES...

IF THERE IS ANY CONFIDENCE TO BE GAINED IT IS PERHAPS FROM THE CIPS
ANALOGS. ANALOGS DERIVED FROM THE 11.12Z GFS HAVE THE GREATEST
PROBABILITY OF HEAVY SNOW TOWARDS THE N/W PORTIONS OF THE FORECAST
AREA WITH DECENT CHANCES OF ICE TO THE S/E INTERIOR OF SNE. ALSO THE
MEAN SNOWFALL OUTPUT FROM AN INCLUSION OF ALL ANALOGS HAS AT LEAST
BROAD-SCALE 10+ INCHES OF SNOW N/W WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS.

*/FRIDAY...

STORM RAPIDLY PROGRESSES TO THE CANADIAN MARITIME PROVINCES FRI
MORNING TAKING ANY LAST BITS OF LIGHT PRECIPITATION WITH IT. GUSTY
WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS EARLY SHOULD DIMINISH IN THE AFTERNOON AS
THE GRADIENT RAPIDLY RELAXES. HAVE GIVEN PREFERENCE TO THE ECMWF
MODEL WHICH HAS SOME BONA FIDE SUNSHINE FRI AFTERNOON IN THE WAKE
OF THE STORM AS OPPOSED TO THE GFS WHICH CONTINUES TO ROTATE
CLOUDS AND FLURRIES ACROSS THE REGION. HIGHS MAY ONLY REACH LOWER
TO MID 30S IN NW MA AND SW NH WITH THE GREATER SNOWPACK AND WHERE
850 MB TEMPS ARE NEAR -5C. BUT IN SE MA/CT/RI COULD WARM TO NEAR
40 OR PERHAPS LOWER 40S WITH 850 TEMPS AT OR ABOVE 0C.

*/FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...

VERY HIGH AMOUNT OF UNCERTAINTY IN THIS TIME PERIOD. WHAT APPEARS
CERTAIN IS THAT IT WILL BE A MOSTLY CLOUDY PERIOD AS AN UPPER
LEVEL SHORT WAVE TROUGH MOVES ACROSS THE AREA ALONG WITH SOME SORT
OF SURFACE LOW PRESSURE REFLECTION. ALL MODELS HAVE LOW PRESSURE
STARTING OUT IN SOUTHEAST MONTANA ON FRIDAY. THE CANADIAN DIGS IT
DEEP INTO THE OHIO VALLEY. IT THEN MOVES FROM KENTUCKY TO NORTH
CAROLINA AND DEEPENS OFF THE COAST OF NANTUCKET BY SATURDAY
EVENING GIVING US A WIDESPREAD LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW. WE HAVE
TAKEN THIS INTO CONSIDERATION BUT HAVE OPTED MORE TOWARD A BLEND
OF THE GFS AND ECMWF. THE ECMWF IS ALSO NEAR NANTUCKET BUT 12
HOURS EARLIER AND 12 MB WEAKER THAN THE CANADIAN. THE GFS IS EVEN
FARTHER NORTH AND WEAKER STILL. BOTH GIVE US SOME LIGHT SNOWFALL.
FOR NOW HAVE CONTINUED CHANCE PROBABILITIES OF SNOW
SHOWERS...EXCEPT RAIN OR SNOW SOUTHEAST MA.

*/SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

FRIGID NORTHWEST FLOW AGAIN ACROSS THE AREA AS A STRONG HIGH
PRESSURE SYSTEM SETTLES IN. 850 MB TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST TO
REACH ABOUT -20C. DAYTIME HIGHS SUNDAY ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN IN
THE 20S WITH LOWS BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHTS IN THE SINGLE
DIGITS EXCEPT TEENS AT THE IMMEDIATE COAST.

*/MONDAY INTO TUESDAY...

SOME TIMING DIFFERENCES BUT IN GENERAL LOW PRESSURE MOVES FROM
THE GREAT LAKES TO NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND. GUSTY SOUTHERLY FLOW
AHEAD OF IT WILL INCREASE MOISTURE WHICH WILL OVERRUN THE COLD AIR
MASS IN PLACE AND LEAD TO A CHANCE OF SNOW OR SNOW CHANGING TO
RAIN.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.
MODERATE...30 TO 60 PERCENT.
HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT.

SHORT-TERM FORECAST /THROUGH TONIGHT/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

VFR THROUGH THIS EVENING. MVFR CIGS DEVELOPING NEAR THE COAST
AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AS LOW LEVEL ELY FLOW BRINGS INCREASING
LOW LEVEL MOISTURE. NORTHERN EDGE OF SNOW AND LOWERING CONDITIONS
TO IFR WILL BE MOVING INTO PORTIONS OF N CT/RI AND SE MA TOWARD
DAYBREAK THU.

KBOS TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

KBDL TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

OUTLOOK...THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...

THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY MORNING...
MVFR-VLIFR WITH SNOW. STRONG EAST WINDS INITIALLY. LLWS IMPACTS
POSSIBLE. WINDS SHIFTING NW AND CONDITIONS IMPROVING VFR LATE.

FRIDAY...
MVFR CIGS BECOMING VFR. NW WIND GUSTING TO 25 KT THEN DIMINISHING.

FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...
MVFR CIGS. OCCASIONAL MVFR VSBY IN AREAS OF SNOW SHOWERS.

SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...MAINLY VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

HIGH CONFIDENCE THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

NORTHWEST WINDS GUST TO 20 KNOTS THROUGH EVENING...THEN DIMINISH.
WITH HIGH PRESSURE MOVING OVERHEAD...EXPECT WINDS AND SEAS TO
REMAIN BELOW SMALL CRAFT THRESHOLDS THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING.

AS THE HIGH MOVES OFF TO THE EAST...WINDS WILL INCREASE FROM THE
EAST AND SOUTHEAST...AND SEAS WILL BUILD FROM THE SOUTH. WINDS
20-23 KNOTS AND SEAS 4 FEET POSSIBLE BY LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

OUTLOOK...THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...

THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
E-SE WINDS THURSDAY WILL BACK TO N-NE THU NIGHT. GUSTS UP TO
35-45 KT POSSIBLE ON THE OUTER WATERS E AND S OF CAPE COD AND
NANTUCKET. WINDS BACK TO N-NW AFTER MIDNIGHT THU NIGHT. WAVES 16
TO 20 FEET ON THE EAST WATERS...12 TO 14 FEET ON THE SOUTH WATERS.
VISIBILITY RESTRICTIONS WITH SNOW EARLY IN THE PERIOD.

FRIDAY...
ROUGH SEAS WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND NIGHT ALTHOUGH
SLOWLY SUBSIDING FROM 10 TO 15 FT IN THE MORNING TO 5 TO 8 FT LATE
FRI NIGHT. SMALL CRAFT OR MINIMAL GALE FORCE WINDS IN THE MORNING
WILL RAPIDLY DIMINISH FRI AFTERNOON.

LATE FRI NIGHT AND SATURDAY...
CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS THAT MAY LOWER VISIBILITIES TO BELOW 3
MILES. SEAS BUILDING BACK TO 7 TO 10 FT OVER THE SOUTHEASTERNMOST
WATERS.

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...
GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS USHER VERY COLD AIR OVER THE WATERS.
FREEZING SPRAY IS LIKELY ESPECIALLY OVER THE EASTERN MA WATERS.
GUSTS TO 30 KT LIKELY. SEAS WILL REMAIN AT OR ABOVE THE 5 FT SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY THRESHOLD THROUGH MOST OF SUNDAY BUT WILL BEGIN TO
SUBSIDE LATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
LOW ASTRONOMICAL HIGH TIDES SHOULD PRECLUDE A SIGNIFICANT COASTAL
FLOOD RISK WITH THE THU/THU NIGHT STORM. NONETHELESS...WE BELIEVE
THAT A 2 TO 2.5 FT SURGE WITH WAVES 15 TO 20 FT JUST OFFSHORE
MAY OCCUR AND THAT WOULD BE ENOUGH FOR POCKETS OF MINOR COASTAL
FLOODING AND SOME EROSION FROM SALISBURY TO PLYMOUTH ALONG E
COASTAL MA FOR THE LATE THU EVENING HIGH TIDE. PROBABLY THE AREA
TO KEEP THE CLOSEST EYE ON WOULD BE THE REACH OF SHORELINE FROM
SALISBURY TO CAPE ANN WHERE THE MODEL CONSENSUS PLACES THE CORE OF
THE LOW LEVEL JET AROUND TIME OF HIGH TIDE...GENERALLY 1030 TO 11
PM EST. A SECONDARY SPOT TO WATCH WOULD BE THE HULL TO SCITUATE
REACH OF SHORELINE WHICH HAS A NE OR ENE ASPECT.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...WINTER STORM WATCH FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
     MORNING FOR CTZ002>004.
MA...WINTER STORM WATCH FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
     MORNING FOR MAZ002>006-008>013-017-026.
NH...WINTER STORM WATCH FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
     MORNING FOR NHZ011-012-015.
RI...WINTER STORM WATCH FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
     MORNING FOR RIZ001>004-006.
MARINE...GALE WATCH FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
     FOR ANZ232>237-254>256.
     GALE WATCH FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
     FOR ANZ230-231-250-251.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/SIPPRELL/GAF
NEAR TERM...KJC
SHORT TERM...WTB
LONG TERM...SIPPRELL/GAF
AVIATION...KJC/SIPPRELL/GAF
MARINE...WTB/SIPPRELL/GAF
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 11, 4:49 PM EST, 11 hours 22 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
449 PM EST TUE FEB 11 2014

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>013-017-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>004-006-
122200-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL 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-
WASHINGTON RI-
449 PM EST TUE FEB 11 2014

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

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...TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT 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.

   WINTER STORM WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ007-014>016-018>024-RIZ005-007-008-122200-
EASTERN ESSEX MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-
NANTUCKET MA-BRISTOL RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
449 PM EST TUE FEB 11 2014

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

THERE IS HIGH CONFIDENCE THAT A SIGNIFICANT STORM WILL AFFECT THE
REGION THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY MORNING.

THERE IS A GOOD LIKELIHOOD OF STRONG EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS THAT
WILL DEVELOP FOR A TIME ALONG THE EAST AND SOUTH COASTS DURING
THURSDAY. WIND HEADLINES WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED.

THERE IS ALSO A LOW PROBABILITY FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING ALONG
THE EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS COAST DURING THE TIME OF HIGH TIDE ON
THURSDAY NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ232>237-254>256-122200-
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
449 PM EST TUE FEB 11 2014

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

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

.DAY ONE...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.

ANZ230-231-250-251-122200-
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
449 PM EST TUE FEB 11 2014

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

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...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.

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