Gale Watch 9, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

823 
WHUS71 KBOX 261502
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1002 AM EST WED FEB 26 2014

ANZ230-236-262315-
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.140226T1700Z-140227T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1002 AM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-262315-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.140226T1700Z-140227T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
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-
1002 AM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-262315-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.140226T1700Z-140227T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
1002 AM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-262315-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.140226T1700Z-140227T0600Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1002 AM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-234-262315-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.140226T1700Z-140227T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-BUZZARDS BAY-
1002 AM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-262315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.140226T1700Z-140227T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1002 AM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-262315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.140226T1700Z-140227T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1002 AM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$


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483 
WHUS71 KBOX 262053
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
353 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

ANZ232-233-270500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-140227T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
353 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A FREEZING
SPRAY ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
EST FRIDAY.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY
  NIGHT. 

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.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ231-234-270500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-140227T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-BUZZARDS BAY-
353 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A FREEZING
SPRAY ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
EST FRIDAY. A GALE WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS
IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY
  NIGHT. 

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.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-270500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-140227T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
353 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A FREEZING
SPRAY ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
EST FRIDAY.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY
  NIGHT. 

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.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-270500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-140227T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
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-
353 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A FREEZING
SPRAY ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
EST FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY
  NIGHT. 

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.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ251-270500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-140227T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
353 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A FREEZING
SPRAY ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
EST FRIDAY. A GALE WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS
IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY
  NIGHT. 

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.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ256-270500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-140227T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
353 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A FREEZING
SPRAY ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
EST FRIDAY.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY
  NIGHT. 

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.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-270000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-140227T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
353 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON

YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT
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YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT
@NWSBOSTON

391 
WHUS71 KBOX 262358
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
658 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

ANZ231>234-270800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-140227T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
658 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY 
  NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-270800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-140227T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
658 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY 
  NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-270100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-140227T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
658 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DROPPED BELOW 25 KT THIS EVENING AND WILL CONTINUE TO
DECLINE OVERNIGHT...THEREFORE THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN
CANCELLED.

$$

ANZ250-254-255-270800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-140227T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
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-
658 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY 
  NIGHT.

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.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ251-270800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-140227T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
658 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY 
  NIGHT.

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.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ256-270800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-140227T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
658 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY 
  NIGHT.

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.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$


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990 
WHUS71 KBOX 270247
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
947 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

ANZ250-251-254>256-271100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-140227T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
947 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY 
  NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

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>235-237-271100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
947 PM EST WED FEB 26 2014

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY 
  NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

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.

&&

$$


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

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502 
WHUS71 KBOX 270616
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
116 AM EST THU FEB 27 2014

ANZ231>234-271430-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0011.140227T2100Z-140228T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
116 AM EST THU FEB 27 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY
  NIGHT. 

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-271430-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0011.140227T2100Z-140228T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
116 AM EST THU FEB 27 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY 
  NIGHT.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-271430-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0011.140227T2300Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
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-
116 AM EST THU FEB 27 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY 
  NIGHT.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ251-271430-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0011.140228T0100Z-140228T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
116 AM EST THU FEB 27 2014

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY 
  NIGHT.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-271430-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0009.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0011.140227T2100Z-140228T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0008.140228T0000Z-140228T1400Z/
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-
116 AM EST THU FEB 27 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY 
  NIGHT.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ230-271430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0029.140227T2000Z-140228T1500Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
116 AM EST THU FEB 27 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-271430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0029.140227T1700Z-140228T1500Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
116 AM EST THU FEB 27 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
342 AM EST WED FEB 26 2014

.SYNOPSIS...
UNSEASONABLY COLD WEATHER WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS WEEKEND. THERE
WILL BE A FEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOME SNOW SHOWERS...OTHERWISE DRY
WEATHER WILL DOMINATE. A MORE SIGNIFICANT STORM MAY AFFECT OUR
REGION SOMETIME LATE SUNDAY INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
A LOW PRESSURE EMERGING OFF THE MID ATLANTIC COAST TODAY WILL
REMAIN WELL SOUTHEAST OF OUR REGION. A POTENT MID LEVEL SHORTWAVE
WILL MOVE ACROSS NEW ENGLAND MIDDAY. THERE DOES APPEAR TO BE A
BRIEF PERIOD FROM MID MORNING INTO THE LATE AFTERNOON WHERE
CONDITIONS BECOME FAVORABLE FOR SOME SNOW SHOWERS. LOW LEVEL LAPSE
RATES ARE NEARLY DRY ADIABATIC FOR ALMOST THE LOWEST 10 KFT...
WHICH IS FAIRLY RARE ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. THUS SOME SNOW
SQUALLS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE...RESULTING IN BRIEF GUSTY WINDS AND
POOR VISIBILITY.

OVERALL...LIQUID EQUIVALENT PRECIPITATION IS NOT EXPECTED TO
AMOUNT TO MUCH. GIVEN THE RATHER SMALL WINDOW WITH FAVORABLE SNOW
GROWTH...STILL NOT EXPECTING MUCH MORE THAN AN INCH OF SNOWFALL
FOR MOST LOCATIONS. AMOUNTS UP TO 2 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE WHERE SNOW
SQUALLS DEVELOP...MOST LIKELY ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF CENTRAL
AND WESTERN MA INTO SOUTHERN NH.

DRIER AIR ARRIVES LATER TODAY...SHUTTING DOWN THE SNOW SHOWERS
FAIRLY QUICKLY. TEMPERATURES REMAIN WELL BELOW NORMAL TODAY.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM THURSDAY/...
TONIGHT...WEAK RIDGING RETURNS TO OUR REGION...RESULTING IN MOSTLY
CLEAR SKIES FOR A TIME. MID AND HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS ASSOCIATED WITH
YET ANOTHER MID LEVEL SHORTWAVE ARRIVE LATE TONIGHT. THE MOSTLY
CLEAR SKIES...DRY AIR AND LIGHT WINDS ESTABLISH ALMOST IDEAL
RADIATIONAL COOLING CONDITIONS. IF NOT FOR THE CLOUDS LATE
TONIGHT...WE WOULD LIKELY GET EVEN COLDER THAN THE SINGLE DIGITS
ACROSS THE INTERIOR. TEENS EXPECTED ALONG THE IMMEDIATE COAST.

THURSDAY...ANOTHER CLIPPER-LIKE SYSTEM WILL MOVE THROUGH THE SAINT
LAWRENCE RIVER VALLEY AND NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND. THIS WILL DRIVE
ANOTHER ARCTIC FRONT THROUGH OUR REGION DURING THE DAY. EXCEPT FOR
THE ABSENCE OF AN OFFSHORE LOW PRESSURE...THURSDAY IS SHAPING UP
TO BE A NEAR REPEAT OF TODAY. A POTENT MID LEVEL SHORTWAVE AND
STEEP LOW LEVEL LAPSE RATES ARE EXPECTED. STRONGER 850 MB FLOW
WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF SNOW SQUALLS OVER TODAY. MOISTURE
AVAILABILITY WILL BE THE MAIN LIMITATION FOR ACCUMULATING SNOW.
STILL THINKING MOST LOCATIONS SEE UP TO AN INCH...WITH UP TO 2
INCHES WHERE THE HEAVIER SQUALLS DEVELOP.

&&

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

 - UNSEASONABLY COLD TEMPERATURES PREVAIL THROUGHOUT THE FORECAST
 - WIND CHILL ADVISORIES MAY BE NEEDED FOR FRIDAY MORNING
 - LIGHT SNOW SHOWERS SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY
 - A SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM APPEARS LIKELY AROUND MONDAY

*/ OVERVIEW AND MODEL PREFERENCE...

A PATTERN REMINISCENT TO EARLIER THIS WINTER SEASON. WITH RIDGING
FAVORED OVER THE WESTERN CONUS WITH THE POLAR VORTEX SPINNING ABOUT
THE HUDSON BAY REGION...A PROGRESSIVE CONFLUENCE /ESPECIALLY WITH A
+NAO/ OF SPLIT-FLOW REGIME OVER THE NORTHEAST CONUS IS CONSIDERED.
THE OVERALL THEME: UNSEASONABLY COLD WITH AN ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN.

CONTINUED UNCERTAINTY WITH IN INDIVIDUAL MORPHOLOGY OF DISTURBANCES
AND SUBSEQUENT SURFACE OUTCOMES /ESPECIALLY SHOULD DISTURBANCES
THROUGH THE SPLIT-FLOW REGIME PHASE/. A CONSENSUS BLEND APPROACH IS
PREFERRED WITH THIS FORECAST...BUT BEGINNING TO SEE RUN-TO-RUN
CONSISTENCY WITHIN THE DETERMINISTIC ECMWF WITH THE GFS/CANADIAN
EXHIBITING SIMILAR TRENDS WITH REGARDS TO THE MONDAY WINTER STORM.
CONFIDENCE IS OUTLINED IN THE DISCUSSION BELOW.

*/ DAY-TO-DAY DETAILS...

THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...

OVERALL THEME...ARCTIC-ORIGIN DISTURBANCES ROUNDING THE BASE OF THE
HUDSON BAY POLAR VORTEX YIELD CLIPPER-WAVE DISTURBANCES BEHIND WHICH
UNSEASONABLY COLD AND DRY AIR ALONG WITH HIGH PRES IS REINFORCED.

MAIN CONCERNS BEGIN THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING WITH COLD
TEMPS AND BLUSTERY NW WINDS /GUSTING AROUND 30 MPH/ WHICH COULD
RESULT IN WIND CHILL ADVISORIES FOR THE N/W HIGH TERRAIN. FOR
FRIDAY...UNSEASONABLY COLD BENEATH A H85 -20C AIRMASS. FEEL MOSTLY
CLEAR CONDITIONS AND ABUNDANT SUNSHINE WILL MAKE IT FEEL SLIGHTLY
WARMER THAN THE ANTICIPATED UPPER-TEENS TO LOW-20S FOR HIGHS. STILL
COLD FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING DESPITE LIGHT ONSHORE FLOW
AS POCKETS OF EFFECTIVE RADIATIONAL COOLING ARE LIKELY IN SHELTERED
VALLEYS. MANY LOCATIONS WITH LOWS DOWN INTO THE SINGLE DIGITS.

AS FOR SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY...SNOW SHOWER ACTIVITY ALONG A COLD
FRONT SWEEPING THROUGH THE REGION IS EXPECTED. BUT LACK OF DYNAMICS
WITH LESSER CONVERGENCE AND MORE PARALLEL FLOW ALONG THE FRONT WITH
A SURROUNDING INFLUENCE OF HIGH PRESSURE LEADS TO BELIEVE MUCH OF
THE ACTIVITY WILL BE LIGHT /PERHAPS SUPPRESSED ENTIRELY/ DESPITE A
SOUTHWESTERLY DRAW OF WARM-MOIST AIR. MUCH OF THE FORCING F-GEN
RELATED. COULD SEE THE MIX-DOWN OF BLUSTERY SOUTHWEST FLOW AHEAD OF
THE FRONT.

SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY NIGHT...

PACIFIC-ORIGIN ENERGY /WELL OUT IN THE NORTH-CENTRAL PACIFIC AND NOT
EVEN YET SAMPLED/ SEEMINGLY BECOMES STRETCHED AND ELONGATED EASTWARD
THROUGH A DEVELOPING CONFLUENCE OF PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN
STREAM FLOW ACROSS THE NORTHEASTERN CONUS...POTENTIALLY INTERACTING
AND MAYBE EVEN PHASING WITH ENERGY OF ARCTIC-ORIGIN. SOUND FAMILIAR?

CONSIDERING THE SYNOPTIC-SETUP AND LESSONS-LEARNED FROM THIS WINTER
SEASON...AM FAIRLY CONFIDENT OF SATURDAY/S FRONTAL BOUNDARY
STALLING OFFSHORE DURING THE FORECAST PERIOD WITHIN REGIONS OF
BETTER BAROCLINICITY ALONG WHICH WAVES OF LOW PRESSURE PROGRESS
/GIVEN SUPPORT VIA ENSEMBLE MEANS/. BUT ECHO THE PREV FORECASTER
THAT THE STRENGTH AND PROXIMITY OF LOW CENTERS ALONG THE FRONT TO
SNE IS UNCERTAIN IMPACTING SENSIBLE WEATHER DETAILS FOR THE
FORECAST REGION. BELIEVE THIS ALSO APPLIES TO HIGH PRES BUILDING
SOUTH OUT OF CANADA /1040+ BETWEEN THE GFS-ECMWF/.

REMAINING CAUTIOUS. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT MAGNITUDE OF VARIANCE
AMONG INDIVIDUAL ENSEMBLE MEMBERS AND DETERMINISTIC SOLUTIONS.
JUST YESTERDAY 25.0Z SOLUTIONS HAD THE LOW ACROSS THE SOUTH-COAST.
NOW THE LOW IS WELL-OFFSHORE WITH THE 26.0Z GUIDANCE.

BUT WITH THE ECMWF BEGINNING TO EXHIBIT CONSISTENCY AND ITS
DECENT TRACK-RECORD THIS WINTER SEASON...HAVE ENOUGH CONFIDENCE TO
BELIEVE THAT A SIGNIFICANT SNOW EVENT WILL IMPACT SNE. MUCH OF
THIS DEPENDS ON THE TRACK OF THE H85 LOW WHERE LIKELY DEEP-LAYER
ASCENT WITHIN THE N/E QUADRANT COLLOCATED WITH LOW- TO MID-LEVEL
CONVERGENCE OF THE WARM-MOIST CONVEYOR BELT WILL YIELD POSSIBLE
WEST-TO-EAST SNOW- BANDING /HAVENT WE SEEN THIS BEFORE?/. IN OTHER
WORDS...LOOKING AT AN OVER-RUNNING SCENARIO. H85 TRACK WILL ALSO
IMPACT THERMAL FIELDS AND WHETHER TRANSITION ZONES WILL NEED TO BE
CONSIDERED OR PERHAPS IF IT REMAINS ALL SNOW. NO CERTAINTY IN
SPECIFICS. THINGS ARE LIKELY TO WOBBLE WITH LATER FORECASTS. WITH
ANY ACTIVITY WILL LIKELY HAVE TO NUDGE TEMPS IN THE DIRECTION OF
ITS RESPECTIVE WET-BULB VALUE. WINDS MAY ALSO BE AN ISSUE TO
CONSIDER.

TUESDAY AND BEYOND...

EVALUATING 192- AND 264-HR CIPS ANALOG GUIDANCE ALONG WITH THE 8-DAY
CANADIAN COMPOSITE...THERE IS CONFIDENCE OF CONTINUED BELOW-NORMAL
CONDITIONS AS A STRONG NEGATIVE HEIGHT ANOMALY PERSISTS OVER THE
HUDSON BAY REGION. NO CONFIDENCE IN THE FORECAST OTHERWISE.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.
MODERATE...30 TO 60 PERCENT.
HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT.

SHORT TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY/...

THROUGH 12Z...HIGH CONFIDENCE VFR.

TODAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE...MAINLY DUE TO TIMING ISSUES OF
INDIVIDUAL SNOW SHOWERS OR SNOW SQUALLS. PERIODIC SNOW SHOWERS
ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE DAY. BRIEF HEAVIER SNOW SQUALLS POSSIBLE.
EXPECTING MAINLY VFR CONDITIONS...WITH OCCASIONAL BRIEF DIPS TO
MVFR/IFR IN ANY SNOW. LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS ON AREA RUNWAYS. WINDS
WILL REMAIN MAINLY WEST TO NORTHWEST...AND INCREASE ESPECIALLY
LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

TONIGHT...HIGH CONFIDENCE VFR.

THURSDAY...A MIX OF SOME VFR CONDITIONS...WITH MVFR/IFR POSSIBLE
ESPECIALLY IN PERIODIC SNOW SHOWERS. MORE SNOW SQUALLS POSSIBLE...
PERHAPS SLIGHTLY MORE LIKELY THAN TODAY. LIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS
ON RUNWAYS. GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS DEVELOP DURING THE DAY.

KBOS TERMINAL...LOWER CONFIDENCE IN TIMING OF ANY MVFR/IFR IN
SNOW SHOWERS TODAY...BUT HIGH CONFIDENCE THEY WILL BE OCCURRING
ACROSS THE REGION.

KBDL TERMINAL...LOWER CONFIDENCE IN TIMING OF ANY MVFR/IFR IN
SNOW SHOWERS TODAY...BUT HIGH CONFIDENCE THEY WILL BE OCCURRING
ACROSS THE REGION.

OUTLOOK...THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

THURSDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.

MOSTLY VFR. MAIN CONCERNS: BLUSTERY NW WINDS THURSDAY NIGHT INTO
FRIDAY MORNING WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KTS. -SHSN SATURDAY INTO
SUNDAY MAY RESULT IN MVFR-IFR IMPACTS.

SUNDAY NIGHT...LOW CONFIDENCE.

CONDITIONS DETERIORATING WITH ONSET OF POTENTIAL WINTER STORM.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

THROUGH THURSDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

PERMITTED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES TO EXPIRE EARLIER THIS
MORNING. ANOTHER SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY ISSUED FOR LATER THIS
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. WINDS SHOULD BRIEFLY DIMINISH TONIGHT...
WITH ROUGH SEAS ACROSS THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS SLOWER TO
RESPOND. SOUTHWEST WINDS INCREASE AGAIN THURSDAY AHEAD OF ANOTHER
ARCTIC FRONT THURSDAY. THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR GALES...SO WILL
ISSUE A GALE WATCH FOR LATE THURSDAY INTO THURSDAY NIGHT.

OUTLOOK...THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

BLUSTERY NW WINDS POTENTIALLY GUSTING IN EXCESS OF GALE FORCE
INITIALLY...GRADUALLY RELAXING TOWARDS MORNING. WAVES DIMINISHING
THROUGH THE DAY WITH ONSET OF HIGH PRES.

FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY NIGHT...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.

HIGH PRES IN CONTROL MAKING FOR GOOD BOATING WEATHER AS BOTH WIND
AND WAVES REMAIN BELOW SMALL-CRAFT ADVISORY THRESHOLDS. THERE IS THE
POSSIBILITY FOR SNOW-SHOWER ACTIVITY SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY NIGHT
BUT FEEL IMPACTS WILL BE MINIMAL ON THE WATERS.

SUNDAY INTO SUNDAY NIGHT...LOW CONFIDENCE.

BREEZY NORTH WINDS IN RESPONSE TO A POTENTIAL COASTAL WINTER STORM
WILL RESULT IN HEIGHTENED WAVES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET ON THE OUTER
WATERS. WINDS MAY GUST IN EXCESS OF 25 KTS.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
NH...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...GALE WATCH FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
     NIGHT FOR ANZ232-233-235-237-250-254>256.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST
     THIS EVENING FOR ANZ231>234.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING
     FOR ANZ235-237.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST
     THURSDAY FOR ANZ250-251-254-255.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY FOR
     ANZ256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...BELK/SIPPRELL
NEAR TERM...BELK
SHORT TERM...BELK
LONG TERM...SIPPRELL
AVIATION...BELK/SIPPRELL
MARINE...BELK/SIPPRELL

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
350 PM EST TUE FEB 25 2014

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-262100-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
350 PM EST TUE FEB 25 2014

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

THERE IS A MODERATE PROBABILITY THAT A WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL
BE NEEDED LATE THURSDAY NIGHT/EARLY FRIDAY MORNING FOR THE
INTERIOR HIGHER TERRAIN. THIS WOULD BE FOR WIND CHILL VALUES NEAR
15 BELOW ZERO.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-262100-
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND
NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO
20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
350 PM EST TUE FEB 25 2014

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

THERE IS A HIGH PROBABILITY OF WESTERLY GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS OF
35 TO 40 KNOTS ACROSS THE WATERS THURSDAY AFTERNOON INTO FRIDAY
MORNING.

IN ADDITION...AN PERIOD OF LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY IS
LIKELY THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY WHICH WOULD REQUIRE A FREEZING
SPRAY ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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