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Small Craft Advisory 146, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 30, 2014

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Dec 30, 2014, 3:37 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 31, 2014, 12:00 PM EST. It was in force for 4 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 30, 2014, 3:37 PM EST (20:37 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 31, 2014, 12:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 31, 2014, 4:00 PM EST
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

114 
WHUS71 KBOX 302037
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
337 PM EST TUE DEC 30 2014

...WESTERLY WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS DEVELOP WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON ACROSS OUR SOUTHERN WATERS AND SPREAD ACROSS THE REST
OF THE OPEN WATERS WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

ANZ255-256-310445-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.141231T1700Z-150101T1200Z/
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-
337 PM EST TUE DEC 30 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-310445-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.150101T0300Z-150101T1200Z/
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-
337 PM EST TUE DEC 30 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-310445-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.150101T0300Z-150101T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
337 PM EST TUE DEC 30 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

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14 follow-up statements
789 
WHUS71 KBOX 310327
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1027 PM EST TUE DEC 30 2014

...WESTERLY WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS DEVELOP WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON ACROSS RHODE ISLAND AND SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS WATERS
THEN SPREADING ACROSS EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS WATERS WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

ANZ255-256-311130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.141231T1700Z-150101T1200Z/
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-
1027 PM EST TUE DEC 30 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO
7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-311130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.150101T0300Z-150101T1200Z/
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-
1027 PM EST TUE DEC 30 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO
7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-311130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.150101T0300Z-150101T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1027 PM EST TUE DEC 30 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO
7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$


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774 
WHUS71 KBOX 310923
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
423 AM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS DEVELOP LATE TODAY ACROSS RHODE
ISLAND AND SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS WATERS THEN SPREADING ACROSS
EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS WATERS TONIGHT...

ANZ230-236-311730-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.150101T0700Z-150101T2300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
423 AM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-311730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.150101T0300Z-150101T2300Z/
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-
423 AM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-311730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.150101T0300Z-150101T2300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
423 AM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-311730-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.141231T1700Z-150101T1200Z/
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-
423 AM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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474 
WHUS71 KBOX 311436
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
936 AM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS DEVELOP LATER TODAY ACROSS THE RHODE
ISLAND AND SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS WATERS THEN SPREADING ACROSS THE
EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS WATERS TONIGHT...

ANZ255-256-312245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.141231T1700Z-150101T1200Z/
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-
936 AM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-312245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.150101T0300Z-150101T2300Z/
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-
936 AM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-312245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.150101T0300Z-150101T2300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
936 AM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-312245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.150101T0700Z-150101T2300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
936 AM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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954 
WHUS71 KBOX 312100
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
400 PM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...WESTERLY WIND GUSTS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
WITH A PERIOD OF 35 KNOT WIND GUSTS EXPECTED ACROSS THE WATERS
SOUTH OF THE ISLANDS TONIGHT AND POSSIBLY AGAIN THURSDAY NIGHT...

ANZ255-256-010500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150101T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0036.150101T0600Z-150101T1500Z/
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-
400 PM EST WED DEC 31 2014

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-010500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.150101T0300Z-150101T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0036.150101T0600Z-150101T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
400 PM EST WED DEC 31 2014

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-010500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.150101T0300Z-150102T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
400 PM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-010500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.150101T0300Z-150102T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
400 PM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-010500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.150101T1100Z-150102T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
400 PM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM 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.

&&

$$

FRANK

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286 
WHUS71 KBOX 010322
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1022 PM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...WESTERLY WIND GUSTS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
WITH A PERIOD OF 35 KNOT WIND GUSTS EXPECTED ACROSS THE WATERS
SOUTH OF THE ISLANDS TONIGHT AND POSSIBLY AGAIN THURSDAY NIGHT...

ANZ254>256-011130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0036.150101T0600Z-150101T1500Z/
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-
1022 PM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-011130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1022 PM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-011130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1022 PM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-011130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.150101T1100Z-150102T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1022 PM EST WED DEC 31 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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030 
WHUS71 KBOX 010929
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
429 AM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...WESTERLY GALES LIKELY ACROSS THE SOUTHERN WATERS OF
MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND LATE TODAY INTO THIS EVENING...

ANZ254>256-011730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-150101T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0037.150101T2300Z-150102T0800Z/
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-
429 AM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-011730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.150101T1100Z-150102T0800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
429 AM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-011730-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
429 AM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-011730-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
429 AM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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622 
WHUS71 KBOX 011851
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
151 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...WESTERLY GALES LIKELY ACROSS THE SOUTHERN WATERS OF
MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND LATE TODAY INTO THIS EVENING...

ANZ254>256-020300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.150101T2300Z-150102T0800Z/
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-
151 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-020300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
151 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-020300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
151 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-020300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T0800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
151 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. WAVES 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.

&&

$$


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163 
WHUS71 KBOX 012110
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
410 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...WESTERLY GALES LIKELY ACROSS THE SOUTHERN WATERS OF
MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND INTO THIS EVENING...

ANZ254>256-020515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.150101T2300Z-150102T0800Z/
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-
410 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-020515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150103T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
410 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-020515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T2300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
410 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 2 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>235-237-020515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T1700Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
410 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-020515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T2100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
410 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-020515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T1700Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
410 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$


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325 
WHUS71 KBOX 020319
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1019 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...WESTERLY GALES ACROSS THE SOUTHERN OCEAN WATERS OF
MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND OVERNIGHT...

ANZ254>256-020800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-150102T0800Z/
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-
1019 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-021130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150103T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1019 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-021130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T2300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1019 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 2 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>235-237-021130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T1700Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1019 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-021130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T2100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1019 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-021130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T1700Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1019 PM EST THU JAN 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$


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089 
WHUS71 KBOX 020931
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
431 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...GUSTY WEST WINDS TODAY ALL WATERS...

ANZ254>256-021745-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150103T0400Z/
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-
431 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-021745-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150103T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
431 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-021745-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T2300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
431 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-021745-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T2300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
431 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-021745-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T2300Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
431 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-021745-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T2300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
431 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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769 
WHUS71 KBOX 021444
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
944 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...GUSTY WEST WINDS TODAY ALL WATERS...

ANZ250-022300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150103T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
944 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-022300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T2300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
944 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 2 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>235-237-022300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T2300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
944 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-022300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T2300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
944 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-022300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T2300Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
944 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-022300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150103T0400Z/
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-
944 AM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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319 
WHUS71 KBOX 022102
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
402 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

ANZ236-030515-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0001.150104T1200Z-150105T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
402 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-030515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150103T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0001.150104T1200Z-150105T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
402 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

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

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WILL SEE WEST-NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 25 KT THIS EVENING WITH SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. WINDS
  INCREASE OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST SATURDAY NIGHT 15 TO 20 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 30 KT...SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET...BEFORE VEERING OUT OF THE
  SOUTH ON SUNDAY WITH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-030515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150103T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0001.150104T1200Z-150105T0000Z/
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-
402 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WILL SEE WEST-NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 25 KT THIS EVENING WITH SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. WINDS
  INCREASE OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST SATURDAY NIGHT 15 TO 20 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 30 KT...SEAS 6 TO 8 FEET...BEFORE VEERING OUT OF
  THE SOUTH ON SUNDAY WITH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-030515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150103T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0001.150104T1200Z-150105T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
402 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

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

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WILL SEE WEST-NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 25 KT THIS EVENING WITH SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. WINDS
  INCREASE OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST SATURDAY NIGHT 15 TO 20 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 30 KT...SEAS 6 TO 8 FEET...BEFORE VEERING OUT OF
  THE SOUTH ON SUNDAY WITH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-030515-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0001.150104T1200Z-150105T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
402 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WILL SEE WEST-NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 25 KT THIS EVENING WITH SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. WINDS
  INCREASE OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST SATURDAY NIGHT 15 TO 20 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 30 KT...SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET...BEFORE VEERING OUT OF THE
  SOUTH ON SUNDAY WITH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-022300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T2300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
402 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-022300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150102T2300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
402 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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

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781 
WHUS71 KBOX 030042
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
742 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

ANZ250-030845-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0001.150104T1200Z-150105T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
742 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

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

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WILL SEE WEST-NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 25 KT THIS EVENING WITH SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. WINDS
  INCREASE OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST SATURDAY NIGHT 15 TO 20 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 30 KT...SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET...BEFORE VEERING OUT OF THE
  SOUTH ON SUNDAY WITH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-030845-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150103T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0001.150104T1200Z-150105T0000Z/
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-
742 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WILL SEE WEST-NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 25 KT THIS EVENING WITH SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. WINDS
  INCREASE OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST SATURDAY NIGHT 15 TO 20 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 30 KT...SEAS 6 TO 8 FEET...BEFORE VEERING OUT OF
  THE SOUTH ON SUNDAY WITH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-030845-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0001.150104T1200Z-150105T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
742 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

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

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WILL SEE WEST-NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 25 KT THIS EVENING WITH SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. WINDS
  INCREASE OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST SATURDAY NIGHT 15 TO 20 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 30 KT...SEAS 6 TO 8 FEET...BEFORE VEERING OUT OF
  THE SOUTH ON SUNDAY WITH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>237-030845-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0001.150104T1200Z-150105T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
742 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

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

&&

$$


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

YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWSBOSTON

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@NWSBOSTON
945 
WHUS71 KBOX 030307
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1007 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...A PERIOD OF GUSTY SOUTHEAST WINDS SAT NIGHT FOLLOWED BY STRONG
SOUTHWEST WINDS SUNDAY...

ANZ250-031115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0001.150104T1200Z-150105T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1007 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WILL SEE WEST-NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT 
  WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT THIS EVENING WITH SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. 
  WINDS INCREASE OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST SATURDAY NIGHT 15 TO 20 KT 
  WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT...SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET...BEFORE VEERING OUT 
  OF THE SOUTH ON SUNDAY WITH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-031115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150103T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0001.150104T1200Z-150105T0000Z/
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-
1007 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WILL SEE WEST-NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT 
  WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT THIS EVENING WITH SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. 
  WINDS INCREASE OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST SATURDAY NIGHT 15 TO 20 KT 
  WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT...SEAS 6 TO 8 FEET...BEFORE VEERING OUT 
  OF THE SOUTH ON SUNDAY WITH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-031115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-150103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0001.150104T1200Z-150105T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1007 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WILL SEE WEST-NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT 
  WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT THIS EVENING WITH SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. 
  WINDS INCREASE OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST SATURDAY NIGHT 15 TO 20 KT 
  WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT...SEAS 6 TO 8 FEET...BEFORE VEERING OUT 
  OF THE SOUTH ON SUNDAY WITH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>237-031115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0001.150104T1200Z-150105T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1007 PM EST FRI JAN 2 2015

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

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

&&

$$


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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Dec 30, 3:36 PM EST, 1 minute earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 30, 3:36 PM EST, 1 minute before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
336 PM EST TUE DEC 30 2014

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING IN FROM THE WEST WILL BRING MAINLY DRY AND
COLD TEMPERATURES FOR THE REST OF THE WORK WEEK.  LOW PRESSURE
PASSING TO OUR WEST WILL LIKELY BRING A PERIOD OF SNOW/ICE AND RAIN
SOMETIME SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY. MUCH COLDER WEATHER RETURNS
EARLY NEXT WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING/...
3 PM UPDATE...

LARGE SPRAWLING HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS THE CENTRAL PLAINS WILL
CONTINUE TO EXPAND ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.  THIS WILL ALLOW FOR
WINDS TO DIMINISH AND MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES FOR A GOOD CHUNK OF THE
NIGHT. THESE TWO FACTORS COMBINED WITH A DRY AIRMASS IN PLACE WILL
SET THE STATE FOR AN EXCELLENT NIGHT OF RADIATIONAL COOLING.  LOW
TEMPS WILL BE WELL DOWN INTO THE TEENS ACROSS MOST LOCATIONS...WITH
SOME HIGH SINGLE DIGIT READINGS POSSIBLE IN NORTHWEST MA.  THESE
TEMPS ARE BELOW NORMAL...BUT NOTHING TOO EXTREME FOR THE END OF
DECEMBER.

&&

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

A MOISTURE STARVED SHORTWAVE SWEEPS ACROSS THE REGION WED MORNING.
MAINLY JUST EXPECT A PERIOD OF CLOUDINESS IN THE MORNING...BUT A FEW
BRIEF FLURRIES/PASSING SNOW SHOWER COULD SNEAK INTO NORTHWEST MA
/MAINLY THE EAST SLOPES OF THE BERKSHIRES/.

THIS SHORTWAVE WILL ALSO RESULT IN A BRIEF PERIOD OF WEST TO
SOUTHWEST WINDS ACROSS THE ISLANDS...WHICH MAY BRING THE RISK FOR A
FEW BRIEF SNOW SHOWERS.  THE SEA TO 850 TEMP DIFFERENTIAL WILL BE
AROUND 20C WITH OCEAN INDUCED CAPES OVER 500 J/KG.  THIS IS NOT A
TRUE OCEAN EFFECT SITUATION AND THE WSW WIND TRAJECTORY WILL BE
SHORT LIVED.  NONETHELESS...IT COULD RESULT IN A FEW BRIEF SNOW
SHOWERS AND PERHAPS EVEN A SNOW SQUALL ACROSS THE ISLANDS...WITH THE
BEST CHANCE ON NANTUCKET.  THE ARW/NMM MODELS SHOW SOME BRIEFLY
IMPRESSIVE RADAR REFLECTIVITY RETURNS BETWEEN 14Z AND 18Z NEAR THE
ISLAND.  WHETHER OR NOT THIS COMES TO FRUITION WILL DEPEND ON
SEVERAL MESOSCALE PROCESSES...BUT BRIEF REDUCED VISIBILITIES AND A
COATING OF SNOW IS POSSIBLE.  THERE IS EVEN A LOW PROBABILITY FOR UP
TO AN INCH OF SNOW ACROSS NANTUCKET.

OTHERWISE...ANOTHER DRY AND COLD DAY FOR SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.  HIGH
TEMPS MAINLY IN THE UPPER 20S TO THE LOWER 30S...BUT SOME OF THE
HIGHER TERRAIN MAY ONLY REACH INTO THE MIDDLE 20S.  NORTHWEST WIND
GUSTS OF 20 TO 25 MPH WILL RESULT IN WIND CHILLS IN THE TEENS TO
LOWER 20S.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

THE NEXT SHORTWAVE WILL SWEEP ACROSS NEW ENGLAND.  AGAIN...LITTLE
MOISTURE AVAILABLE SO GENERALLY JUST EXPECT A PERIOD OF CLOUDS.  THE
EXCEPTION WILL BE ACROSS THE ISLANDS AND ESPECIALLY NANTUCKET.
ANOTHER BRIEF PERIOD OF WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS WITH SOME OCEAN
INDUCED INSTABILITY MAY TRIGGER A FEW SNOW SHOWERS.  WINDS WILL NOT
DECOUPLE WED NIGHT...SO IT WON/T BE QUITE AS COLD AS TONIGHT.  LOW
TEMPS WILL MAINLY BE IN THE TEENS TO THE LOWER 20S.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...

BIG PICTURE... CLOSED LOW NEAR HUDSON BAY DEFINES A BROAD TROUGH
ACROSS THE EASTERN 2/3 OF THE NATION. SHORTWAVE ENERGY DIVING SOUTH
FROM THE NORTH POLE DIGS OVER THE GREAT LAKES DURING THE WEEKEND.
CLOSED SOUTHERN STREAM LOW OVER THE SOUTHWEST USA EJECTS NORTHEAST
INTO THE NORTHERN STREAM DURING THE WEEKEND.  THIS SETS UP A
POTENTIAL PHASING OF THE TWO FEATURES AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SECONDARY
SURFACE LOW. THE SYSTEM SHIFTS EAST INTO THE MARITIMES MONDAY AND
RETURNS THE FLOW TO A RIDGE WEST/BROAD TROUGH EAST PATTERN EARLY
NEXT WEEK.

CONTOUR HEIGHTS ARE BELOW NORMAL THURSDAY...MODERATE TO NORMAL OR A
LITTLE ABOVE SUNDAY...THEN COOL BELOW NORMAL EARLY NEXT WEEK. THIS
SUGGESTS COLDER THAN NORMAL TEMPS MUCH OF THE LONG TERM...WITH SOME
MODERATION OVER THE WEEKEND.

GOOD MODEL AGREEMENT THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...THEN DIFFERENCES
DEVELOP LATER SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY. FORECAST CONFIDENCE IS MODERATE-
HIGH LATE WEEK...LOW SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...MODERATE EARLY NEXT
WEEK.

THE DAILIES...

NEW YEARS DAY...HIGH PRESSURE IS IN CONTROL FOR A DRY WEATHER DAY.
WEAK SHORTWAVE MOVES THROUGH THE FLOW BUT THE AIRMASS OVER SOUTHERN
NEW ENGLAND WILL BE DRY. SOME HIGH CLOUDS ARE POSSIBLE. WINDS ALOFT
WILL INCREASE DURING THE DAY AND MIXING...WHILE NOT AS DEEP AS
TODAY...WILL REACH TO 900 MB AND DRAW DOWN SOME OF THIS WIND.  WE
WILL BE FORECASTING LAND WINDS GUSTING TO 30 KNOTS DURING THE DAY.
TEMPERATURES AT 900 MB WILL BE -8C TO -10C...SUPPORTING MAX SFC
TEMPS OF 30 TO 35.  FAIR WEATHER AT NIGHT AND SOME WARM ADVECTION
POINT TO MIN TEMPS IN THE UPPER TEENS AND 20S.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY...ANOTHER SHORTWAVE PUSHES A COLD FRONT INTO
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND FRIDAY AND MAY NUDGE THROUGH OUR AREA IN THE
AFTERNOON. BUT THE WEST-EAST UPPER FLOW WILL WORK AGAINST ANY REAL
CHANGE IN AIRMASS REACHING SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. THIS MAY BRING AN
INCREASE IN SKY COVER FRIDAY BUT OTHERWISE FAIR AND DRY.  HIGH
PRESSURE BUILDS OVER THE REGION SATURDAY MORNING AND MOVES EAST OF
US BY EVENING. SO SATURDAY DURING THE DAY LOOKS DRY AS WELL WITH
INCREASING MID AND HIGH CLOUDS THROUGH THE DAY AND MAX TEMPS IN THE
30S.

SATURDAY NIGHT-SUNDAY...SOUTHWEST SHORTWAVE EJECTS NORTHEAST.
YESTERDAY THE LONG RANGE MODELS SHOWED DIFFERING SOLUTIONS WITH ONE
TAKING THE STORM THROUGH THE GREAT LAKES WITH WARM AIR MOVING OVER
NEW ENGLAND...THE OTHER KEPT THE STORM WELL TO OUR SOUTH WITH COLD
AIR HOLDING FORTH OVER OUR AREA. OVERNIGHT THE MODELS CONVERGED
TOWARD THE GREAT LAKES SOLUTION...AND THE 12Z SUITES CONTINUE THAT
TREND. AT DAY 5 THERE IS PLENTY OF TIME FOR THEM TO FLIP THE OTHER
WAY SO CONFIDENCE THE DETAILS REMAINS LOW AT THIS TIME. IN ANY
CASE...THERE IS CONFIDENCE THAT WE WILL EXPERIENCE MEASUREABLE
PRECIPITATION. TEMPERATURES WILL COOL IN THE EVENING AND THERMAL
PROFILES ARE INITIALLY FAVORABLE FOR SNOW AS THE PRECIP MOVES IN.
TEMPERATURES WILL THEN WARM AT ALL LEVELS OVERNIGHT AND SUNDAY
MORNING SO ANY INITIAL SNOW SHOULD CHANGE TO RAIN BY SUNDAY MORNING
WITH NORTHWEST MASS THE LAST TO CHANGE. DEVELOPMENT OF A COASTAL
SECONDARY LOW WOULD TEND TO HOLD THE COLD AIR AND SNOW LONGER IN THE
INTERIOR...WHICH WOULD MEAN MORE SNOW. MODELS SHOW DEVELOPMENT BUT
IT/S NOT CLEAR IF THIS WOULD BE SOON ENOUGH TO BE SIGNIFICANT FOR
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.

MONDAY-TUESDAY... HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS OVER THE NORTHEAST USA AND
BRINGS A RETURN TO COLDER THAN NORMAL TEMPERATURES. FAIR WEATHER.

&&

.AVIATION /21Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...

3 PM UPDATE...

TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...HIGH CONFIDENCE. MAINLY VFR
CONDITIONS EXPECTED.  THE EXCEPTION MIGHT BE NANTUCKET FOR A BRIEF
TIME...WHICH MAY SEE MVFR CIGS FOR A SHORT TIME WED AND AGAIN WED
NIGHT.  A FEW BRIEF SNOW SHOWERS MAY ALSO AFFECT THE TERMINAL DURING
THOSE TWO TIMES.

KBOS TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

KBDL TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

OUTLOOK...THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE EXCEPT LOW
CONFIDENCE SUNDAY.

THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...VFR THROUGH THE PERIOD. SOUTHWEST WIND
MAY GUST TO 30 KNOTS ON THURSDAY.

SATURDAY NIGHT-SUNDAY...CONDITIONS LOWER TO AT LEAST IFR SATURDAY
NIGHT AND EARLY SUNDAY IN SNOW AND RAIN. A PERIOD OF SLEET OR
FREEZING RAIN IS POSSIBLE IN THE INTERIOR. SOUTHEAST WIND 20 TO
30 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHWEST.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

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

3 PM UPDATE...

TONIGHT...NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 15 TO 20 KNOTS STILL EXPECTED WITH
GOOD MIXING OVER THE RELATIVELY MILD OCEAN.
NONETHELESS...WINDS/SEAS WILL REMAIN BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
THRESHOLDS.

WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...WESTERLY FLOW WILL INCREASE WED
AFTERNOON AND ESPECIALLY WED NIGHT BEHIND A COUPLE OF SHORTWAVES.
SMALL CRAFT WIND GUSTS AND SEAS WILL LIKELY DEVELOP WED AFTERNOON
ACROSS OUR SOUTHERN OUTER-WATERS AND SPREAD TO ALL OPEN WATERS WED
NIGHT.  850 MB TEMPS OF -14C WILL ALLOW FOR EXCELLENT MIXING OVER
THE RELATIVELY MILD OCEAN.  IN FACT...WESTERLY WIND GUSTS NEAR 35
KNOTS ARE POSSIBLE TOWARDS 12Z THURSDAY ACROSS OUR SOUTHEAST
WATERS.

OUTLOOK...THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE EXCEPT LOW
CONFIDENCE SUNDAY.

THURSDAY...WEST SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL SHOW FREQUENT GUSTS TO AT LEAST
30 KNOTS.  THERE IS A LOW TO MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR GUSTS TO 35
KNOTS. SEAS WILL BE 5 TO 8 FEET ON THE EXPOSED WATERS. AT THE
LEAST...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES WILL CONTINUE ON ALL WATERS.
POTENTIALLY...A GALE WARNING MAY BE NEEDED FOR SOME OF THE WATERS.

FRIDAY...DIMINISHING WIND AND SEAS WITH WEST WINDS GUSTING 20 TO 25
KNOTS AND SEAS 5 TO 6 FEET ON THE EXPOSED WATERS.  A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY MAY BE NEEDED.

SATURDAY...SEAS SUBSIDE BELOW 5 FEET DURING THE DAY. LIGHT VARIABLE
WINDS BECOME EAST NORTHEAST DURING THE AFTERNOON/EVENING.

SATURDAY NIGHT-SUNDAY...EAST WINDS INCREASE TO 20-30 KNOTS SATURDAY
NIGHT AND BECOME SOUTH OR SOUTHWEST 30 TO 35 KNOTS SUNDAY. POOR
VISIBLITY IN RAIN AND FOG.  A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE NEEDED.
THERE IS A LOW CHANCE OF SOUTH OR SOUTHWEST GALES SUNDAY.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY
     FOR ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY
     FOR ANZ255-256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/FRANK
NEAR TERM...FRANK
SHORT TERM...FRANK
LONG TERM...WTB
AVIATION...WTB/FRANK
MARINE...WTB/FRANK
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 30, 4:35 AM EST, 11 hours 2 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
435 AM EST TUE DEC 30 2014

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-310945-
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-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
435 AM EST TUE DEC 30 2014

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

LOW PRESSURE LOOKS TO DEVELOP ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES SATURDAY...
THEN ANOTHER LOW WILL FORM CLOSE TO THE REGION SATURDAY NIGHT AND
SUNDAY. THERE IS THE CHANCE FOR A WINTRY MIX OF PRECIPITATION
ACROSS THE INTERIOR SATURDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY...WITH THE
CHANCE FOR LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL DURING THE DAY ON SUNDAY AS
TEMPERATURES RISE.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-310945-
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-
435 AM EST TUE DEC 30 2014

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY OF WESTERLY GALE FORCE GUSTS ACROSS THE
OUTER COASTAL WATERS ON THURSDAY.

THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY OF WEST GALE FORCE GUSTS ACROSS MOST OF
THE OPEN WATERS SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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