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Small Craft Advisory 42, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 23, 2014

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 23, 2014, 3:27 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 23, 2014, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 31 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 23, 2014, 3:27 AM EDT (07:27 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 23, 2014, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 24, 2014, 6:00 PM EDT
In force
31 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

356 
WHUS71 KBOX 230727
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
327 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

ANZ231-231530-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140323T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.140323T2200Z-140324T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.140324T0500Z-140324T1500Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
327 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EDT MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT
MONDAY. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EDT
MONDAY.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED LATE
  TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-231530-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140323T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.140323T1500Z-140324T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.140324T0500Z-140324T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
327 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EDT MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT
MONDAY. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EDT
MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED LATE
  TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-231530-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140323T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.140324T0000Z-140324T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.140324T0500Z-140324T1500Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
327 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EDT MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EDT
MONDAY. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EDT
MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THIS MORNING HAS BEEN
CANCELLED.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED LATE
  TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-230830-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140323T0900Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
327 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS AND SEAS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW SMALL CRAFT LEVELS.

$$

ANZ232-231530-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.140324T0000Z-140324T1000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
327 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT
MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-231530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T2200Z/
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-
327 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-231530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
327 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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037 
WHUS71 KBOX 231423
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1023 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

ANZ231-232230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.140323T2200Z-140324T1000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.140324T0500Z-140324T1500Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1023 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EDT MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED 
  LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-232230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.140323T1500Z-140324T2200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.140324T0500Z-140324T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1023 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED 
  LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-232230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.140324T0000Z-140324T0800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.140324T0500Z-140324T1500Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1023 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM EDT MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED 
  LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-232230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T2200Z/
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-
1023 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-232230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.140324T0000Z-140324T1000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
1023 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-232230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1023 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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092 
WHUS71 KBOX 231941
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
341 PM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

ANZ231-240345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.140323T2200Z-140324T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.140324T0400Z-140324T1500Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
341 PM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
11 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED 
  LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-240345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-140324T1900Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.140324T0400Z-140324T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
341 PM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
11 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED 
  LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-240345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.140324T0000Z-140324T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.140324T0400Z-140324T1500Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
341 PM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
11 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED 
  LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-240345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T2200Z/
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-
341 PM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-240345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.140324T0000Z-140324T1000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
341 PM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-240345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
341 PM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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617 
WHUS71 KBOX 240602
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
202 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

ANZ251-241415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-140324T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T1300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-140324T1500Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
202 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED 
  LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-241415-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-140324T1300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-140324T1500Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
202 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED 
  LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-241415-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-140324T2200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-140324T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
202 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED 
  LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-241415-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T2200Z/
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-
202 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-241000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T1000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
202 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-241415-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
202 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
410 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

ANZ231-241615-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-140324T1300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-140324T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0012.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
410 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED 
  LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-241615-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-140324T2200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-140324T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0012.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
410 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 17 TO 22 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED 
  LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-241615-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T1300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-140324T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0012.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
410 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 11 TO 16 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED 
  LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-241615-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0012.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
410 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON.

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-241615-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0012.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
410 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON.

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-241615-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0001.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
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-
410 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  55 KT. SEAS 22 TO 27 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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-241615-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0012.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
410 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$


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

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YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT
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099 
WHUS71 KBOX 241327
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
927 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...A DANGEROUS STORM FOR MARINERS WITH HIGHS SEAS AND STRONG WINDS
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...

ANZ251-242130-
/O.CAN.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-140324T1500Z/
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T1300Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-140324T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
927 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. THE
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 11 TO 16 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-242130-
/O.CAN.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-140324T1500Z/
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-140324T1300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
927 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-242130-
/O.CAN.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-140324T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-140324T2200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
927 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 17 TO 22 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-242130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
927 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-242130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T2200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0001.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
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-
927 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  55 KT. SEAS 22 TO 27 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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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>235-237-242130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0012.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
927 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$


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124 
WHUS71 KBOX 241722
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
122 PM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...A DANGEROUS STORM FOR MARINERS WITH WIND GUSTS TO 55 KNOTS AND
SEAS EXCEEDING 20 FEET ACROSS THE EASTERN ATLANTIC WATERS LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY...

ANZ254-255-250130-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0003.140326T0600Z-140326T1800Z/
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-
122 PM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE STORM WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  55 KT. SEAS 17 TO 22 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-250130-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140324T1800Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0012.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0002.140326T0600Z-140326T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
122 PM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
THE GALE WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  55 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-250130-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-140324T1800Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0012.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0002.140326T0600Z-140326T1800Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
122 PM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
THE GALE WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-250130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-140324T2200Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0012.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0002.140326T0600Z-140326T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
122 PM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. THE GALE WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  55 KT. SEAS 15 TO 20 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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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>234-250130-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.A.0012.140326T0200Z-140326T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0002.140326T0600Z-140326T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
122 PM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. THE GALE WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-250130-
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.A.0012.140326T0900Z-140326T2100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
122 PM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-250130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0012.140326T0400Z-140326T2100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
122 PM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

FRANK

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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 Mar 23, 2:02 AM EDT, 1 hour 25 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 23, 2:02 AM EDT, 1 hour 25 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
202 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

.SYNOPSIS...
A DRY ARCTIC COLD FRONT MOVES ACROSS NEW ENGLAND SUNDAY. HIGH
PRESSURE BUILDS OVER THE NORTHEAST U.S. WITH DRY COLD AIR FOR THE
EARLY WEEK. INCREASING CONFIDENCE THAT A SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM
WILL IMPACT AT LEAST SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND LATE TUESDAY INTO
WEDNESDAY. MILDER AIR RETURNS FOR THE LATTER PART OF THE WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
145 AM UPDATE...
BAND OF LOW TO MID LEVEL CLOUDS HAS MOVED INTO N MA/S NH AT 05Z AS
SEEN ON LATEST IR SATELLITE LOOP AND OBSERVATIONS. THE LOWER
CLOUDS ARE TENDING TO LINGER ACROSS THE NORTHERN BERKSHIRES INTO S
VT. 05Z MSAS ANALYSIS SHOWING ARCTIC FRONT JUST OVER THE CANADIAN
BORDER...AND NOTING SOME PRECIP ALONG AND AHEAD OF THIS FRONT.

N-NW WINDS HAVE BEEN DIMINISHING...GENERALLY 10 KT OR LESS. TEMPS
HAVE BEEN FALLING SLOWLY SINCE 03Z...WITH READINGS IN THE 30S
REGIONWIDE.

FORECAST IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE...BUT HAVE UPDATED GRIDS TO BRING
CONDITIONS CURRENT AND INCORPORATED TRENDS INTO REMAINDER OF THE
OVERNIGHT.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH 6 PM MONDAY/...
SUNDAY...
ARCTIC COLD FRONT CROSSES SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND DURING THE MORNING
AND MIDDAY. LAPSE RATES SHOW A MIXED LAYER REACHING 900 MB. TEMPS
ALOFT IN THE MIXED LAYER INITIALLY SUPPORT 30S AND LOW 40S BUT
ONLY SUPPORT 20S IN THE AFTERNOON. SO MAX TEMPS MAY ACTUALLY
OCCUR LATE MORNING/MIDDAY. WINDS IN THIS LAYER ARE GENERALLY 20
KNOTS BUT WITH HINTS OF AN INCREASE TO 30 KNOTS. FOR NOW WE WILL
GO WITH GUSTS OF 20-22 KNOTS.

SUNDAY NIGHT...
HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS IN WITH FAIR SKIES AND ANOTHER JANUARY-LIKE
AIRMASS. DEWPOINTS WILL BE NEAR OR BELOW ZERO. TEMPS WILL NEAR
RECORD TERRITORY AT ROUGHLY 5-15...BUT IF WINDS DECOUPLE THEN
MINS WILL BE 10 DEGREES COLDER. WIND CHILLS WILL BE COLD
ENOUGH...A FEW DEGREES EITHER SIDE OF ZERO.

THE VERY COLD AIR MOVING OVER THE COLD OCEAN WILL CREATE AIR-
WATER DIFFERENCES OF 16-20C. EXPECT OCEAN EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS
FORMING OVER MASS BAY AND STELLWAGEN BANK...EXTENDING SOUTHEAST
PAST PROVINCETOWN.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
*/ HIGHLIGHTS...

  - ARCTIC HIGH PRES AND UNSEASONABLY COLD FOR MONDAY
  - STRONG OFFSHORE STORM TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY WITH SNOW/WIND
  - HIGH PRES RETURNS FOR THURSDAY...TURNING SEASONABLE
  - DECENT SHOT OF WET WEATHER AND MILD CONDITIONS FRIDAY

*/ OVERVIEW AND MODEL PREFERENCE...

WHETHER THE 22.12Z ECMWF WOBBLES AND SHOWS SIGNS OF RETROGRESSION IN
RESPONSE OF STRONG HEIGHT FALLS CENTERED WITHIN THE CLOSED H5 ADDS A
LEVEL OF UNCERTAINTY VERSUS A BLEND OF GFS/CANADIAN GUIDANCE. ON THE
ADVICE OF WPC ENSEMBLE MEANS ARE PREFERRED WHICH HIGHLIGHT A STRONG
OFFSHORE STORM FOR THE TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY TIMEFRAME. JUST HOW STRONG
AND BOTH THE TIMING AND TRACK OF WHICH VARIES AMONG DETERMINISTIC
AND ENSEMBLE MEMBERS. THUS THERE IS A HIGH LEVEL OF UNCERTAINTY WITH
REGARDS TO SPECIFICS. NO ONE SOLUTION IS PREFERRED.

*/ DAY-TO-DAY DETAILS...

MONDAY INTO MONDAY NIGHT...

ARCTIC HIGH PRES IN CONTROL. BREEZY DURING THE DAY WITH A CONTINUED
WELL-MIXED BOUNDARY LAYER UP TO H85. NW WIND GUSTS OF 10 TO 15 MPH
POSSIBLE WITH SCATTERED-BROKEN PANCAKE CUMULUS. CONSIDERING THIS AND
H85 TEMPS AROUND -16 TO -18C WARRANT HIGHS AROUND THE MID- TO UPPER-
20S /WELL BELOW-NORMAL BY 20 DEGREES/. ONE MAIN CONCERN IS THE VERY
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES BELOW 20 PERCENT...BUT FEEL BOTH TEMPS AND
LIGHTER WINDS WILL LIMIT THE FIRE WEATHER POTENTIAL.

INCREASING HIGH-LEVEL CLOUDS OVERNIGHT AHEAD OF THE MIDWEEK STORM.
IT WILL BECOME CONSIDERABLY COLD WITH MINS AROUND THE LOW-TEENS...
BUT EFFECTIVE NOCTURNAL COOLING WILL BE LIMITED BY THE BLANKET-
EFFECT IN ADDITION TO SURFACE WINDS TURNING ONSHORE S/SE.

TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY...

THE MEAT AND POTATOES OF THE FORECAST. BROADLY SPEAKING...ARCTIC-
AND PACIFIC-ORIGIN DISTURBANCES UNDERGO PHASING AND AMPLIFY AS THEY
CYCLONICALLY DIG THRU THE BROADER TROUGH REGIME INVOKING A NEGATIVE-
TILT THAT CLOSES OFF IMMEDIATELY SE OF THE 40N/70W BENCHMARK. INTER-
ACTING WITH A FRONTAL ZONE ACROSS THE GULF OF MEXICO...SURFACE
CYCLOGENESIS PREVAILS AS AN AREA OF LOW PRES TUESDAY DEEPENS NE
TOWARDS THE 40N/70W BENCHMARK TUESDAY EVENING BOMBING OUT AND
UNDERGOING OCCLUSION TO A POTENTIAL CENTRAL PRESSURE AROUND 970-980
MB BY WEDNESDAY MORNING...GRADUALLY LIFTING OUT WEDNESDAY EVENING.
WHETHER THE LOW RETROGRADES WESTWARD TOWARDS BETTER PRESSURE FALLS
REMAINS IN QUESTION /SEE 22.12Z ECMWF/.

BEFORE GOING FURTHER...CONSIDER TWO THINGS: 1) THE ASSOCIATED ENERGY
IS JUST COMING ASHORE LIKELY TO BECOME BETTER-SAMPLED OVER THE NEXT
12-24 HRS...AND 2) POSSIBLY SUBSEQUENT TO THE PRESENT POOR-SAMPLING
THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN THE STRENGTH AND TIMING OF THE
LOW ALBEIT THE SUCCINCT NATURE OF THE TRACK. SO FEEL THE INTANGIBLES
LEND TO UNCERTAINTY CONCERNING SPECIFIC OUTCOMES. THUS THE REMAINDER
OF THIS DISCUSSION FOCUSES ON THE POTENTIAL WHAT/WHERE/WHEN OF
IMPACTS /AS NOTHING IS CERTAIN/ BASED ON SIGNALS DERIVED FROM THE
LATEST FORECAST GUIDANCE AND CIPS ANALOGS.

*/SNOW...

SYNOPSIS...TROWALING OF THE WCB TO THE NW-QUAD OF THE CLOSING WITHIN
ENHANCING DEFORMATION BENEATH THE RRQ OF THE UPPER-LEVEL JET YIELDS
DEEP-LAYER ASCENT THRU THE SNOW-GROWTH REGION. ANTICIPATING SW-NE
SNOW-BANDS.

- SNOW-BANDS LATE TUESDAY THRU WEDNESDAY THE HEIGHT OF WHICH WILL BE
AROUND WEDNESDAY MORNING WITH THE GREATEST THREAT ACROSS SE NEW
ENGLAND.

- WITH CIPS ANALOG GUIDANCE...HAVE MODERATE CONFIDENCE THAT WE MAY
NEED WINTER STORM WARNINGS ACROSS SE NEW ENGLAND WITH ADJACENT
ADVISORIES TOWARDS THE INTERIOR. AGAIN...STILL AN UNCERTAIN
FORECAST.

- A SHARP NW-SE CUTOFF OF PRECIP IS POSSIBLE AS ISALLOBARIC/
AGEOSTROPHIC N/NW FLOW DRIVES COLDER AND DRIER AIR TOWARDS THE
SYSTEM.

- BLIZZARD CONDITIONS? POSSIBLY. GREATEST CONFIDENCE OVER THE
COASTAL SOUTHEAST. LOW CONFIDENCE DUE TO AFOREMENTIONED INTANGIBLES
AND UNCERTAINTY. BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF SNOW MAY BE AN ISSUE TO
CONSIDER.

*/WINDS...

SYNOPSIS...BOMBING LOW AND STRONG PRESSURE FALLS LENDS TO A SURFACE
LOW PRESSURE CENTER OF 970-980 MB AROUND WHICH NORTHERLY WINDS WILL
AMPLIFY ROUGHLY 3-4 STANDARD DEVIATIONS /ANOMALOUS/.

- HEIGHT OF THE NORTHERLY WINDS CENTERS AROUND WEDNESDAY MORNING
WITH UPWARDS OF 70 MPH ROUGHLY 1-2 KFT AGL.

- WELL-MIXED BOUNDARY LAYER THRU THE FORECAST PERIOD /ESP OVER THE
WARMER WATERS/ WITH STRONG OFFSHORE PRESSURE-FALLS OF AROUND 35 MB
IN 6-HOURS.

- CONSIDERING THIS WITH THE WFO LOCAL CLIMATOLOGY...AND IMPACT
GUIDANCE PER CIPS ANALOGS...HAVE MODERATE CONFIDENCE OF HIGH-WIND
WARNINGS /GUSTS OF AT LEAST 58 MPH/ ALONG THE E/SE-SHORE /ESP CAPE
ANN...CAPE COD...NANTUCKET/ WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR WIND ADVISORIES
/46-57 MPH GUSTS/ ACROSS THE E/SE INTERIOR COASTAL PLAINS.

- MODERATE CONFIDENCE OF NORTHERLY WINDS EXCEEDING STORM-FORCE /48
KTS/ OVER THE SE WATERS WITH GALES FOR THE EASTERN AND FAR-SOUTHERN
WATERS.

*/COASTAL IMPACTS...

HIGH TIDES CENTER AROUND 7-8 AM/PM FOR THE E-SHORE OF NEW ENGLAND...
ROUGHLY 8-9 AM/PM SOUTHEAST...AND 4-5 AM/PM FOR THE S-SHORE OF NEW
ENGLAND...NONE OF WHICH APPEAR ASTRONOMICALLY HIGH. YET COMBINED
WITH WINDS...AM CONCERNED OF SIGNIFICANT SURGE VALUES AND COASTAL
IMPACTS ALONG THE NORTH-FACING SHORELINES SUCH AS CAPE ANN...WITHIN
CAPE COD BAY...AND NANTUCKET.

- MODERATE CONFIDENCE THAT THE COMBINATION OF HIGH TIDE WEDNESDAY
MORNING AND WINDS MAY YIELD POTENTIAL SPLASHOVER AND MINOR COASTAL
FLOODING CONCERNS. MORE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS POSSIBLE.

- MODERATE CONFIDENCE OF WAVE HEIGHTS EXCEEDING AT LEAST 10 FEET...
PERHAPS GETTING ABOVE 20 FEET FOR THE SOUTHEAST WATERS.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY NIGHT...

HIGH PRES. INITIAL BLUSTERY NW WINDS AND COLD-AIR ADVECTION YIELD
WELL-BELOW NORMAL MINS AROUND THE LOW-TEENS INTO THURSDAY MORNING.
WINDS VEER OUT OF THE S DURING THE DAY BECOMING BREEZY. INCREASING
SUBSIDENCE WILL YIELD MOSTLY CLEAR CONDITIONS. EXPECTING TEMPS TO
REBOUND TO SEASONABLE-NORMS. MAY NEED TO MONITOR FOR FIRE WEATHER
POTENTIAL AS LIKELY RH-VALUES WILL DIP AS SW WINDS INCREASE. TEMPS
DROP SLIGHTLY OVERNIGHT...BUT WITH THE APPROACH OF AN INSIDE-
RUNNER LOW OVER THE CENTRAL CONUS NE ACROSS THE GREAT-LAKES AM
ANTICIPATING A NON-DIURNAL TREND INTO FRIDAY MORNING.

FRIDAY INTO FRIDAY NIGHT...

MODEST LOW NE THROUGH THE E GREAT LAKES WITH A TRAILING COLD FRONT
AHEAD OF WHICH SUB-TROPICAL MOISTURE ADVECTS N AND IS FRONTO-
GENETICALLY FORCED. EXPECTING MILDER CONDITIONS. ANTICIPATING A
DISTINCT LINE OF RAIN AHEAD OF THE FRONT WITH EMBEDDED HEAVIER
SHOWERS AND DECENT PRECIP AMOUNTS /PWATS EXCEEDING AN INCH/. LOW
CONFIDENCE THUNDER AT THIS TIME. COMBINATION OF MILDER WEATHER...
DECENT RAINS...AND REMNANT SNOWPACK...WE MAY HAVE TO CONSIDER
POTENTIAL NUISANCE FLOODING AND PERHAPS ICE ISSUES ON THE RIVERS.

NEXT WEEKEND...

RETURN OF HIGH PRES. BUT WHAT IS THE OUTLOOK? ENSEMBLE MEMBERS
DEAMPLIFYING THE +AO SIGNAL. DECENT SIGNAL IN DETERMINISTIC MEMBERS
OF A SPRING-LIKE PATTERN IN THE CENTRAL CONUS. BOTH THE 8-14 DAY CPC
OUTLOOK AND CIPS ANALOG GUIDANCE OUT TO 264 HOURS SIGNAL A WARMER
TREND. THEN AGAIN...LITTLE TO NO CONFIDENCE THIS FAR OUT IN THE
FORECAST.

&&

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

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

THROUGH 12Z...VFR. WILL SEE SCT-BKN MID AND HIGH CLOUDS MOVE
ACROSS THE REGION.

TODAY AND TONIGHT...VFR. WEST WINDS DIMINISHING TO 10-15 KTS.
WILL SEE ANOTHER BATCH OF SCT-BKN MID- TO HIGH-LEVEL CLOUDS DURING
THE PERIOD WITH THE APPROACH AND PASSAGE OF AN ARCTIC FRONT DURING
THE DAY. IMMEDIATELY AFTER...NW WINDS WILL BECOME GUSTY AT AROUND
20-25 KTS. WINDS BECOME NORTHERLY WITH TIME WILL RESULT IN THE
POTENTIAL FOR OCEAN EFFECT MVFR CIGS AND -SHSN OVER THE OUTER
CAPE AND NANTUCKET.

KBOS TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

KBDL TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

OUTLOOK...MONDAY INTO THURSDAY...

MONDAY INTO MONDAY NIGHT...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.

VFR. SCT-BKN CIGS AROUND 5 KFT DURING THE DAY WITH DIMINISHING NW
WINDS /BELOW 15 KTS/. WINDS VEER SE OVERNIGHT...INCREASING HIGH
CLOUDS.

TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.

IFR-VLIFR IMPACTS THE WORST OF WHICH ARE CENTERED AROUND WEDNESDAY
MORNING AND ANTICIPATED OVER SE NEW ENGLAND. STRONG N-WINDS GUSTS
EXCEEDING 40 KTS OVER THE E-SHORE...PERHAPS AS HIGH AS 60 KTS OVER
CHH. VSBYS DOWN TO A 1/4 MILE WITH SNOW. ACTIVITY LIFTING OUT AND
DIMINISHING LATE.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.

IMPROVING VFR. NW WINDS GRADUALLY DIMINISHING...PERHAPS TURNING
SOUTHERLY LATE.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...

HIGH CONFIDENCE.

OVERNIGHT...W WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW GALE...SO CONVERTED TO
SMALL CRAFTS FOR MOST OPEN WATERS. SEAS ALSO SUBSIDING...BUT WILL
REMAIN AOA 5 FT MAINLY OVER THE SOUTHERN OUTER WATERS THROUGH THE
NIGHT.

SUNDAY...ANOTHER COLD FRONT MOVES ACROSS THE WATERS DURING THE
DAY. ARCTIC AIR POURS IN TRAILING THE FRONT. WINDS WILL BECOME
NORTHWEST AND INCREASE AGAIN WITH GUST POTENTIAL TO 25 KNOTS. THIS
WILL MAINTAIN 5 FOOT SEA HEIGHTS ON THE OUTER WATERS.

SUNDAY NIGHT...
ARCTIC AIR MOVING OVER THE WATERS AND NORTHWEST WINDS FREQUENTLY
GUSTING TO 25 KNOTS. EXPECT OCEAN EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS TO DEVELOP
OVER MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND STELLWAGEN BANK...EXTENDING SOUTHEAST
PAST PROVINCETOWN. THIS MAY CREATE LOCAL POOR VISIBILITY IN ANY
SNOW SHOWERS.  ALSO EXPECT AREAS OF FREEZING SPRAY TO DEVELOP.

OUTLOOK...MONDAY INTO THURSDAY...

MONDAY INTO MONDAY NIGHT...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.

SWELL DIMINISHING ON THE OUTER WATERS AS NW WINDS LESSEN THROUGH
THE DAY. WILL SEE WINDS VEER SE TOWARDS TUESDAY MORNING DURING
WHICH TIME ALL SEAS WILL BE BELOW 5-FEET. SMALL-CRAFT ADV FOR HIGH
SEAS LIKELY NECESSARY FOR THE EARLY PERIOD.

TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.

STORM-FORCE WINDS ANTICIPATED...THE HEIGHT OF WHICH WILL BE CENTERED
AROUND WEDNESDAY MORNING. STRONG OFFSHORE STORM WILL GENERATE
NORTHERLY WINDS GUSTING TO VALUES OF AROUND 55 KTS BY THE HEIGHT OF
THE STORM. WILL SEE WAVES OF 15 TO 20 FEET /PERHAPS HIGHER/. WORST
OF IMPACTS ARE ANTICIPATED ACROSS THE SE WATERS. WINDS DIMINISH LATE
INTO THE PERIOD...BUT SWELL REMAINS.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.

WINDS NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE AN ISSUE...BUT SWELL CONTINUES ON THE
OUTER WATERS.

&&

.CLIMATE...
RECORD LOW TEMPS FOR MONDAY 3/24...

BOS 6/1874
PVD 9/1906
BDL 7/1906
ORH 6/1906

RECORD LOW MAX TEMPS FOR MONDAY 3/24...

BOS 26/1888
PVD 28/1940
BDL 29/1940
ORH 24/1940

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
NH...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR ANZ231-
     250-251-254.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR
     ANZ235-237.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR ANZ255-
     256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/SIPPRELL
NEAR TERM...EVT
SHORT TERM...WTB
LONG TERM...SIPPRELL
AVIATION...SIPPRELL/EVT
MARINE...SIPPRELL/EVT
CLIMATE...STAFF
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 22, 4:08 PM EDT, 11 hours 19 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
408 PM EDT SAT MAR 22 2014

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-232015-
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-
408 PM EDT SAT MAR 22 2014

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

A SIGNIFICANT COASTAL STORM IS EXPECTED TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY THE
HEIGHT OF WHICH IS CENTERED AROUND WEDNESDAY MORNING.

A COMBINATION OF WINTER-WEATHER IMPACTS IN THE FORM OF SNOW ALONG
WITH STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS REQUIRING WIND-HEADLINES OVER BOTH
COASTAL COMMUNITIES AND ADJACENT WATERS IS POSSIBLE. THERE IS ALSO
THE POTENTIAL FOR COASTAL FLOODING WITH HIGH TIDE AROUND WEDNESDAY
MORNING.

SPECIFICS REMAIN UNCERTAIN. SUBTLE SHIFTS IN THE STORM TRACK WILL
CHANGE OUTCOMES SIGNIFICANTLY. AT PRESENT...HIGHEST CONFIDENCE OF
IMPACTS IS ACROSS SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ231>235-237-255-256-232015-
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
408 PM EDT SAT MAR 22 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WARNING.

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

TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE OF GALE-FORCE WINDS OVER
ALL WATERS...WITH A MODERATE CONFIDENCE OF STORM-FORCE WINDS OVER
THE SOUTHEAST WATERS. HEIGHT OF THE WINDS CENTERED AROUND
WEDNESDAY MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ250-254-232015-
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-
408 PM EDT SAT MAR 22 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WARNING.

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

TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE OF GALE-FORCE WINDS OVER
ALL WATERS...WITH A MODERATE CONFIDENCE OF STORM-FORCE WINDS OVER
THE SOUTHEAST WATERS. HEIGHT OF THE WINDS CENTERED AROUND
WEDNESDAY MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230-236-251-232015-
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
408 PM EDT SAT MAR 22 2014

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE OF GALE-FORCE WINDS OVER
ALL WATERS...WITH A MODERATE CONFIDENCE OF STORM-FORCE WINDS OVER
THE SOUTHEAST WATERS. HEIGHT OF THE WINDS CENTERED AROUND
WEDNESDAY MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 22, 10:34 PM EDT, 4 hours 53 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1034 PM EDT SAT MAR 22 2014

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0425 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG SPOFFORD                42.91N  72.42W
03/22/2014                   CHESHIRE           NH   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREES AND WIRES DOWN ON ATHERTON HILL ROAD...EDGAR ROAD
            AND WESTMORELAND ROAD

0526 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG WINCHESTER              42.78N  72.38W
03/22/2014                   CHESHIRE           NH   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREES AND WIRES DOWN ON TOWN BEACH ROAD

&&

BDS/EVT

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