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Small Craft Advisory 61, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

May 3, 2014

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at May 3, 2014, 3:46 PM EDT. It took effect at May 4, 2014, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 27 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 3, 2014, 3:46 PM EDT (19:46 UTC)
In effect from
May 4, 2014, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
May 5, 2014, 11:00 AM EDT
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

869 
WHUS71 KBOX 031946
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
346 PM EDT SAT MAY 3 2014

...WESTERLY WIND GUSTS OF 30 KNOTS EXPECTED SUNDAY AND SUNDAY
NIGHT....

ANZ230-236-040400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.140504T1200Z-140505T0800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
346 PM EDT SAT MAY 3 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EDT
MONDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-040400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.140504T1200Z-140505T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
346 PM EDT SAT MAY 3 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254>256-040400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.140504T1200Z-140505T1200Z/
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-
346 PM EDT SAT MAY 3 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

FRANK

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9 follow-up statements
184 
WHUS71 KBOX 040144
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
944 PM EDT SAT MAY 3 2014

...WESTERLY WIND GUSTS UP 30 KNOTS EXPECTED SUNDAY AND SUNDAY
NIGHT WITH STRONGEST WIND NEAR SHORE...

ANZ230-236-040900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.140504T1200Z-140505T0800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
944 PM EDT SAT MAY 3 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO
4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-040900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.140504T1200Z-140505T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
944 PM EDT SAT MAY 3 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254>256-040900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.140504T1200Z-140505T1200Z/
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-
944 PM EDT SAT MAY 3 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$


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605 
WHUS71 KBOX 040722
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
322 AM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...WESTERLY WINDS UP 30 KNOTS TODAY AND TONIGHT WITH STRONGEST
WINDS NEAR SHORE...

ANZ230-236-041530-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.140504T1200Z-140505T0800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
322 AM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-041530-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.140504T1200Z-140505T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
322 AM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254>256-041530-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.140504T1200Z-140505T1200Z/
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-
322 AM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$


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296 
WHUS71 KBOX 041332
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
932 AM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...WESTERLY WINDS OF 30 KNOTS TODAY AND TONIGHT WITH STRONGEST
WINDS NEAR SHORE...

ANZ230-236-042145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T0800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
932 AM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-042145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
932 AM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254>256-042145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1200Z/
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-
932 AM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

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

* 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.

&&

$$


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860 
WHUS71 KBOX 041811
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
211 PM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...WESTERLY WINDS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS THROUGH TONIGHT WITH
STRONGEST WINDS NEAR SHORE...

ANZ231>235-237-050215-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0020.140504T1811Z-140505T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
211 PM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 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 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-050215-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0020.140504T1811Z-140505T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
211 PM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 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 AROUND 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-050215-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0020.140504T1811Z-140505T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
211 PM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 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 AROUND 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-050215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
211 PM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FRANK

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507 
WHUS71 KBOX 041943
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
343 PM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...WEST TO NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS CONTINUE
THROUGH TONIGHT...

ANZ230-236-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-140505T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
343 PM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-140505T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
343 PM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-140505T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
343 PM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST AROUND WINDS 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS AROUND 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-050345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
343 PM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

FRANK

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134 
WHUS71 KBOX 042324
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
724 PM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

ANZ230-236-050730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-140505T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
724 PM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS UP
  TO 35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-050730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-140505T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1400Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
724 PM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS
  UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-050730-
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/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
724 PM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS
  UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-050730-
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/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1400Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
724 PM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS
  UP TO 35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-050730-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
724 PM EDT SUN MAY 4 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$


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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
353 AM EDT MON MAY 5 2014

ANZ230-236-051600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
353 AM EDT MON MAY 5 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-051600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
353 AM EDT MON MAY 5 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-051600-
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COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
353 AM EDT MON MAY 5 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-051600-
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CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
353 AM EDT MON MAY 5 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-051600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1600Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
353 AM EDT MON MAY 5 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
955 AM EDT MON MAY 5 2014

ANZ250-254>256-051500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
955 AM EDT MON MAY 5 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

ANZ230-236-051500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1500Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
955 AM EDT MON MAY 5 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  20 KT. SEAS AROUND 1 FOOT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-051500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1500Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
955 AM EDT MON MAY 5 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-051500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1500Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
955 AM EDT MON MAY 5 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  20 KT. SEAS AROUND 1 FOOT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-051500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-140505T1500Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
955 AM EDT MON MAY 5 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  20 KT. SEAS AROUND 1 FOOT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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918 
WHUS71 KBOX 051511
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1111 AM EDT MON MAY 5 2014

ANZ230>237-251-051615-
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BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1111 AM EDT MON MAY 5 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

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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 May 3, 2:05 PM EDT, 1 hour 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 3, 2:05 PM EDT, 1 hour 41 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
205 PM EDT SAT MAY 3 2014

.SYNOPSIS...
AN ACTIVE JET STREAM WILL BRING SEVERAL ROUNDS OF SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS THIS WEEKEND WITH ISOLATED THREATS OF GUSTY
WINDS AND SMALL HAIL. AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS FROM THE GREAT LAKES
INTO NEW ENGLAND MON THRU WED EXPECT DRY WEATHER WITH MILD DAYS AND
COOL NIGHTS. UNSETTLED WEATHER IS POSSIBLE LATE NEXT WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...

205 PM UPDATE...

WIDELY SCATTERED SHOWERS AND PERHAPS AN ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM OR TWO
WILL REMAIN POSSIBLE THROUGH EARLY EVENING...MAINLY ACROSS INTERIOR
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.  HOWEVER...MOST OF THE AFTERNOON WILL BE DRY
IN A GIVEN LOCATION WITH JUST A BROKEN DECK OF CLOUDINESS NORTH OF
THE SOUTH COAST.  HIGH TEMPS WILL MAINLY BE WELL UP INTO THE
60S...TO NEAR 70.

BETTER CHANCE FOR A CLUSTER OF SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS TONIGHT WHEN THE ACTUAL SHORTWAVE MOVES ACROSS
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.  WE WILL HAVE MORE ON THIS IN THE NEXT FEW
HOURS.

&&

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

DAYTIME HEATING CONCLUDES ALLOWING SURFACE DECOUPLING. SUBSEQUENTLY
LOW- TO MID-LEVEL W WINDS INCREASE TO THE REAR OF THE LEAD TROUGH AS
IT SWEEPS NE ACROSS NEW ENGLAND. UNSTABLE ENVIRONMENT ALOFT REMAINS
RELATIVELY UNCHANGED WITH REGARDS TO LAPSE-RATES RESULTING IN MINOR
INSTABILITY AND CONTINUED THIN-CAPE PROFILES...WHILE THE REGION OF
GREATEST HEIGHT FALLS...CYCLONIC FLOW...AND SUBSEQUENT LIFT RESIDE
MAINLY ACROSS THE N-TIER OF NEW ENGLAND PARENT TO THE H85 LOW.

NOTING THE POINTS ABOVE...ITS LIKELY MOST OF THE ACTIVITY WILL OCCUR
ACROSS N AND W PORTIONS OF NEW ENGLAND. BUT CONSIDERING MOISTURE
CONVERGENCE PARENT WITH ASCENT ALONG THE SWEEPING TROUGH...CANT RULE
OUT RAIN CHANCES OVER A MAJORITY OF THE REGION. LACK OF DIURNAL
HEATING WILL LIMIT THUNDER CHANCES...BUT WITH THE ELEVATED UNSTABLE
PROFILE...BELIEVE THERE IS AN ISOLATED CHANCE.

WET WEATHER CHANCES /THE GREATEST OF WHICH WILL BE ACROSS N AND W
PORTIONS OF THE FORECAST REGION/ AND ABUNDANCE OF CLOUDS WILL KEEP
OVERNIGHT TEMPS MILD. LOOKING AT LOWS AROUND THE MID- TO UPPER-40S.

SUNDAY...

UPPER-LEVEL LOW AND COLD POOL SWEEPS INTO NEW ENGLAND. TEMPERATURES
AT H5 DROPPING TO -30C ALLOW FOR STEEP MID-LEVEL LAPSE RATES ON THE
ORDER OF 7-8 C/KM. HEIGHT FALLS AND CYCLONIC FLOW PERSIST AS DAYTIME
HEATING ALLOWS FOR THE BOUNDARY-LAYER TO DESTABILIZE WITH A SUPER-
ADIABATIC PROFILE UP TO H8...WHILE THE LEFT-FRONT-QUADRANT OF THE
UPPER-LEVEL JET SLIDES ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND YIELDING STRONG
JET DYNAMICS.

BUT WHILE THE DISCUSSION ABOVE HINTS AT AN UNSTABLE ENVIRONMENT
RESULTING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS...THERE
ARE INDICATIONS OF BOTH DRY AIR AND SINKING MOTIONS WHICH COULD
SUPPRESS ACTIVITY /NEGATIVE VORTICITY ADVECTION/.

AGREE WITH THE PREVIOUS FORECASTER THAT ACTIVITY WILL BE SCATTERED.
EXPECT INSTABILITY AROUND A FEW HUNDRED J/KG CONTAINED WITHIN THIN-
CAPE PROFILES IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF VARYING W-E UNI-DIRECTIONAL
SHEAR...THE STRONGEST ACROSS S NEW ENGLAND OF 60-80 KTS. NOTING THE
INVERTED-V BOUNDARY-LAYER PROFILES AND WET-BULB ZERO HEIGHTS AROUND
4-5 KFT...WITH ANY THUNDERSTORMS THERE ARE THE THREATS OF STRONG
WINDS AT THE SURFACE ALONG WITH SUB-SEVERE HAIL. WILL APPEND THE
SMALL-HAIL THREAT TO THE FORECAST.

BESIDES THE THREAT OF WEATHER NOTED ABOVE...THE WELL-MIXED BOUNDARY-
LAYER WILL RESULT IN BLUSTERY W-WINDS WITH GUSTS OF 35 MPH POSSIBLE.
COOLER AT THE SURFACE WITH HIGHS GETTING UP AROUND THE LOW-60S.

&&

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

* DRY WEATHER LATER SUN NGT THRU WED...THEN UNSETTLED LATE NEXT WEEK
* MILD DAYS AND COOL NIGHTS THIS PERIOD

OVERVIEW...GOOD MODEL AGREEMENT THAT AMPLIFYING SHORT WAVE TROUGH
CURRENTLY OVER SASKATCHEWAN AND MANITOBA TRACKS SOUTHEAST ACROSS NEW
ENGLAND SUN AND THEN OFFSHORE BY 12Z MON. BEHIND THIS FEATURE A COOL
BUT DRY AIRMASS OVERSPREADS NEW ENGLAND MON THRU WED VIA NORTHWEST
FLOW ALOFT. THEN ENSEMBLES AND DETERMINISTIC GUIDANCE HAVE A WESTERN
TROUGH EVOLVING ALONG WITH A DOWNSTREAM RIDGE OVER THE OH/TN VALLEYS
AND EVENTUALLY INTO THE MID ATLC REGION LATE NEXT WEEK. THIS PATTERN
CHANGE WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY SOME UNSETTLED WEATHER AS A MUCH WARMER
AIRMASS ATTEMPTS TO OVERSPREAD SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.  GUIDANCE
VARIES ON TIMING OF PATTERN CHANGE. TELECONNECTIONS SUPPORT A SLOWER
PATTERN CHANGE AS NAO IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN NEGATIVE...SUPPORTING A
SLOWER DEPARTURE OF MID LEVEL TROUGH OVER THE MARITIMES AND ADJACENT
NORTHWEST ATLC. THIS WOULD MAINTAIN DRY NORTHWEST FLOW INTO NEW
ENGLAND THRU AT LEAST WED AND POSSIBLY INTO THU. NEW 00Z ECMWF/GFS
AND 00Z GEFS HAVE TRENDED SLOWER.

DAILY SENSIBLE WEATHER DETAILS...

SUN NIGHT THRU WEDNESDAY...COOL/DRY AIRMASS OVERSPREADS SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND BEGINNING SUN NIGHT IN THE WAKE OF DEPARTING HIGH AMPLITUDE
/-2 STD H5 HEIGHTS/ SHORT WAVE TROUGH. HOWEVER STRONG MAY SUNSHINE
WILL GO TO WORK AND WARM AIRMASS SUFFICIENTLY TO PROVIDE MILD DAYS
AFTER COOL NIGHTS. THE STRONG MAY SUNSHINE WILL ALSO GENERATE STEEP
LOW TO MID LAPSE RATES. THIS COMBINED WITH WEAK CYCLONIC FLOW WILL
BE SUFFICIENT TO GENERATE DIURNAL CU AND SC DURING PEAK HEATING EACH
AFTERNOON. THIS SHOWS UP NICELY ON BUFKIT MOISTURE PROFILES. HOWEVER
GIVEN CLOUD BASES SHOULD BE FAIRLY HIGH AT 5-7KFT ALONG WITH WEAK
CYCLONIC FLOW AND MOISTURE FAIRLY SHALLOW...ANY SHOWER ACTIVITY
SHOULD BE ISOLATED TO WIDELY SCATTERED AND BRIEF WITH GREATEST RISK
MON AFTERNOON ACROSS EASTERN MA. THUS MUCH OF MON/TUE AND WED WILL
BE DRY WITH JUST A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AN AFTERNOON/EVENING
SHOWER/TSTM. AGAIN GREATEST RISK APPEARS MON AFTERNOON ACROSS
EASTERN MA.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...THIS PORTION OF THE FORECAST HINGES ON TIMING
OF PATTERN CHANGE WITH STUBBORN MARITIME TROUGH BEING REPLACED BY
UPSTREAM RIDGE OVER THE TN/OH VLY INTO THE MID ATLC STATES. THIS
PATTERN CHANGE TOWARD WARMER WEATHER WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY AT LEAST
A PERIOD OF UNSETTLED WEATHER. GIVEN THE PERSISTENT NEGATIVE NAO
PREFER THE SLOWER 00Z GEFS SOLUTION WHICH KEEPS DRY WEATHER HERE
INTO THU. THUS HAVE TRIMMED BACK POPS THU.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.
MODERATE...30 TO 60 PERCENT.
HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT.

SHORT TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE.

REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...MAINLY VFR.  ISOLATED SHOWERS AND PERHAPS
AN EMBEDDED THUNDERSTORM ACROSS THE INTERIOR MAY RESULT IN BRIEFLY
LOWER CONDITIONS.

TONIGHT...WHILE VFR CONDITIONS WILL DOMINATE...A CLUSTER OF SHOWERS
AND PERHAPS ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WILL SWEEP ACROSS THE REGION.
THIS MAY RESULT IN BRIEF/LOCALIZED MVFR-IFR CONDITIONS.
ISOLATED SMALL HAIL/GUSTY WINDS ALSO POSSIBLE WITH THE HEAVIER
SHOWERS.  IN ADDITION...WILL ALSO HAVE TO WATCH FOR A FEW HOURS OF
PATCHY GROUND FOG TOWARD DAYBREAK.

SUNDAY...VFR CONDITIONS WILL AGAIN BE THE RULE.  HOWEVER...SCATTERED
SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM ARE POSSIBLE DURING THE AFTERNOON
WHICH MAY RESULT IN BRIEF/LOCALIZED LOWER CONDITIONS. THE HEAVIEST
SHOWERS MAY CONTAIN SMALL HAIL.  WESTERLY WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 35
KNOTS ALSO EXPECTED.

SUNDAY NIGHT...ANY SCATTERED SHOWERS/ISO THUNDERSTORMS SHOULD
DIMINISH EARLY IN THE EVENING.  OTHERWISE...MAINLY VFR
CONDITIONS.  WEST WIND GUSTS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS EXPECTED FOR THE
FIRST PART OF THE NIGHT BEFORE DIMINISHING.

KBOS TERMINAL...MODERATE CONFIDENCE TAF.  SEA BREEZE SHOULD
SWITCH TO A SOUTHWEST DIRECTION BETWEEN 20Z AND 22Z.  SCT
SHOWERS AND PERHAPS AN ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM POSSIBLE BETWEEN 1Z AND
8Z.

KBDL TERMINAL...MODERATE CONFIDENCE TAF. SCT SHOWERS AND PERHAPS AN
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM POSSIBLE BETWEEN 00Z AND 06Z TONIGHT.

OUTLOOK...MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MODERATE OVERALL
CONFIDENCE.

MONDAY...VFR. CHANCE OF A FEW SHOWERS OR AN ISOLATED TSTM IN EASTERN
MA ALONG WITH MVFR CONDITIONS. MAINLY DRY WESTWARD INTO WESTERN NEW
ENGLAND.

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY...VFR. W TO NW WINDS. LOCAL SEABREEZES
POSSIBLE.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.

SEAS DIMINISH INTO THE MORNING AND GOOD BOATING WEATHER PREVAILS
FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY. SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS
ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE WATERS BEGINNING THIS EVENING INTO
SUNDAY. IN ADDITION...WILL SEE INCREASING WESTERLY WINDS WITH
GUSTS UP TO 30 KTS ON SUNDAY. SUBSEQUENTLY WILL SEE SEAS BUILD 5
TO 7 FEET ON THE OUTER WATERS /ESPECIALLY OVER THE S/.

OUTLOOK...SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...MODERATE OVERALL
CONFIDENCE.

SUN NIGHT...WNW WINDS 20-30 KT AS LOW PRES EXITS NORTHERN NEW
ENGLAND INTO THE MARITIMES. ANY EARLY EVENING SHOWERS/TSTMS SHOULD
QUICKLY DISSIPATE.

MON THRU WED...WEAKENING WNW WINDS AS HIGH PRES FROM THE GREAT LAKES
SLOWLY BUILDS TOWARD NEW ENGLAND. LOW RISK OF AN ISOLATED
AFTERNOON/EARLY EVENING SHOWER/TSTM ESPECIALLY MON EASTERN MA.
OTHERWISE DRY WEATHER AND GOOD VSBY PREVAIL.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
NH...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...NONE.

&&

SYNOPSIS...NOCERA/SIPPRELL
NEAR TERM...FRANK
SHORT TERM...SIPPRELL
LONG TERM...NOCERA
AVIATION...FRANK/NOCERA
MARINE...NOCERA/SIPPRELL
Hazardous weather outlook, May 3, 3:27 AM EDT, 12 hours 19 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
327 AM EDT SAT MAY 3 2014

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-040730-
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-
327 AM EDT SAT MAY 3 2014

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE THIS EVENING.

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

SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS COULD PRODUCE SMALL HAIL AND GUSTY WINDS
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-040730-
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-
327 AM EDT SAT MAY 3 2014

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

A BRIEF PERIOD OF NORTHWEST GALE FORCE GUSTS IS POSSIBLE OVER THE
SOUTHERN COASTAL WATERS SUNDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY MONDAY MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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