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Storm Watch 5, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 7, 2014

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm watch at Dec 7, 2014, 4:26 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 9, 2014, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 2 min.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 7, 2014, 4:26 AM EST (09:26 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 9, 2014, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 9, 2014, 4:02 AM EST
In force
2 min
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

722 
WHUS71 KBOX 070926
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
426 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...STRONG NORTHEAST GALES LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

.STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING BEFORE
SLACKENING A BIT TOWARD DAYBREAK MONDAY. SEAS WILL BUILD RAPIDLY
WITH THE WIND SHIFT TO THE NORTHEAST...WITH HEIGHTS APPROACHING
15 FT ACROSS THE EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS WATERS.

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NARRAGANSETT BAY-
426 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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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COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
426 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 18 TO 23 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
426 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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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MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
426 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
426 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-071730-
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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-
426 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 15 TO 20 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

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COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
426 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

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BOSTON HARBOR-
426 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30
  KT. WAVES 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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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603 
WHUS71 KBOX 071550
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1050 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...NORTHEAST GALES LATE THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

.STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING BEFORE
SLACKENING A BIT TOWARD DAYBREAK MONDAY. SEAS WILL BUILD RAPIDLY
WITH THE WIND SHIFT TO THE NORTHEAST...WITH HEIGHTS APPROACHING
15 FT ACROSS THE EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS WATERS.

ANZ236-080000-
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/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0024.141209T0900Z-141210T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1050 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-080000-
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/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0024.141209T0900Z-141210T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1050 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1050 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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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MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1050 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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CAPE COD BAY-
1050 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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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RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1050 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-080000-
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/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
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-
1050 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-080000-
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COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1050 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  40 KT. SEAS 8 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0024.141209T0900Z-141210T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1050 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
413 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...NORTHEAST GALES THIS EVENING THEN STORM FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE
TUESDAY...

.NORTHEAST GALES WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH OVERNIGHT. A SIGNIFICANT
COASTAL STORM APPROACHING FROM THE SOUTH MAY PRODUCE STORM FORCE
GUSTS TUESDAY AND TUESDAY EVENING. 

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/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0024.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
413 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  45 KT FOR TUESDAY. 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.

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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/O.EXB.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
413 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING. THE GALE WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  FIR TUESDAY. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

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/O.EXB.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
413 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING. THE GALE WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT FOR TUESDAY. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-080515-
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/O.EXB.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1500Z-141210T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
413 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT FOR TUESDAY. SEAS 18 TO 23 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

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/O.EXB.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1500Z-141210T0600Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
413 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT FOR TUESDAY. SEAS 13 TO 18 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-080515-
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RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
413 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  55 KT FOR TUESDAY. SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-080515-
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/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
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-
413 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT FOR TUESDAY. SEAS 14 TO 19 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-080515-
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/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
413 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55
  KT FOR TUESDAY. SEAS 14 TO 19 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

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BOSTON HARBOR-
413 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT FOR TUESDAY. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$


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

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

YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT
@NWSBOSTON
979 
WHUS71 KBOX 080315
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1015 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...NORTHEAST GALES THIS EVENING THEN STORM FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE
TUESDAY...

.NORTHEAST GALES WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH OVERNIGHT. A SIGNIFICANT
COASTAL STORM APPROACHING FROM THE SOUTH MAY PRODUCE STORM FORCE
GUSTS TUESDAY AND TUESDAY EVENING.

ANZ235-237-081115-
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/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1015 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  35 KT TONIGHT. NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  55 KT TUESDAY. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 9 TO 
  14 FEET TUESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-081115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-141208T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
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-
1015 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  40 KT TONIGHT. EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  TUESDAY. SEAS 8 TO 14 FEET TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 14 TO 19 FEET
  TUESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-081115-
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/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1015 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  35 KT TONIGHT. EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT
  TUESDAY. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 14 TO 19 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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>234-081115-
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/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1015 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT TONIGHT. EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  TUESDAY. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-081115-
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/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1015 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT
  TONIGHT. EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT TUESDAY.
  SEAS 4 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-081115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-141208T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1500Z-141210T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1015 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT TONIGHT. EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT
  TUESDAY. SEAS 9 TO 13 FEET TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 18 TO 23 FEET
  TUESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-081115-
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/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1500Z-141210T0600Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1015 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT
  TONIGHT. NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT
  TUESDAY. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 13 TO 18 FEET
  TUESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-081115-
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/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0024.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1015 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT
  TONIGHT. NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  TUESDAY. WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-081115-
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/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0024.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1015 PM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT
  TONIGHT. NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  TUESDAY. WAVES 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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
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998 
WHUS71 KBOX 080933
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
433 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...NORTHEAST GALES THIS EVENING THEN STORM FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE
TUESDAY...

.NORTHEAST GALES WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH OVERNIGHT. A SIGNIFICANT
COASTAL STORM APPROACHING FROM THE SOUTH MAY PRODUCE STORM FORCE
GUSTS TUESDAY AND TUESDAY EVENING.

ANZ254-255-081745-
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/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
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-
433 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  TUESDAY. SEAS 12 TO 17 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-081745-
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/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
433 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT
  TUESDAY. SEAS 12 TO 17 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-081745-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141209T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
433 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT
  TUESDAY. SEAS 8 TO 13 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

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>234-081745-
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/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
433 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT
  TUESDAY. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-081745-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141209T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1500Z-141210T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
433 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST TUESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT 
  TUESDAY. SEAS 16 TO 21 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-081745-
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/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0024.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
433 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT TUESDAY. WAVES 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-081745-
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/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0024.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
433 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT TUESDAY. WAVES 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$


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

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

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@NWSBOSTON
364 
WHUS71 KBOX 081109
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
609 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...NORTHEAST GALES THIS EVENING THEN STORM FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE
TUESDAY...

.A SIGNIFICANT COASTAL STORM APPROACHING FROM THE SOUTH MAY
PRODUCE STORM FORCE GUSTS TUESDAY AND TUESDAY EVENING.

ANZ254-255-081915-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-141208T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.141208T1109Z-141209T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
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-
609 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT TODAY. EAST WINDS
  20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT TUESDAY. SEAS 8 TO 11 FEET
  TODAY...BUILDING TO 12 TO 17 FEET TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-081915-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-141208T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.141208T1109Z-141209T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
609 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT TODAY. EAST WINDS
  20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT TUESDAY. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET
  TODAY...BUILDING TO 12 TO 17 FEET TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-081915-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141208T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0024.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
609 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT TODAY. EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT 
  TUESDAY. WAVES 2 TO 3 FEET...EXCEPT 4 TO 6 FEET AT THE OUTER 
  HARBOR ENTRANCE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-081915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141208T1700Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0024.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
609 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT. GUSTS UP TO 30 KT
  TODAY...WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT TUESDAY. WAVES 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-081915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141209T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
609 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS....NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  30 KT TODAY. EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT
  TUESDAY. SEAS SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET TODAY...BUILDING TO 8 TO 13 FEET
  TUESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

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>234-081915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141209T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
609 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT TODAY. EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT 
  TUESDAY. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET TODAY...BUILDING TO 5 TO 8 FEET 
  TUESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-081915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141209T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1500Z-141210T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
609 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT TODAY. EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT 
  TUESDAY. SEAS 4 TO 9 FEET TODAY...BUILDING TO 16 TO 21 FEET 
  TUESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

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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831 
WHUS71 KBOX 081555
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1055 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

ANZ236-090000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141208T1700Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0024.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1055 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-090000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141209T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1055 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 
  KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 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.

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

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-090000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141209T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
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-
1055 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 
  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 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>234-090000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141209T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1055 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-090000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141209T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1500Z-141210T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1055 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 16 TO 21 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.

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-090000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0024.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1055 AM EST MON DEC 8 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS AROUND 2 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.

&&

$$


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693 
WHUS71 KBOX 081734
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1234 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

ANZ235-237-090145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141209T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1234 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-090145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141209T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
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-
1234 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 14 TO 19 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>234-090145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141209T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1234 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-090145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141209T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1500Z-141210T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1234 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 18 TO 23 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.

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-090145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0024.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1234 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE 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
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@NWSBOSTON
376 
WHUS71 KBOX 082020
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
320 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...STRONG HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE MARITIMES WILL COMBINE WITH A
COASTAL STORM TO YIELD STORM FORCE WINDS TUE AFTERNOON AND EVENING...

.STRONG EAST WINDS WILL ARRIVE ACROSS THE SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
WATERS TUE MORNING AND OVERSPREAD THE NORTHERN WATERS DURING THE
AFTERNOON. THE STRONGEST WINDS OCCUR FROM ABOUT 3 PM TO 7 PM WITH
EAST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT GUSTING UP TO 50 KT. WINDS THEN SLOWLY
SLACKEN FROM 9 PM TO MIDNIGHT TUE EVENING. THESE STRONG ONSHORE
WINDS WILL BUILD SEAS RAPIDLY TO 18 FT TO 22 FT ACROSS THE EASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS WATERS LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

ANZ230-236-090430-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0024.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0033.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
320 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-090430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141208T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0007.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
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-
320 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM EST TUESDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.
  SEAS 14 TO 19 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-090430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141208T2200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
320 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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>234-090430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141208T2200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
320 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.
  SEAS 4 TO 7 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-090430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-141208T2200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1500Z-141210T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
320 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.
  SEAS 18 TO 23 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.

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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101 
WHUS71 KBOX 090437
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1137 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...STRONG HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE MARITIMES WILL COMBINE WITH A
COASTAL STORM TO YIELD STORM FORCE WINDS TUE AFTERNOON AND
EVENING...

.STRONG EAST WINDS WILL ARRIVE ACROSS THE SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
WATERS TUE MORNING AND OVERSPREAD THE NORTHERN WATERS DURING THE
AFTERNOON. THE STRONGEST WINDS OCCUR FROM ABOUT 3 PM TO 7 PM WITH
EAST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT GUSTING UP TO 50 KT. WINDS THEN SLOWLY
SLACKEN FROM 9 PM TO MIDNIGHT TUE EVENING. THESE STRONG ONSHORE
WINDS WILL BUILD SEAS RAPIDLY TO 18 FT TO 22 FT ACROSS THE
EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS WATERS LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

ANZ230-236-091245-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0033.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1137 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-091245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0007.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
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-
1137 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT.
  SEAS 14 TO 19 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-091245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1137 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EST TUESDAY THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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>234-091245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1137 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST TUESDAY THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 4 TO 7 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-091245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1500Z-141210T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1137 PM EST MON DEC 8 2014

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EST TUESDAY THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 18 TO 23 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.

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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532 
WHUS71 KBOX 090902
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
402 AM EST TUE DEC 9 2014

...STRONG HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE MARITIMES WILL COMBINE WITH A
COASTAL STORM TO YIELD STORM FORCE WINDS TOWARDS MIDDAY INTO THIS
EVENING...

.EAST WINDS WILL INTENSIFY THIS MORNING ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND WATERS REACHING THEIR PEAK FROM ABOUT 10 AM TO 7 PM WITH
GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. WHILE STORM WARNINGS PREVAIL FOR THE OUTER
WATERS...CAN NOT RULE OUT GUSTS UP TO 50 KTS TOWARDS THE SHORES.
HIGHEST CONFIDENCE IS WITH HIGH-END GALE WARNINGS...THUS STORM
WARNINGS WERE NOT POSTED FOR THE INNER-WATERS. 

SEAS BUILD TO 15 TO 20 FEET ACROSS THE EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS
AROUND THE EVENING HOURS BY WHICH TIME WINDS WILL BEGIN TO WEAKEN.

ANZ235-237-091715-
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0033.141209T0902Z-141210T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0005.000000T0000Z-141209T2300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
402 AM EST TUE DEC 9 2014

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST-NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 45 KT. ISOLATED GUSTS UP TO 50 KT POSSIBLE. SEAS 8 TO 13
  FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-091715-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0033.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
402 AM EST TUE DEC 9 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST-NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 45 KT. ISOLATED GUSTS UP TO 50 KT POSSIBLE. SEAS 4 TO 7
  FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-091715-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0033.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
402 AM EST TUE DEC 9 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST-NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 45 KT. ISOLATED GUSTS UP TO 50 KT POSSIBLE. SEAS 4 TO 7
  FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-091715-
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0033.141209T1200Z-141210T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1500Z-141210T0600Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
402 AM EST TUE DEC 9 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST-NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 45 KT. ISOLATED GUSTS UP TO 50 KT POSSIBLE. SEAS 9 TO 14
  FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-091715-
/O.EXA.KBOX.SR.W.0007.141209T0900Z-141209T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0005.141209T1500Z-141210T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
402 AM EST TUE DEC 9 2014

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST-NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 50 KT. ISOLATED GUSTS UP TO 55 KT POSSIBLE. SEAS 12 TO 17
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-091715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0033.141209T1500Z-141210T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
402 AM EST TUE DEC 9 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST-NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 40 KT. ISOLATED GUSTS UP TO 45 KT POSSIBLE. SEAS AROUND 3
  FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-091715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0033.141209T1200Z-141210T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
402 AM EST TUE DEC 9 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST-NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 40 KT. ISOLATED GUSTS UP TO 45 KT POSSIBLE. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-091715-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-141209T2300Z/
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-
402 AM EST TUE DEC 9 2014

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST-NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 50 KT. ISOLATED GUSTS UP TO 55 KT POSSIBLE. SEAS 11 TO 16
  FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this storm watch 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 storm watch went out at Dec 7, 3:59 AM EST, 27 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 7, 3:59 AM EST, 27 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
359 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

.SYNOPSIS...
DRY BUT MUCH COLDER AND BLUSTERY WEATHER TODAY...LINGERING INTO
MONDAY. A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL MOVE INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
TUESDAY AND LINGER THERE THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE WEEK. DRY
WEATHER RETURNS BY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
ANY EARLY MORNING PRECIP SHOULD BE CONFINED TO CAPE COD AND THE
ISLANDS AND MOVING QUICKLY OFFSHORE AS A COLD FRONT MOVES ACROSS
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. AGAIN PRECIP COULD END AS A BRIEF PERIOD OF
SNOW AND/OR SLEET. LATEST RUNS OF THE HRRR LOOK TO HAVE A GOOD
TIMING FOR THE BACK EDGE...SO LEANED HEAVILY UPON THAT TIMING.

LOW PROBABILITY OF SOME SLICK SPOTS EARLY THIS MORNING ALONG AND
NORTHWEST OF I-95 IN MA AND RI AS TEMPERATURES FALL AT OR BELOW
FREEZING AND COMBINE WITH ANY RESIDUAL MOISTURE ON THE ROADS.
GOOD POST FRONTAL MIXING MAY DRY THINGS OUT FAIRLY QUICKLY.

BEHIND THIS FRONT...DRY CONDITIONS BUT WINDY AND MUCH COLDER WITH
NNE WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH GUSTING UP TO 35 MPH...EXCEPT UP TO 50 MPH
ACROSS CAPE COD AND ISLANDS. CLEARING WILL BE BRIEF...AS NNE FLOW
YIELDS LOTS OF OCEAN-EFFECT STRATOCUMULUS CLOUDS ACROSS EASTERN
MA. AT LEAST PARTLY SUNNY ELSEWHERE.

THE BIG QUESTION IS WILL THERE BE ENOUGH OF A TEMPERATURE
DIFFERENTIAL. WITH WATER TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 40S...ONLY
GETTING MAX DIFFERENTIALS ABOUT -5C TO -7C. THAT IS TYPICALLY NOT
ENOUGH TO GENERATE SUFFICIENT OCEAN-INDUCED CAPE. THERE IS ALSO
THE PROBLEM OF THE SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDENCE INVERSION BASED AROUND
950 MB WITH ABUNDANT DRY AIR ABOVE IT. THAT LEAVES ONLY A VERY
SHALLOW LAYER FOR ANY SHOWERS TO DEVELOP. LEFT A CHANCE OF
SNOW/SLEET SHOWERS IN THE FORECAST...BUT IT IS THE LOWEST
CONFIDENCE PORTION OF THIS FORECAST.

OTHERWISE...THERE SHOULD BE ENOUGH OF A PRESSURE GRADIENT BETWEEN
THE DEPARTING LOW PRESSURE AND A STRONG HIGH PRESSURE OVER
SOUTHEAST CANADA TO GENERATE STRONG NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS
ACROSS CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM MONDAY/...
STRONG HIGH PRESSURE CONTINUES TO MOVE INTO THE MARITIMES AND
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND TONIGHT. EXPECTING COLD CONDITIONS ACROSS ALL
OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND....WITH GUSTY WINDS LINGERING ACROSS CAPE
COD AND THE ISLANDS. WINDS DIMINISH SOME MONDAY.

SREF AND HIGH RESOLUTION WRF CONTINUE TO HAVE HIGHER PRECIPITATION
CHANCES THAN JUST ABOUT ALL OTHER GUIDANCE. THIS COULD BE A
FUNCTION OF THE HIGHER RESOLUTION OF THE WRF MEMBERS. STILL SEEING
THE SAME ISSUES WITH OCEAN-EFFECT SHOWERS...THAT BEING THE STRONG
SUBSIDENCE INVERSION AND DEEP DRY AIR. MAINTAINED A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS ACROSS EASTERN MA AND PORTIONS OF RI FOR NOW...AND WILL
CONTINUE TO EVALUATE THIS POTENTIAL.

AFTER A VERY COLD START MONDAY MORNING...WILL SEE AFTERNOON HIGH
TEMPERATURES STAY BELOW NORMAL.

&&

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

* LOW PRESSURE WILL BRING UNSETTLED MOSTLY RAINY WEATHER TO THE AREA
  THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE OF THE WEEK
* DRY WEATHER RETURNS BY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

THE MODELS...WHILE CONTINUING TO STRUGGLE WITH A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM
APPROACHING SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND...ARE COMING INTO BETTER AGREEMENT.
THE ECMWF HAS BEEN MORE CONSISTENT WITH A DEEP...SOMETIMES
NEGATIVELY TILTED MID LEVEL TROUGH PULLING A COASTAL LOW IN TOWARDS
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.  THE LOW THEN ROTATES AROUND THE AREA FOR
SEVERAL DAYS.  THE 06/00Z GFS IS FINALLY IN BETTER AGREEMENT WITH
THE ECMWF...THOUGH IT IS A BIT MORE PROGRESSIVE.  FINALLY...THE GEFS
MEMBERS SHOW A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM AFFECTING SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
BUT ALL WITH SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT TRACKS AND SPEEDS.  THEREFORE GIVEN
ITS CONSISTENCY...FEEL THE ECMWF SOLUTION IS THE WAY TO GO.

TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...AS STATED ABOVE...WE ARE SEEING BETTER
AGREEMENT WITH THIS SYSTEM.  THERE IS STILL SOME UNCERTAINTY AS TO
HOW PROGRESSIVE THE STORM WILL BE.  AS THE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM
INTENSIFIES...AN ANOMALOUSLY STRONG /3 TO 4 STD/ EASTERLY LOW LEVEL
JET DEVELOPS...RESULTING IN PLENTY OF MOISTURE AND STRONG FORCING.
WHILE THE MAIN CONCERN IS TUESDAY...THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR THIS
STORM TO LINGER THROUGH THURSDAY SO WILL KEEP ALL TOGETHER FOR NOW.

SNOW...WHILE HIGH PRESSURE IS IN THE MARITIMES /NOT AN IDEAL
LOCATION FOR COLDER AIR FILTERING INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND/...
THERMAL PROFILES ARE ISOTHERMAL ACROSS THE NORTHWESTERN ZONES.  THEY
ARE RIGHT AT ZERO DEGREES SO A SMALL SHIFT IN EITHER DIRECTION IS
GOING TO BE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SNOW AND RAIN.  STRONG FORCING
MEANS EITHER SNOW OR RAIN COULD BE QUITE HEAVY WITH 2 INCH PER HOUR
SNOWFALL RATES POSSIBLE. HOWEVER...THIS IS STILL A LOW CONFIDENCE
SITUATION.

HEAVY RAIN...TEMPERATURE PROFILES ARE SUCH THAT WE ARE EXPECTING
MOSTLY RAIN ACROSS THE AREA.  WITH THE LOW MOVING AS SLOWLY AS IT IS
ON THE ECMWF SOLUTION...WE ARE LOOKING AT A PROLONGED PERIOD OF RAIN
WITH WIDESPREAD RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF TWO TO THREE INCHES.  WHILE THIS
WILL NOT BE ENOUGH FOR ANY RIVER FLOODING...THIS WILL LIKELY RESULT
IN SOME URBAN/POOR DRAINAGE FLOODING.  BECAUSE OF THE FORCING
ASSOCIATED WITH THE 3-4 STANDARD DEVIATION LOW LEVEL JET...MUCH OF
THIS RAIN COULD FALL OVER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.

WIND...WITH THIS ANOMALOUSLY STRONG LOW LEVEL JET...EXPECTING
EASTERLY WINDS AT THE SURFACE GUSTING TO AT LEAST 45 MPH...IF NOT
HIGHER ALONG THE EAST COAST...CAPE...AND ISLANDS.  THERE IS ALSO A
LOW PROBABILITY OF HIGH WIND CRITERIA /60 MPH GUSTS OR HIGHER/.

THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR COASTAL FLOODING AS WELL.  SEE TIDES/COASTAL
FLOODING SECTION BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...AT THIS POINT BOTH MODELS HAVE A RETURN TO
DRIER WEATHER WITH HIGH PRESSURE SLOWLY BUILDING INTO THE REGION.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

TODAY...VFR EXCEPT LINGERING IFR/MVFR OVER CAPE COD AND ISLANDS
EARLY. NE WINDS GUSTING UP TO 45 KT OVER CAPE COD AND ISLANDS.
IFR/MVFR RETURN TO EASTERN MA IN THE AFTERNOON AS SNOW SHOWERS
OVER EASTERN MA WATERS COME ONSHORE.

TONIGHT...VFR EXCEPT IFR/MVFR ACROSS EASTERN MA IN SCATTERED SNOW
SHOWERS ALONG WITH NE WINDS G35 KT...HIGHEST CAPE COD AND ISLANDS.
SOME MINOR ACCUMULATION POSSIBLE ACROSS PORTIONS OF EASTERN MA.

MONDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.  MVFR CONDITIONS SPREAD INLAND FROM
THE COAST AS THE DAY WEARS ON WITH ONSHORE FLOW. EVEN SOME IFR
CIGS POSSIBLE ALONG THE COAST FOR A TIME IN A FEW RAIN/SNOW
SHOWERS.

KBOS TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

KBDL TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

OUTLOOK...MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...

MONDAY NIGHT...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.  MVFR CONDITIONS LIKELY WITH IFR
CIGS POSSIBLE ALONG THE COAST FOR A TIME IN A FEW RAIN/SNOW SHOWERS.

TUESDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.  MVFR-IFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN
MAINLY RAIN...WITH PERHAPS A PERIOD OF HEAVY WET SNOW ACROSS
NORTHWEST MA/NORTH CENTRAL MA.  NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 45
KNOTS POSSIBLE ALONG THE COAST.  LOW RISK FOR A FEW GUSTS UP TO 50
KNOTS ALONG THE COAST.

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY...LOW TO MODERATE CONFIDENCE.  PERIODS OF
MAINLY MVFR TO VFR CONDITIONS IN SOME RAIN/SNOW SHOWERS.  BRIEF
TIMES OF IFR CONDITIONS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE...BUT VERY LOW CONFIDENCE
IN TIMING.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

*** NORTHEAST GALES INTO SUNDAY NIGHT ***

TODAY...RAIN OVER CAPE COD AND NANTUCKET WATERS AT SUNRISE
QUICKLY MOVES OFFSHORE. GUSTY NNE WINDS CONTINUE WITH GUSTS UP TO
45 KT POSSIBLE...STRONGEST WINDS CAPE COD AND NANTUCKET WATERS.
ROUGH SEAS EASTERN MA WATERS. NNE WINDS WILL LIKELY GENERATE OCEAN
EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS LATER IN THE DAY.

TONIGHT...NNE GALES THRU THE EVENING AND THEN EASING SLOWLY
TOWARD MONDAY MORNING. OCEAN-EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS WILL REDUCE
VSBY. ROUGH SEAS EASTERN MA WATERS.

MONDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE. STRONG HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE CANADIAN
MARITIMES WILL BE ENOUGH TO GENERATE NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 20 TO
30 KNOTS. STRONGEST WINDS ACROSS THE SOUTHERN WATERS. SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY HEADLINES WILL BE NEEDED.

OUTLOOK...MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...

***HIGH IMPACT MARINE EVENT EXPECTED WITH 15 TO 20 FOOT SEAS AND AT
  LEAST 40 TO 45 KNOT WIND GUSTS ON TUESDAY***

MONDAY NIGHT ...HIGH CONFIDENCE.  STRONG HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE
CANADIAN MARITIMES WILL BE ENOUGH TO GENERATE EASTERLY WIND GUSTS OF
20 TO 30 KNOTS.  STRONGEST WINDS ACROSS THE SOUTHERN WATERS.

TUESDAY...MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE.  INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE
APPROACHES SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND WITH STRONG HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS THE
CANADIAN MARITIMES.  HIGH CONFIDENCE IN NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 40
TO 45 KNOTS AND GALE WARNINGS ARE A SLAM DUNK.  THERE IS A LEAST A
LOW PROBABILITY FOR A PERIOD OF STORM FORCE WINDS WITH THE POTENTIAL
FOR WIND GUSTS TO 50 KNOTS.  SEAS ARE EXPECTED TO BUILD TO BETWEEN
15 TO 20 FEET ACROSS THE EASTERN OPEN WATERS.  HAVE ISSUED A
COMBINATION OF GALE AND STORM WATCHES FOR THE COASTAL WATERS.

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY...LOW CONFIDENCE. UNCERTAINTY ON LOCATION OF
THE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM...SO WIND DIRECTION AND SEAS ARE UNCERTAIN.
REGARDLESS...AT LEAST SCA WIND GUSTS AND SEAS ARE EXPECTED.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
ASTRONOMICAL TIDES ARE FAIRLY HIGH DURING THE LATE MORNING.
HOWEVER...IT WILL TAKE SOME TIME FOR SURGE TO BE GENERATED AS
WINDS TURN NORTH TO NORTHEAST. AS A RESULT...THERE COULD BE MINOR
SPLASHOVER AT THE MORE VULNERABLE COASTAL LOCATIONS. THE
ASTRONOMICAL TIDE TONIGHT IS LOWER...SO NOT AS MUCH OF A CONCERN.

THE BIGGEST CONCERN IS THE ASTRONOMICAL HIGH TIDE ALONG THE EASTERN
MA COAST DURING THE MIDDAY TUE HIGH TIDE.  TIMING OF STRONGEST
WINDS/WAVE HEIGHTS REMAINS SOMEWHAT UNCERTAIN.  GFS MIGHT BE A BIT
FAST COMPARED TO THE ECMWF/GEFS ENSEMBLES.  THE GFS WOULD HAVE
WINDS/SEAS RAMPED UP BY TUE AFTERNOON...WHILE ECMWF SHOWS IT
OCCURRING 3 TO 6 HOURS LATER.  IF THE GFS VERIFIES...WE WOULD BE
LOOKING AT THE POTENTIAL FOR A MODERATE COASTAL FLOOD EVENT ON
EASTERN MA COAST. LEANING A BIT MORE TOWARDS THE SLOWER
ECMWF...WHICH WOULD STILL BRING THE RISK FOR A MINOR COASTAL FLOOD
EVENT WITH A 2+ FOOT SURGE POSSIBLE.  EITHER WAY...DEFINITELY THIS
RISK FOR AT LEAST SOME MINOR COASTAL FLOODING/BEACH EROSION SO
SOMETHING TO WATCH.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY FOR MAZ022>024.
RI...WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY FOR RIZ008.
MARINE...GALE WARNING UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR ANZ231>234-236.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT FOR ANZ230.
     GALE WARNING UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR ANZ235-237.
     GALE WARNING UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY FOR ANZ250-251.
     GALE WARNING UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY FOR ANZ254-255.
     GALE WARNING UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY FOR ANZ256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...BELK/RLG
NEAR TERM...BELK
SHORT TERM...BELK
LONG TERM...RLG
AVIATION...BELK/RLG
MARINE...BELK/RLG
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...BELK/RLG
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 7, 4:16 AM EST, 10 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
416 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>021-026-RIZ001>007-080930-
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-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-
416 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

ON MONDAY...THERE IS THE RISK THAT OCEAN EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS
COULD RESULT IN A LIGHT ACCUMULATION ACROSS EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS
AND PORTIONS OF CAPE COD. ANY SNOW AMOUNTS WILL BE LIGHT...BUT
COULD RESULT IN SOME SLIPPERY TRAVEL FOR THE MONDAY MORNING
COMMUTE.

HIGH CONFIDENCE THAT A STRONG COASTAL STORM WILL IMPACT OUR REGION
TUESDAY INTO TUESDAY EVENING. THE MAIN CONCERNS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

(1) HEAVY RAIN MAY RESULT IN SOME URBAN AND POOR DRAINAGE STREET
FLOODING ON TUESDAY INTO TUESDAY EVENING.

(2) A PERIOD OF ACCUMULATING WET SNOW IS POSSIBLE ACROSS
NORTHWEST AND NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS ON TUESDAY. THAT IS
UNCERTAIN AND SMALL SHIFT IN THE TRACK COULD MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN A COLD RAIN OR 2 INCH PER HOUR SNOWFALL RATES FOR A TIME.

(3) NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 55 MPH ARE EXPECTED ALONG THE
EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...INCLUDING THE CAPE AND ISLANDS ON TUESDAY
INTO TUESDAY EVENING. A WIND ADVISORY WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED WITH
EVEN A LOW PROBABILITY FOR A HIGH WIND WATCH.

(4) THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR AT LEAST SOME MINOR COASTAL
FLOODING AND BEACH EROSION ALONG THE EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS COAST
DURING THE MIDDAY HIGH TIDE CYCLE ON TUESDAY. A LOW PROBABILITY
EXISTS FOR SOME MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING ON TUESDAY IF WINDS
INCREASE  A BIT EARLIER THAN EXPECTED.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ022>024-RIZ008-080930-
BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
416 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

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

   WIND ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

ON MONDAY...THERE IS THE RISK THAT OCEAN EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS
COULD RESULT IN A LIGHT ACCUMULATION ACROSS EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS
AND PORTIONS OF CAPE COD. ANY SNOW AMOUNTS WILL BE LIGHT...BUT
COULD RESULT IN SOME SLIPPERY TRAVEL FOR THE MONDAY MORNING
COMMUTE.

HIGH CONFIDENCE THAT A STRONG COASTAL STORM WILL IMPACT OUR REGION
TUESDAY INTO TUESDAY EVENING. THE MAIN CONCERNS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

(1) HEAVY RAIN MAY RESULT IN SOME URBAN AND POOR DRAINAGE STREET
FLOODING ON TUESDAY INTO TUESDAY EVENING.

(2) NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 55 MPH ARE EXPECTED ALONG THE
EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...INCLUDING THE CAPE AND ISLANDS ON TUESDAY
INTO TUESDAY EVENING. A WIND ADVISORY WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED WITH
EVEN A LOW PROBABILITY FOR A HIGH WIND WATCH.

(3) THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR AT LEAST SOME MINOR COASTAL
FLOODING AND BEACH EROSION ALONG THE EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS COAST
DURING THE MIDDAY HIGH TIDE CYCLE ON TUESDAY. A LOW PROBABILITY
EXISTS FOR SOME MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING ON TUESDAY IF WINDS
INCREASE A BIT EARLIER THAN EXPECTED.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ254-255-080930-
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-
416 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND 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...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

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

   GALE WARNING.
   STORM WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ256-080930-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO
20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
416 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND 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...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

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

   STORM WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ250-251-080930-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
416 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND 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...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

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

   GALE WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ235-237-080930-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
416 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND 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...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

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

   STORM WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ231>234-236-080930-
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
416 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND 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...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

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

   GALE WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230-080930-
BOSTON HARBOR-
416 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

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

   GALE WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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