Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2015
Gale Warning 41, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Jan 6, 2015, 4:33 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 7, 2015, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2015, 4:33 PM EST (21:33 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 7, 2015, 10:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 8, 2015, 7:17 AM EST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
486 WHUS71 KBOX 062133 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 433 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ANZ232>234-070545- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0002.150107T1800Z-150108T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1800Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 433 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ231-251-070545- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0002.150107T1800Z-150108T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T2100Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 433 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ235-237-070545- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0002.150107T1800Z-150108T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1800Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 433 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ250-070545- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0002.150107T1800Z-150108T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1800Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 433 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ254>256-070545- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0002.150107T1800Z-150108T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1500Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ 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- 433 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ236-070545- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0002.150107T1800Z-150108T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1800Z-150108T1300Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 433 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ230-070545- /O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0002.150107T1800Z-150108T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T2100Z-150108T1000Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 433 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM EST THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM EST THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWSBOSTON YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT @NWSBOSTON
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660 WHUS71 KBOX 070330 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 1030 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ANZ232>234-071130- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1800Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 1030 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ231-251-071130- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T2100Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 1030 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ235-237-071130- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1800Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 1030 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ250-071130- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1800Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 1030 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ254>256-071130- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1500Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 1030 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ236-071130- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1800Z-150108T1300Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 1030 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ230-071130- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T2100Z-150108T1000Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 1030 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ 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
111 WHUS71 KBOX 070901 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 401 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ANZ232>234-071715- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1800Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 401 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ231-251-071715- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T2100Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 401 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ235-237-071715- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1800Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 401 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ250-071715- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1800Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 401 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ254>256-071715- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1500Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ 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- 401 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ236-071715- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1800Z-150108T1300Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 401 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ230-071715- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T2100Z-150108T1000Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 401 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. WAVES AROUND 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWSBOSTON YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT @NWSBOSTON
974 WHUS71 KBOX 071540 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 1040 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ANZ232>234-072345- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1800Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 1040 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ231-251-072345- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T2100Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 1040 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ235-237-072345- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1800Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 1040 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ250-072345- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1800Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 1040 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ254>256-072345- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2300Z-150108T1300Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 1040 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ236-072345- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T1800Z-150108T1300Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 1040 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ230-072345- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.150107T2100Z-150108T1000Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 1040 AM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ 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
680 WHUS71 KBOX 072105 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ANZ232>234-080515- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2200Z-150108T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON. * ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. * LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. A 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. && $$ ANZ231-080515- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2200Z-150108T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON. * ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. * LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. && $$ ANZ235-237-080515- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2200Z-150108T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON. * ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. * LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. A 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>256-080515- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2200Z-150108T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ 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- 405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON. * ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. * LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. A 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- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2200Z-150108T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ251-080515- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2200Z-150108T1800Z/ MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ236-080515- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. 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. && $$ ANZ230-080515- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1000Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ 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
894 WHUS71 KBOX 080305 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ANZ232>234-081115- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. * LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. A 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. && $$ ANZ231-081115- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. * LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. && $$ ANZ235-237-081115- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. * LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. A 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. && $$ ANZ254>256-081115- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. * LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. && $$ ANZ250-081115- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ251-081115- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/ MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ236-081115- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. 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. && $$ ANZ230-081000- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1000Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ 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
043 WHUS71 KBOX 080920 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 420 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015 ...SOUTHWESTERLY STORM FORCE WINDS EXPECTED FRIDAY MORNING... ANZ232>234-081730- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 420 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET. * ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. 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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ231-081730- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 420 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. * ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ235-237-081730- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 420 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET. * ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. 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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ230-081030- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1000Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 420 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015 ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE GALE WARNING. WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW 34 KTS. $$ ANZ236-081030- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 420 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015 ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE GALE WARNING. WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW 34 KTS. $$ ANZ254>256-081730- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 420 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. * LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. && $$ ANZ250-081730- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 420 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ251-081730- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/ MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 420 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ RLG 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
033 WHUS71 KBOX 081217 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 717 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015 ...SOUTHWESTERLY STORM FORCE WINDS EXPECTED FRIDAY MORNING... ANZ254>256-082030- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.SR.W.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ 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- 717 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 KT POSSIBLE. SEAS 11 TO 16 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED INTO EARLY AFTERNOON. 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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ250-251-082030- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.SR.W.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 717 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED INTO EARLY AFTERNOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ230-082030- /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0042.150109T1200Z-150109T1800Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 717 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. WAVES AROUND 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ236-082030- /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0042.150109T1200Z-150109T1800Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 717 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. WAVES AROUND 3 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ231>234-082030- /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 717 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT POSSIBLE. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED INTO EARLY AFTERNOON. 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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ ANZ235-237-082030- /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 717 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015 ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT POSSIBLE. SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY EXPECTED INTO EARLY AFTERNOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE. && $$ 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
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning 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 gale warning went out at Jan 6, 4:21 PM EST, 12 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 6, 4:21 PM EST, 12 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
421 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015
.SYNOPSIS...
AN ARCTIC FRONT SWEEPS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND WEDNESDAY BRINGING
WITH IT A CHANCE OF SNOW-SQUALLS WHILE BEHIND IT BLUSTERY AND
BITTERLY COLD CONDITIONS FOLLOW INTO THURSDAY. A BRIEF PERIOD OF
LIGHT SNOW IS LIKELY VERY LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING
AS TEMPERATURES MODERATE AHEAD OF ANOTHER COLD FRONT. OTHERWISE
MAINLY COLD AND DRY WEATHER EXPECT THIS WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT
WEEK.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING/...
INTO 0Z...
LIGHT SNOW TAPERING ACROSS THE REGION BENEATH W-WINDS. FLURRIES TO
LINGER AS WE GO INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. AM NOT EXPECTING MUCH IN
THE WAY OF VISIBILITY CONCERNS FOR THE INTERIOR...BUT THE GREATER
CONCERN IS FOR THE S-COAST CLOSER TO THE CLIPPER LOW PRODUCING
THE WINTRY WEATHER. COULD SEE VISIBILITIES DROP DOWN TO 2 MILES OR
LESS AT TIMES WITH LIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ON AREA ROADWAYS
MAKING FOR HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. OVERALL TREND IS FOR
WEATHER TO DISSIPATE.
TONIGHT...
BECOMING SITUATED BENEATH HIGH PRESSURE NESTLED BETWEEN THE CLIPPER
LOW MOVING OUT TO SEA AND THE APPROACHING MID-LEVEL DISTURBANCE
ACROSS THE N GREAT LAKES REGION. THIS PERHAPS MAY ALLOW A PERIOD OF
CLEARING CONDITIONS UNDER LIGHT W/SW-WINDS...A POSSIBLE RADIATIONAL
COOLING SETUP ACROSS THE INTERIOR. BUT NOT ENTIRELY CONFIDENT ON THE
CLOUD COVER.
NEVERTHELESS...IT IS GOING TO BE COLD TONIGHT. LOWS DOWN INTO THE
SINGLE DIGITS AND TEENS N TO S. FEELING COLDER ALONG THE SHORES AS
BREEZY WINDS PERSIST ADJACENT TO THE WARMER OCEAN. DESPITE LOWS INTO
THE TEENS...WILL FEEL LIKE THE SINGLE DIGITS.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
*** BITTERLY COLD CONDITIONS ANTICIPATED LATE WEDNESDAY ON THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING WITH WIND CHILL VALUES FALLING AS LOW AS 30
BELOW ZERO FOR THURSDAY MORNING ***
WEDNESDAY...
ARCTIC COLD FRONT SWEEPING ACROSS THE REGION DRIVING MUCH COLDER AIR
SOUTHWARD. H85 TEMPERATURES DROPPING TO -20C ALLOWING LAPSE RATES TO
STEEPEN TOWARDS DRY-ADIABATIC ALLOWING THE MIX-DOWN OF FASTER WINDS
ALOFT TO THE SURFACE. ANTICIPATING WINDS TO BACK NW WHILE INCREASING
TO VALUES OF 15 TO 20 MPH SUSTAINED...25 TO 35 MPH GUSTS. WINDS WILL
BE MUCH STRONGER ALONG THE SHORES ADJACENT TO THE WARMER OCEAN WITH
GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.
SOME CONCERNS TO THE OVERALL FORECAST...
FIRST: THE PRESENCE OF SNOW SQUALLS PARENT WITH THE SWEEPING ARCTIC
COLD FRONT. STEEP LOW-LEVEL LAPSE RATES COINCIDING WITH SOME MOISTURE
IN THE LOW-LEVELS. THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY...THEN AGAIN IT COULD
BE A BIG BUST. NEVERTHELESS MAIN AREA OF CONCERN IS ON THE W-SLOPES
OF HIGHER TERRAIN WHERE OROGRAPHIC TENDENCIES COULD AID IN THE
LIFT OF ANY AVAILABLE MOISTURE IN A MOSTLY UNSTABLE ENVIRONMENT.
WITH ANY SNOW-SQUALL ACTIVITY...WOULD EXPECT NEAR WHITE-OUT
CONDITIONS WITH A QUICK INCH OR TWO OF SNOW...DEPENDING ON THE
PERSISTENCE OF THE SNOW-SQUALL. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITHIN
ANY WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS THAT MOTORISTS SHOULD BE AWARE AND
PREPARED FOR...ESPECIALLY AS ROAD CONDITIONS WILL CHANGE.
SECOND: OCEAN-EFFECT SNOWS ACROSS THE E-HALF OF THE CAPE. WITH THE
NW-FLOW...FAVORABILITY IS OVER THE E-CAPE. CYCLONIC FLOW AT H85...
UNIFORM WINDS UP TO H8...DECENT MOISTURE AVAILABLE...AND A STRONG
TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE FROM A +5-6C OCEAN TEMPERATURE TO AROUND -20C
AT H85 NETTING OVER A 20-DEGREE DIFFERENCE. PER BUFKIT PROFILES...
CAPE VALUES AROUND 1000 J/KG WITH NCAPE VALUES AROUND 0.25 INDICATE
AN UNSTABLE OCEAN-INDUCED ENVIRONMENT. SOMETHING THAT WE WILL NEED
TO WATCH. RIGHT NOW THE FORECAST CALLS FOR ROUGHLY 1-2 INCHES AND AM
COMFORTABLE WITH THIS FORECAST WITH THE LESS N-TRAJECTORY OF THE
FLOW AND LESS FETCH ACROSS THE WATERS. BUT WILL NEED TO MONITOR AS
TO WHETHER ADVISORIES WILL BE NEEDED SHOULD AMOUNTS BE FORECASTED
HIGHER.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
JUST DARN COLD. BEHIND THE ARCTIC FRONT ANTICIPATE NW-WINDS 15 TO 20
MPH WITH GUSTS AROUND 35 MPH DRIVING TEMPERATURES DOWN TOWARDS LOWS
WELL BELOW ZERO FOR MOST LOCATIONS BY THURSDAY MORNING. STRONGEST
WINDS WILL BE ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN AND ALONG THE SHORES WITH
GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH. HEIGHT OF THE WINDS WILL BE DURING THE EVENING
TAPERING OFF TOWARDS MORNING AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS FROM THE W.
WINDS PARENT WITH THE ARCTIC AIRMASS ARE FORECAST TO YIELD AVERAGE
WIND CHILL VALUES BETWEEN -15 TO -25 DEGREES ACROSS MUCH OF S NEW
ENGLAND...-25 TO -35 ACROSS THE E-SLOPES OF THE BERKSHIRES AND
ACROSS THE WORCESTER HILLS. WITH A PERSISTENT SIGNAL OVER THE LAST
SEVERAL DAYS...HAVE DROPPED THE WIND CHILL WATCH AND CONVERTED IT
OVER TO A COMBINATION OF WIND CHILL ADVISORIES AND WIND CHILL
WARNINGS. ONLY THE ISLANDS PRESENTLY ARE SPARED FROM WIND CHILL
HEADLINES...WITH FORECAST WIND CHILL VALUES AROUND -5 TO -15 DEGREES.
WILL STILL BE CONTENDING WITH OCEAN-INDUCED STRATUS AND SNOW ACROSS
THE E-CAPE...SOME OF THAT ACTIVITY DRIFTING DOWN INTO NANTUCKET. AS
MENTIONED EARLIER...THE STORM-TOTAL SNOWFALL FORECAST CALLS FOR 1-2
INCHES AND FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH THIS FORECAST WITH THE DRIER ARCTIC
AIRMASS LIMITING MOISTURE AVAILABILITY AND LESS N-FETCH OF THE WINDS
OVER THE WATERS TOWARDS THE E-CAPE.
&&
.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
HIGHLIGHTS...
* WIND CHILLS THURSDAY MORNING OF 15 TO 30 BELOW ZERO
* A DUSTING TO 1 INCH OF SNOW LIKELY FRIDAY
* STRONG TO EVEN DAMAGING WINDS FRIDAY FOR SE NEW ENGLAND COAST
* MAINLY DRY AND COLD THIS WEEKEND
* NEED TO WATCH A STORM EARLY NEXT WEEK - BUT PROB STAYS SOUTH OF US
OVERVIEW...
UPPER LEVEL BLOCKING INTO ALASKA WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
THIS WILL FORCE THE POLAR JET SOUTH RESULTING IN BELOW NORMAL TEMPS
THROUGH THE WEEKEND...BUT NOT NEARLY AS COLD AS WHAT WE WILL BE
DEALING WITH WED NIGHT/THU MORNING. THE RIDGING DOES WEAKEN A BIT
EARLY NEXT WEEK AND WE GET INTO MORE OF A WEST SOUTHWEST FLOW OF
AIR ALOFT. HOWEVER...A PRETTY STRONG SURFACE HIGH SETS UP ACROSS
EASTERN CANADA...SO TEMPS WILL PROBABLY STILL BE BELOW NORMAL. WE
WILL HAVE TO WATCH A STORM EARLY NEXT WEEK TO OUR SOUTH. ODDS ARE
THAT IS STAYS SOUTH OF US OR JUST GIVES A GLANCING BLOW...GIVEN
LITTLE DOWNSTREAM BLOCKING. NONETHELESS...ITS A WEEK OUT SO
NOTHING IS SET IN STONE.
THURSDAY...
DANGEROUS AND BITTERLY COLD WIND CHILLS BETWEEN 15 AND 30 BELOW ZERO
WILL CONTINUE INTO MID MORNING. THERE WILL BE SOME RELIEF BY
AFTERNOON AS 850T RISE TO NEAR -16C...BUT IT STILL WILL BE VERY
COLD AND WELL BELOW NORMAL. AFTERNOON HIGHS SHOULD RECOVER INTO
THE UPPER TEENS TO AROUND 20 FOR MOST LOCATIONS UNDER PARTLY TO
MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES.
THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...
APPROACHING SHORTWAVE THU NIGHT WILL INDUCE A STRONG SOUTHWEST LOW
LEVEL JET. TEMPS MAY BRIEFLY DROP A BIT IN TYPICALLY SHELTERED
AREAS ACROSS THE INTERIOR JUST AFTER SUNSET. OTHERWISE...TEMPS
WILL RISE FOR MOST LOCATIONS AS SOUTHWEST WINDS ALLOW MILDER AIR
TO MIX DOWN. IN FACT...TEMPS SHOULD REALLY JUMP ACROSS THE
CAPE/ISLANDS WITH STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS BLOWING OFF THE OCEAN. BY
DAYBREAK FRI...TEMPS SHOULD BE IN THE UPPER 30S TO THE LOWER 40S
ACROSS CAPE/ISLANDS!
THIS SHORTWAVE WILL BE FAST MOVING...BUT WILL BRING A BRIEF ROUND OF
LIGHT SNOW SHOWERS TO MOST OF THE REGION VERY LATE THU NIGHT INTO
FRI MORNING. MAINLY JUST EXPECTING A DUSTING TO 1 INCH OF SNOW AS
SHORTWAVE WILL BE FAST MOVING AND NOT BE ABLE TO TAP A LOT OF
MOISTURE. LOW PROBABILITY THAT A FEW LOCATIONS RECEIVE UP TO 2
INCHES OF SNOW. RAPIDLY WARMING BOUNDARY LAYER MAY ALLOW FOR EVEN
SOME RAIN SHOWERS TO MIX IN ACROSS CAPE/ISLANDS. BEFORE THAT
HAPPENS THOUGH...MAY SEE SOME OCEAN EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS FROM THE
SOUTHWEST GIVEN VERY ANTECEDENT COLD AIRMASS IN PLACE.
THE OTHER CONCERN FOR FRIDAY WILL BE STRONG TO PERHAPS EVEN DAMAGING
WINDS ALONG THE SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND COAST. 60 KNOT SOUTHWEST
LOW LEVEL JET DEVELOPS IN THE WARM AIR ADVECTION PATTERN. NORMALLY
MUCH OF THIS DOES NOT MIX DOWN BECAUSE OF THE INVERSION. HOWEVER
SINCE ITS SO COLD TO START THIS CASE WILL BE DIFFERENT. FEEL THAT
A WIND ADVISORY WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED FOR THE SOUTHEAST NEW
ENGLAND COAST...WITH PERHAPS EVEN HIGH WIND CRITERIA BEING MET
ACROSS NANTUCKET AND PORTIONS OF THE CAPE. STILL TOO EARLY FOR ANY
HEADLINES...BUT SOMETHING LATER SHIFTS WILL HAVE TO WATCH CLOSELY.
SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...
UPPER LEVEL FLOW GRADUALLY BECOMES MORE WEST SOUTHWEST BY EARLY NEXT
WEEK. HOWEVER...STRONG HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS EASTERN CANADA WILL
PROBABLY KEEP OUR TEMPS BELOW NORMAL. DRY WEATHER LOOKS TO
DOMINATE OVER THIS TIME...BUT WILL HAVE TO WATCH A STORM TO OUR
SOUTH MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY. ODDS FAVOR IT STAYS SOUTH OR JUST
GRAZES US GIVEN UPPER LEVEL PATTERN...BUT CAN/T RULE OUT A FURTHER
NORTH TRACK.
&&
.AVIATION /21Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...
LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.
MODERATE...30 TO 60 PERCENT.
HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT.
SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/...
21Z UPDATE...
INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING...VFR ACROSS THE INTERIOR WITH FLURRIES
LINGERING. MVFR- IFR FOR THE IMMEDIATE S-COAST WITH -SN AND OCEAN-
EFFECT STRATUS. LIGHT W-WINDS EXCEPT ALONG THE COAST WHERE GUSTS
UP TO 20 KTS POSSIBLE.
ONTO WEDNESDAY...ARCTIC FRONT PUSHES ACROSS THE TERMINALS. TEMPO
MVFR-IFR POSSIBLE WITH SNOW ALONG THE FRONT. WINDS BACKING NW
INCREASING WITH GUSTS 30-40 KT TOWARDS THE LATE-HALF OF THE DAY.
STRONGEST WINDS ALONG THE HIGH TERRAIN AND NEAR-SHORES.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...NW-WINDS CONTINUE. STRONGEST ALONG HIGH TERRAIN
AND NEAR-SHORES. VFR EXCEPT IN VICINITY OF THE CAPE WHERE OCEAN-
EFFECT STRATUS / SNOW COULD RESULT IN MVFR-IFR MIX. HIGHEST
CONFIDENCE ACROSS THE E-CAPE.
KBOS TERMINAL...MODERATE CONFIDENCE IN TAF.
KBDL TERMINAL...MODERATE CONFIDENCE IN TAF.
OUTLOOK...THURSDAY INTO SUNDAY...
THURSDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN MAINLY VFR.
THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. A PERIOD MVFR
CONDITIONS IN LIGHT SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY VERY LATE THU NIGHT INTO FRI
MORNING. EXPECT A SOUTHWEST LOW LEVEL JET OF 60 KNOTS TO GENERATE
LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR. IN ADDITION...SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO
50 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED VERY LATE THU NIGHT/FRI ALONG THE SOUTHEAST
NEW ENGLAND COAST. STRONGEST WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS NANTUCKET.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN MAINLY VFR CONDITIONS.
&&
.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...
LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.
MODERATE...30 TO 60 PERCENT.
HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT.
SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.
4 PM UPDATE...
LIGHT SNOW ACROSS THE WATERS...OTHERWISE WINDS REMAIN A BIT BREEZY
OUT OF THE W/NW AROUND 10 TO 15 MPH. SEAS TO REMAIN BELOW SMALL-
CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA.
WEDNESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT...HIGH CONFIDENCE.
ARCTIC FRONT SWEEPS ACROSS THE WATERS LATE BEHIND AHEAD OF WHICH
INCREASING W-WINDS TO GALE FORCE BACK OUT OF THE NW WITH PASSAGE
AND GUST IN EXCESS OF 40 KTS ON THE OUTER WATERS. SEAS BUILDING
10 TO 14 FEET ALONG WITH THE LIKELIHOOD OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY
AS OCEAN TEMPERATURES AVERAGE AROUND 42 DEGREES IN CONDITIONS OF
CHOPPY SEAS AND STRONG WINDS.
GALE WARNINGS AND FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORIES ISSUED ACCORDINGLY
BEGINNING AROUND MIDDAY WEDNESDAY AND CONTINUING INTO THURSDAY
MORNING.
OUTLOOK...THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE.
THURSDAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY AND NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO
30 KNOTS EXPECTED IN STRONG COLD ADVECTION DURING THE MORNING.
WINDS MAY SLACKEN A BIT IN THE AFTERNOON...BUT GIVEN ITS STILL SO
COLD ALOFT EXPECT SCA WIND GUSTS TO CONTINUE.
THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...STRONG SOUTHWEST LOW LEVEL JET DEVELOPS
AHEAD OF NEXT SHORTWAVE. NORMALLY MUCH OF THESE WINDS DO NOT MIX
DOWN...BUT SINCE ITS SO COLD ALOFT AND OCEAN IS RELATIVELY MILD
THIS IS A BIT OF A DIFFERENT CASE. HIGH CONFIDENCE IN GALE
WARNINGS FOR MOST WATERS LATE THU NIGHT INTO FRI. IN FACT...A
DECENT SHOT AT STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS ACROSS OUR SOUTHERN WATERS
WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR 50 KNOT WIND GUSTS.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...STILL POTENTIAL FOR PERIODS OF SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY WIND GUSTS GIVEN DECENT WINDS OFF THE GROUND AND RELATIVELY
COLD TEMPERATURES ALOFT. WIND DIRECTION WILL BE MAINLY FROM THE
WEST.
&&
.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...WIND CHILL ADVISORY FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY
FOR CTZ002>004.
MA...WIND CHILL ADVISORY FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY
FOR MAZ005>007-010>022-026.
WIND CHILL WARNING FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY
FOR MAZ002>004-008-009.
RI...WIND CHILL ADVISORY FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY
FOR RIZ001>007.
MARINE...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST
THURSDAY FOR ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256.
GALE WARNING FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY FOR
ANZ232>235-237.
GALE WARNING FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM EST THURSDAY FOR
ANZ230.
GALE WARNING FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY FOR
ANZ231-251.
GALE WARNING FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY FOR
ANZ236-250.
GALE WARNING FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY FOR
ANZ254>256.
&&
SYNOPSIS...FRANK/SIPPRELL
NEAR TERM...SIPPRELL
SHORT TERM...SIPPRELL
LONG TERM...FRANK
AVIATION...FRANK/SIPPRELL
MARINE...FRANK/SIPPRELLHazardous weather outlook, Jan 6, 4:17 PM EST, 16 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 417 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 MAZ002>004-008-009-072130- WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA- WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA- 417 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS AND WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT. HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. WIND CHILL WARNING. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES. CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-010>022-026-RIZ001>007-072130- HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA- WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA- EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA- SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA- NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA- SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA- NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI- SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI- WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI- 417 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... 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...TONIGHT. HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. WIND CHILL ADVISORY. WEDNESDAY...AN ARCTIC FRONT MAY BRING A FEW BRIEF SNOW SHOWERS TO THE REGION. A LOCALIZED HEAVIER SNOW SQUALL OR TWO IS POSSIBLE...WHICH MAY RESULT IN A BRIEF PERIOD OF POOR VISIBILITIES AND SLIPPERY TRAVEL. STRONG SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 55 MPH ARE EXPECTED VERY LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND COAST. THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY FOR A FEW GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH ACROSS PORTIONS OF CAPE COD. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES. MAZ023-024-RIZ008-072130- DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-BLOCK ISLAND RI- 417 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT. HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY. WEDNESDAY...AN ARCTIC FRONT MAY BRING A FEW BRIEF SNOW SHOWERS TO THE REGION. A LOCALIZED HEAVIER SNOW SQUALL OR TWO IS POSSIBLE...WHICH MAY RESULT IN A BRIEF PERIOD OF POOR VISIBILITIES AND SLIPPERY TRAVEL. STRONG SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 45 TO 60 MPH ARE EXPECTED VERY LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY. THE HIGHEST RISK FOR THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE ACROSS NANTUCKET. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES. ANZ232>235-237-072130- NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND- BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 417 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS AND RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT. HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. GALE WARNING. FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY. THERE IS HIGH CONFIDENCE THAT GALE WARNINGS WILL BE NEEDED LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY FOR STRONG SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS. IN FACT...THERE IS A MODERATE PROBABILITY THAT STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS TO 50 KNOTS OCCUR. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES. ANZ236-072130- NARRAGANSETT BAY- 417 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT. HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. GALE WARNING. THERE IS MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE THAT GALE WARNINGS WILL BE NEEDED LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY FOR STRONG SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES. ANZ254>256-072130- 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- 417 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS AND RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT. HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. GALE WARNING. FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY. THERE IS HIGH CONFIDENCE THAT GALE WARNINGS WILL BE NEEDED LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY FOR STRONG SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS. IN FACT...THERE IS A MODERATE PROBABILITY THAT STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS TO 50 KNOTS OCCUR. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES. ANZ231-251-072130- CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 417 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT. HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. GALE WARNING. FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY. LATE WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY MORNING...THERE IS A MODERATE PROBABILITY OF NORTHWEST GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS. AREAS OF LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY ARE ALSO LIKELY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES. ANZ230-072130- BOSTON HARBOR- 417 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM EST THURSDAY... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT. HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. GALE WARNING. THERE IS A MODERATE PROBABILITY THAT GALE WARNINGS WILL BE NEEDED AGAIN ON FRIDAY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES. ANZ250-072130- COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 417 PM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EST THURSDAY... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT. HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. GALE WARNING. FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY. THERE IS A HIGH PROBABILITY THAT GALE WARNINGS WILL BE NEEDED AGAIN LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES. 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Special weather statement, Jan 6, 10:52 AM EST, 5 hours 41 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 1052 AM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-062100- HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA- EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA- WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA- WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA- SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA- SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA- WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA- SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA- NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI- SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI- BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION... VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD... ORANGE...BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE... GLOUCESTER...CHESTERFIELD...BLANDFORD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON... SPRINGFIELD...MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD... CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...PLYMOUTH... FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH... PROVINCETOWN...VINEYARD HAVEN...NANTUCKET...AYER...FOSTER... SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL... NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT...BLOCK ISLAND 1052 AM EST TUE JAN 6 2015 ...LIGHT SNOW WILL RESULT IN VISIBILITIES DOWN TO 2 MILES OR LESS AT TIMES... AT 11 AM EST...LIGHT SNOW WAS FALLING ACROSS MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. SCATTERED OBSERVATIONS AND WEB CAMERAS HIGHLIGHTED VISIBILITIES DROPPING DOWN TO 2 MILES OR LESS WITH LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS ALONG AREA ROADWAYS. LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE TOWARDS THE EVENING HOURS. SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF AROUND AN INCH ARE EXPECTED FOR AREAS MAINLY SOUTH OF THE MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE CLOSER TO THE SOUTHERN SHORELINE OF NEW ENGLAND. VISIBILITIES AT TIMES WILL DROP TO AS LOW AS 1 MILE RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AS ROADS BECOME SLIPPERY. DRIVERS SHOULD REMAIN ALERT. THESE CONDITIONS COULD LEAD TO ACCIDENTS...ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAYS...SINCE ROAD CONDITIONS WILL CHANGE RAPIDLY. SIPPRELL
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 10:11 PM EST | Gale Warning | BOX | 3 hr | |
| Jan 5, 10:11 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 3 hr | |
| Jan 6, 1:05 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 9 hr | |
| Jan 6, 4:28 AM EST | Gale Watch | BOX | 12 hr | |
| Jan 6, 4:35 AM EST | Wind Chill Watch | BOX | Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester | 12 hr |
| Jan 6, 4:31 PM EST | Wind Chill Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester | 42 hr |
| Jan 6, 4:31 PM EST | Wind Chill Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Essex, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more | 42 hr |
| Jan 6, 4:33 PM EST | Heavy Freezing Spray Advisory | BOX | 44 hr |
Nearby
Gale Warnings in Massachusetts, 2015Every gale warning in 2015
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.