Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2015

Gale Warning 41, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 6, 2015

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 THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.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.

&&

$$


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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.

&&

$$


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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.

&&

$$


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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

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@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.

&&

$$


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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

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@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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

$$

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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.

$$

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COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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

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033 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
717 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...SOUTHWESTERLY STORM FORCE WINDS EXPECTED FRIDAY MORNING...

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COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$


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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/SIPPRELL
Hazardous 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.

FRANK

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 5, 10:11 PM ESTGale WarningBOX3 hr
Jan 5, 10:11 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX3 hr
Jan 6, 1:05 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX9 hr
Jan 6, 4:28 AM ESTGale WatchBOX12 hr
Jan 6, 4:35 AM ESTWind Chill WatchBOXEssex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester12 hr
Jan 6, 4:31 PM ESTWind Chill WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester42 hr
Jan 6, 4:31 PM ESTWind Chill AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Essex, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more42 hr
Jan 6, 4:33 PM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray AdvisoryBOX44 hr

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Sources

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