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Gale Warning 61, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 3, 2015

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Apr 3, 2015, 4:03 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 4, 2015, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 13 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
Apr 3, 2015, 4:03 PM EDT (20:03 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 4, 2015, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 4, 2015, 7:07 PM EDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

037 
WHUS71 KBOX 032003
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
403 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE FORCE WINDS LIKELY ON SATURDAY...

ANZ250-040415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0184.000000T0000Z-150403T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0017.150404T1500Z-150405T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150405T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
403 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-040415-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0184.000000T0000Z-150404T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0017.150404T1500Z-150405T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150405T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
403 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-040415-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0184.000000T0000Z-150404T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0017.150404T1500Z-150405T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150405T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
403 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-040415-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0184.000000T0000Z-150404T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0017.150404T1500Z-150405T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1000Z-150405T0200Z/
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-
403 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EDT SATURDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-040415-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0017.150404T1500Z-150405T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150405T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
403 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EDT SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-040415-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0017.150404T1500Z-150405T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150405T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
403 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-040415-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0017.150404T1500Z-150405T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150404T2200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
403 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-040415-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0017.150404T1500Z-150405T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150405T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
403 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 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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325 
WHUS71 KBOX 040207
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1007 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE FORCE WINDS LIKELY ON SATURDAY...

ANZ231-251-041015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150405T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1007 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-041015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150405T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1007 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-041015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1000Z-150405T0200Z/
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-
1007 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-041015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150405T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1007 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-041015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150405T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1007 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-041015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150404T2200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1007 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-041015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150405T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1007 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  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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039 
WHUS71 KBOX 040813
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
413 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TODAY...

ANZ231-251-041615-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150405T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
413 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-041615-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150405T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
413 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-041615-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1000Z-150405T0200Z/
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-
413 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-041615-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150405T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
413 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-041615-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150405T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
413 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-041615-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150404T2200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
413 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-041615-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.150404T1200Z-150405T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
413 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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777 
WHUS71 KBOX 041422
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1022 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TODAY...

ANZ231-251-042230-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1022 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-042230-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1022 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-042230-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0200Z/
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-
1022 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-042230-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1022 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-042230-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1022 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-042200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150404T2200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1022 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. WAVES 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-042230-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1022 AM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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675 
WHUS71 KBOX 042013
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
413 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TODAY...

ANZ231-251-050200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
413 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-050400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
413 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-050200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0200Z/
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-
413 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
413 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
413 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-042200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150404T2200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
413 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. WAVES 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
413 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. WAVES 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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080 
WHUS71 KBOX 042204
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
604 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

ANZ235-237-050500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0185.150404T2204Z-150405T0500Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
604 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SUNDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-050400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0185.150404T2204Z-150405T0400Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
604 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-050400-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150404T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0185.150404T2204Z-150405T0400Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
604 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-050200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
604 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-050400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
604 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-050200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0200Z/
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-
604 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
604 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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229 
WHUS71 KBOX 042307
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
707 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

ANZ231-251-050400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0185.000000T0000Z-150405T0400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
707 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-050715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0185.000000T0000Z-150406T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
707 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT SUNDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-050715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0185.000000T0000Z-150406T0100Z/
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-
707 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-050400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-150405T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0185.000000T0000Z-150405T0400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
707 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-050715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0185.000000T0000Z-150405T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
707 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-050400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0185.000000T0000Z-150405T0400Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
707 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-050400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0185.000000T0000Z-150405T0400Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
707 PM EDT SAT APR 4 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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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 Apr 3, 1:58 PM EDT, 2 hours 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 3, 1:58 PM EDT, 2 hours 5 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
158 PM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

.SYNOPSIS...
MILD TEMPERATURES EXPECTED TODAY. ANOTHER ROUND OF MORE
WIDESPREAD RAINFALL IS EXPECTED TONIGHT INTO EARLY SATURDAY
MORNING AS LOW PRESSURE TRACKS ACROSS NEW ENGLAND. DRY AND
BLUSTERY WEATHER SUNDAY MAY GIVE WAY TO A FEW RAIN/SNOW SHOWERS
SUNDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY MONDAY MORNING. A BRIEF RETURN OF MILD
TEMPERATURES MAY OCCUR MONDAY AFTERNOON BEFORE UNSEASONABLY CHILLY
AND AT TIMES UNSETTLED WEATHER RETURN NEXT TUESDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
150 PM UPDATE...
NUMEROUS SHOWERS CONFINED MOSTLY S OF NEW ENG...MOVING EAST FROM
LI LONG 850 MB FRONTAL BOUNDARY. BULK OF RAIN THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON WILL BE AFFECT CAPE/ISLANDS BUT MAY LIFT N ALONG THE S
COAST LATER THIS AFTERNOON PER HIRES WRF OUTPUT. WE LOWERED TEMPS
PER LATEST OBS AND NUMEROUS MID/HIGH CLOUDS ACROSS REGION. LOW
CLOUDS AND PATCHY FOG DEVELOPING ALONG S COAST AND THIS WILL
BECOME MORE WIDESPREAD TOWARD EVENING.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM SATURDAY/...
TONIGHT...
SECONDARY AND RAPIDLY DEEPENING LOW PRES ASSOCIATED WITH
CONVECTIVE ACTIVITY UPSTREAM. INITIALLY THIS WILL ALLOW THE COLD
FRONT TO LIFT ONCE AGAIN BACK N AS A WARM FRONT. THE COMBINATION
OF THE INCREASE IN MOISTURE ATTENDANT TO THIS LOW PRES AS WELL AS
50-60 KT LLJ...AND SOME ELEVATED INSTABILITY WITH TT OVER 50...TQ
AROUND 20...AND K VALUES EXCEEDING 30 ALL COMBINE FOR A
REINFORCING SHOT OF RAIN DURING THE LATE OVERNIGHT AND EARLY
MORNING HOURS TONIGHT. PWATS ARE 2+ STD DEVIATIONS ABOVE NORMAL
AND GIVEN THE POSSIBILITY OF ELEVATED CONVECTION...COULD SEE
PERIODS OF HEAVIER RAIN AND EVEN AN ISOLATED RUMBLE OF THUNDER.
BEST CHANCE IS NEAR TO THE S COAST WHERE THE FRONT STARTS AND NOSE
OF THE LLJ MAKES ITS CLOSEST PASS...BUT HEAVIER RAIN FURTHER N.
PWATS /INCLUDING THU NIGHT AND FRI/ RANGE FROM 0.5-1.25 INCHES
ALTHOUGH AN ISOLATED HIGHER AMOUNT IS NOT OUT OF THE QUESTION. FOR
INFORMATION HYDRO CONCERNS WITH THIS RAINFALL...SEE THE HYDRO
SECTION BELOW. THE RAIN WILL LIKELY LINGER PAST SUNRISE. MILD
NIGHT AS MIN TEMPS ARE LIKELY TO ONLY FALL INTO THE UPPER 40S AND
50S.

SAT...
LOW PRES WILL CONTINUE TO DEEPEN AS IT MOVES INTO THE GULF OF
MAINE. DRY SLOT WILL BE WORKING IT/S WAY INTO NEW ENGLAND AS THE
LOW SHIFTS E SO WILL GRADUALLY SEE AN END TO PRECIP FROM SW TO NE
THROUGH THE MORNING HOURS.

THE BIG ISSUE ON SAT WILL BE THE WIND. THE DEEPENING LOW PRES AND
INTRUDING HIGH PRES FROM THE SW WILL LEAD TO VERY STRONG
ISALLOBARIC COUPLET. NOTING 45+ KT NW LLJ AND BUFKIT PROFILES
SUPPORT MIXING TO AT LEAST H85 UNDER COLD ADVECTION. SOUNDINGS
SUGGEST MOMENTUM TRANSFER COULD BE ENOUGH TO MEET WIND ADVISORY
CRITERIA BASED ON SUSTAINED WINDS ALONE...BUT GUSTS APPROACHING 40
KT ARE NOT OUT OF THE QUESTION EITHER. GIVEN GUIDANCE HAS BEEN
SHOWING THIS FOR SOME TIME NOW...AND IN COLLABORATION WITH
NEIGHBORING OFFICES...WILL BE ISSUING WIND ADVISORY WITH THIS
MORNING/S UPDATE.

&&

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

* A FEW RAIN/SNOW SHOWERS POSSIBLE LATE SUN/EARLY MON AM
* BRIEF RETURN OF MILD WEATHER POSSIBLE MON AFTERNOON
* UNSEASONABLY CHILLY TEMPERATURES RETURN TUE/WED/THU
* PERIOD OR TWO OF UNSETTLED WEATHER POSSIBLE TUE INTO THU
* LOW RISK FOR EVEN A PERIOD OF ACCUMULATING SNOW TUE/WED

DETAILS...

SATURDAY NIGHT...

WEST TO NORTHWEST FLOW ALOFT WILL RESULT IN DRY BUT UNSEASONABLY
CHILLY WEATHER SAT NIGHT.  LOW TEMPS BY DAYBREAK SUNDAY WILL MAINLY
BE IN THE 20S.

SUNDAY AND MONDAY...

DESPITE 850T BETWEEN -6C AND -8C...PARTIAL SUNSHINE AND A WELL MIXED
ATMOSPHERE SHOULD ALLOW HIGH TEMPS TO RECOVER WELL UP INTO THE
40S...TO THE LOWER 50S SUN AFTERNOON.  IT WILL BE BLUSTERY WITH WEST
TO SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 35 MPH.  A FAST MOVING WEAK WAVE OF
LOW PRESSURE WILL APPROACH LATE SUN AND ESPECIALLY SUN NIGHT.  MOST
GUIDANCE HAS THE BEST FORCING/MOISTURE SETTING UP ACROSS NORTHERN
NEW ENGLAND.  ACROSS OUR REGION...PROBABLY JUST LOOKING AT A FEW
RAIN/SNOW SHOWERS LATE SUN/EARLY MON AM.  THE GFS CONTINUES TO BE AN
OUTLIER...BRINGING MORE SIGNIFICANT/WIDESPREAD PRECIPITATION AND A
FEW INCHES OF SNOW ALONG AND NORTH OF THE PIKE.  FEEL THIS IS A LOW
PROBABILITY AT THIS POINT...BUT STILL CAN/T BE COMPLETELY RULED OUT.

LOOKS LIKE A WARM FRONT MAY LIFT NORTH OF OUR REGION BY MONDAY
AFTERNOON...PLACING AT LEAST SOME OF OUR REGION TEMPORARILY IN THE
WARM SECTOR.  HIGH TEMPS MON AFTERNOON MAY REACH WELL INTO THE 50S
AND PERHAPS EVEN 60S...BUT THERE IS HIGH BUST POTENTIAL IN TEMPS
DEPENDING WHERE BOUNDARY SETS UP.

MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE REMAINS VERY LOW OVER THIS TIME.  ANOMALOUS COLD
HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS EASTERN CANADA WILL FORCE A COLD FRONT AND AN
ASSOCIATED WAVE OF LOW PRESSURE SOUTH BRINGING A RETURN TO MUCH
CHILLIER WEATHER.  THE 00Z ECMWF PUSHES THE FRONT SO FAR SOUTH THAT
IT ONLY HAS A PERIOD OF LIGHT PRECIPITATION NEAR THE SOUTH COAST
LATE MON NIGHT/TUE...WITH MAINLY DRY WEATHER PREVAILING. THE
GGEM/UKMET ARE FURTHER NORTH AND WOULD BRING A PERIOD OF RAIN LATE
MON NIGHT/TUE.  IN FACT...MAY END UP COLD ENOUGH FOR EVEN A LOW RISK
OF ACCUMULATING WET SNOW FOR SOME LOCATIONS.  THE GFS IS SOMEWHAT IN
BETWEEN THE MORE EXTREME SOLUTIONS.

OVERALL...A LOW CONFIDENCE FORECAST LATE MON NIGHT/TUE DEPENDING ON
POSITIONING OF THE COLD FRONT/WAVE OF LOW PRESSURE.  WE MAY SEE A
PERIOD OF RAIN AND PERHAPS EVEN A PERIOD OF SOME WET SNOW.
HOWEVER...WAVE OF LOW PRESSURE MAY END UP SUPPRESSED ENOUGH WHERE WE
SEE LITTLE IF ANY PRECIPITATION.  WE ARE STILL 4 DAYS OUT WITH THIS
POTENTIAL SO WILL JUST HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE MODEL TRENDS OVER THE
NEXT DAY OR TWO.

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY...

ANOTHER WAVE OF LOW PRESSURE WILL APPROACH FROM THE SOUTHWEST
BRINGING THE POTENTIAL FOR ANOTHER ROUND OF PRECIPITATION SOMETIME
WED INTO THU. HIGH PRESSURE WILL BE MOVING EAST OF THE CANADIAN
MARITIMES...SO SHOULD SEE AT LEAST WARMING ALOFT.  WHILE WE MAY SEE
SOME SNOW/SLEET AT THE ONSET...ALL PRECIPITATION SHOULD EVENTUALLY
CHANGE TO RAIN.  AGAIN...TIMING AND OVERALL EVOLUTION REMAINS HIGHLY
UNCERTAIN.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...

THROUGH 00Z...AREAS OF IFR CIGS/VSBYS DEVELOPING CAPE/ISLANDS AND
EXPANDING ALONG THE S COAST TOWARD EVENING. VFR ELSEWHERE. SHOWERS
CONFINED TO CAPE/ISLANDS.

TONIGHT...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
IFR STRATUS AND FOG ALONG THE S COAST THROUGH THE NIGHT...WITH
MVFR/IFR CIGS EXPANDING INLAND ACROSS MUCH OF THE REGION
OVERNIGHT...ALONG WITH PATCHY FOG. SCT SHOWERS THIS EVENING
BECOMING MORE NUMEROUS OVERNIGHT.

SAT...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TRENDS.
RAPID IMPROVEMENT TO VFR DURING THE MORNING FROM WEST TO EAST.
BIG ISSUE WILL BE STRONG NW WINDS...SUSTAINED AT 20+ KT WITH
GUSTS UP TO 40 KT POSSIBLE.

SAT NIGHT...HIGH CONFIDENCE.
VFR. DIMINISHING WIND.

KBOS TAF...MODERATE CONFIDENCE IN TAF. MAY SEE SOME IFR CIGS
DEVELOP AFTER MIDNIGHT.

KBDL TAF...MODERATE CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

.OUTLOOK...SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE. MAINLY VFR
BUT A PERIOD OF MVFR CONDITIONS POSSIBLE IN A FEW RAIN/SNOW
SHOWERS LATE SUN INTO EARLY MON AM.

MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...LOW CONFIDENCE.  A PERIOD OF MVFR-IFR
CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE IN RAIN OR EVEN SOME WET SNOW LATE MON
NIGHT/TUE DEPENDING ON THE TRACK OF LOW PRESSURE.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY/...

THROUGH TONIGHT...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
WINDS WILL BE DIMINISHING THIS MORNING BUT REMNANT SOUTHERLY
SWELL WILL REMAIN ABOVE 5-7FT ESPECIALLY ON S AND SE WATERS INTO
THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. THEREFORE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES WILL BE
DROPPING IN SOME LOCATIONS...BUT REMAINING UP ON THE OCEAN AND SRN
WATERS. OVERNIGHT...EXPECT INCREASING BUT SHIFTING WINDS ALONG
WITH RAIN AND FOG LEADING TO VSBY RESTRICTIONS.

SAT...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
STRONG NW WINDS WILL DEVELOP AS LOW PRES MOVES INTO THE GULF OF
MAINE. RAINS COME TO AN END BUT SUSPECT WE WILL SEE GALE FORCE
WIND GUSTS IN SPITE OF MIXING ISSUES OVER THE COLDER WATERS. WILL
BE ISSUING A GALE WATCH FOR ALL WATERS WITH THIS UPDATE.

.OUTLOOK...SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE.  NORTHWEST
GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS SHOULD SHIFT TO THE WEST AND DIMINISH TO SMALL
CRAFT LEVELS SAT NIGHT AS PRESSURE GRADIENT WEAKENS.
HOWEVER...INCREASING WEST TO SOUTHWEST LOW LEVEL JET WILL RESULT IN
25 TO 35 KNOT GUSTS DEVELOPING AGAIN BY SUN AFTERNOON.  STRONGEST
WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS OUR SOUTHERN WATERS WHERE GALE HEADLINES MAY
BE NEEDED AGAIN.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY...LOW CONFIDENCE.  UNCERTAINTY ON EXACT
POSITIONING OF A COLD FRONT AND WHERE A WAVE OF LOW PRESSURE WILL
TRACK.  LOOKS LIKE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL PROBABLY BE WEAK ENOUGH TO
KEEP WINDS/SEAS BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THRESHOLDS.  MARGINAL
SMALL CRAFT SEAS ARE POSSIBLE ACROSS THE SOUTHERN WATERS.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
MMEFS DATA AS WELL AS COLLAB WITH THE NERFC SUGGEST THAT SOME
RIVERS ACROSS NRN MA MAY NEED TO BE WATCHED ESPECIALLY AS THE
HEAVIER RAIN THREAT INCREASES OVERNIGHT. SOME EVEN POTENTIALLY
REACHING ACTION STAGE.  WITH QPF VALUES APPROACHING AN INCH IN
SOME SPOTS AND SWE VALUES OF AROUND 1-2 INCHES REMAINING ACROSS
NRN MA...NOT CONFIDENT ENOUGH IN FLOODING OF THESE RIVERS
/PARTICULARLY THE UPPER MERRIMACK SOME OF THE SMALLER RIVERS OF
WRN MA/ TO SUPPORT A WATCH AT THIS TIME AS GUIDANCE IS MOSTLY IN
AGREEMENT ON ACTION STAGE AT BEST...BUT WILL NEED TO KEEP AN EYE
ON RIVERS THROUGH THE DAY AND INTO THE WEEKEND GIVEN THE POTENTIAL
FOR POCKETS OF HEAVIER RAIN.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...WIND ADVISORY FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM EDT SATURDAY FOR CTZ002>004.
MA...WIND ADVISORY FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM EDT SATURDAY FOR MAZ002>024-
     026.
RI...WIND ADVISORY FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM EDT SATURDAY FOR RIZ001>008.
MARINE...GALE WATCH FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
     FOR ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR
     ANZ232>234.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY FOR ANZ235-237-
     254>256.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR ANZ250.

&&

SYNOPSIS...FRANK/DOODY
NEAR TERM...KJC
SHORT TERM...DOODY
LONG TERM...FRANK
AVIATION...KJC/FRANK
MARINE...FRANK/DOODY
HYDROLOGY...
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 3, 4:23 AM EDT, 11 hours 40 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
423 AM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>022-024-026-RIZ001>008-040830-
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-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-
423 AM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

A PERIOD OF RAIN TONIGHT ALONG WITH SNOWMELT WILL RESULT IN RIVER
LEVELS RISING THROUGH THE WEEKEND. CURRENT INDICATIONS ARE THAT
MOST SHOULD REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE...BUT A FEW MAY APPROACH
BANKFULL. FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION...PLEASE VISIT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/NERFC/.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

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

   WIND ADVISORY.

THERE ALSO IS A LOW RISK FOR A PERIOD OF ACCUMULATING SNOW
SOMETIME TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-040830-
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND
NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO
20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
423 AM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

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

   GALE WATCH.

ANOTHER ROUND OF GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE SUNDAY
AFTERNOON ACROSS OUR SOUTHERN WATERS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

MAZ023-040830-
DUKES MA-
423 AM EDT FRI APR 3 2015

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER LOW AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

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

   WIND ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

FRANK

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 3, 3:52 AM EDTGale WatchBOX12 hr
Apr 3, 3:55 AM EDTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more38 hr

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