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Small Craft Advisory 177, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 18, 2015

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 18, 2015, 10:14 PM EDT. It was in force for 29 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 18, 2015, 10:14 PM EDT (02:14 UTC)
Expired
Mar 20, 2015, 3:39 AM EDT
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

064 
WHUS71 KBOX 190214
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1014 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

...NORTHWEST GALE FORCE WINDS CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

ANZ236-190900-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.150319T0214Z-150319T0900Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1014 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-191015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-150319T1300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
1014 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-191015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-150319T1300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1014 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-191015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-150319T1300Z/
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-
1014 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-191015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-150319T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1014 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-190600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1014 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-190600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T0600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1014 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-190600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1014 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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167 
WHUS71 KBOX 190629
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
229 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...NORTHWEST GALE FORCE WINDS CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

ANZ232-191430-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-150319T1300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
229 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-191430-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-150319T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
229 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-191430-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
229 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-191430-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
229 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-191430-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
229 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY.

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-191430-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
229 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-191300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-150319T1300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
229 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-191300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-150319T1300Z/
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-
229 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-191430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
229 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

&&

$$


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989 
WHUS71 KBOX 190817
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
417 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...NORTHWEST GALE FORCE WINDS CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...

ANZ231-251-191630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-150319T1600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
417 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-191630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150320T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-150319T1600Z/
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-
417 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-191630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-150319T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
417 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-191630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-150319T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
417 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-191630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150319T2100Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
417 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-191630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
417 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-191630-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
417 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-191630-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
417 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-191630-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
417 AM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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491 
WHUS71 KBOX 191606
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1206 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...

ANZ231-251-200015-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150319T2100Z/
/O.EXP.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-150319T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1206 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-200015-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-150320T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-150319T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T1200Z/
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-
1206 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-200015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-150319T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
1206 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-200015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.UP.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-150319T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1206 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-192100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150319T2100Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1206 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-200000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1206 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-200015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1206 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-200015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1206 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-200015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1206 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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353 
WHUS71 KBOX 191901
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
301 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...

ANZ236-200000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
301 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-200000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
301 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 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>234-200315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
301 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-200315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0900Z/
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-
301 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-200300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
301 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-200315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
301 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-200315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T1200Z/
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-
301 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 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.

&&

$$


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315 
WHUS71 KBOX 200001
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
801 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

ANZ235>237-200115-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
801 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

ANZ232>234-200600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
801 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-200815-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0900Z/
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-
801 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-200300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
801 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-200600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
801 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-200815-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T1200Z/
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-
801 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

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

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

&&

$$


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427 
WHUS71 KBOX 200305
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1105 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

ANZ230-200415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1105 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

ANZ232>234-200600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1105 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-200900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0900Z/
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-
1105 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-200600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1105 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-201115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T1200Z/
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-
1105 PM EDT THU MAR 19 2015

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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094 
WHUS71 KBOX 200603
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
203 AM EDT FRI MAR 20 2015

ANZ250-200715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
203 AM EDT FRI MAR 20 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

ANZ255-256-200715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0900Z/
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-
203 AM EDT FRI MAR 20 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

ANZ231>234-251-200715-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
203 AM EDT FRI MAR 20 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

ANZ254-201200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
203 AM EDT FRI MAR 20 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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206 
WHUS71 KBOX 200739
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
339 AM EDT FRI MAR 20 2015

ANZ254-201545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0177.000000T0000Z-150320T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0178.150321T0600Z-150322T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
339 AM EDT FRI MAR 20 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS SHIFTING OUT OF THE SOUTHWEST
  THROUGH THE PERIOD. 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 3
  TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-201545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0178.150321T0600Z-150322T0000Z/
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-
339 AM EDT FRI MAR 20 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS SHIFTING OUT OF THE SOUTHWEST
  THROUGH THE PERIOD. 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 3
  TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-201545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0178.150321T1200Z-150322T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
339 AM EDT FRI MAR 20 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS SHIFTING OUT OF THE SOUTHWEST
  THROUGH THE PERIOD. 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 3
  TO 5 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Mar 18, 10:05 PM EDT, 9 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 18, 10:05 PM EDT, 9 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1005 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

.SYNOPSIS...

BLUSTERY COLD CONDITIONS CONTINUE INTO THURSDAY WITH HIGH
PRESSURE SETTLING OVER THE REGION ON FRIDAY. A FAST MOVING LOW
PRESSURE MAY BRING ACCUMULATING WET SNOW FRIDAY INTO EARLY
SATURDAY. A STRONG COLD FRONT CROSSES THE REGION SATURDAY
EVENING...BRINGING DRY BUT UNSEASONABLY COLD WEATHER SUNDAY INTO
MONDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY MORNING/...

10 PM UPDATE...

NO MAJOR CHANGES TO THE FORECAST. CONTINUED BLUSTERY THOUGH WINDS
ARE RELAXING TO THE W AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS TOWARDS THE E. WIND
GUSTS STRONGEST ALONG THE HIGH TERRAIN AND ACROSS E NEW ENGLAND
ESPECIALLY COASTAL COMMUNITIES WITH OBSERVATIONS AROUND 30 TO 40
MPH.

NW-FLOW USHERING COLDER AIR ACROSS THE REGION. LOWS DOWN TO THE
TEENS AND SINGLE DIGITS. COUPLED WITH THE WIND...AND WIND CHILL
VALUES BELOW ZERO ARE NOT OUT OF THE QUESTION FOR THE HIGH TERRAIN
N AND W. WILL STILL NEED TO MONITOR WINDS IN SHELTERED VALLEY
LOCALES. SHOULD THEY BECOME LIGHT AND VARIABLE...WOULD ANTICIPATE
GOOD RADIATIONAL COOLING THAT WOULD LIKELY RESULT IN LOWS BELOW
WHAT WE PRESENTLY HAVE FORECAST. COULD BE TALKING VALUES DOWN TO
NEAR ZERO IN JUST AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...

THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...

NW-FLOW ALOFT WILL BEGIN TO TRANSITION TO A MORE ZONAL FLOW
THROUGH THIS PERIOD. PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL BE MORE RELAXED
COMPARED TO TODAY BUT WINDS WILL STILL BE GUSTY...ABOUT 20-30
MPH...DISSIPATING BY SUNSET. TEMPS WILL BE SIMILAR OR PERHAPS A
FEW DEGREES WARMER THEN TODAY.

SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE WILL MOVE OVER THE REGION OVERNIGHT. EVEN
THOUGH THERE WILL BE CLEAR SKIES AND LIGHT WINDS...OVERNIGHT LOW
WILL BE SIMILAR TO TONIGHT'S THANKS TO SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT
MODERATING THE 850MB TEMPS.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...

HIGHLIGHTS...

* ACCUMULATING WET SNOW POSSIBLE FRI/EARLY SAT
* STRONG COLD FRONT CROSSES THE REGION LATE SAT/SAT NIGHT
* MAINLY DRY BUT UNSEASONABLY COLD WEATHER FOLLOWS SUN AND MON

OVERVIEW AND MODEL PREFERENCES...
WE ARE WORKING OUR WAY BACK TO A VERY SIMILAR SETUP TO THE GREAT
WINTER-THAT-WAS. IN ESSENCE...NAO/AO/EPO ALL SHIFTING NEGATIVE
WHILE THE PNA SHIFTS POSITIVE WITH A REX BLOCK SETUP.
THEREFORE...ANOTHER LONGWAVE TROF RESTS ACROSS E CANADA...ACTING
AS A GOOD CONDUIT FOR ARCTIC ENERGY TO DIVE S INTO THE NE CONUS.
HENCE THE RETURN OF COLD AND BLUSTERY CONDITIONS TO SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND BEGINNING TO DAY. WHILE MODEL GUIDANCE IS IN FAIRLY GOOD
AGREEMENT SYNOPTICALLY...THERE ARE STILL SOME ISSUES TO RESOLVE
REGARDING A LATE FRI-EARLY SAT COASTAL STORM. AT ODDS CONTINUES TO
BE ITS ULTIMATE TRACK. HOWEVER...HAVE HIGHER CONFIDENCE BASED ON
RECENT TRENDS AND A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS WITH THE CIPS
ANALOGS...THAT THE VERY CLOSE SHORE PASS /ALL RAIN SOLUTION/ IS
LEAST LIKELY AND THAT AT THE VERY LEAST A MIX OF WINTRY PRECIP IS
POSSIBLE. MORE ON THESE DETAILS TO FOLLOW. FOR NOW...A BLEND OF
ENSEMBLES WILL BE USED AS GEFS/ECENS AND CMC ENSEMBLES HAVE BEEN
SHOWING BETTER CLUSTERING TOWARD THE SOLUTION OF THE NEAR 40/70
BENCHMARK PASS. THIS BLEND WILL ALSO WORK AS IT HIGHLIGHTS THE
RETURN OF AN ARCTIC AIRMASS FOR EARLY NEXT WEEK.

DETAILS...

FRI INTO SAT...
SRN STREAM WAVE INITIATES MID ATLANTIC CYCLOGENESIS LATE FRI. THE
KEY HERE WILL BE THE TRACK OF THIS LOW PRES...PARTICULARLY IT/S
RANGE FROM THE 40/70 BENCHMARK. TWO CAMPS HERE NOW...A NEAR
PASS...LED BY THE ECMWF ON THE DETERMINISTIC SIDE...AND THE
SUPPRESSED TRACK OF THE GFS. THE LATEST NAM IS THE MOST
SUPPRESSED...SUGGESTING VERY LITTLE QPF ACROSS THE REGION. THE
ECMWF DOES HAVE MORE SUPPORT FROM ENSEMBLES ACROSS THE BOARD AS
MENTIONED ABOVE. EVEN THE DETERMINISTIC GFS/CMC...ALTHOUGH FURTHERS
WITH THE LOW TRACK...TRAIL IT/S BEST DEFORMATION AXIS/MID LVL
F-GEN FAR ENOUGH N TO SUPPORT SOME POTENTIALLY BANDED PRECIP
ACROSS THE SRN TIER OF SRN NEW ENGLAND. THIS ALSO SUGGESTS A
COLDER SOLUTION...WITH THE POTENTIAL OF A SNOWY START POSSIBLY
TRANSITIONING TO A WINTRY MIX/RAIN NEAR THE S COAST AS IT TRAILS
OFF SAT MORNING.

AS MENTIONED ABOVE...GIVEN THIS RECENT TREND...WILL LEAN AWAY
FROM THE ALL RAIN SOLUTION...AS IT IS LIKELY THIS STORM WILL HAVE
SOME WINTRY PRECIP ACCOMPANYING IT.

THE QUESTIONS OF HOW MUCH AND WHERE ARE THE TWO WE WILL NEED TO
ANSWER OVER THE NEXT 48 HOURS OR SO. NOTE THAT THE H92 AND H85 0C
LINES AVERAGE REACHING THE IMMEDIATE S COAST BY 12Z ON SAT.
THEREFORE...THE INITIAL DEFORMATION/F-GEN BANDING FRI NIGHT IS
LIKELY TO BE MOSTLY SNOW. HOWEVER...THE PEAK OF THE OMEGA
GENERATED LOOKS LIE JUST BELOW THE BEST DENDRITE PRODUCTION ZONE
VERTICALLY. THEREFORE...RATIOS ARE LIKELY TO BE ON THE LOWER END
OF THE SPECTRUM ESPECIALLY AS THE SFC-H7 LAYER BECOMES NEARLY
ISOTHERMAL AROUND 0C MAINLY S OF THE MASS PIKE. THEREFORE...A
PERIOD OF FREEZING RAIN COULD FOLLOW THE SNOWS.

QPF VALUES GENERALLY RANGE FROM ABOUT 0.20 TO ABOUT 0.50 ON
AVERAGE...WITH THE HIGHEST TOTALS S OF THE MASS PIKE.
THEREFORE...AT THIS TIME...FEEL SOMEWHAT COMFORTABLE STATING THAT
THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE FOR AT LEAST ADVISORY LEVEL SNOWFALL
ESPECIALLY S OF THE PIKE GRADUALLY ENDING THROUGH THE DAYLIGHT
HOURS SAT. SOME LIGHT SNOW COULD BE IN PLACE BY THE TIME OF THE
FRI EVENING COMMUTE. STAY TUNED AS WE APPROACH AND THERMAL
PROFILES FALL INTO BETTER AGREEMENT.

SAT NIGHT THRU SUN...
ARCTIC FRONT WILL SWEEP ACROSS SRN NEW ENGLAND AS COLD UPPER WAVE
DIVES THROUGH THE LONGWAVE TROF. STRONG COLD ADVECTION AND SOME
TRAPPED MOISTURE COULD ALLOW FOR SNOW SHOWERS TO LINGER THROUGH
THE DAY ON SUN. NOT OUT OF THE QUESTION A SQUALL OR TWO IS
OBSERVED GIVEN 40-50 KT LLJ WHICH COULD BE MIXED DOWN TO SOME
EXTENT IN HEAVIER PRECIP.

MON THRU WED...
WITH H85 TEMPS FALLING BETWEEN -10C AND -20C THROUGH TUE AND
STRONG HIGH PRES IN PLACE...CONFIDENCE IS RELATIVELY HIGH IN DRY
AND COLD CONDITIONS ACROSS SRN NEW ENGLAND. EXPECT TEMPS TO BE
MAINLY BELOW NORMAL...AND POSSIBLY EVEN WELL BELOW NORMAL FOR MON
ESPECIALLY. TEMPS MODERATE SOME BY WED AS THE HIGH CENTER SHIFTS
TO THE E AND ALLOWS FOR MODEST RETURN FLOW.

&&

.AVIATION /02Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...

FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

.SHORT-TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

2Z UPDATE...

VFR. NW-WINDS REMAIN GUSTY THOUGH DIMINISHING W TO E. STRONGEST
WINDS AROUND 25-35 KTS FOR E-COASTAL MA INTO DAYBREAK. WILL SEE
WINDS PICK UP ACROSS ALL TERMINALS DURING THE DAY THURSDAY WITH
VALUES AROUND 20-30 KTS. STRONGEST WINDS EXPECTED ONCE AGAIN FOR
COASTAL TERMINALS.

KBOS TAF...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

KBDL TAF...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

OUTLOOK...FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY...

FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY AFTERNOON...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
CONDITIONS DETERIORATE FROM VFR TO IFR/MVFR IN SNOW LATE DAY FRI
INTO SAT. SNOW MAY MIX WITH RAIN/SLEET/FZRA ALONG THE S COAST SAT
MORNING. SNOW ACCUMS MAINLY 1-4 INCHES...ALTHOUGH LOCALLY HIGHER
AMOUNTS POSSIBLE BY SAT AFTERNOON.

LATE DAY SAT INTO SUN...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
CONDITIONS IMPROVE TO MAINLY VFR LATE SAT AND CONTINUE INTO SUN.
POSSIBLE SNOW SHOWERS WITH ISOLATED MVFR/IFR CONDITIONS POSSIBLE
DURING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS SUN. WINDS SHIFT TO NW SUN...WITH GUSTS
20-30 KT POSSIBLE.

MON...HIGH CONFIDENCE.
VFR. NW WINDS WITH GUSTS 20+ KT.

&&

.MARINE...

FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...

10 PM UPDATE...

NW-WINDS GUSTING 35-45 KTS OVERNIGHT RESULTING IN WAVES AROUND
12-14 FEET ON THE OUTER WATERS...AND LIGHT TO MODERATE FREEZING
SPRAY. GALE WARNINGS AND FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORIES CONTINUE.

WINDS DIMINISHING TOWARDS DAYBREAK THURSDAY WILL STILL REMAIN
BRISK THROUGH THE DAY AND INTO THURSDAY NIGHT. CAN NOT RULE OUT
CONTINUED GALES FOR THE PERIOD AND WILL EVALUATE WITH THE NEXT
FORECAST UPDATE. ANTICIPATE CONTINUED FREEZING SPRAY ISSUES AND
SUBSEQUENT ADVISORY...WHILE GALES CONVERT TO HIGH-END SMALL-CRAFT
ADVISORIES.

HIGH PRESSURE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING SHOULD RESULT IN
CONDITIONS COMING TO A CONCLUSION.

OUTLOOK...FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY...

FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
MAINLY QUIET BOATING WEATHER IS EXPECTED IN REGARDS TO SEAS AND
WINDS INTO THE EARLY PORTION OF THE DAY ON SAT. LOW PRES WILL BE
MOVING S OF THE WATERS BY THE DAYLIGHT HOURS ON SAT...BUT EXPECT A
MIX OF RAIN/SNOW AHEAD OF THE LOW FRI INTO SAT. WINDS AND SEAS DO
BEGIN TO INCREASE ESPECIALLY ON THE S WATERS BY SATURDAY EVENING.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES MAY BE NEEDED BY THIS TIME.

SUN INTO MON...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
WINDS WILL BE SHIFTING TO THE NW SUN. GUSTS MAY REACH GALE FORCE
AT TIMES THROUGH THE PERIOD...BUT AT THE VERY LEAST 25-30 KT GUSTS
ARE EXPECTED. SEAS ALSO BUILD TO AROUND 6-9FT...PEAKING SUN NIGHT.
THEREFORE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES WILL BE NEEDED WITH THE
POSSIBILITY OF GALES.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY FOR ANZ231-232-
     250-251-254-255.
     GALE WARNING UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY FOR ANZ230-232>235-237-
     255-256.
     GALE WARNING UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY FOR ANZ231-251.
     GALE WARNING UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR ANZ236.
     GALE WARNING UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY FOR ANZ250-254.

&&

SYNOPSIS...DOODY/DUNTEN
NEAR TERM...FRANK/DUNTEN/SIPPRELL
SHORT TERM...DUNTEN
LONG TERM...DOODY
AVIATION...FRANK/DOODY/DUNTEN/SIPPRELL
MARINE...DOODY/DUNTEN
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 18, 7:01 PM EDT, 3 hours 13 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
701 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-192315-
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-
701 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT...ALL OF
MASSACHUSETTS EXCEPT BERKSHIRE COUNTY...AND RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

A FAST MOVING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MAY BRING A PERIOD OF ACCUMULATING
WET SNOW TO THE REGION FRIDAY INTO EARLY SATURDAY. THERE IS
UNCERTAINTY ON THE TRACK OF THE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM AS WELL AS THE
TIMING...SO CONFIDENCE ON PRECIPITATION TYPE AND AMOUNTS IS MODERATE
AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ232-255-192315-
NANTUCKET SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND
NANTUCKET-
701 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.
   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

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

   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.

THERE IS THE LOW PROBABILITY OF NORTHWESTERLY GALES ON SUNDAY AND
MONDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ250-254-192315-
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-
701 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.
   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

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

   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.
   GALE WARNING.

THERE IS THE LOW PROBABILITY OF NORTHWESTERLY GALES ON SUNDAY AND
MONDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230-233>235-237-256-192315-
BOSTON HARBOR-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO
20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
701 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

THERE IS THE LOW PROBABILITY OF NORTHWESTERLY GALES ON SUNDAY AND
MONDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ231-251-192315-
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
701 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.
   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

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

   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.

THERE IS THE LOW PROBABILITY OF NORTHWESTERLY GALES ON SUNDAY AND
MONDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ236-192315-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
701 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

THERE IS THE LOW PROBABILITY OF NORTHWESTERLY GALES ON SUNDAY AND
MONDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 18, 4:22 PM EDT, 5 hours 52 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
422 PM EDT WED MAR 18 2015

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0240 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG TURNERS FALLS           42.60N  72.56W
03/17/2015                   FRANKLIN           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON GREENFIELD ROAD

0314 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG SOUTH DEERFIELD         42.48N  72.61W
03/17/2015                   FRANKLIN           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON ROUTES 5 AND 10

0411 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG METHUEN                 42.73N  71.19W
03/17/2015                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ALONG DAVIS ROAD

0421 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG CONWAY                  42.51N  72.70W
03/17/2015                   FRANKLIN           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON ELDRIDGE ROAD

0427 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NORTHAMPTON             42.33N  72.64W
03/17/2015                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON CHESTERFIELD ROAD

0435 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 WNW WINDSOR LOCKS     41.93N  72.65W
03/17/2015  M58 MPH          HARTFORD           CT   ASOS

            BDL ASOS

0436 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST WARWICK                 41.70N  71.42W
03/17/2015  M60 MPH          KENT               RI   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0440 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG WORCESTER               42.26N  71.80W
03/17/2015                   WORCESTER          MA   CITY OFFICIAL

            TWO LARGE TREES DOWN ON APTHROP ROAD

0448 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST BOSTON                  42.36N  71.06W
03/17/2015  M63 MPH          SUFFOLK            MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0451 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG BELCHERTOWN             42.28N  72.40W
03/17/2015                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON FRANKLIN STREET

0455 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SSW MILTON            42.21N  71.11W
03/17/2015  M61 MPH          NORFOLK            MA   ASOS

            MQE ASOS

0458 PM     HIGH SUST WINDS  3 SSW MILTON            42.21N  71.11W
03/17/2015  M40 MPH          NORFOLK            MA   ASOS

            MQE ASOS

0510 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG ASHLAND                 42.26N  71.46W
03/17/2015                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ROUTE 135 BETWEEN MAIN AND HOMER

0513 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG WOODSTOCK               41.95N  71.97W
03/17/2015                   WINDHAM            CT   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON VALLEY VIEW ROAD

0516 PM     HIGH SUST WINDS  3 WNW WORCESTER         42.28N  71.87W
03/17/2015  M40 MPH          WORCESTER          MA   ASOS

            ORH ASOS

0520 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG EAST PROVIDENCE         41.81N  71.37W
03/17/2015                   PROVIDENCE         RI   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON WASHINGTON AVENUE

0524 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG BURLINGTON              42.50N  71.20W
03/17/2015                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE ON HOUSE ON DERRYFIELD AVENUE ... WHILE A TREE
            DOWN ON POWER LINES ON LEXINGTON STREET

0524 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG WILMINGTON              42.55N  71.17W
03/17/2015                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE ON HOUSE AND CAR ON REVERE AVENUE

0526 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HANSON                  42.08N  70.88W
03/17/2015                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            POLE AND WIRES DOWN ON PLEASANT STREET

0527 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BEDFORD             41.64N  70.93W
03/17/2015                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TWO TREES DOWN AT GROVE AND ASH STREETS

0529 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG BROCKTON                42.08N  71.02W
03/17/2015                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            POWER LINES ACROSS ROAD AT OAK AND RESERVOIR STREETS

0534 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG WINCHESTER              42.45N  71.14W
03/17/2015                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE FELL INTO A HOUSE ON CABOT STREET CAUSING ROOF
            DAMAGE

0539 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MIDDLEBORO              41.89N  70.91W
03/17/2015                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN AT THOMPSON STREET

0545 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BRITAIN             41.66N  72.78W
03/17/2015                   HARTFORD           CT   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON STEELE STREET NEAR LINCOLN SCHOOL. TIME
            ESTIMATED BY RADAR.

0555 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MIDDLEBORO              41.89N  70.91W
03/17/2015                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON MAYFLOWER ROAD AND GREEN STREET

0555 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MIDDLEBORO              41.89N  70.91W
03/17/2015                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE OAK TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ON EVERETT STREET

0600 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MONTAGUE                42.54N  72.54W
03/17/2015                   FRANKLIN           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON TAYLOR HILL ROAD

0607 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HANSON                  42.08N  70.88W
03/17/2015                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ALONG WHITMAN STREET

0610 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG PUTNAM                  41.92N  71.91W
03/17/2015                   WINDHAM            CT   AMATEUR RADIO

            ROUTE 44 CLOSED AT ROUTE 21 DUE TO TREE DOWN ON WIRES

0610 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HYANNIS                 41.65N  70.28W
03/17/2015                   BARNSTABLE         MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE DOWN ON ROUTE 28 NEAR HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD

0612 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG EASTON                  42.02N  71.13W
03/17/2015                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ALONG ALLEN ROAD

0617 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG COVENTRY                41.70N  71.68W
03/17/2015                   KENT               RI   BROADCAST MEDIA

            TREE LIMB BLOCKING ROAD ON TERRACE AVENUE

0627 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG BILLERICA               42.56N  71.27W
03/17/2015                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON RANGEWAY ROAD

0630 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG PLYMPTON                41.95N  70.81W
03/17/2015                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREES AND WIRES DOWN AT 146 COUNTY ROAD

0635 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG EASTON                  42.02N  71.13W
03/17/2015                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN BLOCKING MAIN STREET

0651 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG WEST BARNSTABLE         41.71N  70.37W
03/17/2015                   BARNSTABLE         MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            UTILITY POLE DOWN ON ROUTE 132 AT ROUTE 6A

0704 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG TAUNTON                 41.90N  71.09W
03/17/2015                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            CARPORT COLLAPSE ON PURITAN ROAD

0708 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG CONWAY                  42.51N  72.70W
03/17/2015                   FRANKLIN           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ALONG GRAVES ROAD

0710 PM     HIGH SUST WINDS  5 WNW BEVERLY           42.59N  70.92W
03/17/2015  M44 MPH          ESSEX              MA   ASOS

            BVY ASOS

0743 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HINGHAM                 42.24N  70.89W
03/17/2015                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE SECTION OF A TREE DOWN ON HERSEY STREET AT BUTLER
            ROAD

0744 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BEDFORD             41.64N  70.93W
03/17/2015                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON CAR ALONG ACUSHET AVENUE

0801 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HOPKINTON               42.23N  71.52W
03/17/2015                   MIDDLESEX          MA   SOCIAL MEDIA

            POWER AND PHONE WIRES DOWN ON SOUTH MILL STREET BY THE
            HOLLISTON TOWN LINE

0938 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG ROCHESTER               41.73N  70.82W
03/17/2015                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND POWER LINES ACROSS NECK ROAD

1022 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 NE HYANNIS            41.67N  70.26W
03/17/2015  M58 MPH          BARNSTABLE         MA   ASOS

            HYA ASOS

0740 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MILTON                  42.25N  71.07W
03/18/2015                   NORFOLK            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN IN THE BACKYARD OF A RESIDENCE

0800 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NORTH ANDOVER           42.70N  71.14W
03/18/2015                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            6 INCH DIAMETER TREE DOWN

0835 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG BREWSTER                41.76N  70.08W
03/18/2015                   BARNSTABLE         MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ACROSS ROUTE 137

1150 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG WESTERLY                41.38N  71.83W
03/18/2015                   WASHINGTON         RI   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON OAK STREET AND HIGH STREET

1200 PM     HIGH SUST WINDS  1 WNW WINDSOR LOCKS     41.93N  72.65W
03/18/2015  M44 MPH          HARTFORD           CT   ASOS

            BDL ASOS

1211 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG BILLERICA               42.56N  71.27W
03/18/2015                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON BOSTON ROAD

0155 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG EASTHAMPTON             42.27N  72.67W
03/18/2015                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            POWER LINES DOWN ON HENDRICK STREET

0310 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG FRANKLIN                42.08N  71.40W
03/18/2015                   NORFOLK            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            1 FT DIAMETER TREE DOWN OFF THE SIDE OF CONSTITUTION
            BLVD.

0337 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG CAMBRIDGE               42.38N  71.11W
03/18/2015                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LIGHT POLE DOWN BLOCKING MEMORIAL DRIVE WESTBOUND AND
            MEMORIAL DRIVE EASTBOUND LANE AT HAWTHORN

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