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Small Craft Advisory 209, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

May 25, 2015

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at May 25, 2015, 3:56 AM EDT. It took effect at May 25, 2015, 10:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 31 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 25, 2015, 3:56 AM EDT (07:56 UTC)
In effect from
May 25, 2015, 10:00 PM EDT
Expired
May 27, 2015, 4:49 AM EDT
In force
31 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

551 
WHUS71 KBOX 250756
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
356 AM EDT MON MAY 25 2015

ANZ235-256-251600-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.150526T0200Z-150526T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
356 AM EDT MON MAY 25 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT
TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-251600-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.150526T0600Z-150526T2200Z/
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-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
356 AM EDT MON MAY 25 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-251600-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.150526T1200Z-150526T2200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
356 AM EDT MON MAY 25 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS AROUND 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.

&&

$$

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923 
WHUS71 KBOX 251634
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1234 PM EDT MON MAY 25 2015

ANZ235-256-260045-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.150526T0200Z-150526T2200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1234 PM EDT MON MAY 25 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-260045-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.150526T0600Z-150526T2200Z/
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-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1234 PM EDT MON MAY 25 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-260045-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.150526T1200Z-150526T2200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
1234 PM EDT MON MAY 25 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS AROUND 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.

&&

$$

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744 
WHUS71 KBOX 251950
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
350 PM EDT MON MAY 25 2015

ANZ232-252100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.150526T1200Z-150526T2200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
350 PM EDT MON MAY 25 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

ANZ235-256-260400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.150526T0200Z-150527T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
350 PM EDT MON MAY 25 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-260400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.150526T0600Z-150527T1000Z/
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-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
350 PM EDT MON MAY 25 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

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010 
WHUS71 KBOX 260818
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
418 AM EDT TUE MAY 26 2015

ANZ231>234-261630-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.000000T0000Z-150527T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
418 AM EDT TUE MAY 26 2015

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-250-254>256-261630-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.000000T0000Z-150527T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
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-
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-
418 AM EDT TUE MAY 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 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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864 
WHUS71 KBOX 261354
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
954 AM EDT TUE MAY 26 2015

ANZ237-251-262200-
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.000000T0000Z-150527T1000Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
954 AM EDT TUE MAY 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-250-254>256-262200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.000000T0000Z-150527T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
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-
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-
954 AM EDT TUE MAY 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-262200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.000000T0000Z-150527T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
954 AM EDT TUE MAY 26 2015

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

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411 
WHUS71 KBOX 262316
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
716 PM EDT TUE MAY 26 2015

ANZ251-270030-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.000000T0000Z-150527T1000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
716 PM EDT TUE MAY 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS AND SEAS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW SMALL CRAFT LEVELS.

$$

ANZ231>234-270400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.000000T0000Z-150527T0400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
716 PM EDT TUE MAY 26 2015

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-250-254>256-270730-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.000000T0000Z-150527T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
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-
716 PM EDT TUE MAY 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$


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492 
WHUS71 KBOX 270158
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
958 PM EDT TUE MAY 26 2015

ANZ231>234-270300-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.000000T0000Z-150527T0400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
958 PM EDT TUE MAY 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

ANZ235-237-250-254>256-271000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.000000T0000Z-150527T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
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-
958 PM EDT TUE MAY 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST AROUND WINDS 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  20 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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719 
WHUS71 KBOX 270849
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
449 AM EDT WED MAY 27 2015

ANZ250-254>256-271700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.000000T0000Z-150527T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0210.150527T1500Z-150528T1200Z/
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-
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-
449 AM EDT WED MAY 27 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM
EDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-271700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0209.000000T0000Z-150527T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0210.150527T1400Z-150528T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
449 AM EDT WED MAY 27 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-271700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0210.150527T1400Z-150528T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
449 AM EDT WED MAY 27 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-271700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0210.150527T1600Z-150528T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
449 AM EDT WED MAY 27 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-271700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0210.150527T1400Z-150528T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
449 AM EDT WED MAY 27 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$


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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 May 25, 3:52 AM EDT, 4 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 25, 3:52 AM EDT, 4 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
352 AM EDT MON MAY 25 2015

.SYNOPSIS...
A WARM FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE REGION TODAY...FOLLOWED BY WARM
AND MUGGY CONDITIONS LASTING INTO NEXT WEEKEND. THE THREAT FOR
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL INCREASE FROM LATE
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AND AGAIN OVER THE WEEKEND.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
345 AM UPDATE...AN ILL-DEFINED WARM FRONT STRETCHED FROM EASTERN
MICHIGAN SOUTHEASTWARD THROUGH THE APPALACHIANS TO NEAR DELMARVA
EARLY THIS MORNING. HIGH LEVEL CIRRUS CLOUDS COVERED SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND AHEAD OF IT. THE WARM FRONT WILL MOVE NORTHEAST AND ACROSS
OUR REGION THIS AFTERNOON.

THE CLOUD COVER...ALTHOUGH PRESENT...IS NOT EXPECTED TO BLOCK OUT
ALL SUNSHINE. THUS THE WARM LATE-MAY SUNSHINE IS EXPECTED TO ALLOW
TEMPERATURES TO CLIMB WELL INTO THE 80S. 925 MB TEMPS HIT 17C ON
SUNDAY AND THEY ARE FORECAST TO HIT 20C THIS AFTERNOON. HAVE GONE
A FEW DEGREES HIGHER THAN GUIDANCE. EXCEPTIONS WILL BE ON CAPE COD
AND THE ISLANDS WHERE IT WILL REMAIN IN THE UPPER 60S AND 70S AND
ON THE TIP OF CAPE ANN WHERE A SOUTHWEST TO SOUTH WIND OFF THE
COOL OCEAN WILL LIKELY HOLD TEMPERATURES TO THE 70S. THICKER CLOUD
COVER COULD HOLD TEMPERATURES BACK...BUT AM THINKING THAT WOULD
MAINLY BE OVER NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND WHERE THE BETTER LIFTING
PROCESSES ARE. ALTHOUGH THE GFS HAS SOME PRECIPITATION FOR
NORTHERN MA...AM EXPECTING A COMPLETELY DRY MEMORIAL DAY.

ALL MODELS SHOW THE GRADIENT TIGHTENING UP AND SOUTHWEST WINDS
INCREASING TO 30-35 KNOTS JUST ABOVE THE SURFACE LATE THIS
AFTERNOON ALONG THE SOUTH COAST. BUFKIT SHOWS THE POTENTIAL FOR A
BRIEF PERIOD OF WIND GUSTS TO 20-28 MPH OVER LAND AREAS WITHIN AN
HOUR OR TWO OF 5 PM. THE WIND GUSTS REMAIN LESS THAN 20 KNOTS OVER
THE COASTAL WATERS DUE TO A PRONOUNCED INVERSION NEAR THE SURFACE.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM TUESDAY/...
TONIGHT...SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 10 TO 15 MPH OVERNIGHT WILL HELP
INCREASE DEWPOINTS TO THE UPPER 50S AND ALLOW OVERNIGHT
TEMPERATURES TO REMAIN IN THE 60S. A SOUTHWESTERLY LOW LEVEL JET
OF AROUND 40 KNOTS AT 925 MB WILL BE JUST ABOVE THE SURFACE BUT
THE AIR SHOULD BE DECOUPLED ENOUGH TO PREVENT STRONG WIND GUSTS AT
THE GROUND. COULD SEE SOME PATCHY FOG DEVELOPING ALONG THE SOUTH
COAST/CAPE COD/ISLANDS. VERY SLIGHT CHANCE OF A SHOWER ALONG THE
MA/NH BORDER. AGAIN...MOST OF THE ENERGY WILL REMAIN TO OUR NORTH.

TUESDAY...SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND REMAINS IN INCREASINGLY WARM AND
MOIST AIR FLOW AROUND A BERMUDA HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM. HIGH CLOUDS
IN THE MORNING MAY THIN ALLOWING SUNSHINE FOR A TIME. IT WILL BE
BREEZY AND VERY WARM. WITH OVERNIGHT LOWS HOLDING IN THE 60S...IT
WILL NOT TAKE LONG FOR TEMPERATURES TO ZOOM INTO THE 80S...MAXING
OUT IN THE UPPER 80S ESPECIALLY IN THE CONNECTICUT AND MERRIMACK
VALLEYS...BUT STILL UPPER 60S AND 70S AT THE SOUTH COAST/CAPE COD/
ISLANDS. LATE IN THE AFTERNOON...THERE COULD BE ENOUGH INSTABILITY
IN NORTHWEST CT AND WESTERN MA TO POP SOME SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS.
WE HAVE A 20 TO 30 PERCENT PROBABILITY IN THOSE AREAS...BUT
REMAINING DRY IN EASTERN SECTIONS.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
HIGHLIGHTS...

*/ HIGHLIGHTS...

 - WARM AND MUGGY CONDITIONS
 - THREAT OF MARINE STRATUS / FOG ALONG THE S COAST
 - SHOWER / THUNDERSTORM CHANCES BEGINNING LATE WEDNESDAY
 - THREAT OF HEAVY RAIN AND POSSIBLE SEVERE WEATHER
 - POTENTIAL LULL IN ACTIVITY FRIDAY
 - ANOTHER ROUND OF SHOWERS / THUNDERSTORMS FOR THE WEEKEND

*/ DISCUSSION...

TUESDAY NIGHT - WEDNESDAY NIGHT: RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE GRADUALLY
DEAMPLIFIES ALLOWING MID-LEVEL ENERGY ALONG WITH LOW- TO MID-LEVEL
SW-CONVERGENT FLOW AND RRQ OF AN UPPER-LEVEL JET TO SLINK SE TOWARDS
SNE. SHOWERS/THUNDERSTORMS CHANCES INCREASE. INITIAL ACTIVITY LOOKS
TO DEVELOP ACROSS PA / UPSTATE NY BY AFTERNOON WITH DAYTIME HEATING.
FOCUS APPEARS TO BE ALONG A PRE-FRONTAL BOUNDARY PARALLEL WITH LOW-
LEVEL THETA-E/INSTABILITY AXES PRESSING E WITH THE WSW STEERING FLOW
INTO N/W NEW ENGLAND LATE INTO THURSDAY MORNING. LIKELY SOME SEVERE
TO THE W. OUTCOMES UNCERTAIN FOR HERE. PER BUFKIT CAPPING INVERSION
ALONG WITH LOW- TO MID-LEVEL DRY AIR LINGERS. H925-85 SW-FLOW IS
DIVERGENT. SHOWER ACTIVITY LIKELY PUSHES E INTO THE FORECAST AREA
BUT LOSES ITS PUNCH AS IT DOES SO. SHOWERS POTENTIALLY LINGERING
INTO THE FOLLOWING MORNING. WITH ANTICIPATED ELEVATED INSTABILITY
THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY NOT OUT OF THE QUESTION. OTHERWISE... WARM /
MUGGY CONDITIONS WITH S-FLOW OF HIGHER DEWPOINT AIR N...THOUGH MID-
TO HIGH-LEVEL CLOUD DECKS MAY LIMIT HEATING. MARINE STRATUS / FOG
LIKELY TO BE AN ISSUE FOR MUCH OF THE FORECAST PERIOD FOR S/SE-
COASTAL COMMUNITIES AS MOISTURE POOLS BENEATH A STOUT WARM-DRY-
SUBSIDENCE INVERSION.

THURSDAY - THURSDAY NIGHT: MAIN DRIVING FORCE OF MID-LEVEL ENERGY
AND ATTENDANT JET-STREAK LIFTS NE RESULTING IN A COOL FRONT PUSHING
SE OUT OF CANADA TO BECOME DIFFUSE INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. THIS IN
ADDITION TO POSSIBLE CLOUD COVER LEFT-OVER FROM WEDNESDAY PUTS INTO
QUESTION OF SHOWER/THUNDERSTORM DEVELOPMENT. THOUGH THE BOUNDARY-
LAYER MAY NOT DESTABILIZE...MID-LEVEL COOLING LENDING TO INCREASED
ELEVATED INSTABILITY AND THE SUGGESTION OF PERHAPS SOME MID- TO
UPPER-LEVEL FORCING /IN ADDITION TO THE CONSENSUS OF DECENT THETA-E
AND INSTABILITY AXWS ACROSS SNE/ YIELDS CONTINUED CHANCE SHOWER /
THUNDERSTORM THREAT. DECENT SHEAR SO A SEVERE THREAT IS POSSIBLE BUT
HAVE GREATER CONFIDENCE TOWARDS A HEAVY RAIN THREAT. PWATS IN EXCESS
OF 1.5-INCHES WITH FREEZING LEVEL HEIGHTS OF 11-12 KFT. CONTINUING
WITH A WARM-MUGGY THEME WITH RESPECT TO CONDITIONS AS WELL AS MARINE
STRATUS / FOG BEING AN ISSUE ALONG THE S/SE-COAST.

FRIDAY - FRIDAY NIGHT: DISCREPANCIES AMONG FORECAST GUIDANCE. WHILE
THE ENVIRONMENT LOOKS PRIME FOR SHOWER/THUNDERSTORM DEVELOPMENT...
NOT A LOT OF FORCING APPARENT. OFFSHORE HIGH PRESSURE LOOKS TO BE
INFLUENTIAL AS RIDGING ENHANCES ALOFT EVER SLIGHTLY AHEAD OF A
WEEKEND DISTURBANCE. BIGGEST DISCREPANCY CENTERS AROUND MOISTURE
AVAILABILITY TO WHICH GFS BUFKIT PROFILES SUGGEST CAN DESTABILIZE.
WILL KEEP WITH SLIGHT CHANCE POPS FOR THE PERIOD.

WEEKEND - EARLY NEXT WEEK: AGREED UPON THAT ENERGY DIVING S ROUND
THE N CANADIAN VORTEX MEETS UP WITH ENERGY OUT OF THE CENTRAL CONUS
PUSHING A SURFACE FRONTAL BOUNDARY S ACROSS THE NE CONUS. UNCLEAR AS
TO ITS EVOLUTION...WHETHER IT STALLS. FORECAST INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK
BECOMES COMPLICATED. OF CERTAINTY IS THAT A PRIMED ENVIRONMENT LOOKS
TO EXIST AHEAD OF THE FRONTAL BOUNDARY BENEATH DEEP-LAYER FORCING.
THIS SHOULD YIELD LIKELY SHOWER/THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY. BUT WITH
TIMING AND LONGEVITY UNCERTAIN WILL KEEP WITH CHANCE POPS.

&&

.AVIATION /07Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

TODAY...VFR. ANY PATCHES OF MVFR VSBY IN FOG ALONG THE S COAST/
CAPE COD/ISLANDS EARLY THIS MORNING SHOULD DISSIPATE BY MID
MORNING. SW WINDS MAY GUST TO 25 KT OVER THE INTERIOR 20-23Z.

TONIGHT...VFR. MAY SEE PATCHY FOG WITH MVFR VSBYS LATE S COAST/
CAPE COD/ISLANDS. SW WINDS WILL BE UP TO 40 KT AT 1000-2000 FT
ABOVE THE SURFACE. NOT QUITE STRONG ENOUGH FOR LOW LEVEL WIND
SHEAR TO BE INSERTED INTO TERMINALS...BUT IMPORTANT TO BE AWARE
OF.

TUESDAY...VFR. COULD STILL HAVE SOME PATCHY MVFR VSBYS IN FOG NEAR
THE S COAST...MAINLY EARLY. CHANCE OF A TSTM WITH MVFR VSBYS IN
NW CT AND WESTERN MA...INCLUDING BDL/BAF AND IN THE BERKSHIRES
LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.

KBOS TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

KBDL TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

OUTLOOK...TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...MODERATE
CONFIDENCE.

BREEZY SW-FLOW WITH 20 KT GUSTS AT TIMES. IFR STRATUS / FOG POSSIBLE
ACROSS THE S/SE-COAST. INCREASING CHANCES FOR -SHRA/TSRA BEGINNING
LATE WEDNESDAY TO W...MOST EVERYWHERE THURSDAY...CONCLUDING EARLY
FRIDAY. TEMPO MVFR-IFR WITH ANY ACTIVITY.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

TODAY...SW WINDS CONTINUE...GUSTING UP TO 20 KT ESPECIALLY IN THE
LATE AFTERNOON. SEAS MAINLY 2 TO 4 FT.

TONIGHT...SW WINDS INCREASE TO 20 TO 25 KT. EXPECTING LOW LEVEL
INVERSION TO PREVENT STRONGER WINDS ALOFT FROM MAKING IT DOWN TO
THE SEA SURFACE. SEAS BUILD TO 5-6 FT ON THE SOUTHERN WATERS THIS
EVENING AND THE EASTERN OUTER WATERS OVERNIGHT. AS A RESULT...
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THESE AREAS THROUGH
TUE.

TUESDAY...GUSTY SW WIND FLOW OF 20 TO 25 KT CONTINUES OVER THE
OUTER WATERS...AROUND THE WEST SIDE OF A BERMUDA HIGH PRESSURE
SYSTEM. HAVE INCLUDED NANTUCKET SOUND IN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
FOR TUE AS WIND GUSTS COULD REACH 20 TO 25 KT THERE AS WELL.
A FEW FOG PATCHES WITH RESTRICTED VISIBILITY POSSIBLE ON THE
SOUTHERN COASTAL WATERS.

OUTLOOK...TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...MODERATE
CONFIDENCE.

PERSISTENT SW-FETCH WITH GUSTS AROUND 20-25 KTS AT TIMES.
STRONGEST WINDS ALONG THE NEAR-SHORE WATERS. WAVE HEIGHTS IN
EXCESS OF 5-FEET WITH SWELL AND WIND-WAVE MOSTLY ON THE OUTER
WATERS BUT GETTING INTO THE S INNER SOUNDS. DENSE FOG ANTICIPATED
LENDING TO VISIBILITY RESTRICTIONS.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
EXPECT DEWPOINTS TO SLOWLY BUT STEADILY RISE INTO THE 50S TODAY.
SW WINDS OF 10-20 MPH ARE EXPECTED... HOWEVER THERE COULD BE A
BRIEF PERIOD OF 25 MPH GUSTS WITHIN AN HOUR OR TWO OF 5 PM.
FORECASTED MINIMUM RH VALUES WILL BE FROM 35 TO 40 PERCENT OVER
THE INTERIOR TODAY...AND 45 TO 55 PERCENT ON THE SOUTH
COAST/CAPE COD/ISLANDS. WITH THE INCREASING HUMIDITY...EXPECT
LOWERED FIRE WEATHER RISK SO WILL NOT BE ISSUING A STATEMENT AT
THIS TIME.

ALTHOUGH IT WILL BE WARMER ON TUE...DEWPOINTS WILL ALSO BE RISING
KEEPING MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FROM 40 TO 50 PERCENT.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY FOR ANZ232.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT
     TUESDAY FOR ANZ235-256.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY FOR ANZ250-
     254-255.

&&

SYNOPSIS...FIELD/SIPPRELL
NEAR TERM...FIELD
SHORT TERM...FIELD
LONG TERM...SIPPRELL
AVIATION...FIELD/SIPPRELL
MARINE...FIELD/SIPPRELL
FIRE WEATHER...FIELD
Hazardous weather outlook, May 25, 3:50 AM EDT, 6 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
350 AM EDT MON MAY 25 2015

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-260800-
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-
350 AM EDT MON MAY 25 2015

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

BEGINNING LATE TUESDAY...THERE IS A MODERATE RISK FOR AREAS OF
DENSE FOG ALONG THE SOUTH- AND SOUTHEAST-COAST OF NEW ENGLAND.
VISIBILITIES DOWN TO A QUARTER-MILE OR LESS WILL BE POSSIBLE
PROMPTING A DENSE FOG ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-260800-
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-
350 AM EDT MON MAY 25 2015

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

BEGINNING LATE TUESDAY...THERE IS A MODERATE RISK FOR AREAS OF
DENSE FOG ALONG THE SOUTH- AND SOUTHEAST-COAST OF NEWB ENGLAND...
AND PERHAPS ACROSS BOTH INNER- AND OUTER-WATERS. VISIBILITIES
DOWN TO A QUARTER-MILE OR LESS WILL BE POSSIBLE.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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