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Small Craft Advisory 8, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 12, 2015

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Jan 12, 2015, 4:17 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 13, 2015, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 12, 2015, 4:17 AM EST (09:17 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 13, 2015, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 14, 2015, 6:48 AM EST
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

875 
WHUS71 KBOX 120917
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
417 AM EST MON JAN 12 2015

ANZ251-121730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-150112T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0700Z-150114T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
417 AM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-121730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-150112T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150114T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
417 AM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY. 

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-121730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-150112T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150113T2100Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
417 AM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST TUESDAY. 

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-121730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-150112T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150113T2100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
417 AM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST TUESDAY. 

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-121300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-150112T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
417 AM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-121730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-150112T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
417 AM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-121730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-150112T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
417 AM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-121730-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-150112T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
417 AM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* 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.

&&

$$

RLG

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6 follow-up statements
522 
WHUS71 KBOX 122125
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
425 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...AN ARCTIC FRONTAL PASSAGE LATE TONIGHT FOLLOWED BY GUSTY NORTH
TO NORTHEAST WINDS UP TO 30 KT THROUGH TUESDAY...

ANZ250-130530-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-150112T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150114T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
425 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-130530-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-150112T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150114T0000Z/
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-
425 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-130530-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150113T1800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
425 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-130530-
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150114T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
425 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-130530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150114T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
425 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-130530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150114T0000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
425 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-130530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150114T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
425 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-130530-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150114T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
425 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-130530-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150114T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
425 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$


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595 
WHUS71 KBOX 130317
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1017 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...AN ARCTIC FRONTAL PASSAGE LATE TONIGHT FOLLOWED BY GUSTY NORTH
TO NORTHEAST WINDS UP TO 30 KT THROUGH TUESDAY...

ANZ250-251-131130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150114T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1017 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-131130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150114T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1017 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-131130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150114T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1017 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-131130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150114T0000Z/
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-
1017 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-131130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150113T1800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1017 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-131130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150114T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1017 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-131130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.150113T0600Z-150114T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1017 PM EST MON JAN 12 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$


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167 
WHUS71 KBOX 130850
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
350 AM EST TUE JAN 13 2015

...ARCTIC HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS OVER THE WATERS TODAY AND WEDNESDAY...

ANZ250-251-131700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-150114T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
350 AM EST TUE JAN 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-131700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-150114T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
350 AM EST TUE JAN 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-131700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-150114T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
350 AM EST TUE JAN 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-131700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-150114T1100Z/
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 EST TUE JAN 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-131700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-150113T2100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
350 AM EST TUE JAN 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-131700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-150114T0300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
350 AM EST TUE JAN 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-131700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-150114T0300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
350 AM EST TUE JAN 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$


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385 
WHUS71 KBOX 140257
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
957 PM EST TUE JAN 13 2015

...ARCTIC HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS OVER THE WATERS OVERNIGHT AND
WEDNESDAY... 

ANZ231-233>235-237-140400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-150114T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
957 PM EST TUE JAN 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED. 

$$

ANZ250-251-140800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-150114T0800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
957 PM EST TUE JAN 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-140800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-150114T0800Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
957 PM EST TUE JAN 13 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-141100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-150114T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
957 PM EST TUE JAN 13 2015

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-141100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-150114T1100Z/
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-
957 PM EST TUE JAN 13 2015

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

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

&&

$$


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305 
WHUS71 KBOX 140803
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
303 AM EST WED JAN 14 2015

...ARCTIC HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS OVER THE WATERS TODAY...

ANZ232-250-251-140915-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-150114T0800Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
303 AM EST WED JAN 14 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

WINDS AND SEAS HAVE DIMINISHED.

$$

ANZ254-141400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-150114T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
303 AM EST WED JAN 14 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST AROUND WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-141400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-150114T1400Z/
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-
303 AM EST WED JAN 14 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 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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553 
WHUS71 KBOX 141148
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
648 AM EST WED JAN 14 2015

ANZ254>256-141300-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-150114T1400Z/
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-
648 AM EST WED JAN 14 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS AND SEAS HAVE FALLEN BELOW ADVISORY LEVEL CRITERIA. 

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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 Jan 12, 3:59 AM EST, 18 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 12, 3:59 AM EST, 18 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
359 AM EST MON JAN 12 2015

.SYNOPSIS...
LOW PRESSURE PASSING SOUTH OF NEW ENGLAND TODAY WILL BRING A WINTRY
MIX TO THE REGION.ARCTIC HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS ACROSS SOUTHERN
CANADA TUESDAY...THEN A COASTAL LOW SHOULD REMAIN WELL OFFSHORE
THURSDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
***A PERIOD OF SNOW...SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN IN THE INTERIOR***

4 AM UPDATE...SNOW IS STARTING TO MOVE INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
THIS MORNING AS A COLD FRONT PUSHES THROUGH THE AREA.  A SECONDARY
COASTAL LOW DEVELOPS BUT ONLY AS THE FRONT MOVES THROUGH SO NOT
ANTICIPATING MUCH OF AN EFFECT FROM IT.  THE MODELS ARE IN GOOD
AGREEMENT ON THIS SYSTEM SO GENERALLY USED A BLEND FOR MOST
ELEMENTS.

FREEZING RAIN...MOST AREAS SHOULD START AS SNOW EARLY THIS MORNING.
THEN AREAS ALONG AND JUST NORTH OF I-84 AND THE MASS PIKE WEST OF
BOSTON SHOULD SEE A PERIOD OF FREEZING RAIN BEFORE TEMPERATURES WARM
ENOUGH TO RESULT IN A CHANGE TO RAIN.  THIS IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
LESS THAN A TENTH OF AN INCH OF ICE ACCRETION. HOWEVER...ANY ICE
ACCRETION WILL MAKE TRAVEL DIFFICULT AND HAZARDOUS.

SNOW...AREAS NORTH AND WEST OF I-84 AND THE MASS PIKE WILL SEE
MOSTLY SNOW...ESPECIALLY NORTH OF ROUTE 2.  AREAS SOUTH OF ROUTE 2
MAY SEE A MIX WITH SLEET AT SOME POINT DURING THE DAY.  THIS WILL
CUT DOWN ON SNOW AMOUNTS.  THE ONLY PLACE WE COULD SEE ADVISORY
LEVEL SNOWS /2 TO 4 INCHES/ IS ON THE NORTHEAST SLOPES OF THE BERKS
WHERE HI-RES MODELS ARE INDICATING UP TO HALF AN INCH OF QPF IN
WESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY.  IF CORRECT...THIS COULD PRODUCE SNOWFALLS
MORE ON THE ORDER OF 3 TO 5 INCHES.  THEREFORE...HAVE ADDED FRANKLIN
COUNTY TO THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.

RAIN...AREAS SOUTH AND EAST OF I-84 AND THE MASS PIKE MAY START AS A
BRIEF PERIOD OF SNOW BUT THEY SHOULD TRANSITION QUICKLY TO RAIN.
THERE MAY BE POCKETS OF FREEZING RAIN THROUGHOUT NORTHERN
CONNECTICUT AND NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND WHERE SURFACE TEMPERATURES DO
NOT WARM ABOVE FREEZING.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 AM TUESDAY/...
THE COLD FRONT PUSHES OFFSHORE AND STRONG COLD AIR ADVECTION WILL
CHANGE ANY LINGERING PRECIPITATION BACK TO SNOW.  NOT EXPECTING ANY
MORE THAN A DUSTING TO A FEW TENTHS OF AN INCH OF SNOW.
TEMPERATURES WILL DROP QUICKLY THROUGH THE 20S AND INTO THE TEENS
FOR MOST LOCATIONS.  THE NORTHWESTERN ZONES COULD EVEN DROP INTO THE
SINGLE DIGITS AS RADIATIONAL COOLING WORKS WITH THE EXISTING/NEW
SNOWPACK TO COOL THE AREA EVEN FURTHER.

&&

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

* PRECIP ENDING MONDAY NIGHT AS COLD FRONT EXITS OFFSHORE
* OCEAN EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS POSSIBLE ACROSS THE CAPE ON TUE
* BELOW AVG TEMPS UP TO THURSDAY
* COASTAL LOW APPEARS TO BE OUTSIDE OF THE BENCHMARK MISSING SNE
  THURS/FRI

OVERVIEW...

WEAK UPPER LEVEL TROUGH OVER THE NORTHEAST WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
EXTENDED AS RIDGE DOMINATES OVER THE WEST. THIS IS DUE IN PART WITH
THE +NAO AND -EPO. SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE WILL TAKE HOLD OF THE
REGION TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY.  FOR THE END OF THE WEEK...THE
GUIDANCE IS STRUGGLING WITH THE UPSTREAM ISSUES. REGARDLESS THE
FORECAST TRENDS HAVE BEEN LEANING TOWARD WEAKER AND MORE OFFSHORE
COASTAL LOW ON THURS/FRI DUE TO A LACK OF STRONG PHASING BETWEEN
NORTHERN/SOUTHERN STREAMS. STILL NEEDS TO BE WATCH AS SOME OF THE
ENSEMBLE MEMBERS STILL KEEPS THAT COASTAL LOW AT OR INSIDE THE
BENCHMARK. HIGH PRESSURE RETURNS SATURDAY BEFORE A POSSIBLE CLIPPER
SYSTEM MOVES IN SUN/MON OF NEXT WEEK.

DETAILS...

TUESDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

AS THE FRONT PASSES TEMPERATURES WILL PLUNGE WELL INTO THE SINGLE
DIGITS TO TEENS ACROSS THE AREA THANKS TO CAA. THE NORTHWEST
PORTIONS OF THE FORECAST REGION COULD EVEN DROP CLOSE TO ZERO
DEPENDING ON HOW DEEP THE SNOW PACK IS TO ALLOW FOR RADIATIONAL
COOLING.

NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS ON TUESDAY WILL ALLOW FOR MOISTURE TO
STREAM OVER THE CAPE/ISLANDS AND SOUTHEAST MA KEEPING CLOUDS AROUND
DESPITE A GOOD AMOUNT OF DRY AIR ALOFT. BECAUSE OF THE ONSHORE FLOW
AND TEMPS ALOFT COOLING...WE COULD SEE OCEAN EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS
MOVING ONTO THE CAPE AND ISLANDS. THE SET-UP IS NOT ENTIRELY GREAT
PER SOUNDING AS WE ARE MISSING THE INSTABILITY AND LARGE TEMP
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE WATER AND TEMPS ALOFT. HOWEVER BECAUSE SOME
OF THE MODELS ARE SPITTING OUT SOME QPF CANNOT RULE OUT AT LEAST
FLURRIES AT THE TIME. TEMPS WILL REMAIN BELOW AVG.

TUESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

HIGH PRESSURE WILL MOVE OVER THE REGION TUESDAY NIGHT AND STAY OVER
THE REGION THROUGH THURSDAY. THIS WILL CONTINUE THE DRY WEATHER
THEME. TEMPERATURES ON TUESDAY NIGHT WILL DROP BELOW ZERO ACROSS A
PORTION OF THE INTERIOR AS WINDS GO LIGHT...SKIES WILL BE CLEAR AND
A FRESH SNOWPACK WILL BE ON THE GROUND. OTHERWISE...UPPER LEVEL
TROUGH RELAXES A BIT ALLOWING FOR TEMPS TO MODERATE BACK TO NORMAL
BY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.

FRIDAY INTO THE WEEKEND...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.

SHORTWAVE ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST CONUS WILL DEVELOP A COASTAL
LOW...BUT APPEARS TO REMAIN WELL OUT TO SEA FOR THE LATE THURS INTO
FRI TIME FRAME. AT WORST CASE COULD SEE SOME PRECIP ACROSS THE CAPE
AND ISLANDS. RIGHT NOW HAVE MODERATE CONFIDENCE AS THERE ARE ISSUES
WITH PHASING OF THE SOUTHERN STREAM.

AFTER THIS SYSTEM MOVES EAST OF THE MARITIMES...HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS
BACK INTO THE NORTHEAST. NEXT SHOT OF PRECIP APPEARS TO BE A CLIPPER
SYSTEM DIGGING THROUGH THE GREAT LAKES AND TOWARDS NEW ENGLAND LATE
SUNDAY INTO MONDAY.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

TODAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. CONDITIONS LOWER TO MVFR/IFR AS
MIXED PRECIP OVERSPREADS THE REGION. PTYPE MOSTLY RAIN COASTAL
PLAIN S AND E OF BOS-PVD. IN THE INTERIOR...SNOW/SLEET CHANGING TO
FZRA AND POSSIBLY TO ALL RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON...EXCEPT MOSTLY
SNOW/SLEET NORTH AND WEST OF BAF-ORE WHERE 1-3" POSSIBLE.

TONIGHT...WILL SEE A GRADUAL RETURN TO VFR AS FRONT CLEARS
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.

KBOS TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TRENDS BUT LOWER CONFIDENCE IN
TIMING OF LOWER CONDITIONS. VERY BRIEF PERIOD OF SNOW/SLEET AT
ONSET THIS MORNING...OTHERWISE MAINLY RAIN.

KBDL TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TRENDS BUT LOWER CONFIDENCE IN
TIMING OF LOWER CONDITIONS. BRIEF PERIOD OF SNOW/SLEET AT THE
ONSET TOWARD DAYBREAK THEN CHANGING TO FZRA...THEN RAIN IN THE
AFTERNOON.

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

TUESDAY...VFR. MVFR CIGS POSSIBLE NEAR OUTER CAPE AND NANTUCKET
IN OCEAN EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS. NORTH WINDS GUSTING TO 20KTS NEAR
COAST.

WEDNESDAY...VFR.

THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY...VFR. MVFR POSSIBLE IN RAIN/SNOW NEAR CAPE
COD AND ISLANDS...LOW CONFIDENCE.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES CONTINUE ON THE OUTER WATERS FOR 5 FOOT SEAS
AND OCCASIONAL 25 KT WIND GUSTS. WESTERLY WINDS AND SEAS WILL
INCREASE AS LOW PRESSURE DEVELOPS EAST OF NEW JERSEY AND THEN PASSES
SOUTHEAST OF NANTUCKET TONIGHT.  THERE MAY BE A PERIOD THIS
AFTERNOON AND EVENING WHEN SMALL CRAFTS WILL NOT BE NECESSARY BUT
THEN EXPECT WINDS/SEAS TO PICK UP AGAIN AFTER MIDNIGHT.

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

TUESDAY...WIND AND SEAS WILL BUILD AS STRONG CAA MOVES OVER THE
WATERS. GUSTS NEAR 30KTS ACROSS THE NE OUTER WATERS AND SEAS
BUILDING UP TO 8-10FT. SMALL CRAFT ADV WILL BE NEEDED.

WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY...HIGH PRESSURE MOVES OVER THE WATERS
ALLOWING FOR LIGHT WIND AND SEAS TO RELAX.

THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...ALTHOUGH THERE IS A LOT OF
UNCERTAINTY...IT APPEARS A COASTAL LOW WILL TRACK OUTSIDE THE
40N/70W BENCHMARK. MAIN IMPACT SHOULD BE ON WATERS SOUTH AND EAST
OF CAPE COD...WHERE INCREASING NE WINDS AND BUILDING SEAS MAY
REACH SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LEVELS. VSBYS MAY BE REDUCED IN RAIN
AND SNOW.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR
     CTZ002>004.
MA...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR
     MAZ002>005-008>012-026.
RI...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL NOON EST TODAY FOR RIZ001-003.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY FOR ANZ231-
     232.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST TUESDAY FOR
     ANZ233>235-237.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR ANZ250-
     255-256.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 2 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY FOR ANZ251.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING FOR ANZ254.

&&

SYNOPSIS...BELK/RLG
NEAR TERM...RLG
SHORT TERM...RLG
LONG TERM...BELK
AVIATION...BELK/RLG
MARINE...BELK/RLG
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 11, 4:17 PM EST, 12 hours before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
417 PM EST SUN JAN 11 2015

CTZ002>004-MAZ004-005-008>012-122130-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
417 PM EST SUN JAN 11 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT...CENTRAL
MASSACHUSETTS...EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

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

   WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED.

MAZ006-007-013>024-026-RIZ002-004>008-122130-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX 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-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-
EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
417 PM EST SUN JAN 11 2015

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...SOUTHEASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND AND SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED.

RIZ001-003-122130-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
417 PM EST SUN JAN 11 2015

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON EST MONDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

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

   WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED.

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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-
417 PM EST SUN JAN 11 2015

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED.

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WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-
417 PM EST SUN JAN 11 2015

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 2 TO 4 INCHES ARE EXPECTED ACROSS FRANKLIN
COUNTY TOMORROW. HOWEVER THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY MAY BE NEEDED AS SNOW AMOUNTS COULD BE HIGHER
ESPECIALLY ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN. SNOW WILL COME IN DURING THE
MORNING COMMUTE TOMORROW.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED.

FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON

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WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWSBOSTON

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@NWSBOSTON

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.