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Storm Watch 1, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 7, 2015

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm watch at Jan 7, 2015, 4:05 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 9, 2015, 5:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 7, 2015, 4:05 PM EST (21:05 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 9, 2015, 5:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 8, 2015, 7:17 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

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

680 
WHUS71 KBOX 072105
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

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NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF
  FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED.

* LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

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CAPE COD BAY-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF
  FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED.

* LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-080515-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF
  FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED.

* LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

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COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF
  FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED.

* LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ250-080515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.150107T2200Z-150108T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS 
  EXPECTED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ251-080515-
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MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS 
  EXPECTED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ236-080515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-080515-
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BOSTON HARBOR-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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894 
WHUS71 KBOX 080305
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

ANZ232>234-081115-
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/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF 
  FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED.

* LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-081115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/
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CAPE COD BAY-
1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF 
  FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED.

* LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-081115-
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RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF 
  FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED.

* LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

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COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF 
  FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED.

* LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ250-081115-
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COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS 
  EXPECTED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ251-081115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS 
  EXPECTED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ236-081115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-081000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1005 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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043 
WHUS71 KBOX 080920
MWWBOX

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

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

ANZ232>234-081730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
420 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING
  SPRAY IS EXPECTED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ231-081730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
420 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING
  SPRAY IS EXPECTED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-081730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
420 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 
  KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET.

* ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING
  SPRAY IS EXPECTED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ230-081030-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
420 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WARNING.

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW 34 KTS.

$$

ANZ236-081030-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
420 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WARNING.

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW 34 KTS.

$$

ANZ254>256-081730-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
420 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* ENDING BY MIDDAY THURSDAY: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET. MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF 
  FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED.

* LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY: WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 50 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ250-081730-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
420 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS 
  EXPECTED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ251-081730-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
420 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING SPRAY IS 
  EXPECTED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

RLG

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033 
WHUS71 KBOX 081217
MWWBOX

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

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

ANZ254>256-082030-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SR.W.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
717 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 KT
  POSSIBLE. SEAS 11 TO 16 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING
  SPRAY EXPECTED INTO EARLY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-082030-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-150108T1300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SR.W.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
717 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  55 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING
  SPRAY EXPECTED INTO EARLY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ230-082030-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0042.150109T1200Z-150109T1800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
717 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. WAVES AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-082030-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0042.150109T1200Z-150109T1800Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
717 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. WAVES AROUND 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-082030-
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
717 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT
  POSSIBLE. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING
  SPRAY EXPECTED INTO EARLY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-082030-
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-150108T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0001.150109T1000Z-150109T2100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
717 AM EST THU JAN 8 2015

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT
  POSSIBLE. SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF FREEZING
  SPRAY EXPECTED INTO EARLY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. THE COAST GUARD URGES MARINERS
TO ENSURE THEIR LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT REMAINS FREE OF ICE.

&&

$$


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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this storm watch 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 storm watch went out at Jan 7, 4:00 PM EST, 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 7, 4:00 PM EST, 5 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
400 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

.SYNOPSIS...

IN WAKE OF THE ARCTIC COLD FRONT BLUSTERY AND BITTERLY COLD FOLLOW
FOR TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY. A FAST MOVING SYSTEM WILL LIKELY BRING
A BRIEF PERIOD OF SNOW TO MUCH OF THE REGION FRIDAY MORNING AND
IMPACT THE RUSH HOUR. DRY BUT VERY COLD WEATHER WILL RETURN FOR
SATURDAY WITH SOME MODIFICATION BY SUNDAY. FORECAST CONFIDENCE
BECOMES QUITE LOW IN THE NEXT MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY TIME
FRAME...BUT THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR SOME UNSETTLED WEATHER.

&&

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

*** BITTERLY COLD CONDITIONS ANTICIPATED TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
 MORNING...WITH WIND CHILL VALUES FALLING AS LOW AS 30 BELOW ZERO
 FOR THURSDAY MORNING ***

INTO EVENING...

ARCTIC COLD FRONT HAS SWEPT ACROSS THE W-HALF OF S NEW ENGLAND
PUSHING INTO THE E-HALF AHEAD OF WHICH SNOW-SQUALLS PERSIST. WITH
SNOW-SQUALL ACTIVITY...EXPECT WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS AND REDUCED
VISIBILITIES DOWN TO LESS THAN ONE-HALF A MILE...WITH SNOW ACCUMS
UP TO AN INCH. ACCOMPANYING GUSTS OF AROUND 35 MPH...SUCH BURSTS
OF SNOW AND WIND...EXPECT HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. MOTORISTS
SHOULD BE CAUTIOUS AND TRAVEL AT SLOWER SPEEDS WHEN ENCOUNTERING
SNOW-SQUALL ACTIVITY. SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENTS CONTINUE.

SHOULD SEE THE FRONT MOVE OFFSHORE TOWARDS THE LATE AFTERNOON
HOURS. SNOW-SQUALLS TO CONCLUDE ACROSS THE INTERIOR...WHILE THE
OCEAN-INDUCED SNOW CONTINUES TO CHURN ALONG MOSTLY IMPACTING THE
E-CAPE. WILL HAVE TO MONITOR THIS AREA CLOSELY AS THE SNOW-SQUALL
IMPACTING THE BOSTON-METRO AREA AS OF 4 PM MOVES SE AND OFFSHORE
OVER THE WARMER WATERS INTO A MORE UNSTABLE ENVIRONMENT.

EXPECT STRONGER NW- WINDS IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE FRONT WITH GUSTS
AROUND 35 TO 45 MPH...SUSTAINED AROUND 25 TO 35 MPH.

TONIGHT...

IN WAKE OF THE ARCTIC COLD FRONT TEMPERATURES DROP TO LOWS BELOW
ZERO FOR MOST LOCATIONS. WARMEST ALONG THE S-SHORE WITH READINGS
JUST ABOVE ZERO. COLDEST ALONG THE HIGHEST TERRAIN OF THE BERKSHIRES
AND WORCESTER HILLS WITH READINGS 10 TO 15 BELOW ZERO. WENT WITH A
CONSENSUS OF MOS-GUIDANCE FOR OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES.

THOUGH NW-WINDS INITIALLY GUSTING 25 TO 35 MPH...35 TO 45 MPH FOR
THE HIGHER TERRAIN...TAPERING TOWARDS MORNING...WIND CHILLS WILL
DROP TO -15 TO -25 FOR MOST AREAS...-25 TO -30 FOR AFOREMENTIONED
HIGHER TERRAIN. WIND CHILL HEADLINES CONTINUE WITH ADVISORIES FOR
ALL AREAS EXCEPT THE ISLANDS...WARNINGS FOR THE HIGH TERRAIN. WITH
REGARDS TO WINDS...USED A BLEND OF NEAR-TERM HIGH-RES GUIDANCE WHILE
INCORPORATING BOTH MOS-GUIDANCE AND MIX-DOWN POTENTIAL OF FASTER
MOMENTUM ALOFT TO THE SURFACE.

NW-FLOW OVER THE WARMER WATERS WILL RESULT IN OCEAN-INDUCED STRATUS
AND SNOW WITH GREATEST IMPACT OVER THE E-CAPE...POSSIBLY NANTUCKET.
SNOWFALL TOTALS OF 1-2 INCHES ARE FORECAST...YET FEEL THE BULK OF
SNOWFALL WILL REMAIN OFFSHORE. FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH THIS FORECAST
WITH MORE OF W- OVER N-FETCH OVER THE WATERS TOWARDS THE E-CAPE. LOW
RISK OF MEETING OR EXCEEDING WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY CRITERIA FOR
THE E-CAPE.

&&

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

THURSDAY...

CONTINUED WITH A CONSENSUS OF MOS-GUIDANCE FOR TEMPERATURE TRENDS
ALONG WITH A BLEND OF HIGH-RES FORECAST GUIDANCE / MOS-GUIDANCE /
MIX-DOWN POTENTIAL OF FASTER MOMENTUM ALOFT TO THE SURFACE TO NET
WINDS. THIS YIELDS WIND CHILL VALUES BELOW ADVISORY THRESHOLDS OF
-15 DEGREES INTO MID-MORNING. HAVE EXTENDED WIND CHILL HEADLINES BY
AN HOUR AS A RESULT ENDING BY 10 AM.

AS CLEARING ACROSS THE INTERIOR GIVES WAY TO ABUNDANT SUNSHINE WITH
HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING FROM THE W...EXPECT WINDS TO TAPER TOWARDS
EVENING AS HIGHS WARM INTO THE TEENS BENEATH AN ARCTIC AIRMASS WITH
H85 TEMPERATURES AVERAGING AROUND -15 TO -20C DURING THE DAY.

ALONG THE SHORES AND OVER THE WATERS...AS WINDS TAPER OCEAN-INDUCED
STRATUS AND SNOW MORE OR LESS IMPACTING THE CAPE AND ISLANDS SHOULD
DISSIPATE TOWARDS EVENING. SOME ADDITIONAL LIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS
OVER THE E-CAPE ARE ANTICIPATED...NO MORE THAN AN INCH.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...

HIGHLIGHTS...

* COATING TO 2 INCHES OF SNOW FRI MORNING - IMPACT TO AM RUSH HOUR
* HIGH WIND WATCH FRI FOR THE SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND COAST
* DRY BUT TURNING VERY COLD AGAIN SAT WITH SOME MODIFICATION BY SUN
* UNSETTLED WEATHER EARLY TO MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK?

DETAILS...

THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...

APPROACHING SHORTWAVE WILL INDUCE A STRONG SOUTHWEST LOW LEVEL JET.
TEMPS MAY INITIALLY FALL A FEW DEGREES AFTER SUNSET IN THE TYPICALLY
PRONE LOCATIONS ACROSS THE INTERIOR...IF THEY CAN BRIEFLY DECOUPLE.
OTHERWISE...STRONG LOW LEVEL JET WILL ALLOW MILDER AIR TO MIX DOWN
FROM ALOFT WITH TEMPS RISING THU NIGHT. IN FACT...TEMPS ACROSS
THE CAPE/ISLANDS SHOULD SURGE INTO THE UPPER 30S TO LOWER 40S WITH
STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS BLOWING OFF THE RELATIVELY MILD OCEAN!

THE TWO CONCERNS ARE THE POTENTIAL FOR A LIGHT ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL
AWAY FROM THE SOUTH COAST FRI MORNING...WHICH MAY IMPACT THE MORNING
RUSH HOUR. THE OTHER CONCERN IS THE POTENTIAL FOR STRONG TO
PERHAPS DAMAGING WINDS ALONG THE SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND COAST.

1) LIGHT SNOWFALL POTENTIAL:

APPROACHING SHORTWAVE WILL INDUCE A STRONG LOW LEVEL JET THAT WILL
OVER RIDE THE COLD DOME AT THE SURFACE. THERE SHOULD BE ENOUGH
FORCING FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF LIGHT TO PERHAPS EVEN MODERATE SNOW
FOR MUCH OF THE REGION. SOUNDINGS ACTUALLY SHOW A SMALL WINDOW FOR
SOME DECENT SNOWGROWTH. THINK MUCH OF THE AREA WILL SEE A COATING
TO 2 INCHES OF SNOW...BUT THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY FOR ISOLATED
3 INCH AMOUNTS ACROSS THE INTERIOR. THE EXCEPTION TO SNOW WILL BE
ON THE VERY IMMEDIATE SOUTH COAST/CAPE/ISLANDS WHERE BOUNDARY
LAYER WILL BE MILD ENOUGH FOR RAIN SHOWERS BY FRI MORNING. THERE
STILL COULD BE A ROUND OF SOME OCEAN EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS LATE THU
NIGHT WITH COLD SOUTHWEST FLOW BEFORE BOUNDARY LAYER WARMUP.

WHILE SNOW AMOUNTS WILL BE LIGHT...THE CONCERN IS THAT THIS MAY
IMPACT THE FRIDAY AM RUSH HOUR WITH SLIPPERY ROADWAYS. CERTAINLY
SOMETHING WILL HAVE TO WATCH CLOSELY.

2) STRONG TO DAMAGING WIND POTENTIAL SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND:

STRONG SOUTHWEST LOW LEVEL JET BETWEEN 60 AND 70 KNOTS DEVELOPS VERY
LATE THU NIGHT INTO FRI. WHILE USUALLY SOUNDINGS ARE INVERTED ON
SOUTHWEST FLOW...THIS CASE IS A BIT DIFFERENT. SURFACE TEMPS
SHOULD WARM INTO THE UPPER 30S TO LOWER 40S ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST
NEW ENGLAND COAST...WHILE IT REMAINS FAIRLY COLD ALOFT. THIS WILL
SUPPORT EXCELLENT MIXING WITH SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 MPH
EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST THE CAPE AND ISLANDS. IN FACT...LOW
PROBABILITY FOR BRIEF ISOLATED 65 MPH WIND GUSTS ACROSS THE CAPE
AND ISLANDS. GIVEN ITS LATE 3RD AND 4TH PERIOD WILL HOIST A HIGH
WIND WATCH FOR THIS REGION AND EXTEND IT ONTO THE IMMEDIATE SOUTH
COAST OF MA. FURTHER NORTHWEST...WINDS WILL NOT GET AS STRONG
GIVEN IT WILL REMAIN FAIRLY COLD AT THE SURFACE. HOWEVER...WE MAY
EVENTUALLY NEED A WIND ADVISORY FOR PORTIONS OF THE COASTAL PLAIN.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...

ANOTHER SHOT OF VERY COLD AIR WILL BE USHERED BACK INTO THE REGION
FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. WHILE IT DOES NOT LOOK AS BRUTAL AS
THE AIRMASS WE WILL ENDURE OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS...BOTH GFS/ECMWF
DROPPING TO AROUND -20C BY SAT AFTERNOON. THEREFORE...EXPECT HIGHS
SATURDAY TO ONLY RANGE FROM THE UPPER TEENS ACROSS THE HIGHER
TERRAIN WITH LOWER TO MIDDLE 20S ON THE COASTAL PLAIN. LOWS SAT
NIGHT WILL LIKELY BOTTOMING OUT NEAR OR JUST ZERO ACROSS SOME OF
THE COLDEST OUTLYING LOCATIONS WITH HIGH PRESSURE IN CONTROL.

HIGH TEMPS SHOULD RECOVER SOME ON SUNDAY...AS HIGH PRESSURE MOVES
EAST OF THE REGION AND AS WEST SOUTHWEST FLOW OF MILDER AIR WORKS
INTO THE REGION.

MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE QUICKLY GOES DOWN HILL IN THIS TIME FRAME.
LARGE HIGH PRESSURE SETS UP ACROSS EASTERN CANADA. INITIALLY...THE
UPPER LEVEL FLOW THEN TURNS SOUTHWEST...PERHAPS RESULTING IN SOME
SNOW OR MIXED PRECIP IN AN OVER RUNNING SETUP? SOME OF THE MODELS
ALSO NOW INDICATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A STRONGER SYSTEM BY LATE
WED INTO NEXT THU. THE PNA DOES GO EXTREMELY POSITIVE WHICH CAN
COMPENSATE AT TIMES FOR A +NAO...ALLOWING SHORTWAVES TO BETTER
AMPLIFY. AGAIN...WAY TOO FAR OUT TO SAY MUCH MORE BUT WE MAY BE
ENTERING A MORE ACTIVE PATTERN IN TERMS OF PRECIP.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...

FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY/...

21Z UPDATE...

SNOW-SQUALLS PUSHING E INTO THE BOS-PVD CORRIDOR AS OCEAN-INDUCED
SNOWS BEGIN TO CREATE HAZARDS ACROSS THE CAPE / ISLANDS. HAVE
PREVAILED MVFR WITH TEMPO IFR FOR THOSE TERMINALS WITH HIGHER
CONFIDENCE OF IMPACTS DUE TO SNOW.

NW-WINDS INCREASING IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE FRONT AS CONDITIONS
IMPROVE TO VFR EXCEPT THE CAPE / ISLANDS WHERE OCEAN-INDUCED
STRATUS / SNOW WILL YIELD A MIX OF MVFR-IFR IMPACTS...ESPECIALLY
MORESO OVER THE E-CAPE. GUSTS 25 TO 35 KTS OVER THE INTERIOR...35
TO 45 KTS OVER THE WATERS AND NEAR-SHORE TERMINALS.

WINDS SLOWLY WEAKEN TOWARDS THURSDAY MORNING AND THROUGH THE DAY.
VFR ASIDE FROM THE E-CAPE / ACK WHERE A MIX OF MVFR-IFR MAY
LINGER. NW-GUSTS BY DUSK THURSDAY AROUND 10 TO 15 KTS FOR THE
INTERIOR...15 TO 25 KTS ALONG THE SHORES AND WATERS.

KBOS TERMINAL...MODERATE CONFIDENCE IN TAF. PREVAILING MVFR WITH
SNOW-SQUALLS 21-23Z WITH TEMPO IFR.

KBDL TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF. CONDITIONS IMPROVING.
BLUSTERY NW-WINDS.

OUTLOOK...THURSDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY...

THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE. BRIEF
PERIOD OF MVFR-IFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN A BAND OF SNOW VERY LATE
THU NIGHT INTO FRI MORNING...OTHERWISE MAINLY VFR. THE OTHER
CONCERN IS EXPECTED SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 50 KNOTS ALONG
THE SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND COAST...ESPECIALLY ACROSS THE CAPE AND
ACK. FURTHER BACK INTO THE INTERIOR...LLWS WILL BE A CONCERN WITH
A STRONG LOW LEVEL JET AND SOMEWHAT OF AN INVERSION.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN MAINLY VFR.

MONDAY...LOW CONFIDENCE. MAY SEE MVFR-IFR CONDITIONS IF OVER
RUNNING PRECIP DEVELOPS BUT THAT MAY NOT OCCUR UNTIL TUE OR WED.
TIMING IS HIGHLY UNCERTAIN.

&&

.MARINE...

FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

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

4 PM UPDATE...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORIES ADJUSTED OUT IN TIME
TOWARDS MIDDAY THURSDAY.

THREE CONCERNS:

 * OCEAN-EFFECT SNOWS AND REDUCED VISIBILITIES

AS WINDS BACK NW AND WITH PASSAGE OF THE ARCTIC COLD FRONT...
COLDER AIR OVER THE WARMER WATERS WILL YIELD A GREATER LIKELIHOOD
FOR OCEAN-EFFECT SNOW. FOCUS OVER ALL WATERS...BUT GREATEST
IMPACTS ALONG THE NEAR-SHORE FOR LOCATIONS AROUND THE E-CAPE AND
ACK. VISIBILITIES AT TIMES WILL FALL AS LOW AS 1 MILE OR LESS AT
TIMES.

 * GALE FORCE WINDS WITH GUSTS POTENTIALLY IN EXCESS OF 40 KTS

GALE FORCE WINDS INCREASING THROUGH THE DAY ESPECIALLY WITH
PASSAGE OF AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT LATE AFTERNOON INTO EVENING. GUSTS
OF 35 TO 45 KTS POSSIBLE DURING THE EVENING TOWARDS MIDNIGHT THEN
TAPERING THEREAFTER. GALE WARNINGS IN EFFECT.

 * FREEZING SPRAY

WITH THE GALE FORCE WINDS AND SEAS BUILDING 10 TO 14 FEET WITH AN
AVERAGE OCEAN TEMPERATURE AROUND 42-DEGREES...THE COMBINATION OF
CHOPPY SEAS AND STRONG WINDS WILL YIELD MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY
ESPECIALLY FOR NEAR-SHORE LOCATIONS WHERE THE WATERS ARE SHALLOW
AND COLDER. WORST OF CONDITIONS DEVELOPING BY DUSK AND CONTINUING
INTO MID-MORNING THURSDAY. FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORIES HAVE BEEN
EXTENDED INTO MIDDAY THURSDAY AS WINDS AND SEAS WILL BE SLOW TO
TAPER.

OUTLOOK...THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...

THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE. A STORM
WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR ALL SOUTHERN WATERS FOR THE POTENTIAL OF
SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 50 KNOTS. STRONG LOW LEVEL JET DEVELOPS...
WHILE TEMPS REMAIN COLD ENOUGH ALOFT FOR SOME VERY GOOD MIXING.
SEAS MAY BUILD TO 15 FEET ACROSS OUR SOUTHERN WATERS WED. ACROSS
OUR NORTHERN WATERS WILL AT LEAST SEE STRONG GALES AND ITS
POSSIBLE LATER SHIFTS MAY HAVE TO HOIST A STORM WATCH.

FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE. WESTERLY
SCA WIND GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS IN THE COLD AIR ADVECTION PATTERN
BEHIND THE NEXT COLD FRONT. LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY MAY ALSO DEVELOP...
BUT SHOULD NOT BE AS WIDESPREAD AS WHAT WERE EXPECTING TONIGHT.

SUNDAY AND MONDAY...MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE. WINDS/SEAS
SHOULD HAVE DROPPED BELOW SCA BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING AS HIGH
PRESSURE BUILDS ACROSS THE WATERS. MAY SEE SOME SOUTHWEST WIND
GUSTS TO 25 KNOTS RETURN ON MONDAY AS THE HIGH MOVES EAST OF THE
REGION.

&&

.CLIMATE...

RECORD LOWS FOR TONIGHT...

BOSTON... -6 SET IN 1878
HARTFORD... -7 SET IN 1968
WORCESTER... -11 SET IN 1968
PROVIDENCE... -4 SET IN 1968

RECORD HIGHS FOR THURSDAY...

BOSTON... 6 SET IN 1968
HARTFORD... 5 SET IN 1968
WORCESTER... -2 SET IN 1968
PROVIDENCE... 7 SET IN 1968

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

CT...WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 11 AM EST THURSDAY FOR CTZ002>004.
MA...WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 11 AM EST THURSDAY FOR MAZ005>007-
     010>022-026.
     WIND CHILL WARNING UNTIL 11 AM EST THURSDAY FOR MAZ002>004-008-
     009.
RI...WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 11 AM EST THURSDAY FOR RIZ001>007.
MARINE...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY FOR ANZ231>235-
     237-250-251-254>256.
     GALE WARNING UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY FOR ANZ232>235-237-
     254>256.
     GALE WARNING UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY FOR ANZ230.
     GALE WARNING UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY FOR ANZ231-251.
     GALE WARNING UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY FOR ANZ236-250.

&&

SYNOPSIS...FRANK/SIPPRELL
NEAR TERM...SIPPRELL
SHORT TERM...SIPPRELL
LONG TERM...FRANK
AVIATION...FRANK/SIPPRELL
MARINE...FRANK/SIPPRELL
CLIMATE...WFO BOX STAFF
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 7, 4:05 PM EST, 0 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

MAZ002>004-008-009-082115-
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS AND
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

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

   WIND CHILL 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.

   WIND CHILL WARNING.

IN ADDITION...1 TO 2 INCHES OF SNOW IS POSSIBLE FRIDAY MORNING.
WHILE THE SNOW SHOULD BE SHORT-LIVED IT MAY IMPACT THE FRIDAY
MORNING RUSH HOUR.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-010>019-026-RIZ001>007-082115-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-
SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-
NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

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

   WIND CHILL ADVISORY.

.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.

   WIND CHILL ADVISORY.

IN ADDITION...1 TO 2 INCHES OF SNOW IS POSSIBLE FRIDAY MORNING
WITH A LOW PROBABILITY OF ISOLATED 3 INCH AMOUNTS. WHILE THE SNOW
SHOULD BE SHORT- LIVED IT MAY IMPACT THE FRIDAY MORNING RUSH HOUR.

STRONG SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 50 MPH ARE POSSIBLE ACROSS
THE REGION ON FRIDAY ACROSS PORTIONS OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND
RHODE ISLAND.  A WIND ADVISORY MAY EVENTUALLY BE NEEDED.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ023-024-RIZ008-082115-
DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.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.

   HIGH WIND WATCH.

WEDNESDAY...AN ARCTIC FRONT MAY BRING A FEW BRIEF SNOW SHOWERS TO
THE REGION. A LOCALIZED HEAVIER SNOW SQUALL OR TWO IS POSSIBLE...
WHICH MAY RESULT IN A BRIEF PERIOD OF POOR VISIBILITIES AND
SLIPPERY TRAVEL.

STRONG SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 45 TO 60 MPH ARE EXPECTED VERY
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY. THE HIGHEST RISK FOR THE
STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE ACROSS NANTUCKET.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ020>022-082115-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

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

   WIND CHILL ADVISORY.

.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.

   WIND CHILL ADVISORY.
   HIGH WIND WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ232>235-237-254>256-082115-
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND
NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO
20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WARNING.
   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.

.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.

   GALE WARNING.
   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.
   STORM WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ236-082115-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND 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.

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

   GALE WARNING.

THERE IS MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE THAT GALE WARNINGS WILL BE
NEEDED LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY FOR STRONG SOUTHWEST WIND
GUSTS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ231-082115-
CAPE COD BAY-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WARNING.
   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.

.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.

   GALE WARNING.
   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.
   STORM WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230-082115-
BOSTON HARBOR-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND 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 A MODERATE TO HIGH PROBABILITY THAT GALE WARNINGS WILL
BE NEEDED AGAIN ON FRIDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ251-082115-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WARNING.
   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.

.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.

   GALE WARNING.
   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.

THERE IS HIGH CONFIDENCE THAT GALE WARNINGS WILL BE NEEDED LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY FOR STRONG SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS. IN
FACT...THERE IS A MODERATE PROBABILITY THAT STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS
UP TO 50 KNOTS OCCUR.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ250-082115-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-
405 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WARNING.
   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.

.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.

   GALE WARNING.
   FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY.

THERE IS HIGH CONFIDENCE THAT GALE WARNINGS WILL BE NEEDED LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY FOR STRONG SOUTHWEST WIND GUSTS. IN
FACT...THERE IS A MODERATE PROBABILITY THAT STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS
TO 50 KNOTS OCCUR.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jan 7, 12:06 PM EST, 3 hours 59 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1206 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-071915-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-
BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...
ORANGE...BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...
GLOUCESTER...CHESTERFIELD...BLANDFORD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...
SPRINGFIELD...MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...
CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...PLYMOUTH...
FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...
PROVINCETOWN...VINEYARD HAVEN...NANTUCKET...AYER...FOSTER...
SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...
NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT...BLOCK ISLAND
1206 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...SNOW SQUALLS WILL MOVE ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND THIS
AFTERNOON AND EVENING...

SNOW SHOWERS IN EASTERN NEW YORK WILL MOVE ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THESE SNOW SHOWERS WILL
PRODUCE BRIEF WIND GUSTS TO 35 MPH...AND MAY BRIEFLY REDUCE THE
VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE-HALF MILE. ACCUMULATIONS OF LESS THAN
AN INCH ARE POSSIBLE.

HERE IS THE EXPECTED TIMING OF THE SHOWERS...
BERKSHIRE EAST SLOPES...1 TO 130 PM
CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY...130 TO 230 PM
WORCESTER HILLS... 2 TO 3 PM
NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT/NORTHWEST RHODE ISLAND...230 TO 330 PM
BOSTON-PROVIDENCE CORRIDOR...3 TO 4 PM
CAPE COD AND ISLANDS... 430 TO 6 PM.

THE BRIEF BURSTS OF SNOW AND WIND AND REDUCED VISIBILITY MAY
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS TRAVEL. MOTORISTS SHOULD CAUTION AND SLOWER
TRAVEL SPEEDS IN AND NEAR ANY OF THESE SNOW SQUALLS.

WTB
Special weather statement, Jan 7, 12:06 PM EST, 3 hours 59 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1206 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-071915-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-
BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...
ORANGE...BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...
GLOUCESTER...CHESTERFIELD...BLANDFORD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...
SPRINGFIELD...MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...
CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...PLYMOUTH...
FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...
PROVINCETOWN...VINEYARD HAVEN...NANTUCKET...AYER...FOSTER...
SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...
NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT...BLOCK ISLAND
1206 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...SNOW SQUALLS WILL MOVE ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND THIS
AFTERNOON AND EVENING...

SNOW SHOWERS IN EASTERN NEW YORK WILL MOVE ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THESE SNOW SHOWERS WILL
PRODUCE BRIEF WIND GUSTS TO 35 MPH...AND MAY BRIEFLY REDUCE THE
VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE-HALF MILE. ACCUMULATIONS OF LESS THAN
AN INCH ARE POSSIBLE.

HERE IS THE EXPECTED TIMING OF THE SHOWERS...
BERKSHIRE EAST SLOPES...1 TO 130 PM
CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY...130 TO 230 PM
WORCESTER HILLS... 2 TO 3 PM
NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT/NORTHWEST RHODE ISLAND...230 TO 330 PM
BOSTON-PROVIDENCE CORRIDOR...3 TO 4 PM
CAPE COD AND ISLANDS... 430 TO 6 PM.

THE BRIEF BURSTS OF SNOW AND WIND AND REDUCED VISIBILITY MAY
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS TRAVEL. MOTORISTS SHOULD BE CAUTIOUS AND TRAVEL
AT SLOWER SPEEDS IN AND NEAR ANY OF THESE SNOW SQUALLS.

WTB
Special weather statement, Jan 7, 2:25 PM EST, 1 hour 40 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
225 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-072130-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-
BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...
ORANGE...BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...
GLOUCESTER...CHESTERFIELD...BLANDFORD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...
SPRINGFIELD...MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...
CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...PLYMOUTH...
FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...
PROVINCETOWN...VINEYARD HAVEN...NANTUCKET...AYER...FOSTER...
SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...
NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT...BLOCK ISLAND
225 PM EST WED JAN 7 2015

...SNOW SQUALLS WILL MOVE ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND THIS
AFTERNOON AND EVENING...

SNOW SHOWERS MOVING OVER THE CENTRAL HILLS OF NEW ENGLAND WILL
MOVE ACROSS THE REMAINDER OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND LATE THIS
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THESE SNOW SHOWERS WILL PRODUCE BRIEF WIND
GUSTS TO 35 MPH...AND MAY BRIEFLY REDUCE THE VISIBILITY TO LESS
THAN ONE-HALF MILE. SHOWERS WILL REACH THE BOSTON-PROVIDENCE
CORRIDOR BETWEEN 315 PM AND 415 PM. CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS MAY
BE AFFECTED BETWEEN 430 PM AND 6 PM.

THE BRIEF BURSTS OF SNOW AND WIND AND REDUCED VISIBILITY MAY
PRODUCE HAZARDOUS TRAVEL. MOTORISTS SHOULD BE CAUTIOUS AND TRAVEL
AT SLOWER SPEEDS IN AND NEAR ANY OF THESE SNOW SQUALLS.

WTB

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 7, 3:49 PM ESTHigh Wind WatchBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth24 hr

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