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Coastal Flood Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 7, 20164 counties in Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this coastal flood warning at Feb 7, 2016, 3:00 PM EST for 4 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Feb 8, 2016, 9:00 AM EST. It was in force for 4 hr. 26 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 7, 2016, 3:00 PM EST (20:00 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 8, 2016, 9:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 8, 2016, 1:00 PM EST
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Barnstable County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 52 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 8, 9:12 AM ESTSNOW 2.62 Wsw Mashpee, MA24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 8, 9:14 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGPlymouth, MATREE DOWN ON WIRES
Feb 8, 9:16 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODScituate, MASECTIONS OF OCEANSIDE DRIVE FLOODED AND IMPASSABLE
Feb 8, 9:19 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGScituate, MAWIRES DOWN ON OVER ROCK ROAD.
Feb 8, 9:30 AM ESTSNOW 2.5Sandwich, MA
Feb 8, 9:39 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODMarshfield, MAMODERATE COASTAL FLOODING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ESPLANADE
Feb 8, 9:43 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODMarshfield, MAFLOODING INTO THE PARKING LOW AREAS OF HARBOR
Feb 8, 9:45 AM ESTSNOW 2.1West Wareham, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Feb 8, 9:56 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODPlymouth, MAWARREN AVE BY BURTS RESTAURANT CLOSED DUE TO COASTAL FLOODING
Feb 8, 10:00 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODMarshfield, MASIGNIFICANT SPLASHOVER ON SHORE ROADS
Feb 8, 10:10 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODCohasset, MAMARGIN STREET AT STOCKBRIDGE CLOSED TO COASTAL FLOODING.
Feb 8, 10:11 AM ESTSNOW 1.4Orleans, MA
Feb 8, 10:25 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODNantucket, MAFRONT YARDS OF WASHINGTON STREET FLOODED ALSO FLOODING ON EASY STREET FLOODED.
Feb 8, 10:30 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODMarshfield, MAESPLANADE AREA FLOODED AND IMPASSABLE
Feb 8, 10:35 AM ESTSNOW 2Rockland, MAHAM RADIO
Feb 8, 10:37 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODCohasset, MAJERUSALEM ROAD AT BOW ROAD CLOSED DUE TO COASTAL FLOODING AND BORDER STREET BY THE BOAT HOUSE FLOODED
Feb 8, 10:45 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODNantucket, MACOASTAL FLOODING ON THE ROAD THAT LEADS TO COMMERCIAL WHARF
Feb 8, 11:00 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODHingham, MAROCKLAND STREET AT KILBY STREET FLOODED AND CLOSED
Feb 8, 11:07 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Ese Nantucket, MA
Feb 8, 11:15 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODScituate, MAEDWARD FOSTER ROAD AND AREAS ADJACENT TO SCITUATE HARBOR FLOODED AND IMPASSABLE TEMPORARILY CUTTING OFF RESIDENTS OF FIRST AND SECOND CLIFF...GILSON ROAD FLOODED
Feb 8, 11:19 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODNantucket, MAEASY STREET AND LOWER BROAD STREET FLOODED AND IMPASSABLE...EASY STREET CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Feb 8, 11:27 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 64Nantucket, MAQUIDNET
Feb 8, 11:45 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODNantucket, MASEVERAL ROADS CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING IN THE BRANT ROCK SECTION...SOUTH BROAD STREET CLOSED DUE TO COASTAL FLOODING
Feb 8, 12:05 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 65Nantucket, MAQUIDNET
Feb 8, 12:16 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOODNantucket, MATRAFFIC CIRCLE AT EASTON STREET AND HULBERT AVENUE FLOODED AND IMPASSABLE
Feb 8, 12:34 PM ESTHIGH SUST WINDS 462 Ese Nantucket, MA

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Chatham, MA (KCHH), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 50 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Chatham, MA at 12:00Z on 2016-02-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Chatham, MA at 12:00Z on 2016-02-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -3 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1329 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
66 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-3 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
49 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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764 
WHUS41 KBOX 072000
CFWBOX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
300 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

MAZ019-022-024-080400-
/O.UPG.KBOX.CF.A.0002.160208T1400Z-160208T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.CF.W.0002.160208T1400Z-160208T1800Z/
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-NANTUCKET MA-
300 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM EST MONDAY. THE COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATION...EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS COASTLINE FROM PLYMOUTH COUNTY SOUTH
  THROUGH CAPE COD INCLUDING NANTUCKET.

* COASTAL FLOODING...AREAS OF MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING ARE
  EXPECTED. 

* TIMING...THE LATE MONDAY MORNING TO MIDDAY HIGH TIDE CYCLE...
  SPECIFICALLY 9 AM TO 1 PM.

* IMPACTS...MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING PRODUCES WIDESPREAD
  FLOODING OF VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS AND/OR BASEMENTS DUE TO THE
  HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE AND/OR WAVE ACTION. NUMEROUS ROAD CLOSURES
  MAY BE NEEDED. LIVES MAY BE AT RISK FOR PEOPLE WHO PUT
  THEMSELVES IN HARMS WAY. ISOLATED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE MAY BE
  OBSERVED.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT MODERATE OR MAJOR COASTAL
FLOODING IS EXPECTED. MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING PRODUCES
WIDESPREAD FLOODING OF VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS AND/OR BASEMENTS DUE
TO THE HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE AND/OR WAVE ACTION. NUMEROUS ROAD
CLOSURES MAY BE NEEDED. LIVES MAY BE AT RISK FOR PEOPLE WHO PUT
THEMSELVES IN HARMS WAY. ISOLATED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE MAY BE
OBSERVED.

&&

NOCERA/CADIMA

&&

&&

ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.

SCITUATE

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    8.8- 9.3    07/11 PM   -0.2/ 0.2    2-8       NONE
   12.1-12.6    08/11 AM    1.7/ 2.2   12-14   MINOR-MDT
   11.1-11.6    08/11 PM    1.6/ 2.0   11-14     MINOR
   10.9-11.4    09/12 PM    0.2/ 0.7    7-8       NONE
   10.2-10.7    10/12 AM    0.2/ 0.8    5-6       NONE
   10.8-11.3    10/12 PM   -0.2/ 0.3    4-5       NONE

SANDWICH / DENNIS

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    8.9- 9.4    07/11 PM    0.0/ 0.5    1-6       NONE
   12.4-12.9    08/11 AM    2.2/ 2.7    8-11     MINOR
   11.2-11.7    08/11 PM    1.9/ 2.3    6-10      NONE
   11.0-11.5    09/11 AM    0.5/ 1.0    3-4       NONE
   10.2-10.7    10/12 AM    0.5/ 1.0     2        NONE
   10.6-11.1    10/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5    1-2       NONE

PROVINCETOWN HARBOR

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    9.3- 9.8    07/11 PM   -0.2/ 0.2    1-2       NONE
   12.6-13.1    08/11 AM    1.7/ 2.2     2     MINOR-MDT
   11.8-12.3    08/11 PM    1.8/ 2.2     1        NONE
   11.5-12.0    09/12 PM    0.2/ 0.8     4        NONE
   10.8-11.3    10/12 AM    0.4/ 0.9     3        NONE
   11.3-11.8    10/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5    2-3       NONE

CHATHAM - EAST COAST

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    5.5- 6.0    07/11 PM   -0.2/ 0.3    3-8       NONE
    8.8- 9.3    08/11 AM    1.9/ 2.3   14-17     MINOR
    7.5- 8.0    09/12 AM    1.6/ 2.0   12-15      NONE
    7.3- 7.8    09/12 PM    0.2/ 0.8    7-8       NONE
    6.7- 7.2    10/01 AM    0.4/ 0.9     6        NONE

CHATHAM - SOUTH COAST

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    3.2- 3.7    07/11 PM   -0.3/ 0.2    1-2       NONE
    5.9- 6.4    08/11 AM    1.3/ 1.8    3-4       NONE
    5.2- 5.7    09/12 AM    1.5/ 2.0    2-3       NONE
    5.0- 5.5    09/12 PM    0.2/ 0.8    3-4       NONE
    4.4- 4.9    10/01 AM    0.4/ 0.9     3        NONE

BUZZARDS BAY - WOODS HOLE

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    1.3- 1.8    07/07 PM   -0.7/-0.2     1        NONE
    3.6- 4.1    08/08 AM    1.1/ 1.6     2        NONE
    3.2- 3.7    08/08 PM    1.2/ 1.7    2-3       NONE
    3.5- 4.0    09/09 AM    1.0/ 1.5    1-2       NONE
    2.7- 3.2    09/09 PM    0.6/ 1.1     1        NONE
    2.5- 3.0    10/09 AM    0.0/ 0.5    1-2       NONE

WINGS NECK

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    3.2- 3.7    07/08 PM   -0.7/-0.2     1        NONE
    5.1- 5.6    08/09 AM    0.4/ 0.9     1        NONE
    5.0- 5.5    08/09 PM    0.9/ 1.4     1        NONE
    5.9- 6.4    09/09 AM    1.1/ 1.6     1        NONE
    4.9- 5.4    09/10 PM    0.5/ 1.0     1        NONE
    4.7- 5.2    10/10 AM    0.0/ 0.5     1        NONE

NANTUCKET HARBOR

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    2.7- 3.2    07/11 PM   -0.2/ 0.2    2-5       NONE
    5.6- 6.1    08/12 PM    2.0/ 2.5    7-8     MODERATE
    4.7- 5.2    09/12 AM    1.6/ 2.0    4-6      MINOR
    4.0- 4.5    09/12 PM    0.4/ 0.9     3        NONE
    3.6- 4.1    10/01 AM    0.2/ 0.8     3        NONE

NANTUCKET EAST COAST - EROSION IMPACTS

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    3.1- 3.6    07/11 PM    0.0/ 0.5    3-7       NONE
    5.9- 6.4    08/11 AM    2.2/ 2.7   10-11   MINOR-MDT
    5.0- 5.5    09/12 AM    1.7/ 2.2    9-10      NONE
    4.0- 4.5    09/12 PM    0.4/ 0.9     7        NONE
    3.7- 4.2    10/01 AM    0.4/ 0.9    6-7       NONE

NANTUCKET - MADAKET AREA EROSION IMPACTS

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    2.0- 2.5    07/11 PM   -0.3/ 0.2    2-4       NONE
    4.0- 4.5    08/11 AM    1.3/ 1.8    5-6       NONE
    4.2- 4.7    09/12 AM    1.7/ 2.2    5-6       NONE
    3.2- 3.7    09/12 PM    0.4/ 0.9     4        NONE
    2.8- 3.4    10/01 AM    0.2/ 0.8    4-5       NONE

$$

MAZ007-015-016-023-080400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.CF.Y.0003.160208T1400Z-160208T1800Z/
EASTERN ESSEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-DUKES MA-
300 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM EST MONDAY.

* LOCATION...MARTHAS VINEYARD AND THE NORTH SHORE OF MASSACHUSETTS
  FROM BOSTON NORTHWARD TO THE MA/NH BORDER.

* COASTAL FLOODING...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING IS EXPECTED.

* TIMING...FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM MONDAY.

* IMPACTS...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING OF THE MOST VULNERABLE SHORE
  ROADS AND/OR BASEMENTS DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE OR WAVE
  SPLASHOVER. THE MAJORITY OF ROADS REMAIN PASSABLE WITH ONLY
  ISOLATED CLOSURES. THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT THREAT TO LIFE AND
  ANY IMPACT ON PROPERTY IS MINIMAL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING OF THE MOST
VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS AND/OR BASEMENTS DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE OR WAVE
SPLASHOVER.  THE MAJORITY OF ROADS REMAIN PASSABLE WITH ONLY ISOLATED CLOSURES.
THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT THREAT TO LIFE AND ANY IMPACT ON PROPERTY IS MINIMAL.

&&

&&

ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.

NEWBURYPORT

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    7.5- 8.0    07/11 PM   -0.5/ 0.0    3-8       NONE
   10.7-11.2    08/11 AM    1.5/ 2.0   11-12     MINOR
    9.8-10.3    09/12 AM    1.5/ 2.0   10-12      NONE
    9.7-10.2    09/12 PM    0.2/ 0.7    6-7       NONE
    8.9- 9.4    10/12 AM    0.2/ 0.7    4-5       NONE

GLOUCESTER HARBOR

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    8.3- 8.8    07/10 PM   -0.3/ 0.2    3-7       NONE
   11.8-12.3    08/11 AM    1.8/ 2.2   13-15     MINOR
   10.9-11.4    08/11 PM    1.8/ 2.2   11-14      NONE
   10.8-11.3    09/11 AM    0.5/ 1.0    8-9       NONE
    9.9-10.4    10/12 AM    0.4/ 0.9    6-7       NONE
   10.5-11.0    10/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5    4-5       NONE

REVERE

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    9.2- 9.7    07/11 PM   -0.2/ 0.3    2-7       NONE
   12.6-13.1    08/11 AM    1.8/ 2.2   10-11     MINOR
   11.6-12.1    08/11 PM    1.7/ 2.2    9-11     MINOR
   11.3-11.8    09/12 PM    0.2/ 0.8     6        NONE
   10.7-11.2    10/12 AM    0.4/ 0.9    4-5       NONE
   11.2-11.7    10/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5    3-4       NONE

BOSTON HARBOR

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    9.5-10.0    07/11 PM   -0.2/ 0.2    2-3       NONE
   12.9-13.4    08/11 AM    1.7/ 2.2     3       MINOR
   11.8-12.3    08/11 PM    1.6/ 2.0     3       MINOR
   11.8-12.3    09/12 PM    0.2/ 0.8    1-2       NONE
   10.9-11.4    10/12 AM    0.2/ 0.8     1        NONE
   11.5-12.0    10/12 PM   -0.2/ 0.3     1        NONE

VINEYARD HAVEN

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    3.1- 3.6    08/08 AM    1.1/ 1.6     4        NONE
    2.7- 3.2    09/10 AM    0.8/ 1.3    1-2       NONE
    1.7- 2.2    10/11 AM   -0.2/ 0.3    1-2       NONE

$$

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NOCERA
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259 
WHUS41 KBOX 080207
CFWBOX

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
907 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

MAZ019-022-024-081015-
/O.CON.KBOX.CF.W.0002.160208T1400Z-160208T1800Z/
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-NANTUCKET MA-
907 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* LOCATION...EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS COASTLINE FROM PLYMOUTH COUNTY SOUTH 
  THROUGH CAPE COD INCLUDING NANTUCKET.

* COASTAL FLOODING...AREAS OF MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING ARE EXPECTED.

* TIMING...THE LATE MONDAY MORNING TO MIDDAY HIGH TIDE CYCLE... SPECIFICALLY 9 
  AM TO 1 PM.

* IMPACTS...MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING PRODUCES WIDESPREAD FLOODING OF 
  VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS AND/OR BASEMENTS DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE 
  AND/OR WAVE ACTION. NUMEROUS ROAD CLOSURES MAY BE NEEDED. LIVES MAY BE AT 
  RISK FOR PEOPLE WHO PUT THEMSELVES IN HARMS WAY. ISOLATED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE 
  MAY BE OBSERVED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT MODERATE OR MAJOR COASTAL FLOODING IS
EXPECTED. MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING PRODUCES WIDESPREAD FLOODING OF VULNERABLE
SHORE ROADS AND/OR BASEMENTS DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE AND/OR WAVE
ACTION. NUMEROUS ROAD CLOSURES MAY BE NEEDED. LIVES MAY BE AT RISK FOR PEOPLE
WHO PUT THEMSELVES IN HARMS WAY. ISOLATED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE MAY BE OBSERVED.

&&

NOCERA/CADIMA

&&

&&

ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.

SCITUATE

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    8.8- 9.3    07/11 PM   -0.2/ 0.2    2-8       NONE
   12.1-12.6    08/11 AM    1.7/ 2.2   12-14   MINOR-MDT
   11.1-11.6    08/11 PM    1.6/ 2.0   12-14     MINOR
   10.9-11.4    09/12 PM    0.2/ 0.7    8-10      NONE
   10.2-10.7    10/12 AM    0.2/ 0.8    4-7       NONE
   10.8-11.3    10/12 PM   -0.2/ 0.3    3-4       NONE

SANDWICH / DENNIS

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    8.9- 9.4    07/11 PM    0.0/ 0.5    1-6       NONE
   12.4-12.9    08/11 AM    2.2/ 2.7    8-11     MINOR
   11.2-11.7    08/11 PM    1.9/ 2.3    7-10      NONE
   11.0-11.5    09/11 AM    0.5/ 1.0    3-4       NONE
   10.2-10.7    10/12 AM    0.5/ 1.0    2-3       NONE
   10.6-11.1    10/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5    1-2       NONE

PROVINCETOWN HARBOR

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    9.3- 9.8    07/11 PM   -0.2/ 0.2    1-2       NONE
   12.6-13.1    08/11 AM    1.7/ 2.2     2     MINOR-MDT
   11.8-12.3    08/11 PM    1.8/ 2.2    1-4       NONE
   11.5-12.0    09/12 PM    0.2/ 0.8     1        NONE
   10.8-11.3    10/12 AM    0.4/ 0.9    2-3       NONE
   11.3-11.8    10/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5    2-3       NONE

CHATHAM - EAST COAST

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    5.5- 6.0    07/11 PM   -0.2/ 0.3    3-8       NONE
    8.8- 9.3    08/11 AM    1.9/ 2.3   14-17     MINOR
    7.5- 8.0    09/12 AM    1.6/ 2.0   13-15      NONE
    7.3- 7.8    09/12 PM    0.2/ 0.8    8-10      NONE
    6.7- 7.2    10/01 AM    0.4/ 0.9    5-6       NONE
    7.0- 7.5    10/01 PM   -0.2/ 0.3     5        NONE

CHATHAM - SOUTH COAST

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    3.2- 3.7    07/11 PM   -0.3/ 0.2    1-2       NONE
    5.9- 6.4    08/11 AM    1.3/ 1.8    3-4       NONE
    5.2- 5.7    09/12 AM    1.5/ 2.0    2-3       NONE
    5.0- 5.5    09/12 PM    0.2/ 0.8     1        NONE
    4.4- 4.9    10/01 AM    0.4/ 0.9     2        NONE
    4.6- 5.1    10/01 PM   -0.2/ 0.3     3        NONE

BUZZARDS BAY - WOODS HOLE

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    1.3- 1.8    07/07 PM   -0.7/-0.2     1        NONE
    3.6- 4.1    08/08 AM    1.1/ 1.6     2        NONE
    3.2- 3.7    08/08 PM    1.2/ 1.7    2-3       NONE
    3.5- 4.0    09/09 AM    1.0/ 1.5     1        NONE
    2.7- 3.2    09/09 PM    0.6/ 1.1     1        NONE
    2.5- 3.0    10/09 AM    0.0/ 0.5    1-2       NONE

WINGS NECK

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    3.2- 3.7    07/08 PM   -0.7/-0.2     1        NONE
    5.1- 5.6    08/09 AM    0.4/ 0.9     1        NONE
    5.0- 5.5    08/09 PM    0.9/ 1.4     1        NONE
    5.9- 6.4    09/09 AM    1.1/ 1.6     1        NONE
    4.9- 5.4    09/10 PM    0.5/ 1.0     1        NONE
    4.7- 5.2    10/10 AM    0.0/ 0.5     1        NONE

NANTUCKET HARBOR

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    2.7- 3.2    07/11 PM   -0.2/ 0.2    2-5       NONE
    5.6- 6.1    08/12 PM    2.0/ 2.5    7-8     MODERATE
    4.7- 5.2    09/12 AM    1.6/ 2.0    4-6      MINOR
    4.0- 4.5    09/12 PM    0.4/ 0.9     3        NONE
    3.6- 4.1    10/01 AM    0.2/ 0.8    2-3       NONE
    3.5- 4.0    10/01 PM   -0.2/ 0.2    2-3       NONE

NANTUCKET EAST COAST - EROSION IMPACTS

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    3.1- 3.6    07/11 PM    0.0/ 0.5    3-7       NONE
    5.9- 6.4    08/11 AM    2.2/ 2.7   10-11   MINOR-MDT
    5.0- 5.5    09/12 AM    1.7/ 2.2     10       NONE
    4.0- 4.5    09/12 PM    0.4/ 0.9    7-9       NONE
    3.7- 4.2    10/01 AM    0.4/ 0.9    4-5       NONE
    3.6- 4.1    10/01 PM   -0.2/ 0.3     6        NONE

NANTUCKET - MADAKET AREA EROSION IMPACTS

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    2.0- 2.5    07/11 PM   -0.3/ 0.2    2-4       NONE
    4.0- 4.5    08/11 AM    1.3/ 1.8    5-6       NONE
    4.2- 4.7    09/12 AM    1.7/ 2.2    5-7       NONE
    3.2- 3.7    09/12 PM    0.4/ 0.9    4-5       NONE
    2.8- 3.4    10/01 AM    0.2/ 0.8     3        NONE
    2.5- 3.0    10/01 PM   -0.3/ 0.2     5        NONE

$$

MAZ007-015-016-023-081015-
/O.CON.KBOX.CF.Y.0003.160208T1400Z-160208T1800Z/
EASTERN ESSEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-DUKES MA-
907 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* LOCATION...MARTHAS VINEYARD AND THE NORTH SHORE OF MASSACHUSETTS FROM BOSTON 
  NORTHWARD TO THE MA/NH BORDER.

* COASTAL FLOODING...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING IS EXPECTED.

* TIMING...FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM MONDAY.

* IMPACTS...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING OF THE MOST VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS AND/OR 
  BASEMENTS DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE OR WAVE SPLASHOVER. THE MAJORITY 
  OF ROADS REMAIN PASSABLE WITH ONLY ISOLATED CLOSURES. THERE IS NO 
  SIGNIFICANT THREAT TO LIFE AND ANY IMPACT ON PROPERTY IS MINIMAL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING OF THE MOST
VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS AND/OR BASEMENTS DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE OR WAVE
SPLASHOVER.  THE MAJORITY OF ROADS REMAIN PASSABLE WITH ONLY ISOLATED CLOSURES.
THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT THREAT TO LIFE AND ANY IMPACT ON PROPERTY IS MINIMAL.

&&

&&

ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.

NEWBURYPORT

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    7.5- 8.0    07/11 PM   -0.5/ 0.0    3-8       NONE
   10.7-11.2    08/11 AM    1.5/ 2.0   11-12     MINOR
    9.8-10.3    09/12 AM    1.5/ 2.0   11-12      NONE
    9.7-10.2    09/12 PM    0.2/ 0.7    8-10      NONE
    8.9- 9.4    10/12 AM    0.2/ 0.7    4-6       NONE
    9.3- 9.8    10/01 PM   -0.3/ 0.2    2-3       NONE

GLOUCESTER HARBOR

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    8.3- 8.8    07/10 PM   -0.3/ 0.2    3-7       NONE
   11.8-12.3    08/11 AM    1.8/ 2.2   13-15     MINOR
   10.9-11.4    08/11 PM    1.8/ 2.2   12-14      NONE
   10.8-11.3    09/11 AM    0.5/ 1.0   10-12      NONE
    9.9-10.4    10/12 AM    0.4/ 0.9    5-7       NONE
   10.5-11.0    10/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5    3-4       NONE

REVERE

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    9.2- 9.7    07/11 PM   -0.2/ 0.3    2-7       NONE
   12.6-13.1    08/11 AM    1.8/ 2.2   10-11     MINOR
   11.6-12.1    08/11 PM    1.7/ 2.2   10-11     MINOR
   11.3-11.8    09/12 PM    0.2/ 0.8    7-8       NONE
   10.7-11.2    10/12 AM    0.4/ 0.9    4-6       NONE
   11.2-11.7    10/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5    2-3       NONE

BOSTON HARBOR

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    9.5-10.0    07/11 PM   -0.2/ 0.2    2-3       NONE
   12.9-13.4    08/11 AM    1.7/ 2.2     3       MINOR
   11.8-12.3    08/11 PM    1.6/ 2.0    2-3      MINOR
   11.8-12.3    09/12 PM    0.2/ 0.8     1        NONE
   10.9-11.4    10/12 AM    0.2/ 0.8     1        NONE
   11.5-12.0    10/12 PM   -0.2/ 0.3     1        NONE

VINEYARD HAVEN

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    3.1- 3.6    08/08 AM    1.1/ 1.6     4        NONE
    2.7- 3.2    09/10 AM    0.8/ 1.3     2        NONE
    1.7- 2.2    10/11 AM   -0.2/ 0.3     1        NONE

$$

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WHUS41 KBOX 080903
CFWBOX

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
403 AM EST MON FEB 8 2016

MAZ019-022-024-081715-
/O.CON.KBOX.CF.W.0002.160208T1400Z-160208T1800Z/
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-NANTUCKET MA-
403 AM EST MON FEB 8 2016

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS COASTLINE FROM PLYMOUTH COUNTY SOUTH 
  THROUGH CAPE COD INCLUDING NANTUCKET.

* COASTAL FLOODING...AREAS OF MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING ARE
  EXPECTED DURING THE LATE MORNING AND MIDDAY HIGH TIDE CYCLE.
  THERE ALSO IS THE POTENTIAL FOR POCKETS OF MINOR COASTAL
  FLOODING DURING THE HIGH TIDE CYCLE VERY LATE THIS EVENING...BUT
  TODAY/S HIGH TIDE IS THE BIGGER CONCERN.

* TIMING...THE LATE MORNING TO MIDDAY HIGH TIDE CYCLE...SPECIFICALLY
  9 AM TO 1 PM.

* IMPACTS...MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING PRODUCES WIDESPREAD FLOODING OF 
  VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS AND/OR BASEMENTS DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE 
  AND/OR WAVE ACTION. NUMEROUS ROAD CLOSURES MAY BE NEEDED. LIVES MAY BE AT 
  RISK FOR PEOPLE WHO PUT THEMSELVES IN HARMS WAY. ISOLATED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE 
  MAY BE OBSERVED.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT MODERATE OR MAJOR COASTAL FLOODING IS
EXPECTED. MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING PRODUCES WIDESPREAD FLOODING OF VULNERABLE
SHORE ROADS AND/OR BASEMENTS DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE AND/OR WAVE
ACTION. NUMEROUS ROAD CLOSURES MAY BE NEEDED. LIVES MAY BE AT RISK FOR PEOPLE
WHO PUT THEMSELVES IN HARMS WAY. ISOLATED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE MAY BE OBSERVED.

&&

FRANK

&&

&&

ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.

SCITUATE

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    12.7-13.2    08/11 AM    2.2/ 2.7   14-18    MODERATE
   11.4-11.9    08/11 PM    1.9/ 2.3   11-16     MINOR
   10.6-11.1    09/12 PM   -0.2/ 0.3    7-8       NONE
   10.5-11.0    10/12 AM    0.6/ 1.1    5-6       NONE
   10.9-11.4    10/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5     3        NONE
   10.2-10.7    11/01 AM   -0.2/ 0.3     2        NONE

SANDWICH / DENNIS

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    12.9-13.4    08/11 AM    2.7/ 3.2    8-10   MINOR-MDT
   11.6-12.1    08/11 PM    2.2/ 2.7    6-9      MINOR
   10.7-11.2    09/11 AM    0.2/ 0.7    3-4       NONE
   10.4-10.9    10/12 AM    0.7/ 1.1    2-3       NONE
   10.7-11.2    10/12 PM    0.1/ 0.6     1        NONE
   10.0-10.5    11/01 AM    0.0/ 0.5     1        NONE

PROVINCETOWN HARBOR

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    13.2-13.7    08/11 AM    2.2/ 2.7     6      MODERATE
   12.1-12.6    08/11 PM    2.1/ 2.6    4-6      MINOR
   11.2-11.7    09/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5     2        NONE
   11.1-11.6    10/12 AM    0.7/ 1.1     2        NONE
   11.4-11.9    10/12 PM    0.1/ 0.6     2        NONE
   10.7-11.2    11/01 AM    0.0/ 0.5     2        NONE

CHATHAM - EAST COAST

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    9.3- 9.8    08/11 AM    2.3/ 2.8   13-16   MINOR-MDT
    7.8- 8.3    09/12 AM    1.9/ 2.3   12-14     MINOR
    7.0- 7.5    09/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5    8-9       NONE
    6.9- 7.4    10/01 AM    0.6/ 1.1    5-6       NONE
    7.2- 7.7    10/01 PM    0.1/ 0.6     5        NONE

CHATHAM - SOUTH COAST

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    6.6- 7.1    08/11 AM    2.0/ 2.5     3        NONE
    5.5- 6.0    09/12 AM    1.7/ 2.2    2-3       NONE
    4.7- 5.2    09/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5     2        NONE
    4.6- 5.1    10/01 AM    0.6/ 1.1    1-2       NONE
    4.7- 5.2    10/01 PM    0.0/ 0.5     2        NONE
    4.2- 4.7    11/01 AM    0.0/ 0.5     2        NONE

BUZZARDS BAY - WOODS HOLE

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    3.5- 4.0    08/08 AM    1.0/ 1.5    2-3       NONE
    4.0- 4.5    08/08 PM    2.1/ 2.6    1-2       NONE
    3.4- 3.9    09/09 AM    0.9/ 1.4     1        NONE
    2.7- 3.2    09/09 PM    0.5/ 1.0     1        NONE
    3.0- 3.5    10/09 AM    0.5/ 1.0     1        NONE
    2.2- 2.7    10/10 PM    0.1/ 0.6     1        NONE

WINGS NECK

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    5.0- 5.5    08/09 AM    0.2/ 0.8     4        NONE
    5.9- 6.4    08/09 PM    1.8/ 2.2    2-3       NONE
    5.7- 6.2    09/09 AM    1.0/ 1.5     1        NONE
    4.9- 5.4    09/10 PM    0.5/ 1.0     1        NONE
    5.2- 5.7    10/10 AM    0.4/ 0.9     1        NONE
    4.5- 5.0    10/11 PM    0.0/ 0.5     1        NONE

NANTUCKET HARBOR

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    6.0- 6.5    08/12 PM    2.3/ 2.8    5-7     MODERATE
    5.1- 5.6    09/12 AM    1.9/ 2.3    4-5      MINOR
    3.7- 4.2    09/12 PM    0.1/ 0.6     3        NONE
    3.9- 4.4    10/01 AM    0.6/ 1.1     2        NONE
    3.7- 4.2    10/01 PM    0.0/ 0.5     2        NONE

NANTUCKET EAST COAST - EROSION IMPACTS

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    6.4- 6.9    08/11 AM    2.7/ 3.2   11-14    MODERATE
    5.2- 5.7    09/12 AM    2.0/ 2.5   10-12     MINOR
    3.7- 4.2    09/12 PM    0.1/ 0.6    7-8       NONE
    4.0- 4.5    10/01 AM    0.7/ 1.1     5        NONE
    3.7- 4.2    10/01 PM    0.0/ 0.5    5-6       NONE

NANTUCKET - MADAKET AREA EROSION IMPACTS

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    4.9- 5.4    08/11 AM    2.2/ 2.7    5-6       NONE
    4.4- 4.9    09/12 AM    1.9/ 2.3    6-7       NONE
    2.7- 3.2    09/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5     4        NONE
    3.2- 3.7    10/01 AM    0.6/ 1.1    3-4       NONE
    2.7- 3.2    10/01 PM    0.0/ 0.5    4-5       NONE
    2.6- 3.1    11/01 AM    0.0/ 0.5     5        NONE

$$

MAZ007-015-016-023-081715-
/O.CON.KBOX.CF.Y.0003.160208T1400Z-160208T1800Z/
EASTERN ESSEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-DUKES MA-
403 AM EST MON FEB 8 2016

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...MARTHAS VINEYARD AND THE NORTH SHORE OF MASSACHUSETTS FROM BOSTON 
  NORTHWARD TO THE MA/NH BORDER.

* COASTAL FLOODING...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING IS EXPECTED.

* TIMING...FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM MONDAY. ANOTHER ROUND OF MINOR
  COASTAL FLOODING IS POSSIBLE VERY LATE THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING OF THE MOST VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS AND/OR 
  BASEMENTS DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE OR WAVE SPLASHOVER. THE MAJORITY 
  OF ROADS REMAIN PASSABLE WITH ONLY ISOLATED CLOSURES. THERE IS NO 
  SIGNIFICANT THREAT TO LIFE AND ANY IMPACT ON PROPERTY IS MINIMAL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING OF THE MOST
VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS AND/OR BASEMENTS DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE OR WAVE
SPLASHOVER.  THE MAJORITY OF ROADS REMAIN PASSABLE WITH ONLY ISOLATED CLOSURES.
THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT THREAT TO LIFE AND ANY IMPACT ON PROPERTY IS MINIMAL.

&&

&&

ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.

NEWBURYPORT

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    10.9-11.4    08/11 AM    1.7/ 2.2   11-12     MINOR
   10.2-10.7    09/12 AM    1.9/ 2.3   10-11     MINOR
    9.3- 9.8    09/12 PM   -0.2/ 0.2    7-8       NONE
    9.2- 9.7    10/12 AM    0.5/ 1.0    4-5       NONE
    9.5-10.0    10/01 PM   -0.2/ 0.3    2-3       NONE
    9.0- 9.5    11/01 AM   -0.2/ 0.3     2        NONE

GLOUCESTER HARBOR

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    12.0-12.5    08/11 AM    2.0/ 2.5   13-14     MINOR
   11.3-11.8    08/11 PM    2.2/ 2.7   13-14     MINOR
   10.5-11.0    09/11 AM    0.2/ 0.7    8-10      NONE
   10.2-10.7    10/12 AM    0.7/ 1.1    5-6       NONE
   10.6-11.1    10/12 PM    0.1/ 0.6    3-4       NONE
   10.0-10.5    11/01 AM    0.1/ 0.6    2-3       NONE

REVERE

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    12.8-13.3    08/11 AM    2.0/ 2.5     11      MINOR
   12.0-12.5    08/11 PM    2.1/ 2.6    9-11     MINOR
   11.0-11.5    09/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5    6-7       NONE
   11.0-11.5    10/12 AM    0.7/ 1.1    4-5       NONE
   11.3-11.8    10/12 PM    0.1/ 0.6    2-3       NONE
   10.6-11.1    11/01 AM    0.0/ 0.5     2        NONE

BOSTON HARBOR

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    13.1-13.6    08/11 AM    1.9/ 2.3    2-3      MINOR
   12.1-12.6    08/11 PM    1.9/ 2.3     2       MINOR
   11.4-11.9    09/12 PM   -0.2/ 0.3    2-3       NONE
   11.2-11.7    10/12 AM    0.6/ 1.1     2        NONE
   11.6-12.1    10/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5     1        NONE
   10.9-11.4    11/01 AM    0.0/ 0.5     1        NONE

VINEYARD HAVEN

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    3.7- 4.2    08/08 AM    1.7/ 2.2     4        NONE
    2.3- 2.8    09/10 AM    0.5/ 1.0    1-2       NONE
    2.1- 2.6    10/11 AM    0.2/ 0.8     1        NONE
    1.4- 1.9    11/01 AM   -0.2/ 0.3     1        NONE

$$

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WHUS41 KBOX 081406
CFWBOX

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
906 AM EST MON FEB 8 2016

MAZ019-022-024-081800-
/O.CON.KBOX.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160208T1800Z/
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-NANTUCKET MA-
906 AM EST MON FEB 8 2016

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS COASTLINE FROM PLYMOUTH COUNTY
  SOUTH THROUGH CAPE COD AND NANTUCKET.

* COASTAL FLOODING...AREAS OF MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING ARE
  EXPECTED DURING THE LATE MORNING HIGH TIDE CYCLE. MOST
  VULNERABLE AREAS WILL EXPERIENCE INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND TO 2 OR
  3 FEET...AND  MINOR COASTAL FLOODING IS LIKELY DURING THE HIGH
  TIDE CYCLE VERY LATE THIS EVENING...BUT TODAY/S HIGH TIDE
  REMAINS THE BIGGER CONCERN.

* TIMING...WITHIN A COUPLE OF HOURS BEFORE AND AFTER THE LATE
  MORNING HIGH TIDE CYCLE...SPECIFICALLY 9 AM TO 1 PM.

* IMPACTS...MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING PRODUCES WIDESPREAD FLOODING
  OF VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS AND/OR BASEMENTS DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF
  STORM TIDE AND/OR WAVE ACTION. SAND AND COBBLE DEBRIS WILL
  LIKELY BE DEPOSITED ALONG VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS. SOME SHORE
  ROADS WILL LIKELY BE CLOSED FOR AT LEAST SEVERAL HOURS TODAY.
  ISOLATED STRUCTURE DAMAGE MAY BE OBSERVED WITH ISOLATED DAMAGE
  TO EXPOSED DECKS...DOCKS AND ANY WEAKENED SEA WALLS POSSIBLE.
  LIVES MAY BE AT RISK FOR PEOPLE WHO PUT THEMSELVES IN HARMS WAY.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT MODERATE OR MAJOR COASTAL FLOODING IS
EXPECTED. MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING PRODUCES WIDESPREAD FLOODING OF VULNERABLE
SHORE ROADS AND/OR BASEMENTS DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE AND/OR WAVE
ACTION. NUMEROUS ROAD CLOSURES MAY BE NEEDED. LIVES MAY BE AT RISK FOR PEOPLE
WHO PUT THEMSELVES IN HARMS WAY. ISOLATED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE MAY BE OBSERVED.

&&

THOMPSON

&&

&&

ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.

SCITUATE

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    12.7-13.2    08/11 AM    2.2/ 2.7   14-19    MODERATE
   11.4-11.9    08/11 PM    1.9/ 2.3   11-16     MINOR
   10.6-11.1    09/12 PM   -0.2/ 0.3    7-8       NONE
   10.5-11.0    10/12 AM    0.6/ 1.1    5-6       NONE
   10.9-11.4    10/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5     3        NONE
   10.2-10.7    11/01 AM   -0.2/ 0.3     2        NONE

SANDWICH / DENNIS

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    12.9-13.4    08/11 AM    2.7/ 3.2    8-10   MINOR-MDT
   11.6-12.1    08/11 PM    2.2/ 2.7    6-9      MINOR
   10.7-11.2    09/11 AM    0.2/ 0.7    3-4       NONE
   10.4-10.9    10/12 AM    0.7/ 1.1    2-3       NONE
   10.7-11.2    10/12 PM    0.1/ 0.6     1        NONE
   10.0-10.5    11/01 AM    0.0/ 0.5     1        NONE

PROVINCETOWN HARBOR

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    13.2-13.7    08/11 AM    2.2/ 2.7     6      MODERATE
   12.1-12.6    08/11 PM    2.1/ 2.6    4-6      MINOR
   11.2-11.7    09/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5     2        NONE
   11.1-11.6    10/12 AM    0.7/ 1.1     2        NONE
   11.4-11.9    10/12 PM    0.1/ 0.6     2        NONE
   10.7-11.2    11/01 AM    0.0/ 0.5     2        NONE

CHATHAM - EAST COAST

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    9.3- 9.8    08/11 AM    2.3/ 2.8   15-22   MINOR-MDT
    7.8- 8.3    09/12 AM    1.9/ 2.3   12-14     MINOR
    7.0- 7.5    09/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5    8-9       NONE
    6.9- 7.4    10/01 AM    0.6/ 1.1    5-6       NONE
    7.2- 7.7    10/01 PM    0.1/ 0.6     5        NONE
    6.5- 7.0    11/02 AM    0.0/ 0.5     4        NONE

CHATHAM - SOUTH COAST

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    6.6- 7.1    08/11 AM    2.0/ 2.5     3        NONE
    5.5- 6.0    09/12 AM    1.7/ 2.2    2-3       NONE
    4.7- 5.2    09/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5     2        NONE
    4.6- 5.1    10/01 AM    0.6/ 1.1    1-2       NONE
    4.7- 5.2    10/01 PM    0.0/ 0.5     2        NONE
    4.2- 4.7    11/01 AM    0.0/ 0.5     2        NONE

BUZZARDS BAY - WOODS HOLE

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    3.5- 4.0    08/08 AM    1.0/ 1.5    2-3       NONE
    4.0- 4.5    08/08 PM    2.1/ 2.6    1-2       NONE
    3.4- 3.9    09/09 AM    0.9/ 1.4     1        NONE
    2.7- 3.2    09/09 PM    0.5/ 1.0     1        NONE
    3.0- 3.5    10/09 AM    0.5/ 1.0     1        NONE
    2.2- 2.7    10/10 PM    0.1/ 0.6     1        NONE

WINGS NECK

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    5.0- 5.5    08/09 AM    0.2/ 0.8     4        NONE
    5.9- 6.4    08/09 PM    1.8/ 2.2    2-3       NONE
    5.7- 6.2    09/09 AM    1.0/ 1.5     1        NONE
    4.9- 5.4    09/10 PM    0.5/ 1.0     1        NONE
    5.2- 5.7    10/10 AM    0.4/ 0.9     1        NONE
    4.5- 5.0    10/11 PM    0.0/ 0.5     1        NONE

NANTUCKET HARBOR

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    6.0- 6.5    08/12 PM    2.3/ 2.8    6-7     MODERATE
    5.1- 5.6    09/12 AM    1.9/ 2.3    4-5      MINOR
    3.7- 4.2    09/12 PM    0.1/ 0.6     3        NONE
    3.9- 4.4    10/01 AM    0.6/ 1.1     2        NONE
    3.7- 4.2    10/01 PM    0.0/ 0.5     2        NONE
    3.2- 3.7    11/02 AM   -0.2/ 0.3     2        NONE

NANTUCKET EAST COAST - EROSION IMPACTS

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    6.4- 6.9    08/11 AM    2.7/ 3.2   11-18   MDT-MAJOR
    5.2- 5.7    09/12 AM    2.0/ 2.5   10-12     MINOR
    3.7- 4.2    09/12 PM    0.1/ 0.6    7-8       NONE
    4.0- 4.5    10/01 AM    0.7/ 1.1     5        NONE
    3.7- 4.2    10/01 PM    0.0/ 0.5    5-6       NONE
    3.5- 4.0    11/02 AM    0.0/ 0.5     5        NONE

NANTUCKET - MADAKET AREA EROSION IMPACTS

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    4.9- 5.4    08/11 AM    2.2/ 2.7    5-6       NONE
    4.4- 4.9    09/12 AM    1.9/ 2.3    6-7       NONE
    2.7- 3.2    09/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5     4        NONE
    3.2- 3.7    10/01 AM    0.6/ 1.1    3-4       NONE
    2.7- 3.2    10/01 PM    0.0/ 0.5    4-5       NONE
    2.6- 3.1    11/02 AM    0.0/ 0.5     5        NONE

$$

MAZ007-015-016-023-081800-
/O.CON.KBOX.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-160208T1800Z/
EASTERN ESSEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-DUKES MA-
906 AM EST MON FEB 8 2016

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...MARTHAS VINEYARD AND THE NORTH SHORE OF MASSACHUSETTS
  FROM BOSTON NORTHWARD TO SALISBURY.

* COASTAL FLOODING...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING IS EXPECTED.

* TIMING...FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM TODAY. ANOTHER ROUND OF MINOR
  COASTAL FLOODING IS POSSIBLE VERY LATE THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING OF THE MOST VULNERABLE SHORE
  ROADS AND/OR BASEMENTS DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE OR WAVE
  SPLASHOVER. THE MAJORITY OF ROADS REMAIN PASSABLE WITH ONLY
  ISOLATED CLOSURES. THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT THREAT TO LIFE AND
  ANY IMPACT ON PROPERTY WILL BE MINIMAL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING OF THE MOST
VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS AND/OR BASEMENTS DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF STORM TIDE OR WAVE
SPLASHOVER.  THE MAJORITY OF ROADS REMAIN PASSABLE WITH ONLY ISOLATED CLOSURES.
THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT THREAT TO LIFE AND ANY IMPACT ON PROPERTY IS MINIMAL.

&&

&&

ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.

NEWBURYPORT

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    10.9-11.4    08/11 AM    1.7/ 2.2   11-12     MINOR
   10.2-10.7    09/12 AM    1.9/ 2.3   10-11     MINOR
    9.3- 9.8    09/12 PM   -0.2/ 0.2    7-8       NONE
    9.2- 9.7    10/12 AM    0.5/ 1.0    4-5       NONE
    9.5-10.0    10/01 PM   -0.2/ 0.3    2-3       NONE
    9.0- 9.5    11/01 AM   -0.2/ 0.3     2        NONE

GLOUCESTER HARBOR

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    12.0-12.5    08/11 AM    2.0/ 2.5   13-17     MINOR
   11.3-11.8    08/11 PM    2.2/ 2.7   13-14     MINOR
   10.5-11.0    09/11 AM    0.2/ 0.7    8-10      NONE
   10.2-10.7    10/12 AM    0.7/ 1.1    5-6       NONE
   10.6-11.1    10/12 PM    0.1/ 0.6    3-4       NONE
   10.0-10.5    11/01 AM    0.1/ 0.6    2-3       NONE

REVERE

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    12.8-13.3    08/11 AM    2.0/ 2.5   11-12   MINOR-MDT
   12.0-12.5    08/11 PM    2.1/ 2.6    9-11     MINOR
   11.0-11.5    09/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5    6-7       NONE
   11.0-11.5    10/12 AM    0.7/ 1.1    4-5       NONE
   11.3-11.8    10/12 PM    0.1/ 0.6    2-3       NONE
   10.6-11.1    11/01 AM    0.0/ 0.5     2        NONE

BOSTON HARBOR

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    13.1-13.6    08/11 AM    1.9/ 2.3    2-3      MINOR
   12.1-12.6    08/11 PM    1.9/ 2.3     2       MINOR
   11.4-11.9    09/12 PM   -0.2/ 0.3    2-3       NONE
   11.2-11.7    10/12 AM    0.6/ 1.1     2        NONE
   11.6-12.1    10/12 PM    0.0/ 0.5     1        NONE
   10.9-11.4    11/01 AM    0.0/ 0.5     1        NONE

VINEYARD HAVEN

     TOTAL
      TIDE      DAY/TIME     SURGE     WAVES      FLOOD
      /FT/                    /FT/      /FT/    CATEGORY
  -----------  ----------  ---------  -------  ----------
    3.7- 4.2    08/08 AM    1.7/ 2.2     4        NONE
    2.3- 2.8    09/10 AM    0.5/ 1.0    1-2       NONE
    2.1- 2.6    10/11 AM    0.2/ 0.8     1        NONE
    1.4- 1.9    11/01 AM   -0.2/ 0.3     1        NONE

$$

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What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this coastal flood warning went out at Feb 7, 2:00 PM EST, 1 hour earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 7, 2:00 PM EST, 1 hour before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
200 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE WILL BRING DRY WEATHER WITH MILD TEMPERATURES TODAY.
A POWERFUL OCEAN STORM WILL BRING HEAVY SNOW...STRONG WINDS AND
COASTAL FLOODING TO EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND MONDAY
AND MONDAY NIGHT. PERIODS OF LIGHTER SNOW ARE EXPECTED TUESDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY. AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THE REGION
LATE IN THE WEEK...FOLLOWED BY DRY AIR AND COLDER THAN NORMAL
TEMPERATURES.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...

2 PM UPDATE...

*** BLIZZARD WARNING PLYMOUTH COUNTY/CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS ***
*** STRONG WINDS/HEAVY WET SNOW/POTENTIAL POWER OUTAGES SOUTHEAST
 MASSACHUSETTS ***
*** HEAVY SNOW LIKELY ALL OF EASTERN MA/RI AND NORTHEAST CT ***
*** SIGNIFICANT COASTAL FLOODING LIKELY SOUTH OF BOSTON ***

12Z MODELS ...

12Z GLOBAL GUIDANCE ECMWF/UKMET AND GFS HAVE ALL TRENDED UPWARD IN
QPF/SNOWFALL. THIS COMBINED WITH THE SAME TREND IN THE 12Z RGEM
GIVES US HIGHER CONFIDENCE IN THE VERY ROBUST 12Z NAM WHICH IS
PICKING UP ON THE OCEAN EFFECT AND LAND/SEA ENHANCEMENT OVER
PLYMOUTH COUNTY INTO THE UPPER CAPE. THUS THIS PORTION OF THE
FORECAST WILL BE HEAVILY BASED ON THE 12Z NAM. FURTHERMORE THE NAM
HIGHEST SKILL IS WITHIN THE FIRST 36 HRS. THUS WE ARE IN THE NAM
WHEELHOUSE.

OVERVIEW ...

IMPRESSIVE SOUTHERN STREAM SYSTEM OFF THE SOUTHEAST U.S. COAST
THIS AFTERNOON WITH EXPLOSIVE CYCLOGENESIS UNDERWAY. MESOANALYSIS
INDICATING PRES FALLS ON THE ORDER OF 7MB IN THE PAST 3 HRS OFF
THE VA COAST. WATER VAPOR SATELLITE IMAGERY SHOWING A NICE
SUBTROPICAL PLUME OF MOISTURE BEING TAPPED FROM THE BAHAMAS AND
ADVANCING UP THE EASTERN SEABOARD. THIS VERTICALLY STACKED LOW
TRACKS WELL SOUTHEAST OF THE 40N/70W BENCHMARK 18Z MON WHICH
TYPICALLY MEANS TOO FAR OUT TO SEA FOR SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.
HOWEVER THIS CYCLONE IS VERY INTENSE WITH SURFACE PRES LOWERING TO
ABOUT 975 MB 18Z MON AND WITH A VERY LARGE MID LEVEL CIRCULATION
THAT OVERSPREADS RI AND EASTERN MA. THUS HEAVY SNOW WILL TRACK
MUCH FARTHER INLAND THAN WHAT THIS TYPICAL TRACK OFFERS. IN FACT A
MODEL BLEND GIVES STORM TOTAL QPF OF UP TO 0.50 INCHES ACROSS
EASTERN CT INTO THE WORCESTER HILLS TO NORTHEAST MA/NH BORDER.

ONSET ...

SNOW OVERSPREADS MUCH OF THE AREA BETWEEN 08Z/3AM AND 11Z/6AM WITH
MAIN SHIELD APPROACHING THE SOUTH COAST FROM THE OCEAN. HOWEVER
THERE MAY BE SOME LIGHTER UPSLOPE SNOWS DURING THIS TIME ACROSS
THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF THE WORCESTER HILLS NORTHWARD TO THE MA/NH
BORDER. THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO INCREASING MOIST ONSHORE FLOW. PRECIP
MAY INITIALLY BEGIN AS RAIN OR A MIX OF RAIN/SNOW BUT QUICKLY
CHANGE TO ALL SNOW TOWARD 12Z/7AM.

SNOW INTENSITY ...

HEAVIEST SNOW WITH HOURLY RATES OF 1-2" WILL OCCUR 12Z-
20Z. TRAVEL IS NOT RECOMMENDED DURING THIS TIME. IT WILL CONTINUE
SNOWING AFTER 20Z/3PM BUT AT A MUCH LESSER INTENSITY. HEAVY SNOW
MAY LINGER UNTIL 7 PM ACROSS CAPE COD AND PLYMOUTH COUNTY. SNOW
GROWTH LOOKS GOOD ACROSS RI AND EASTERN MA 09Z-17ZISH. THIS
ENHANCE THE SNOWFALL RATES AND LOWER VSBY. IN ADDITION A SHARP
COASTAL FRONT WILL SETUP VICINITY OF THE I-95 CORRIDOR WITH
SHALLOW ARCTIC AIR ON THE WESTWARD SIDE OF THE BOUNDARY. THIS
BOUNDARY WILL ENHANCE SNOWFALL ALONG AND TO THE EAST WHILE
DIMINISHING SNOWFALL WEST OF THE WORCESTER HILLS INTO THE CT RVR
VLY. FURTHERMORE THIS SHALLOW ARCTIC AIR WILL RESULT IN OCEAN
EFFECT SNOWS TO DEVELOP AND ENHANCE OVERALL SNOWFALL RATES FIRST
ACROSS CAPE ANN AND SLIPPING SOUTH WITH THE ARCTIC AIRMASS DURING
THE AFTERNOON INTO PLYMOUTH COUNTY AND CAPE COD. OVERALL THE
MORNING COMMUTE WILL BE GREATLY IMPACTED AND ALSO THE LATE DAY
COMMUTE ESPECIALLY TRAVEL ACROSS RT-3 IN PLYMOUTH COUNTY AND
ACROSS CAPE COD.

STRONG WINDS/WET SNOW/POWER OUTAGES ...

INITALLY BLYR LAYER AND SURFACE TEMPS WILL BE MARGINAL TO SUPPORT
SNOW ACROSS SOUTHEAST MA. THIS WILL RESULT IN A HEAVY WET SNOW
DURING THE MORNING HOURS. WITH TREES ALREADY STRESSED ACROSS THIS
REGION FROM FRIDAY/S SNOWSTORM THERE WILL BE AN INCREASED RISK FOR
DOWN TREE LIMBS AND ADDITIONAL POWER OUTAGES. ADDING TO THIS
THREAT WILL BE VERY STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 TO
60 MPH FROM PLYMOUTH COUNTY SOUTHWARD TO CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS.
EVEN A LOW RISK OF A FEW LOCATIONS HERE POSSIBLY GUSTING UP TO 70
MPH!

HAZARDS/HEADLINES ...

GIVEN THE ABOVE REASONING WE WILL UPGRADE TO A BLIZZARD WARNING
FOR ALL OF PLYMOUTH COUNTY...CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS GIVEN THE
LIKELIHOOD OF 8 TO 12 INCHES ACROSS THIS AREA WITH LOW RISK OF UP
TO 18" ACROSS COASTAL PLYMOUTH AND UPPER CAPE COD. THIS COMBINED
WITH STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS WILL REDUCE VSBY TO 1/4 MILE OR LESS
AT TIMES MONDAY. WINTER STORM WARNINGS FOR THE REMAINDER OF
EASTERN MA TO NH BORDER...ALL OF RI AND NORTHEAST EASTERN CT FOR
5-8 INCHES. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES FOR REMAINDER OF NORTHERN
CT ...WESTERN-CENTRAL MA FOR 2-5 INCHES.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT/...

MONDAY NIGHT...

OFFSHORE LOW PRESSURE MOVES OFF SOUTH OF NOVA SCOTIA MONDAY
NIGHT. ALTHOUGH UPPER DYNAMICS ARE MARGINAL...LOW LEVEL LIFT WILL
DRAW UPON THE LINGERING NORTHEAST FLOW OFF THE GULF OF MAINE TO
BRING SNOW TO THE REGION...ESPECIALLY AREAS EAST OF THE CENTRAL
HILLS. THE BEST CHANCE WILL BE IN SOUTHEAST MASS/CAPE COD WHERE
THE EXPOSURE TO THE NORTHEAST FLOW IS STRONGEST. SNOW WILL TAPER
OFF OVERNIGHT AS THE OFFSHORE LOW GETS FARTHER AWAY.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
BIG PICTURE...

LONGWAVE SCALE SHOWS RIDGE OVER THE WESTERN USA AND TROUGH OVER THE
EASTERN USA THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. AT SHORTER SCALES...MODELS
CONTINUE TO ADVERTISE THREE SHORTWAVES AFFECTING SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND DURING EARLY TO MID WEEK. THE FIRST PASSES WELL OFFSHORE ON
MONDAY AS NOTED IN THE SHORT TERM DISCUSSION. THE SECOND SHORTWAVE
DIGS OVER THE MIDWEST INTO THE MEAN TROUGH POSITION AND GENERATES
ANOTHER COASTAL LOW MONDAY NIGHT...THIS ONE ON THE MID ATLANTIC
COAST. THE THIRD SHORTWAVE DIVES SOUTH FROM THE ARCTIC INTO THE
EASTERN USA TROUGH...THEN SWEEPS ACROSS NEW ENGLAND THURSDAY. CLOSED
UPPER LOW FROM BAFFIN ISLAND THEN DIVES SOUTH OVER EASTERN CANADA
AND MAINTAINS THE EASTERN CYCLONIC FLOW AND LOW HEIGHTS INTO
SATURDAY.  THIS POINTS TO AN UNSETTLED PERIOD MUCH OF THE COMING
WEEK WITH NEAR SEASONABLE TEMPS EARLY WEEK AND BELOW NORMAL TEMPS
LATE WEEK.

MODEL MASS FIELDS ARE SIMILAR THROUGH TUESDAY AND INDICATE THE SAME
GENERAL PATTERN THROUGH SATURDAY. BUT THERE ARE ALSO DIFFERENCES IN
DETAILS IN TIMING OF THE SHORTWAVES...ESPECIALLY STARTING TUESDAY.
WE CONTINUE TO USE A BLEND OF MODEL DATA. CONFIDENCE IS LOW-MODERATE
TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY AND MODERATE FOR THE LATE WEEK.

THE DAILIES...

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY... THE SECOND COASTAL LOW GEARS UP ALONG
THE MID ATLANTIC COAST EARLY TUESDAY AND MOVES NORTHEAST PASSING
JUST SOUTH OF THE 40N/70W BENCHMARK. THIS IS CLOSE ENOUGH...AND
MODELS AGREE...TO BRING ANOTHER SURGE OF PRECIP INTO SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND. THE STRONGEST LIFT TUESDAY MORNING IS FOCUSSED IN THE LOWER
LEVELS...AOB 850 MB...WITH DEEPER LIFT TUESDAY EVENING AND NIGHT.
THE MOST FAVORED AREAS FOR SNOW WILL BE ALONG THE SOUTH COAST...WITH
DECREASING POPS FARTHER NORTH AND NORTHWEST.

THE UPPER TROUGH AND COLD POOL WILL WORK INTO NEW ENGLAND WEDNESDAY
WITH SUFFICIENT UPPER MOISTURE FOR CLOUDS...AND ENOUGH COOLING TEMPS
ALOFT TO GENERATE SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS.  ONE MORE SHORTWAVE MOVING
THROUGH THE TROUGH WILL MOVE THROUGH EITHER WEDNESDAY NIGHT OR
THURSDAY...MODELS SHOW SOME TIMING DIFFERENCES. THIS SHORTWAVE COMES
FROM NORTHERN CANADA...WILL SUPPORT AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT THAT WILL
BRING ONE MORE CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY... COLDER AIR POURS IN BEHIND THE ARCTIC FRONT.
LINGERING LOW LEVEL MOISTURE MAY SUPPORT DAYTIME CLOUDS BUT THE
DEEPER COLUMN WILL BECOME DRY SUGGESTING AT LEAST SOME SUNSHINE. THE
TOP OF THE MIXED LAYER SHOULD BE BETWEEN 900 AND 925 MB FRIDAY...AND
875 MB SATURDAY. TEMPS AT THESE LEVELS WOULD SUPPORT MAX SFC TEMPS
IN THE 20S FRIDAY AND MID TEENS TO MID 20S SATURDAY. THIS COLD AIR
ALONG WITH 15-25 KNOT WEST-NORTHWEST WINDS WILL GENERATE OCEAN
EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS OFF THE COAST. THE FRIDAY WEST-TO-EAST FETCH
WILL NEED TO BE MONITORED FOR POTENTIAL SNOW BANDS SOUTH OF NEW
ENGLAND AFFECTING THE ISLANDS.  THE SATURDAY NORTHWEST FETCH SHOULD
MAINLY BE OFFSHORE.

&&

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

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...

2 PM UPDATE ...

THRU MIDNIGHT ...

VFR/DRY WITH LGT/VRB WINDS BECOMING NORTHEAST.

AFTER MIDNIGHT ...

CIGS LOWERING QUICKLY INTO MVFR AFTER MIDNIGHT WITH LIGHT SNOW
DEVELOPING THROUGHOUT THE REGION 08Z-12Z. VSBYS MAINLY VFR/MVFR
IN LIGHT SNOW BUT QUICKLY LOWERING TO IFR/LIFR TOWARD 12Z SOUTH
COAST OF MA.

AFTER 12Z MONDAY ...

HEAVY SNOW AT TIMES ACROSS RI AND ALL OF EASTERN MA WITH IFR/LIFR
12Z-18Z...POSSIBLY LINGERING TO 21Z-24Z SOUTHEAST MA. SNOWFALL
RATES OF 1-2" WILL BE COMMON 12Z-18Z OVER RI AND EASTERN MA...LESS
INTO CT-WESTERN/CENTRAL MA. VERY STRONG WINDS ALONG THE EASTERN MA
COAST WITH STRONGEST OVER PLYMOUTH COUNTY/CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS
WITH AFTERNOON WIND GUSTS UP TO 55 KT LIKELY WITH LOW PROB UP 65
KT! SNOWFALL TOTALS THRU 00Z TUE ...

KFMH ... 10-16 INCHES
KBOS ... 6 TO 10 INCHES
KPVD ... 8 TO 12 INCHES
KBDL ... 2 TO 5 INCHES
KORH ... 4 TO 7 INCHES

KBOS TERMINAL ... MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF. HEAVY SNOW
THREAT 12Z-18Z WITH VSBY 1/4 OR LESS AT TIMES.

KBDL TERMINAL...MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF. HEAVIEST SNOW
SHOULD REMAIN EAST ACROSS RI AND EASTERN MA.

OUTLOOK /TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...

TUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY...IFR/LIFR CIGS/VSBYS IN PERIODS OF SNOW.
NORTHEAST WINDS GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS ALONG THE COAST MONDAY NIGHT AND
20-25 KNOTS TUESDAY. CONDITIONS IMPROVE TO MVFR IN SNOW SHOWERS
WEDNESDAY WITH WINDS SHIFTING WEST AND DIMINISHING.

THURSDAY...COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH THE REGION BRINGING A WIND
SHIFT. WINDS PICK UP OUT OF THE NORTHWEST NEAR 30 KNOTS. BRIEF
MVFR/IFR IN SNOW SHOWERS WITH THE FRONT.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

OVERNIGHT...W TO SW WINDS GUSTING TO 20-25 KT OVER THE EASTERN MA
WATERS...GRADUALLY DIMINISHING TOWARD DAYBREAK.

TODAY...TRANQUIL WIND AND SEAS ALONG WITH DRY WEATHER AND GOOD
VSBY.

TONIGHT...NE WINDS INCREASE TO GALE FORCE ACROSS THE RI AND
SOUTHERN MA WATERS...AND POSSIBLY THE NORTHERN MA WATERS TOWARD
DAYBREAK. GALE WARNINGS POSTED FOR ALL OF THE MA AND RI COASTAL
WATERS. VSBY LOWERING IN SNOW LATE ALONG THE SOUTH COAST. SEAS
WILL BUILD RAPIDLY WITH POWERFUL LOW PRES WELL OFF THE NORTH
CAROLINA COAST COMBINING WITH A 1035 MB SURFACE HIGH OVER QUEBEC.

MONDAY...GALE FORCE WINDS GUSTING TO 35-45 KTS OVER ALL COASTAL
WATERS ALONG WITH VISIBILITIES REDUCED TO BELOW 1 MILE IN SNOW.
LOCALLY NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY POSSIBLE IN HEAVIER SNOW SQUALLS. THE
ONLY EXCEPTION IS OVER NARRAGANSETT BAY WHERE SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORIES ARE POSTED FOR WIND GUSTS OF LESS THAN 30 KTS.
VERY ROUGH SEAS BUILDING UP TO 14-18 FEET OFF THE MA COAST.

OUTLOOK /TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...MODERATE CONFIDENCE...

MONDAY NIGHT...MODERATE-HIGH CONFIDENCE.  DIMINISHING NORTHEAST
WINDS. GALES LINGERING NORTH AND EAST OF PROVINCETOWN EARLY IN THE
NIGHT. ROUGH SEAS EARLY WITH HEIGHTS AROUND 15 FEET EASTOF
MASSACHUSETTS...DIMINISHING TO 8-12 FEET BY MORNING. AS GALES COME
DOWN...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE NEEDED.

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY... DIMINISHING NORTH WINDS TUESDAY WILL BECOME
NORTHWEST WEDNESDAY...WITH SPEEDS 20-25 KNOTS TUESDAY AND BELOW 20
KNOTS WEDNESDAY. SEAS WILL REMAIN ROUGH WITH 7-10 FOOT HEIGHTS
TUESDAY AND 5-10 FOOT HEIGHTS WEDNESDAY.  SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL
BE NEEDED.

THURSDAY... AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT SWEEPS ACROSS THE WATERS WITH
COLDER AIR MOVING IN. WINDS WILL SHIFT NORTHWEST WITH GUSTS UP TO 30
KNOTS. THESE WINDS WILL DRIVE 5-8 FOOT SEAS ESPECIALLY ON THE OUTER
WATERS. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE NEEDED. THE COLD FRONT MAY
BRING A FEW SNOW SHOWERS WITH BRIEFLY POOR VSBYS. THE ARCTIC COLD
AIR BEHIND THE FRONT WILL START TO GENERATE OCEAN EFFECT SNOW
SHOWERS WITH LOCAL POOR VSBYS LATER IN THE DAY ESPECIALLY EAST OF
MASSACHUSETTS.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
ASTRO TIDES LATE MON MORNING ARE HIGH WITH 11.2 FT AT BOSTON.
STRONG NE WINDS UP TO 40 KT WILL YIELD A STORM SURGE OF 1.5 FT TO
2.0 FT AT THE TIME OF HIGH TIDE. THIS COMBINED WITH STRONG WAVE
ACTION OF 14-18 FT JUST OFFSHORE WILL YIELD A RISK OF MODERATE
COASTAL FLOODING.

ETSS WAS A BIT HIGHER THAN ESTOFS AND SEEMS REASONABLE. WIND
FIELD IS SOMEWHAT LOWER NORTH OF PLYMOUTH COUNTY. THUS THREAT OF
COASTAL FLOODING IS LOWER FROM BOSTON NORTHWARD. THEREFORE HAVE
CONFINED THE COASTAL FLOOD WATCH SOUTH OF BOSTON THRU PLYMOUTH TO
CAPE COD AND NANTUCKET.

OTHER CONCERN IS BEACH EROSION GIVEN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS...STRONG
WAVE ACTION OVER MULTIPLE TIDE CYCLES. AGAIN APPEARS HIGHEST RISK
WILL BE SOUTH OF BOSTON. HOWEVER WILL HAVE TO MONITOR LATER MODEL
RUNS FOR POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF THE WATCH NORTHWARD.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY FOR
     CTZ004.
MA...WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY FOR
     MAZ005>007-012>017-020.
     COASTAL FLOOD WARNING FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM EST MONDAY FOR MAZ019-
     022-024.
     BLIZZARD WARNING FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY FOR MAZ018-019-
     021>024.
     COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM EST MONDAY FOR MAZ007-
     015-016-023.
RI...WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY FOR
     RIZ001>008.
MARINE...GALE WARNING FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST MONDAY FOR
     ANZ231>235-237-254>256.
     GALE WARNING FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY FOR ANZ230.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY FOR ANZ236.
     GALE WARNING FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY FOR ANZ250-251.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/GAF
NEAR TERM...NOCERA
SHORT TERM...GAF
LONG TERM...WTB
AVIATION...WTB/NOCERA
MARINE...WTB/GAF
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 7, 4:26 AM EST, 10 hours 34 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
426 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

MAZ005>007-012>018-020-021-023-RIZ001-002-004-005-007-080930-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
DUKES MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-
EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-NEWPORT RI-
426 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.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 STORM WATCH.

ACCUMULATING SNOW IS ALSO POSSIBLE TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.

THERE IS ALSO A LOW RISK FOR POCKETS OF MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE
COASTLINE AROUND THE TIME OF HIGH TIDE ON MONDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ019-022-024-080930-
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-NANTUCKET MA-
426 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.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 STORM WATCH.
   COASTAL FLOOD WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230-080930-
BOSTON HARBOR-
426 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY 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...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

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

   GALE WARNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>004-008>011-026-RIZ003-006-008-080930-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN KENT RI-WASHINGTON RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
426 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

ONE OR TWO PERIODS OF ACCUMULATING SNOW ARE LIKELY MONDAY AND
TUESDAY...WITH LEFTOVER SNOW SHOWERS WEDNESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ231>235-237-254>256-080930-
CAPE COD BAY-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-
426 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY 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...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

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

   GALE WARNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ250-251-080930-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
426 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY 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...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

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

   GALE WARNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ236-080930-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
426 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 7, 4:28 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX23 hr
Feb 7, 2:36 PM ESTBlizzard WarningBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth28 hr
Feb 7, 2:36 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningBOXBristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Worcester28 hr
Feb 7, 2:36 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more33 hr
Feb 7, 3:00 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXDukes, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk22 hr
Feb 7, 3:59 PM ESTStorm WarningBOX25 hr

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