Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2016

Gale Warning 13, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 10, 2016

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Feb 10, 2016, 3:47 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 11, 2016, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 10, 2016, 3:47 PM EST (20:47 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 11, 2016, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 12, 2016, 3:55 AM EST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

410 
WHUS71 KBOX 102047
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
347 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

ANZ250-110500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-160211T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0008.160211T1800Z-160212T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.160212T0000Z-160212T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
347 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY
  NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-110500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-160211T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0008.160211T1800Z-160212T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
347 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-110500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-160211T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0008.160211T1800Z-160212T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
347 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-110500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-160211T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0008.160211T1800Z-160212T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
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-
347 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-110500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0008.160211T1800Z-160212T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.160212T0000Z-160212T1200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
347 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY
  NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-110500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0008.160211T1800Z-160212T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
347 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-110500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0008.160211T1800Z-160212T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
347 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-110500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.160211T1500Z-160212T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
347 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM
EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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407 
WHUS71 KBOX 110238
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
938 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

ANZ250-111045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.160212T0000Z-160212T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
938 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY
TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY 
  NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-111045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.160212T0000Z-160212T1200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
938 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY
TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THURSDAY 
  NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-111045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
938 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-111045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
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-
938 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-111045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
938 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-111045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
938 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-111045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
938 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-111045-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.160211T1500Z-160212T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
938 PM EST WED FEB 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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

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565 
WHUS71 KBOX 110824
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
324 AM EST THU FEB 11 2016

ANZ231-111630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.160212T0000Z-160212T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
324 AM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A FREEZING
SPRAY ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-111630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.160212T0000Z-160212T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
324 AM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-111630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.160212T0000Z-160212T1200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
324 AM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-111630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
324 AM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-111630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
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-
324 AM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-111630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
324 AM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-111630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
324 AM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-111630-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.160211T1500Z-160212T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
324 AM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FRANK

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691 
WHUS71 KBOX 111620
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1120 AM EST THU FEB 11 2016

ANZ231-251-120030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.160212T0000Z-160212T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1120 AM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-120030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.160212T0000Z-160212T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1120 AM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-120030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1120 AM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-120030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
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-
1120 AM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-120030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1120 AM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-120030-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.160211T1800Z-160212T0900Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1120 AM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-120030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1120 AM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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548 
WHUS71 KBOX 112102
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
402 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

ANZ231-251-120515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.160212T0000Z-160212T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
402 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-120515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.160212T0000Z-160212T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
402 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-120515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
402 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-120515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
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-
402 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-120515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
402 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-120515-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
402 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-120515-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
402 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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408 
WHUS71 KBOX 120253
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
953 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

ANZ233-234-121100-
/O.EXA.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-160212T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
953 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A FREEZING
SPRAY ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-121100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-160212T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
953 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-121100-
/O.EXA.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-160212T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
953 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A FREEZING
SPRAY ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-121100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-160212T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
953 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-120900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
953 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-120900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
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-
953 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-120900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
953 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-120900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
953 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-120900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
953 PM EST THU FEB 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
355 AM EST FRI FEB 12 2016

ANZ233-234-121700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-160212T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.160213T1600Z-160214T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.A.0001.160213T2100Z-160214T1400Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 12 2016

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY. A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS
HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EARLY THIS
  MORNING. THE POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY EXISTS SATURDAY
  NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING.

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 HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF HEAVY
FREEZING SPRAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-121700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-160212T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.160213T1600Z-160214T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.A.0001.160213T2100Z-160214T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 12 2016

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY. A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS
HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EARLY THIS
  MORNING. THE POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY EXISTS SATURDAY
  NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING.

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 HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF HEAVY
FREEZING SPRAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-121700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-160212T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.160213T1600Z-160214T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.A.0001.160213T2100Z-160214T1400Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 12 2016

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY. A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS
HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EARLY THIS
  MORNING. THE POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY EXISTS SATURDAY
  NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING.

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 HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF HEAVY
FREEZING SPRAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-121700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-160212T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.160213T1600Z-160214T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.A.0001.160213T2100Z-160214T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 12 2016

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY. A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS
HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY EARLY THIS
  MORNING. THE POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY EXISTS SATURDAY
  NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING.

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 HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF HEAVY
FREEZING SPRAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-121700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.160213T1600Z-160214T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.A.0001.160213T2100Z-160214T1400Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 12 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY. A HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS
HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...THE POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY EXISTS
  SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING.

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 HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF HEAVY
FREEZING SPRAY 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-121700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.160213T1600Z-160214T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 12 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-121700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.160213T1600Z-160214T1200Z/
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-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 12 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-121700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.160213T1600Z-160214T1200Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 12 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-121700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-160212T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.160213T1600Z-160214T1200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
355 AM EST FRI FEB 12 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 1 TO 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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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 10, 3:42 AM ESTGale WatchBOX12 hr
Feb 10, 3:42 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX48 hr
Feb 10, 3:47 PM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray AdvisoryBOX39 hr

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