Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2016
Gale Warning 51, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Dec 16, 2016, 5:58 AM EST. It was in force for 5 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
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The facts
- Issued
- Dec 16, 2016, 5:58 AM EST (10:58 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 16, 2016, 10:29 AM EST
- In force
- 5 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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109 WHUS71 KBOX 161058 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 558 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ANZ232>234-161600- /O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0006.000000T0000Z-161216T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0051.161216T1058Z-161216T1400Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 558 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING. THE STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THROUGH THIS 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 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. && $$ ANZ231-161400- /O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0006.000000T0000Z-161216T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0051.161216T1058Z-161216T1400Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 558 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING. THE STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ235-237-161400- /O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0006.000000T0000Z-161216T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0051.161216T1058Z-161216T1400Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 558 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING. THE STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 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 SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ250-161500- /O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0006.000000T0000Z-161216T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0051.161216T1058Z-161216T1500Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 558 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING. THE STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ251-161300- /O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0006.000000T0000Z-161216T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0051.161216T1058Z-161216T1300Z/ MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 558 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING. THE STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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 SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ254-255-161600- /O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0006.000000T0000Z-161216T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0051.161216T1058Z-161216T1600Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- 558 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING. THE STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ256-161500- /O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0006.000000T0000Z-161216T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0051.161216T1058Z-161216T1500Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 558 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING. THE STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 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 SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ230-161400- /O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161216T1100Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0144.000000T0000Z-161216T1400Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 558 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING. THE STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ236-161400- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0144.000000T0000Z-161216T1400Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 558 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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. && $$ FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWSBOSTON YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT @NWSBOSTON
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438 WHUS71 KBOX 161240 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 740 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ANZ232>234-161600- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 740 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THROUGH THIS MORNING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA. && $$ ANZ250-161600- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 740 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * 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 SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ256-161600- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 740 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ235-237-161500- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1500Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 740 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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 SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ231-161500- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1500Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 740 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ251-161500- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1500Z/ MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 740 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 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 SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ254-255-161600- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- 740 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ236-161500- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0144.000000T0000Z-161216T1500Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 740 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 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. && $$ ANZ230-161500- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0144.000000T0000Z-161216T1500Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 740 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWSBOSTON YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT @NWSBOSTON
979 WHUS71 KBOX 161342 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 842 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ANZ232>234-161600- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 842 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. * FREEZING SPRAY...MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY THROUGH THIS 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 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. && $$ ANZ235-237-161600- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 842 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ231-161600- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 842 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 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 SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ251-161600- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 842 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ250-161600- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 842 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * 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 SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ254-255-161600- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- 842 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ256-161600- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 842 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 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 SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ236-161600- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0144.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ NARRAGANSETT BAY- 842 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ230-161600- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0144.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ BOSTON HARBOR- 842 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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. && $$ FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWSBOSTON YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT @NWSBOSTON
049 WHUS71 KBOX 161529 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 1029 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ANZ232>234-162100- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0145.161216T1529Z-161216T2100Z/ /O.CAN.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 1029 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ250-254-162300- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0145.161216T1529Z-161216T2300Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- 1029 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ255-162100- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0145.161216T1529Z-161216T2100Z/ COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- 1029 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ256-162100- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0145.161216T1529Z-161216T2100Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 1029 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ235-237-162100- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0145.161216T1529Z-161216T2100Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 1029 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ231-162100- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0145.161216T1529Z-161216T2100Z/ CAPE COD BAY- 1029 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ251-162100- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0145.161216T1529Z-161216T2100Z/ MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 1029 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ230-236-161630- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0144.000000T0000Z-161216T1600Z/ BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY- 1029 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THRESHOLDS. THEREFORE...THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. $$ FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWSBOSTON YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT @NWSBOSTON
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale 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 gale warning went out at Dec 16, 4:05 AM EST, 1 hour 53 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 16, 4:05 AM EST, 1 hour 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Taunton MA
405 AM EST Fri Dec 16 2016
.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure builds over the region today diminishing the wind.
The high quickly moves off to the east tonight, making way for
warm front to bring snow to the region late tonight and Saturday.
The warming air should then change the snow to rain during the
day. Rain continues through Sunday with the warming trend continuing
along with blustery southerly winds. A shot of Arctic air follows
behind a cold front which later through the following week lifts back
N as a warm front ushering more seasonable conditions to the area.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
Upper trough is shifting east through the Maritimes while the
associated cold pool remains over New England this morning and
shifts east during the day. High pressure at the surface is
building in and this should bring diminishing northwest winds.
Strong winds linger along the East MA coastline as of 4 am, so we
will keep High Wind headlines in place there for a couple of more
hours, but end the headline elsewhere in Southern New England.
Expect the warning to end in the east shortly after sunrise.
Wind chills observed in the -15F to -20F range in Boston, North
Shore, and Northern Worceter County overnight and sub-zero most
other places. We will keep the Wind Chill Advisory going into the
morning.
With cold northwest winds over the waters, we will maintain a
chance of ocean effect clouds/snow showers north and east of Outer
Cape Cod.
Aside from those details, expect a mostly sunny day with
diminishing wind. Temps in the mixed layer are still chilly, with
improvement late in the day. Expect daytime max temps 15-20 with
20-25 along the South Coast. As noted in the Climate section, this
is in range of a few record low max temps for today.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM SATURDAY/...
High pressure moves east of New England early tonight, but
maintains dry weather the first part of the night. A modest 10-15
knot North ageostropic flow sets up in interior Srn New England,
which will maintain low level cold air overnight. Even so,
conventional winds are forecast out of the south and southeast
overnight and Saturday which should bring milder air into our area
during Saturday.
Lift generated by the flow of warmer air over the top of the low-
level cold air should be enough to generate clouds and pcpn late
at night. All models show QPF outside of Srn New England at 06z
but moving in afterward. The later start is reasonable based on
the dry surface air to be overcome. As for numbers, we expect up
to 0.10 inches of water late night and 0.25 to 0.50 inches of
water during the morning. While all of this starts as snow, the
morning pcpn will change to rain from south to north so that only
a portion of it may count toward snow production. Tossing around
the numbers, we come up with 2 to 5 inches across the region with
lowest amounts near the South Coast and highest values in NW and
NC Mass. A few spots in this latter area could hold on to get 6
inches.
Based on these amounts, we will issue a Winter Weather Advisory
for the snow accumulations. Timing will be from about 4 am
Saturday through late morning/early afternoon.
Temps tonight will hit their low points early in the night, then
slowly rise as clouds move in. Expect temps to continue to rise on
Saturday as the warmer air moves in. Forecast has teens for min
temps... max temps in the mid 30s north and 40s south.
&&
.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
*/ Highlights...
- Wet weather with breezy S winds late Saturday night into Sunday
- Shot of Arctic air Sunday night into Monday
- Seasonable conditions throughout the week
- Expectation of a late-week storm to which details are uncertain
*/ Overview...
The opportunity of Arctic air intrusions is frankly non-existent as
we go into the later half of December. Having at this point shifted
into the +EPO / +WPO and considering a trend more parent with a La
Nina state, a slightly less amplified, more progressive mid-latitude
pattern develops as signaled by the NAO becoming strongly positive.
The AO too becomes strongly positive, and interrogating the strato-
sphere, such beautiful symmetry is noted with the coldest air now
centered over the N pole, rightly where it belongs. Overall, the
pattern within the long-term is more seasonable. We're going into
winter and there will be opportunities for cold and snow, just not
the deep cold we're currently experiencing. Those opportunities, if
any will be highlighted in the daily discussion below, a forecast
that is mostly based on a consensus of 16.0z guidance through mid-
week, with preference towards ensemble means by the late week into
the holiday weekend period.
*/ Daily Discussion...
Saturday night through Sunday night...
Contending with an inside-runner low across the Great Lakes region
ahead of which we'll see a strong S push of warm-moist flow with
precipitable waters in excess of an inch (+2 standard deviations for
mid-December). Non-diurnal trend in temperatures through Saturday
night, continuing to warm into Sunday with highs topping out in and
around the low to mid 50s. Can not rule out locations over far S/SE
New England getting into the upper 50s. Forecasting a line of rain,
possibly with embedded moderate to heavy outcomes (as noted by the
prior forecaster, there are some decent convective indices given the
high theta-E air and destabilization above the inversion), to sweep
S New England out ahead of a cold front during morning into midday
hours. Rainfall upwards of an inch. Strong SW winds ahead of the cold
front, especially over SE New England, while behind which we'll see
the return of Arctic air associated with a 1040 high. Lows dropping
into the teens to single digits, 20s all along the coast. Winds
lessening given high pressure, so less issue with regards to wind
chills. Not out of the woods with respect to impacts and concerns
which are highlighted below.
1) Light freezing rain across N MA. While anticipating a lull in
precipitation as drier air pushes in aloft, especially through the
dendritic growth zone, there remains the possibility of drizzle in
areas which may be at or slightly below freezing across N MA. The
threat for a light glaze is still possible. Anticipated to be brief
and at the start of the forecast period as S flow dominates with the
inside-runner low passing W scouring out the last, if any, of at- or
below-freezing air. Focus mainly within shallow, sheltered valleys.
2) Gusty S/SW winds. Strong jet of low-level SW winds with 70-80 mph
winds forecast at H925 during the early half of Sunday ahead of a
sweeping cold front, mainly over SE New England and points offshore.
A total-wind response to the inside-runner low rapidly deepening
across SE Canada up against a 1040 high over the N-Central Atlantic.
But in addition there is a fairly decent warm-nose around H85. BUFKIT
indications of boundary-layer decoupling with a decent inversion
beneath the warm-layer. Do not expect the stronger winds aloft to mix
down, nor have confidence in being brought down by precipitation drag
processes. Do feel however the gradient-wind response will result in
35 to 45 mph gusts across the S/SE coast of S New England, with the
possibility of gusts around 50 mph. Winds peak Sunday morning into
midday. Per synoptics, ensemble signals, and analogs, there is the
risk of reaching wind advisory criteria over SE MA, especially Cape
Cod and the Islands. May not be so much as wind gusts over 45 mph,
but rather sustained winds over 30 mph.
3) Flash freeze behind the cold front. Immediately behind the cold
front and wet-weather Arctic air quickly builds across the region.
Greater concern for the N / W / Central interior given the NW to SE
temperature gradient with lows across the Cape and Islands around
freezing while over NW MA in the single digits. Expecting roads to
mainly dry out given the magnitude of drier air working in behind
the front, but with lesser winds, am concerned as to the ponding of
water along the sides of roads. Anticipated black ice developing on
untreated surfaces overall. Concern for the Monday morning commute of
hazardous driving conditions.
Through next week...
The progressive flow off the Pacific, milder air ushers across the
CONUS and we see a general rise in heights across the lower 48. A
1040 high pressure sweeps the region as an offshore low skirts to
the S with another low N over the Hudson Bay region of Canada. It
looks to be a mostly dry forecast as we balance between systems. The
cold front Sunday wobbles gradually back N as a warm front into the
end of the week as ensemble members and deterministic solutions
signal Pacific energy and a subsequent area of low pressure emerging
to the lee of the Rockies and developing across the CONUS into the
northeast. Lots of spread on solutions and so far out in time there
is a lot of uncertainty. Overall, seasonable conditions forecast.
&&
.AVIATION /09Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...
Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
Short Term /through Saturday/...
Today...High confidence.
VFR with diminishing NW winds. Ocean effect clouds/snow showers
off Cape Cod may have MVFR cigs/vsbys this morning. Northwest
winds gusting to 40 knots around sunrise will diminish to
sustained winds under 20 knots this afternoon.
Tonight and Saturday...High confidence in trend, moderate
confidence in timing.
Increasing south to southeast wind with sustained 10 knot winds
and gusts alojng the coastline near 20 knots tonight followed by
25-30 knot gusts Saturday. Ceilings lower to MVFR after midnight
tonight and mixed IFR or low-end MVFR on Saturday. Vsbys will
lower to 1-2 miles in snow late tonight with potential for 1/2
mile values in the heavier snow bands on Saturday. Vsbys will
improve to 3-4 miles where the snow changes to rain. Rain may
taper to drizzle Saturday evening.
Total accumulations of 2-5 inches of snow expect on runways
Saturday morning.
KBOS TAF...High confidence in TAF.
KBDL TAF...High confidence in TAF.
Outlook /Saturday Night through Tuesday/...
Saturday night into Sunday...
IFR continuing with DZ/RA, the possibility of FZDZ across N MA.
Breezy S winds, gusts up around 35 kts. Possible LLWS impacts as
winds 2 kft agl will be around 50 to 60 kts out of the SW. Will see
improvement late in the day with S/SW flow shifting out of the W/NW.
Monday into Wednesday...
VFR. High pressure. Low skirting S of New England Tuesday likely to
bring some low-end VFR cigs to the S shore.
&&
.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.
Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
Short Term /through Saturday/...High confidence.
Today...
Northwest winds at linger at storm force or strong gale on most
waters first thing this morning, but are diminishing and should
continue to diminish. Seas start the day at 5 to 12 feet on exposed
waters and subside to less than 5 feet all waters by evening.
We have kept the Storm warning for most of our waters for a
couple of more hours this morning, but expect to bring it down to
Small Craft levels later this morning. Conditions on Narragansett
Bay are already low enough to convert to Small Crafts on those
waters.
Conditions on all waters should fall below small craft thresholds
by this evening.
Tonight and Saturday...
Light winds increase from the south overnight with gusts to 25
knots on the southern outer waters by sunrise. South winds gusting
to 30 knots during the day Saturday. Seas will be less than 5 feet
tonight, then build to 5 to 9 feet on the exposed southern waters
Saturday. Visibility will be limited in rain and fog.
Outlook /Saturday Night through Tuesday/...
Saturday night through Sunday...
S winds will increase Saturday night and Sunday ahead of a
sweeping cold front. Strongest winds out ahead of the cold front
with gales forecast. With cold frontal passage on Sunday, winds
turn out of the NW and begin to diminish. Periods of rain, some
moderate to heavy at times with visibility restrictions on the
waters ahead of and along the cold front. Waves building 10 to 14
feet during the height of S winds on Sunday.
Monday...
Clearing out. High pressure building into the region. Seas allow to
subside.
Tuesday...
Low pressure skirts S New England. Perhaps some shower activity for
the far S waters, otherwise winds and seas remain below advisory
thresholds.
Wednesday...
High pressure builds back over the waters. Good boating weather.
&&
.CLIMATE...
Lowest Min Temps December 16
BOS 1/1883
PVD 3/1910
BDL -4/1917
ORH -2/1932
Lowest Max Temps December 16
BOS 18/1951
PVD 15/1910
BDL 15/1917
ORH 12/1968
&&
.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Wind Chill Advisory until 9 AM EST this morning for CTZ002>004.
Winter Weather Advisory from 4 AM to 2 PM EST Saturday for
CTZ002>004.
MA...High Wind Warning until 7 AM EST this morning for MAZ007-015-
016-019-022>024.
Winter Weather Advisory from 4 AM to noon EST Saturday for
MAZ007-013>022.
Wind Chill Advisory until 9 AM EST this morning for MAZ007-
013>019.
Winter Weather Advisory from 4 AM to 2 PM EST Saturday for
MAZ011-012.
Wind Chill Advisory until 11 AM EST this morning for
MAZ002>006-008>012-026.
Winter Weather Advisory from 4 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday for
MAZ002>006-008>010-026.
RI...Winter Weather Advisory from 4 AM to noon EST Saturday for
RIZ002>007.
Wind Chill Advisory until 9 AM EST this morning for RIZ001>004.
Winter Weather Advisory from 4 AM to 2 PM EST Saturday for
RIZ001.
MARINE...Storm Warning until 7 AM EST this morning for ANZ231>235-237-
250-251-254>256.
Freezing Spray Advisory until 11 AM EST this morning for
ANZ232>234.
Storm Warning until 6 AM EST early this morning for ANZ230.
Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM EST this morning for ANZ236.
&&
SYNOPSIS...WTB/Sipprell
NEAR TERM...WTB
SHORT TERM...WTB
LONG TERM...Sipprell
AVIATION...WTB/Sipprell
MARINE...WTB/Sipprell
CLIMATE...Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 16, 4:16 AM EST, 1 hour 42 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 416 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 MAZ002>006-008>010-026-170930- WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA- CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA- WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA- 416 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR WESTERN...CENTRAL...AND NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. .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. WIND CHILL ADVISORY WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES. MAZ007-015-016-019-170930- EASTERN ESSEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA- 416 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...HIGH WIND WARNING UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM 4 AM TO NOON EST SATURDAY... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST-COASTAL MASSACHUSETTS. .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. HIGH WIND WARNING WIND CHILL ADVISORY WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES. MAZ013-014-017-018-RIZ002>004-170930- WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA- WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI- EASTERN KENT RI- 416 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM 4 AM TO NOON EST SATURDAY... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND. .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. WIND CHILL ADVISORY WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... 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In the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 16, 1:30 AM EST, 4 hours 28 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
130 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1050 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG PEMBROKE 42.07N 70.80W
12/15/2016 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ACROSS ROADWAY.
1245 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG WHATELY 42.45N 72.62W
12/15/2016 FRANKLIN MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON MASTERSON RD. ROADWAY BLOCKED.
0107 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BEDFORD 41.66N 70.94W
12/15/2016 BRISTOL MA AMATEUR RADIO
1 FOOT DIAMETER TREE DOWN ON RAMP TO I-195W OFF OF
ROUTE 140... TREE PARTIALLY BLOCKING ROADWAY BUT STILL
PASSABLE
0123 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW SALEM 42.50N 72.33W
12/15/2016 FRANKLIN MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON NORTH MAIN ST.
0142 PM NON-TSTM WND GST CAMBRIDGE 42.38N 71.12W
12/15/2016 M58 MPH MIDDLESEX MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0150 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NORTHBRIDGE 42.15N 71.65W
12/15/2016 WORCESTER MA PUBLIC
TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE ON QUAKER ST.
0152 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG LONGMEADOW 42.05N 72.57W
12/15/2016 HAMPDEN MA AMATEUR RADIO
WIRES DOWN ON MAPLE ROAD.
0152 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEWTON CENTER 42.33N 71.20W
12/15/2016 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE TREE DOWN ON MBTA TRACKS CAUSING SERVICE
DISRUPTION.
0215 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG BOSTON 42.32N 71.07W
12/15/2016 SUFFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON A CAR ON PLEASANT ST.
0215 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG GRANBY 41.95N 72.78W
12/15/2016 HARTFORD CT TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN ON HOUSE WITH NO DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE ALONG
ROUTE 189 HARTFORD AVENUE
0223 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG TAUNTON 41.90N 71.09W
12/15/2016 BRISTOL MA PUBLIC
TREE DOWN ON COHANNET ST BLOCKING ROADWAY.
0251 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG RUTLAND 42.36N 71.95W
12/15/2016 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
WIRES DOWN ON MAIN STREET
0251 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BEDFORD 41.66N 70.94W
12/15/2016 BRISTOL MA AMATEUR RADIO
NUMEROUS 4-8 DIAMETER BRANCHES DOWN BLOCKING ONE LANE
OF BROWNELL STREET
0417 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEWTON 42.33N 71.21W
12/15/2016 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE... UTILITY PO.LE AND WIRES DOWN ON NOBSCOT ROAD.
0440 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG BILLERICA 42.55N 71.27W
12/15/2016 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE BRANCH DOWN AT/NEAR HAMILTON AND WAMESIT STREET
0845 PM NON-TSTM WND GST WOODS HOLE 41.53N 70.67W
12/15/2016 M59 MPH BARNSTABLE MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
1001 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG WINTHROP 42.38N 70.98W
12/15/2016 SUFFOLK MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN ON WIRES ALONG RIVER ROAD.
1021 PM NON-TSTM WND GST BROOKLINE 42.33N 71.12W
12/15/2016 M59 MPH NORFOLK MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
1029 PM NON-TSTM WND GST NORTH TRURO 42.03N 70.10W
12/15/2016 M64 MPH BARNSTABLE MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
1030 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NORTH TRURO 42.03N 70.10W
12/15/2016 BARNSTABLE MA TRAINED SPOTTER
LARGE BRANCHES DOWN ON HIGHLAND ROAD.
1046 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NATICK 42.28N 71.35W
12/15/2016 MIDDLESEX MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE ON HOUSE WITH DAMAGE TO THE ROOM ALONG EVERGREEN
ROAD.
1054 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG BOSTON 42.32N 71.07W
12/15/2016 SUFFOLK MA TRAINED SPOTTER
POWER LINES DOWN ON SEATTLE STREET.
1102 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG WESTWOOD 42.22N 71.22W
12/15/2016 NORFOLK MA TRAINED SPOTTER
WIRES DOWN ON UNIVERSITY AVENUE.
1114 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG EASTON 42.03N 71.10W
12/15/2016 BRISTOL MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN BLOCKING ONE LANE OF THE ROAD ALONG FOUNDRY
STREET
1129 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEEDHAM 42.28N 71.24W
12/15/2016 NORFOLK MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ALONG WACHUSETT ROAD.
1142 PM NON-TSTM WND GST CONIMICUT LIGHT 99.99N 999.99W
12/15/2016 M63 MPH KENT RI HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
1149 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG 1 N BRISTOL 41.69N 71.27W
12/15/2016 BRISTOL RI TRAINED SPOTTER
UTILITY POLES AND WIRES DOWN ON HOPE STREET.
1153 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG BRISTOL 41.68N 71.27W
12/15/2016 BRISTOL RI TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE AND UTILITY POLE DOWN ON SHAWS
LANE.
1157 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG ATTLEBORO 41.94N 71.29W
12/15/2016 BRISTOL MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TWO TREES DOWN ON SMITH STREET. ONE IS 1 FOOT IN
DIAMETER... THE OTHER 2 FOOT IN DIAMETER.
1200 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BROCKTON 42.08N 71.03W
12/16/2016 PLYMOUTH MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREES AND WIRES DOWN AND THE ROAD IS BLOCKED ON
WESTWOOD AVENUE AT BAREMOOR ROAD.
1209 AM NON-TSTM WND GST CONIMICUT LIGHT 99.99N 999.99W
12/16/2016 M63 MPH KENT RI HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
1210 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG SALEM 42.53N 70.87W
12/16/2016 ESSEX MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN ON A CAR ON DUNLAP STREET
1211 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG HALIFAX 41.98N 70.87W
12/16/2016 PLYMOUTH MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREES AND WIRES DOWN ON A CAR ON ANNAWON DRIVE AND
HEMLOCK ROAD. ANNAWON DRIVE IS BLOCKED. POWER OUT IN THE
AREA.
1216 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG PEABODY 42.53N 70.97W
12/16/2016 ESSEX MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN BLOCKING HAMILTON ROAD... WITH ALSO A LARGE
BRANCH DOWN ON WIRES.
1232 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG JOHNSTON 41.82N 71.47W
12/16/2016 PROVIDENCE RI TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN ON HARTFORD AVENUE.
1250 AM NON-TSTM WND GST NANTUCKET 41.28N 70.10W
12/16/2016 M58 MPH NANTUCKET MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
1253 AM NON-TSTM WND GST NANTUCKET 41.28N 70.10W
12/16/2016 M63 MPH NANTUCKET MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0101 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BEDFORD 41.66N 70.94W
12/16/2016 BRISTOL MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN BLOCKING A STREET IN TOWN.
0109 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BEDFORD 41.66N 70.94W
12/16/2016 BRISTOL MA TRAINED SPOTTER
LARGE BRANCHES DOWN ON HAWTHORN STREET.
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SIPPRELLLocal storm report, Dec 16, 4:03 AM EST, 1 hour 55 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
403 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1050 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG PEMBROKE 42.07N 70.80W
12/15/2016 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ACROSS ROADWAY.
1245 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG WHATELY 42.45N 72.62W
12/15/2016 FRANKLIN MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON MASTERSON RD. ROADWAY BLOCKED.
0107 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BEDFORD 41.66N 70.94W
12/15/2016 BRISTOL MA AMATEUR RADIO
1 FOOT DIAMETER TREE DOWN ON RAMP TO I-195W OFF OF
ROUTE 140... TREE PARTIALLY BLOCKING ROADWAY BUT STILL
PASSABLE
0123 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW SALEM 42.50N 72.33W
12/15/2016 FRANKLIN MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON NORTH MAIN ST.
0142 PM NON-TSTM WND GST CAMBRIDGE 42.38N 71.12W
12/15/2016 M58 MPH MIDDLESEX MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0150 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NORTHBRIDGE 42.15N 71.65W
12/15/2016 WORCESTER MA PUBLIC
TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE ON QUAKER ST.
0152 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG LONGMEADOW 42.05N 72.57W
12/15/2016 HAMPDEN MA AMATEUR RADIO
WIRES DOWN ON MAPLE ROAD.
0152 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEWTON CENTER 42.33N 71.20W
12/15/2016 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE TREE DOWN ON MBTA TRACKS CAUSING SERVICE
DISRUPTION.
0215 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG BOSTON 42.32N 71.07W
12/15/2016 SUFFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON A CAR ON PLEASANT ST.
0215 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG GRANBY 41.95N 72.78W
12/15/2016 HARTFORD CT TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN ON HOUSE WITH NO DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE ALONG
ROUTE 189 HARTFORD AVENUE
0223 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG TAUNTON 41.90N 71.09W
12/15/2016 BRISTOL MA PUBLIC
TREE DOWN ON COHANNET ST BLOCKING ROADWAY.
0251 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG RUTLAND 42.36N 71.95W
12/15/2016 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
WIRES DOWN ON MAIN STREET
0251 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BEDFORD 41.66N 70.94W
12/15/2016 BRISTOL MA AMATEUR RADIO
NUMEROUS 4-8 DIAMETER BRANCHES DOWN BLOCKING ONE LANE
OF BROWNELL STREET
0417 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEWTON 42.33N 71.21W
12/15/2016 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE... UTILITY PO.LE AND WIRES DOWN ON NOBSCOT ROAD.
0440 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG BILLERICA 42.55N 71.27W
12/15/2016 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE BRANCH DOWN AT/NEAR HAMILTON AND WAMESIT STREET
0845 PM NON-TSTM WND GST WOODS HOLE 41.53N 70.67W
12/15/2016 M59 MPH BARNSTABLE MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0956 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG RUTLAND 42.36N 71.95W
12/15/2016 WORCESTER MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN ON PLEASANTDALE ROAD.
1001 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG WINTHROP 42.38N 70.98W
12/15/2016 SUFFOLK MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN ON WIRES ALONG RIVER ROAD.
1021 PM NON-TSTM WND GST BROOKLINE 42.33N 71.12W
12/15/2016 M59 MPH NORFOLK MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
1029 PM NON-TSTM WND GST NORTH TRURO 42.03N 70.10W
12/15/2016 M64 MPH BARNSTABLE MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
1030 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NORTH TRURO 42.03N 70.10W
12/15/2016 BARNSTABLE MA TRAINED SPOTTER
LARGE BRANCHES DOWN ON HIGHLAND ROAD.
1046 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NATICK 42.28N 71.35W
12/15/2016 MIDDLESEX MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE ON HOUSE WITH DAMAGE TO THE ROOM ALONG EVERGREEN
ROAD.
1054 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG BOSTON 42.32N 71.07W
12/15/2016 SUFFOLK MA TRAINED SPOTTER
POWER LINES DOWN ON SEATTLE STREET.
1102 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG WESTWOOD 42.22N 71.22W
12/15/2016 NORFOLK MA TRAINED SPOTTER
WIRES DOWN ON UNIVERSITY AVENUE.
1102 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SSW MILTON 42.21N 71.11W
12/15/2016 M58 MPH NORFOLK MA ASOS
1114 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG EASTON 42.03N 71.10W
12/15/2016 BRISTOL MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN BLOCKING ONE LANE OF THE ROAD ALONG FOUNDRY
STREET
1129 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEEDHAM 42.28N 71.24W
12/15/2016 NORFOLK MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ALONG WACHUSETT ROAD.
1142 PM NON-TSTM WND GST CONIMICUT LIGHT 99.99N 999.99W
12/15/2016 M63 MPH KENT RI HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
1149 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG 1 N BRISTOL 41.69N 71.27W
12/15/2016 BRISTOL RI TRAINED SPOTTER
UTILITY POLES AND WIRES DOWN ON HOPE STREET.
1149 PM HIGH SUST WINDS 3 SSW MILTON 42.21N 71.11W
12/15/2016 M40 MPH NORFOLK MA ASOS
1153 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG BRISTOL 41.68N 71.27W
12/15/2016 BRISTOL RI TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE AND UTILITY POLE DOWN ON SHAWS
LANE.
1157 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG ATTLEBORO 41.94N 71.29W
12/15/2016 BRISTOL MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TWO TREES DOWN ON SMITH STREET. ONE IS 1 FOOT IN
DIAMETER... THE OTHER 2 FOOT IN DIAMETER.
1200 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BROCKTON 42.08N 71.03W
12/16/2016 PLYMOUTH MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREES AND WIRES DOWN AND THE ROAD IS BLOCKED ON
WESTWOOD AVENUE AT BAREMOOR ROAD.
1209 AM NON-TSTM WND GST CONIMICUT LIGHT 99.99N 999.99W
12/16/2016 M63 MPH KENT RI HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
1210 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG SALEM 42.53N 70.87W
12/16/2016 ESSEX MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN ON A CAR ON DUNLAP STREET
1211 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG HALIFAX 41.98N 70.87W
12/16/2016 PLYMOUTH MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREES AND WIRES DOWN ON A CAR ON ANNAWON DRIVE AND
HEMLOCK ROAD. ANNAWON DRIVE IS BLOCKED. POWER OUT IN THE
AREA.
1216 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG PEABODY 42.53N 70.97W
12/16/2016 ESSEX MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN BLOCKING HAMILTON ROAD... WITH ALSO A LARGE
BRANCH DOWN ON WIRES.
1232 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG JOHNSTON 41.82N 71.47W
12/16/2016 PROVIDENCE RI TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN ON HARTFORD AVENUE.
1235 AM HIGH SUST WINDS 2 ESE NANTUCKET 41.26N 70.07W
12/16/2016 M47 MPH NANTUCKET MA ASOS
1238 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 2 ESE NANTUCKET 41.26N 70.07W
12/16/2016 M59 MPH NANTUCKET MA ASOS
1250 AM NON-TSTM WND GST NANTUCKET 41.28N 70.10W
12/16/2016 M58 MPH NANTUCKET MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
1253 AM NON-TSTM WND GST NANTUCKET 41.28N 70.10W
12/16/2016 M63 MPH NANTUCKET MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0101 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BEDFORD 41.66N 70.94W
12/16/2016 BRISTOL MA TRAINED SPOTTER
TREE DOWN BLOCKING MILFORD STREET.
0109 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BEDFORD 41.66N 70.94W
12/16/2016 BRISTOL MA TRAINED SPOTTER
LARGE BRANCHES DOWN ON HAWTHORN STREET.
0125 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG MASHPEE 41.65N 70.48W
12/16/2016 BARNSTABLE MA TRAINED SPOTTER
BRANCHES DOWN ON WIRES ALONG GREAT NECK ROAD.
0143 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG FREETOWN 41.82N 71.05W
12/16/2016 BRISTOL MA TRAINED SPOTTER
ALONG COUNTY ROAD... 4-INCH LIMBS DOWN.
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SIPPRELLThe office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 4:10 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 6 hr | |
| Dec 16, 4:10 AM EST | Storm Warning | BOX | 108 min | |
| Dec 16, 4:12 AM EST | High Wind Warning | BOX | Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk | 104 min |
| Dec 16, 4:29 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire and 5 more | 37 hr |
| Dec 16, 10:29 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 6 hr | |
| Dec 16, 4:17 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 25 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.