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Small Craft Advisory 104, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

September 3, 2016

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Sep 3, 2016, 11:03 AM EDT. It took effect at Sep 4, 2016, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 44 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 3, 2016, 11:03 AM EDT (15:03 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 4, 2016, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 6, 2016, 2:00 AM EDT
In force
44 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

891 
WHUS71 KBOX 031503
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1103 AM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

ANZ231-032315-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.160904T1000Z-160906T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1103 AM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-032315-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.160904T1000Z-160906T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1103 AM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-032315-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.160904T1800Z-160906T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1103 AM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>237-254-032315-
/O.EXA.KBOX.TR.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1103 AM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A TROPICAL
STORM WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH HERMINE MAY DEVELOP
ACROSS THE WATERS DURING THE DAY ON SUNDAY AND PERSIST AT LEAST
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

WIND GUSTS TO 50 KNOTS ARE POSSIBLE SUNDAY AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY
MORNING ACROSS THESE WATERS.

SEAS WILL RAPIDLY BUILD DURING SUNDAY AND MAY REACH AT LEAST 20
FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OF 34 TO 63 KTS ARE
POSSIBLE DUE TO A TROPICAL STORM WITHIN 48 HOURS. SMALL CRAFT
SHOULD NOT VENTURE INTO THE WATERS SOUTH OF NEW ENGLAND AFTER
TODAY. CONDITIONS MAY QUICKLY BECOME HAZARDOUS FOR EVEN RELATIVELY
LARGE VESSELS DURING SUNDAY.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-032315-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
1103 AM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH HERMINE MAY DEVELOP
ACROSS THE WATERS DURING THE DAY ON SUNDAY AND PERSIST AT LEAST
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

WIND GUSTS TO 50 KNOTS ARE POSSIBLE SUNDAY AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY
MORNING ACROSS THESE WATERS.

SEAS WILL RAPIDLY BUILD DURING SUNDAY AND MAY REACH AT LEAST 20
FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING..

$$

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886 
WHUS71 KBOX 032001
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
401 PM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

ANZ231-040415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.160904T1000Z-160906T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0026.160905T0300Z-160906T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
401 PM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.
THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ250-040415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.160904T1000Z-160906T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0026.160905T0300Z-160906T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
401 PM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.
THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-040415-
/O.UPG.KBOX.TR.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.TR.W.1009.160903T2001Z-000000T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
401 PM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A TROPICAL
STORM WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT. THE TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS
NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH HERMINE WILL DEVELOP
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND PERSIST AT LEAST THROUGH MONDAY MORNING
BEFORE DIMINISHING.

THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE SUNDAY NIGHT WITH WIND GUSTS TO 50 KT
POSSIBLE. 

SEAS WILL RAPIDLY BUILD DURING SUNDAY AND MAY REACH AT LEAST 20
FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING.. SOUTH OF THE ISLANDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OF 34 TO 63 KT ARE
EXPECTED DUE TO A TROPICAL STORM WITHIN 36 HOURS.

&&

$$

ANZ230-040415-
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.160904T1800Z-160906T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
401 PM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-040415-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.160904T1800Z-160906T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
401 PM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO
8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>237-040415-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
401 PM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH HERMINE WILL LIKELY
DEVELOP LATE SUNDAY INTO SUNDAY EVENING AND PERSIST INTO MONDAY
MORNING.

THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR SUNDAY NIGHT WITH GUSTS 40 TO 45
KNOTS...ESPECIALLY OVER THE OPEN WATERS. 

SEAS WILL RAPIDLY BUILD DURING SUNDAY AND MAY REACH 10 TO 15 FT
OVER RHODE ISLAND AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUND SUNDAY NIGHT.

$$

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422 
WHUS71 KBOX 040316
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1116 PM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

ANZ254>256-041130-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1116 PM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE OUTER WATERS
FROM PROVINCETOWN TO MONTAUK NY.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH HERMINE WILL DEVELOP
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND PERSIST AT LEAST THROUGH MONDAY MORNING
BEFORE DIMINISHING.

THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE SUNDAY NIGHT WITH WIND GUSTS TO 50 KT
POSSIBLE. 

SEAS WILL RAPIDLY BUILD DURING SUNDAY AND MAY REACH AT LEAST 20
FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING.. SOUTH OF THE ISLANDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OF 34 TO 63 KT ARE
EXPECTED DUE TO A TROPICAL STORM WITHIN 36 HOURS.

$$

ANZ251-041130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.160904T1800Z-160906T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1116 PM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO
8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-041130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.160904T1800Z-160906T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1116 PM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO
8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>237-041130-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1116 PM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH HERMINE WILL LIKELY
DEVELOP LATE SUNDAY INTO SUNDAY EVENING AND PERSIST INTO MONDAY
MORNING.

THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR SUNDAY NIGHT WITH GUSTS 40 TO 45
KNOTS...ESPECIALLY OVER THE OPEN WATERS. 

SEAS WILL RAPIDLY BUILD DURING SUNDAY AND MAY REACH 10 TO 15 FT
OVER RHODE ISLAND AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUND SUNDAY NIGHT.

$$

ANZ250-041130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0026.160905T0300Z-160906T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1116 PM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-041130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0026.160905T0300Z-160906T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1116 PM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT
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636 
WHUS71 KBOX 040859
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
459 AM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

ANZ231-250-041700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0026.160905T0300Z-160906T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0037.160905T0300Z-160906T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
459 AM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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>256-041700-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
459 AM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE OUTER WATERS
FROM PROVINCETOWN TO MONTAUK NY.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH HERMINE WILL DEVELOP
THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THE WINDS WILL THEN PERSIST AT LEAST
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING BEFORE DIMINISHING.

THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE TONIGHT WITH WIND GUSTS TO 50 KT
POSSIBLE.

SEAS WILL RAPIDLY BUILD TODAY AND MAY REACH AT LEAST 20 FEET SOUTH
OF THE ISLANDS BY TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OF 34 TO 63 KT ARE
EXPECTED DUE TO A TROPICAL STORM WITHIN 36 HOURS.

$$

ANZ251-041700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.160904T1800Z-160906T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
459 AM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-041700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.160904T1800Z-160906T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
459 AM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>237-041700-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
459 AM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH HERMINE WILL LIKELY
DEVELOP THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT AND PERSIST INTO MONDAY MORNING.

THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR TONIGHT WITH GUSTS 40 TO 45
KNOTS...ESPECIALLY OVER THE OPEN WATERS.

SEAS WILL RAPIDLY BUILD TODAY AND MAY REACH 10 TO 15 FT OVER
RHODE ISLAND AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUNDS TONIGHT.

$$

ANZ250-041700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0026.160905T0300Z-160906T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
459 AM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

$$

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

YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT
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YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT
@NWSBOSTON
321 
WHUS71 KBOX 041528
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1128 AM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

ANZ254>256-042330-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1128 AM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE OUTER WATERS
FROM PROVINCETOWN TO MONTAUK NY.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH HERMINE WILL DEVELOP
LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT AND MONDAY
MORNING. 

THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE TONIGHT AND MONDAY MORNING WITH WIND
GUSTS TO 50 KT POSSIBLE.

SEAS WILL RAPIDLY BUILD THIS AFTERNOON AND MAY REACH AT LEAST 20
FEET SOUTH OF THE ISLANDS BY LATE THIS EVENING.

$$

ANZ231-250-042330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.160905T0300Z-160906T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1128 AM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-042330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.160904T1800Z-160906T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1128 AM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-042330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.160904T1800Z-160906T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1128 AM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30
  KT. WAVES AROUND 2 FEET EXCEPT 4 TO 6 FEET AT THE HARBOR
  ENTRANCE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>237-042330-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1128 AM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH HERMINE WILL LIKELY
DEVELOP THIS EVENING AND PERSIST THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR TONIGHT AND EARLY MONDAY MORNING WITH
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 45 KNOTS...STRONGEST OVER THE OPEN WATERS.

SEAS WILL RAPIDLY BUILD LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING AND MAY
REACH 10 TO 15 FT OVER RHODE ISLAND AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUNDS LATE
TONIGHT.

$$

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MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
521 PM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

ANZ231-050530-
/O.EXA.KBOX.TR.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0037.160905T0300Z-160906T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
521 PM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A TROPICAL
STORM WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT. THIS REPLACES THE GALE
WARNING THAT HAD BEEN IN EFFECT.

NE WINDS WILL INCREAST TO 25 TO 30 KT BY MORNING WITH GUSTS TO 40
KT DURING MONDAY MORNING. SEAS WILL BUILD TO 4 TO 7 FT ON MONDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OF 34 TO 63 KT ARE
EXPECTED DUE TO A TROPICAL STORM WITHIN 36 HOURS.

&&

$$

ANZ232>237-050530-
/O.UPG.KBOX.TR.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.TR.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
521 PM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TROPICAL STORM
WARNING. THIS REPLACES THE TROPICAL STORM WATCH WHICH HAD BEEN IN
EFFECT.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH HERMINE WILL DEVELOP
LATE TONIGHT AND PERSIST THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR MONDAY MORNING WITH GUSTS FROM 40
TO 45 KNOTS...STRONGEST OVER THE OPEN WATERS.

SEAS WILL RAPIDLY BUILD TONIGHT AND REACH 10 TO 15 FT OVER RHODE
ISLAND AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUNDS MONDAY MORNING. ACROSS THE REST OF
THE NEAR SHORE WATERS...SEAS WILL BUILD TO BETWEEN 6 AND 9 FT BY
MONDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OF 34 TO 63 KT ARE
EXPECTED DUE TO A TROPICAL STORM WITHIN 36 HOURS.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-050530-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
521 PM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE OUTER WATERS
FROM PROVINCETOWN TO MONTAUK NY.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH HERMINE WILL DEVELOP
LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT AND MONDAY
MORNING. 

THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE TONIGHT AND MONDAY MORNING WITH WIND
GUSTS TO 50 KT POSSIBLE.

SEAS WILL RAPIDLY BUILD THIS AFTERNOON AND MAY REACH AT LEAST 20
FEET SOUTH OF THE ISLANDS BY MONDAY MORNING.

$$

ANZ250-050530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.160905T0300Z-160906T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
521 PM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-050530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-160906T0600Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
521 PM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30
  KT. ISOLATED GUSTS TO 35 KT POSSIBLE SOUTH PORTION ON MONDAY. SEAS
  6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-050530-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-160906T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
521 PM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30
  KT. WAVES 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.

&&

$$

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950 
WHUS71 KBOX 050314
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1114 PM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

ANZ231>237-254>256-051115-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1114 PM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CONTINUED A TROPICAL STORM
WARNING FOR THE SOUTHERN AND SOUTHEAST WATERS OF RHODE ISLAND AND
MASSACHUSETTS. THIS INCLUDES CAPE COD BAY.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH HERMINE WILL DEVELOP
LATE TONIGHT AND PERSIST MONDAY MORNING.

THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR MONDAY MORNING WITH GUSTS FROM 40
TO 45 KNOTS...STRONGEST OVER THE OPEN WATERS.

SEAS WILL RAPIDLY BUILD TONIGHT AND REACH 10 TO 15 FT OVER RHODE
ISLAND AND BLOCK ISLAND SOUNDS MONDAY MORNING. ACROSS THE REST OF
THE NEAR SHORE WATERS...SEAS WILL BUILD TO BETWEEN 6 AND 9 FT BY
MONDAY MORNING. HIGHEST SEAS ON NARRAGANSETT BAY WILL BE FOUND
NEAR THE BAY ENTRANCE...WITH LOWER WAVE HEIGHTS IN THE NORTH END
OF THE BAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OF 34 TO 63 KT ARE
EXPECTED DUE TO A TROPICAL STORM WITHIN 36 HOURS.


$$

ANZ250-051115-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-160906T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1114 PM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-051115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-160906T0600Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1114 PM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-051115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-160906T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1114 PM EDT SUN SEP 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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083 
WHUS71 KBOX 051201
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
801 AM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

ANZ231>237-254>256-052015-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
801 AM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CONTINUED A TROPICAL STORM
WARNING FOR THE SOUTHERN AND SOUTHEAST WATERS OF RHODE ISLAND AND
MASSACHUSETTS. THIS INCLUDES CAPE COD BAY.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH HERMINE WERE
OVERSPREADING THE OCEAN WATERS SOUTHEAST OF NANTUCKET AT SUNRISE
AND WILL PERSIST INTO THIS AFTERNOON.

THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR THIS MORNING WITH GUSTS OF 40 TO
45 KNOTS...STRONGEST OVER THE OCEAN WATERS OF RHODE ISLAND AND
SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS.

SEAS WILL RAPIDLY BUILD TODAY AND REACH 10 TO 15 FT ACROSS THE
NEAR SHORE WATERS...AND UP TO 20 FT FOR THE OCEAN WATERS SOUTH OF
NANTUCKET...MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OF 34 TO 63 KT ARE
EXPECTED DUE TO A TROPICAL STORM WITHIN 36 HOURS.

$$

ANZ250-052015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-160906T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
801 AM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-052015-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-160907T0900Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
801 AM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-052015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-160906T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
801 AM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25
  KT. SEAS 2 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.

&&

$$

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055 
WHUS71 KBOX 051502
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1102 AM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

ANZ231>237-254>256-052315-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1102 AM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CONTINUED A TROPICAL STORM
WARNING FOR THE SOUTHERN AND SOUTHEAST WATERS OF RHODE ISLAND AND
MASSACHUSETTS. THIS INCLUDES CAPE COD BAY.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH HERMINE WERE
OCCURRING ACROSS THE OCEAN WATERS SOUTHEAST OF NANTUCKET THIS
MORNING AND WILL PERSIST INTO THIS AFTERNOON.

THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR THIS MORNING WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO
50 KNOTS...STRONGEST OVER THE OCEAN WATERS OF RHODE ISLAND AND
SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS.

SEAS WILL RAPIDLY BUILD TODAY AND REACH 10 TO 15 FT ACROSS THE
NEAR SHORE WATERS...AND UP TO 20 FT FOR THE OCEAN WATERS SOUTH OF
NANTUCKET...MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OF 34 TO 63 KT ARE
EXPECTED DUE TO A TROPICAL STORM WITHIN 36 HOURS.

$$

ANZ250-052315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-160906T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1102 AM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-052315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-160907T0900Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1102 AM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-052315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-160906T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1102 AM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

&&

$$

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969 
WHUS71 KBOX 052144
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
544 PM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

ANZ251-060545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-160907T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-160906T0600Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
544 PM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-060545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-160906T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
544 PM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 13 TO 18 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>237-254>256-060545-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
544 PM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CONTINUED A TROPICAL STORM
WARNING FOR THE SOUTHERN AND SOUTHEAST WATERS OF RHODE ISLAND AND
MASSACHUSETTS. THIS INCLUDES CAPE COD BAY.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH HERMINE WERE
OCCURRING ACROSS THE SOUTHERN WATERS.

THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BEGIN TO SUBSIDE DURING THE OVERNIGHT
HOURS. SEAS WILL ALSO BEGIN TO RELAX LATE TONIGHT INTO THE EARLY
MORNING HOURS. 

$$

ANZ230-060545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-160906T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
544 PM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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115 
WHUS71 KBOX 060303
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1103 PM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

ANZ231>237-254>256-061115-
/O.CON.KBOX.TR.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1103 PM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CONTINUED A TROPICAL STORM
WARNING FOR THE SOUTHERN AND SOUTHEAST WATERS OF RHODE ISLAND AND
MASSACHUSETTS. THIS INCLUDES CAPE COD BAY.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH HERMINE WERE
OCCURRING ACROSS THE SOUTHERN WATERS.

THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BEGIN TO SUBSIDE DURING THE OVERNIGHT
HOURS. SEAS WILL ALSO BEGIN TO RELAX LATE TONIGHT INTO THE EARLY
MORNING HOURS. 

$$

ANZ250-251-060600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-160906T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1103 PM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 11 TO 16 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-060600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-160906T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1103 PM EDT MON SEP 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 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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What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Sep 3, 9:56 AM EDT, 1 hour 7 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 3, 9:56 AM EDT, 1 hour 7 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Taunton MA
956 AM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure remains over New England today with drier air and
seasonable conditions. The high remains in place over northern
New England Sunday. Tropical Storm Hermine will begin affecting
portions of southern New England Sunday with wind and rain
starting on the south coast. Effects from Hermine will continue
through Tuesday or Wednesday depending on timing and track. See
the long term section below for specifics on impacts to southern
New England.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
1000 AM update...

No changes to the forecast at this time. Filter sun and clouds
today but still a great day to enjoy the outdoors.

High pressure covers the Great Lakes and northeast with fair dry
weather. Outflow cirrus from Hermine will move across Southern New
England and dim the sun some of the time. Pressure gradient starts
light and then tightens along the south late in the day. This
brings wind out of the east, but less than 10 mph away from the
south coast.

Mixing will reach to 900 mb. Temps at that level, fully mixed,
would support max sfc temps in the low to mid 70s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM SUNDAY/...
The high remains in place tonight and shifts a little Sunday. This
should keep the region dry most of this period. Model QPF diverges
Sunday afternoon/evening with the ECMWF bringing measurable pcpn
to CT-RI-SE MA, while the NAM and GFS keep all pcpn offshore. We
will bring chance pops to the South Coast late in the day and
slight chance pops for Nrn RI and much of Bristol/Plymouth
counties in MA.

Pressure gradient tightens a little tonight with winds less than
10 knots inland and climbing to near 25 mph along the South Coast.
This trend continues Sunday with South Coast winds reaching 35 to
40 mph late afternoon.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
HIGHLIGHTS...
Hermine...
* First round of winds expected Sunday afternoon and Sunday night.
  Strongest (tropical storm force) winds are expected along the
  immediate south coast of RI/MA as well as Block Island, Martha's
  Vineyard, and Nantucket.
* Second round of winds possible Tuesday and Wednesday, with
  tropical storm force winds limited to the southern coastal waters,
  Block Island, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, and portions of
  Cape Cod.
* Minor beach erosion possible with the Sunday night high tide along
  the RI coast and Nantucket. Pockets of moderate beach erosion are
  possible from Westerly to Point Judith, RI.  Any coastal flooding
  is expected to be minor and spotty.
* Very rough surf and a high risk of rip currents expected beginning
  Sunday and continuing through a portion of next week, with the
  highest threat along the south coastal beaches.
* Rain, heavy at times, will occur late Sunday evening into Tuesday
  morning beginning on the south coast. Despite tropical nature,
  storm totals are expected to be less than 2 inches, most places
  less than 1 inch.

Post-Hermine...
* Heat and humidity return to southern New England sometime late in
  the week, will depend on timing of Hermine's departure

Model guidance is starting to show better agreement with the
handling of Hermine.  That said there are still some discrepancies
and uncertainties with how far north Hermine gets and how quickly it
exits the region.  The ECMWF is a bit quicker with taking Hermine
out to sea Wednesday into Thursday, while the GFS lingers it south
of the region through Thursday before it moves eastward.  The
official track keeps Hermine south of us, passing across the
benchmark early Thursday.  This timing would be a blend of the two
global models with a little more weight to the ECMWF timing.  The
track itself appears to be a bit more closely aligned with the GFS.
This holds Hermine a bit farther to the south of New England than
the ECMWF.

While confidence is increasing in the impacts listed above in the
highlights, it is still not a high confidence forecast.  A small
shift to the north or the south in the track could result in much
greater impacts to southern New England or very little, if any,
impact.  Keep attuned to forecasts throughout the Labor Day weekend
to stay abreast of the latest developments and be prepared.

Beyond Hermine, a building upper level ridge will bring heat and
humidity back to southern New England beginning Wednesday or
Thursday, depending on the timing of Hermine's exit.  Temperatures
will climb into the 80s during the last half of the week, which
would be a good 5 to 10 degrees above normal.  There is also the
possibility of a cold front moving through the area Thursday or
Friday, but that too will depend on Hermine's exit.

&&

.AVIATION /14Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Short Term /through Sunday/...High confidence.

Today...VFR. Light wind increases from the east along the coasts
with gusts to 15 knots South Coast late. Increasing high clouds.

Tonight...VFR. East winds increase with gusts to 25 knots.

Sunday...VFR. East winds increase with gusts 15 to 20 knots,
except 30 to 40 knots late along the South Coast.

KBOS Terminal...High confidence in TAF.

KBDL Terminal...High confidence in TAF.

Outlook /Sunday Night through Wednesday/...

Sunday night and Monday...High confidence in trends. Low confidence
in exact timing and areal extent.  Deteriorating conditions are
expected beginning on the south coast, Cape, and Islands and slowly
moving northward though confidence is low on how far north the lower
conditions will get.  Expect periods of IFR CIGS on the south coast,
Cape, and Islands, with a quick improvement to VFR as one moves to
the north.  Highest confidence in VFR conditions will be areas north
of I-90, including Boston, Bedford, and Worcester.

Along the south coast, Cape, and Islands, there will be a period of
easterly to northeasterly tropical storm force winds.  That is
sustained winds greater than 34 kts with gusts possible up to 40 to
45 kts.  At this point, timing for the highest winds is expected to
be sometime Sunday afternoon through Monday mid-day but this may
shift earlier or later with timing and track of Hermine.  There is a
low probability of these stronger winds reaching farther north up to
PVD to PYM.

Tuesday and Wednesday...Low confidence.  Much of this portion will
depend on how close Hermine gets to the region and how quickly she
exits.  Expect periods of MVFR/IFR conditions in rainfall,
particularly across the eastern half of southern New England.
However, much of this period should be VFR, particularly north of I-
90.  Another period of tropical storm force winds is likely, most
likely limited to the Cape and Islands as Hermine nears and then
exits to the east out to sea.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Short Term /through Sunday/...High confidence.

High pressure over the Great Lakes and Northern New England
through the period as Hermine slowly moves north up the coast,
reaching east of Delaware Bay by Sunday evening.

Expect increasing east winds through the period. Winds will reach
25 to 30 knots tonight on the southern waters. East winds will
reach 25 to 30 knots on the waters east of Massachusetts late
Sunday and 40 to 45 knots on the waters on the waters south of MA
and RI.

The persistent east wind will build seas through the period. Seas
less than 5 feet today. Seas 2 to 4 feet on the eastern waters
tonight, while southern waters build to 5 to 10 feet. Seas build
to 5 to 10 feet on the eastern waters and sheltered south waters,
and 10 to 15 feet on the exposed southern waters.

Outlook /Sunday Night through Wednesday/...

***Tropical Storm Watch in effect for the southern outer waters,
from Montauk Point to Nantucket***

***Increasing seas up to 15 to 20 feet and tropical storm force
winds expected on the southern waters with the approach of
Hermine***

High confidence in trends...lower confidence in exact timing.  A
tropical storm watch has been issued for the southern outer waters,
that is the waters south of a line from Montauk Point to Nantucket.

Seas will increase as Hermine approaches southern New England from
the south.  Expect 15 to 20 foot seas to build on the southern outer
waters beginning Sunday night.  There may be a bit of an ebb and
flow to how high the seas are as Hermine meanders about south of the
region, but seas are expected to remain above 10 feet throughout the
forecast period on these waters.  On the nearshore waters, seas 5 to
8 feet will be just offshore through much of this time.

Two rounds of tropical storm force winds (above 34kts sustained)
with higher gusts (possibly up to 50 kts) are expected on the
waters.  The first will begin on Sunday afternoon and continue
through Monday midday.  The second round will be Tuesday and
Wednesday, possibly lingering into Thursday, depending on how
quickly Hermine exits the area.  These winds will be mainly limited
to the waters south of New England, possibly including Cape Cod Bay
and the waters east of Cape Cod.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Astronomical tides are relatively low this weekend into next
week, and this will help to mitigate coastal inundation concerns.
Nonetheless, at least minor erosion will be likely over several
high tide cycles along the RI/MA south coast with possibly
moderate beach erosion along portions of the RI coast between
Westerly and Point Judith.

Along the RI south coast west of Point Judith, a peak storm surge
of 2-3 ft is possible Sunday night along with shoreline waves of 10
to 15 feet. The combination of surge and waves could be enough for
pockets of moderate beach erosion along this reach of coastline
including Charlestown and Misquamicut Beach. Due to the relatively
low astronomical tides, we think any coastal flooding is likely to
be minor and spotty. Storm surge and wave action relax a little on
Monday, but minor beach erosion may persist for several high tide
cycles during the first half of next week. The repetitive erosion,
albeit mostly minor, may have some accumulated effects.

Along the rest of the RI and MA south coast, a peak storm surge of
1.5 to 2 feet is possible. The combination of storm surge and
rough surf may result in minor beach erosion for the Sunday night
high tide and perhaps for several subsequent high tide cycles. The
risk of inundation beyond some splashover appears to be fairly
low.

Along the MA east coast, a persistent easterly flow may result in
a 1 to 1.5 foot storm surge and near shore waves possibly 6 to 10
feet across the nearshore waters, with highest surge and waves
along the outer Cape. Due to the relatively low astronomical high
tides, only pockets of minor erosion are anticipated.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Tropical Storm Watch for ANZ255-256.
&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/RLG
NEAR TERM...WTB/Dunten
SHORT TERM...WTB
LONG TERM...RLG
AVIATION...WTB/RLG
MARINE...WTB/RLG
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 3, 4:56 AM EDT, 6 hours 7 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
456 AM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>014-017-018-026-RIZ001>004-040900-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-
456 AM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

TROPICAL STORM HERMINE MAY IMPACT SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND SUNDAY
INTO TUESDAY WITH A RAIN AND WIND THREAT. HOWEVER...THERE IS
STILL UNCERTAINTY WITH THE TRACK AND INTENSITY OF HERMINE WHICH
WILL DETERMINE THE MAGNITUDE AND EXTENT OF IMPACT FOR SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND. CURRENT IMPACTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE MAINLY COASTAL...WITH
THE GREATEST RISK FOR BENEFICIAL RAIN AND STRONG...GUSTY WINDS
ALONG THE SOUTH COAST.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ007-015-016-019>024-RIZ005>008-040900-
EASTERN ESSEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-
NANTUCKET MA-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
456 AM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

SWELLS FROM TROPICAL STORM HERMINE WILL PRODUCE ROUGH SURF WITH
AN INCREASED RISK OF STRONG RIP CURRENTS ALONG OCEAN BEACHES
BEGINNING ON SUNDAY AND CONTINUING INTO TUESDAY.

TROPICAL STORM HERMINE MAY IMPACT SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND SUNDAY
INTO TUESDAY WITH A RAIN AND WIND THREAT. HOWEVER...THERE IS
STILL UNCERTAINTY WITH THE TRACK AND INTENSITY OF HERMINE WHICH
WILL DETERMINE THE MAGNITUDE AND EXTENT OF IMPACT FOR SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND. CURRENT IMPACTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE MAINLY COASTAL...WITH
THE GREATEST RISK FOR BENEFICIAL RAIN AND STRONG...GUSTY WINDS
ALONG THE SOUTH COAST.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ255-256-040900-
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-
456 AM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

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

   TROPICAL STORM WATCH.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

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

   TROPICAL STORM WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254-040900-
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
456 AM EDT SAT SEP 3 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

TROPICAL STORM HERMINE MAY IMPACT THE SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
COASTAL WATERS SUNDAY INTO TUESDAY. HOWEVER...THERE IS SOME
UNCERTAINTY WITH THE TRACK AND INTENSITY OF HERMINE WHICH WILL
DETERMINE THE MAGNITUDE AND EXTENT OF IMPACT. INCREASING SEAS ON
THE SOUTHERN WATERS AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ARE EXPECTED
AT THIS TIME. LOW PROBABILITY OF 20 TO 22 FOOT SEAS AND STORM
FORCE GUSTS ON THE SOUTHERN WATERS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

RLG

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 3, 4:40 AM EDTTropical Storm WatchBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth37 hr
Sep 3, 4:01 PM EDTGale WatchBOX13 hr
Sep 3, 4:01 PM EDTTropical Storm WarningBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth67 hr

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