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Small Craft Advisory 147, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 17, 2016

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Dec 17, 2016, 5:22 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 18, 2016, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 42 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 17, 2016, 5:22 PM EST (22:22 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 18, 2016, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 19, 2016, 9:51 PM EST
In force
42 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

262 
WHUS71 KBOX 172222
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
522 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

ANZ231>235-237-180630-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-161218T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0036.161218T1200Z-161218T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0052.161218T1200Z-161218T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
522 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-180630-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-161218T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0036.161218T1200Z-161218T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0052.161218T1100Z-161219T0200Z/
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-
522 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EST SUNDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-180630-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-161218T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0052.161218T1100Z-161218T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0036.161218T1200Z-161218T2200Z/
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-
522 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-180630-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0036.161218T1200Z-161218T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0052.161218T1300Z-161218T2000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
522 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 3 PM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 3 PM EST SUNDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-180630-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.161218T0900Z-161219T0200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
522 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 PM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 PM EST SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-180630-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.161218T1100Z-161219T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
522 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EST SUNDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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16 follow-up statements
129 
WHUS71 KBOX 180317
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1017 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

ANZ250-254-181130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.161218T1100Z-161219T0200Z/
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-
1017 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-181130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.161218T1100Z-161218T2100Z/
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-
1017 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-181130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.161218T1200Z-161218T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1017 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-181130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.161218T1300Z-161218T2000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1017 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 3 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-181130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.161218T0900Z-161219T0200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1017 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-181130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.161218T1100Z-161219T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1017 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EST
SUNDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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625 
WHUS71 KBOX 180843
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
343 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

ANZ250-254-181645-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.161218T1100Z-161219T0200Z/
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-
343 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-181645-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.161218T1100Z-161218T2100Z/
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-
343 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-181645-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.161218T1200Z-161218T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
343 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-181645-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.161218T1300Z-161218T2000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
343 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM
EST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-181645-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.161218T0900Z-161219T0200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
343 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-181645-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.161218T1100Z-161219T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
343 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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373 
WHUS71 KBOX 181544
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1044 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

ANZ236-182345-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161218T2200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1044 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-182200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161218T2200Z/
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-
1044 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-182200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161218T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1044 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-182345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161219T0200Z/
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-
1044 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-182000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161218T2000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1044 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-182345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1044 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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246 
WHUS71 KBOX 182000
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
300 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

ANZ251-190400-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161218T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
300 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY.

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>237-255-256-182200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161218T2200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
300 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-190200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161219T0200Z/
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-
300 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-190200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
300 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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414 
WHUS71 KBOX 182156
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
456 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

ANZ236-190000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161219T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
456 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. 
  WAVES 2 TO 4 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>235-237-190000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161219T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
456 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-190100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161219T0100Z/
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 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS AROUND 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-190100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161219T0100Z/
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-
456 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS AROUND 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-190500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T0500Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
456 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. WAVES AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-190600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
456 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

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

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@NWSBOSTON
571 
WHUS71 KBOX 182351
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
651 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

ANZ256-190800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161219T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
651 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-190800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161219T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
651 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-190800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161219T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1500Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
651 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-190600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161219T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
651 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-190200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161219T0200Z/
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-
651 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-190100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161219T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
651 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-190600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
651 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. WAVES AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-190800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
651 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT
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504 
WHUS71 KBOX 190107
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
807 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

ANZ250-190915-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161219T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
807 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-190915-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161219T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
807 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-190915-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-161219T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
807 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-190915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
807 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-190915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
807 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-190900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
807 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-190915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1500Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
807 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-190600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
807 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30
  KT. WAVES AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-190600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
807 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. WAVES 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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497 
WHUS71 KBOX 190323
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1023 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

ANZ250-191130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1023 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-191130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1023 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-191100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1023 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-191130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T2100Z/
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-
1023 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-190900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1023 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-191130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1500Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1023 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-190600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1023 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-190600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1023 PM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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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345 
WHUS71 KBOX 190558
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1258 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

ANZ236-190700-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1258 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

NORTHWEST WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED AND WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH
OVERNIGHT.

$$

ANZ230-190900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1258 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-191400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1258 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-191400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1258 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-191100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1258 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-191400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T2100Z/
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-
1258 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 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>234-190900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1258 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-191400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1500Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1258 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 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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501 
WHUS71 KBOX 190912
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
412 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

ANZ230>234-191015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-
412 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED AND SHOULD CONTINUE TO DIMINISH TODAY.

$$

ANZ250-191715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
412 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-191300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
412 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-191715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T2200Z/
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-
412 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-191700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1700Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
412 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-191715-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
412 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  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.

&&

$$

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731 
WHUS71 KBOX 191058
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
558 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

ANZ251-191500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1500Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
558 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-191900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
558 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-191900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
558 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-191900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T2200Z/
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-
558 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-191700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1700Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
558 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 
  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.

&&

$$

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

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@NWSBOSTON
695 
WHUS71 KBOX 191508
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1008 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

ANZ251-191615-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1500Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1008 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

WINDS AND SEAS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW SMALL CRAFT LEVELS.

$$

ANZ235-237-192000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T2000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1008 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-191900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1008 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-192300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1008 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-192200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T2200Z/
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-
1008 AM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 6 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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291 
WHUS71 KBOX 191908
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
208 PM EST MON DEC 19 2016

ANZ250-192300-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.161219T1908Z-161219T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
208 PM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-200300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161220T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
208 PM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-200300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161220T0300Z/
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-
208 PM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-192015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161219T2000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
208 PM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 
  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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646 
WHUS71 KBOX 192100
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
400 PM EST MON DEC 19 2016

ANZ250-200000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-161220T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
400 PM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-200500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161220T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
400 PM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-200500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161220T0600Z/
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-
400 PM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

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

&&

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540 
WHUS71 KBOX 200001
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
701 PM EST MON DEC 19 2016

ANZ255-256-200115-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161220T0600Z/
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-
701 PM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY.

SEAS HAVE SUBSIDED TO LESS THAN 5 FT. THEREFORE THE SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

$$

ANZ250-200600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-161220T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
701 PM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* SEAS...EAST SWELLS OF 3 TO 6 FEET WILL PERSIST THIS EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-200600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161220T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
701 PM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* SEAS...EAST SWELLS OF 3 TO 6 FEET WILL PERSIST THIS EVENING.

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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243 
WHUS71 KBOX 200251
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
951 PM EST MON DEC 19 2016

ANZ250-200400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-161220T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
951 PM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY.


$$

ANZ254-200400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-161220T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
951 PM EST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY.


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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 Dec 17, 4:10 PM EST, 1 hour 12 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 17, 4:10 PM EST, 1 hour 12 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Taunton MA
410 PM EST Sat Dec 17 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
Warm air moving up the coast brings a snowy start to the day with
snow then changing to rain by midday in southern and coastal
sections, and snow changing to rain or freezing rain in northern
Mass this afternoon. Temperatures will continue to climb tonight,
bringing rain that lingers into Sunday. Clearing out Sunday night
into Monday, with high pressure dominating the weather pattern
through mid week. Overall seasonable conditions. A low pressure
passes by to our north Thursday into Friday, which should be our
next period of precipitation.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SUNDAY MORNING/...
11 AM Update...

Temperatures along the south coast of Mass into SE RI as well as
Cape Cod have risen to between 35 and 40, along with S-SE winds at
10-15 mph. Have cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory there.
Noting a band of sleet and/or freezing rain near the transition
zone to rain across central RI into interior SE Mass as well. This
will continue to slide N-NW through this afternoon as winds shift
to S-SW and temperatures steadily rise.

Where snow continues, noting SN/+SN being reported further inland,
with a few locations reporting between 1/2 to 1 inch of snowfall
per hour along with visibilities at or below 1/2 mile. Conditions
should improve as the milder air works in from the S and SE, with
the last locations changing over across N central and W Mass.

However, precip may end for a time over the next few hours. Noting
dry slot moving into the Berkshires and Litchfield Hills on the NE
regional mosaic radar

Previous Discussion...

The general trend today: Should see precipitation taper through
the afternoon with leftover drizzle. Non-diurnal temperature
trend for the most part except with a forecast burst of return
colder air briefly around the late afternoon early evening for
areas along and N of the Hartford to Boston corridor (see previous
discussion below). Monitoring for the flash freeze / freezing rain
- drizzle potential over such areas.

A 50-60 knot SW jet at 850 mb is bringing warmer air N, running
over the top of the colder air left over from Thursday and Friday.
This overrunning is generating sufficiently deep lift to generate
precipitation. Much of the lift early in the morning was in
Maryland and PA, but with the jet shifting NE into New England we
expect the effects to increase here this morning.

Models continue to show low pressure area forming near the S NJ
coast this morning and moving NE past Cape Cod this afternoon.
This may support the ageostrophic drainage flow in the interior...
holding the cold air in N/W MA and possibly parts of N CT.

As the coastal low moves into the Gulf of Maine, the deeper
moisture should exit NE with it leaving a more shallow layer of
moisture. This will mean clouds and either drizzle or freezing
drizzle depending on the temperature.

Snow accumulations...No significant changes in our thoughts on
snow amounts. Four to six inches is reasonable across much of
Southern New England, with lesser amounts toward the South Coast
where the change to rain will be sooner. There remains a chance of
greater values in a few spots, but those chances are at or below
25 percent. Not enough confidence in this happening to upgrade any
place to a Winter Storm Warning.

Icing...During the transition, there could be a brief period of
sleet or freezing rain. This would make untreated traveling
surfaces slick and slippery. The time window for this may extend
later in the day in N MA, where the low level cold air may linger
until the end of today/s precipitation.

Flash Freeze Potential...As coastal low pressure passes E of us
this afternoon, it's possible that shifting winds would draw
shallow low level cold air back to the S/SE and drop temps quickly
below freezing. This may result in the potential of a flash freeze
along with pockets of freezing drizzle by late afternoon. The
corridor from Boston to Hartford would have the highest risk for
this. There is a lower risk that this cooling could reach the
Providence to Taunton corridor.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH 6 PM SUNDAY/...
Tonight...

Deep enough moisture for clouds and drizzle, perhaps some freezing
drizzle. Strong low level southwest jet continues and gets
stronger with speeds 70-75 knots at 850 mb. This will dislodge
the last of the low level cold air and should bring rising temps
overnight with all areas above freezing and the warmest areas
reaching the lower 50s by morning.

Higher aloft, a northern stream shortwave swings through the Great
Lakes led by a strong upper jet and upper venting. This will
rebuild the deep lift, with increasing pops overnight. We have
maintained likely to categorical pops for the overnight hours into
Sunday morning.

Sunday...

Surface low pressure associated with the upper trough and its jet.
This moves from the Ohio Valley to the Canadian border with New
England. We remain in the warm sector most of the day, until the
low swings a cold front through our area during the afternoon and
evening. Model data shows the strong low level winds extending
close to the ground with 30-35 knots at 1000 mb along the coast
and possibly the coastal plain. A warm sector low level wind in
the cold season normally has a tough time reaching the ground. But
sufficient rainfall could create a moist adiabatic channel to
bring the stronger winds to the surface. Enough potential for a
gusty day ahead of the cold front.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
* Highlights...

 - Black ice threat potential for the Monday morning commute
 - Seasonable, dry conditions during the early half of next week
 - Anomalously warmer and wet Thursday into Thursday night

* Overview...

As previously noted, this portion of the forecast remains
dominated by a progressive mid level flow, with periodic
shortwaves. The overall pattern still suggests that our weather
should be more wet than white, with the consensus track of any
storms staying north of our region.

Guidance was in reasonably good agreement, so favored a consensus
solution, to smooth over the less predictable details at this time
range.

* Details...

Sunday night into Monday morning...

Flash freeze potential continues. Temperatures will fall well
below freezing. It's just a question of how fast at this occurs,
at this point. Any untreated, wet surfaces will likely freeze, and
result in black ice for the Monday morning commute. Please plan
accordingly, slow down, and allow extra time to reach your
destination MOnday morning.

Monday through Thursday morning...

High pressure dominates our weather. Dry, but below normal
temperatures continue through Tuesday. Temperatures near normal
Wednesday.

Thursday into next Weekend...

A low pressure should move from east the Great Lakes, and across
northern New England late Thursday into Friday morning. This
should keep our region on the warmer side, meaning just plain rain
across most of southern New England. Still the possibility for some
snow, sleet or freezing rain across the higher terrain of western
MA for a time early Thursday morning, and again Thursday night.
Still too early, to get caught up in these details. Could be a
decent amount of precipitation, which would provide further help
with the continuing drought.

High pressure expected for next Saturday. Seasonable temperatures.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Short Term /through Sunday/...

Through this afternoon...Moderate to high confidence in trends,
but lower confidence in specific timing.

IFR to LIFR with -SN/SN. Vsbys likely to fluctuate between 1/2SM
to 2SM at times through midday. SN transitioning to RA whereby
vsbys improve to around MVFR to VFR towards midday into afternoon
S to N. Transition zone of PL/FZRA/FZDZ across CT/MA terminals
away from the S/SE coast.

Precipitation will become light as we go towards the later half of
the day. Main batch is this morning for the most part. Otherwise,
MVFR to IFR cigs. LLWS impacts possible as winds 2 Kft AGL are
sustained close to 40 kts out of the SW.

Tonight and Sunday...Moderate confidence.

Threat of PL/FZRA/FZDZ continues around the evening hours but
should conclude by midnight across central and N Mass. All
terminals change to RA, anticipate a mix of MVFR to VFR vsbys.
CIGS for the most part MVFR to IFR. Winds on the increase out of
the S-SW with gusts up to 30 kts over the S-SE coastal terminals.
Main slug of rain forecast Sunday morning into midday when lower
vsbys are more likely. LLWS remains an issue especially for S/SE
terminals with the possibility of a SW jet of near 60 kts 2 kft
agl. Winds shift out of the NW late and conditions improve to VFR.

KBOS TAF...SN this morn changes to rain roughly midday (by around
18Z). However, colder air may race back into the region from the
N-NW by late afternoon potentially resulting in a flash freeze /
FZDZ. Warming temperatures during the night should end this
threat.

KBDL TAF...SN and PL for a few hours before transitioning to a
period of RA early afternoon (by around 18Z). Rain tapers in the
afternoon as DZ.

Outlook /Sunday Night through Thursday/...Moderate confidence.

VFR mostly. Blustery NW winds into Monday morning with gusts up to
30 kts, diminishing and remaining light N into early Tuesday.
Increasing SW winds ahead of a low pressure into Thursday, with
both cigs and vsbys dropping within mostly RA.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.

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

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

11 am update...Forecast remains on track.

Through this afternoon...

S-SE winds will increasing as they shift to S-SW with gusts
up to 25-30 knots. Seas will build up to 5-9 feet on the outer
waters and exposed S waters. An outside chance of gale force
gusts, but expect winds of that strength to remain higher in the
atmosphere. A small craft advisory continues for these areas.

Tonight and Sunday...

SW winds continue with wind speeds within 1000 feet of the surface
reaching 35 knots, and 70 to 75 knots at 5000 feet above the surface.
This will continue to build seas with heights by Sunday reaching 5
to 10 feet on exposed waters close to land and 10 to 15 feet on the
outer waters.

We will maintain a Small Craft Advisory for tonight. The question
is whether the strong winds aloft will reach the surface on Sunday.
It can be tough to bring such winds to the surface if temps are
warmer aloft than at the sea surface. But the strong winds will be
close. We will issue a gale watch for most of the waters for Sunday.
As we get more information today, we will be able to convert this
to either a Small Craft Advisory or a Gale Warning.

Outlook /Sunday Night through Thursday/...Moderate confidence.

Seas subsiding as NW to N winds diminish through Monday.
High pressure remains in control through Wednesday, which will
allow for winds and seas to remain below Small Craft Advisory
thresholds. On Thursday, another low pressure should pass by to
the north of the coastal waters. This should lead to an increasing
SW to W wind, and building seas across the outer coastal waters.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Winter Weather Advisory until 5 PM EST this afternoon for
     CTZ002>004.
MA...Winter Weather Advisory until 5 PM EST this afternoon for
     MAZ002>006-008>012-026.
RI...Winter Weather Advisory until 5 PM EST this afternoon for
     RIZ001.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon for
     ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256.
     Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EST Sunday for ANZ231>235-237-
     250-254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Belk/EVT
NEAR TERM...EVT
SHORT TERM...WTB
LONG TERM...Belk
AVIATION...Belk/EVT
MARINE...Belk/EVT
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 17, 5:16 PM EST, 6 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
516 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

MAZ002>004-008>011-026-182230-
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
516 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL AND WESTERN
MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

THERE IS A LOW RISK FOR POCKETS OF EITHER FREEZING RAIN OR
FREEZING DRIZZLE LATE TONIGHT. IT WILL ALL DEPEND ON THE TIMING OF
PRECIPITATION, AND THE PERSISTENCE OF COLD AIR NEAR THE GROUND,
ESPECIALLY IN THE VALLEYS. THIS WILL NEED TO BE WATCHED CLOSELY.
FREEZING RAIN ADVISORIES MAY BE NEEDED.

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

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ007-013-016>024-RIZ002>008-182230-
EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-
NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-
NANTUCKET MA-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-
BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
516 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...SOUTHEASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...AND ALL OF RHODE ISLAND EXCEPT NORTHWESTERN RHODE
ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

SUNDAY...THERE IS A RISK THAT AREAS ALONG THE SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST
COASTS WILL REACH WIND ADVISORY CRITERIA...PERHAPS MORE SO ON
SUSTAINED WINDS EXCEEDING 30 MPH...RATHER THAN GUSTS HIGHER THAN
45 MPH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

CTZ002>004-MAZ005-006-012-014-015-RIZ001-182230-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
SUFFOLK MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
516 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT...CENTRAL
MASSACHUSETTS...PORTIONS OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND NORTHWESTERN
RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ255-256-182230-
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-
516 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

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

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.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.

   GALE WARNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ250-254-182230-
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-
516 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM EST SUNDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.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.

   GALE WARNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ251-182230-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
516 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 3 PM EST SUNDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.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.

   GALE WARNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ231>235-237-182230-
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
516 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.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.

   GALE WARNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230-236-182230-
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
516 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 17, 1:24 PM EST, 3 hours 58 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
124 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0600 AM     SNOW             WSW CHATHAM             41.67N  69.97W
12/17/2016  M2.0 INCH        BARNSTABLE         MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 N CHELSEA             42.41N  71.04W
12/17/2016  M1.2 INCH        SUFFOLK            MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0730 AM     SNOW             1 W WEST HARTFORD       41.77N  72.78W
12/17/2016  M1.7 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0800 AM     SNOW             2 ESE BREWSTER          41.75N  70.05W
12/17/2016  M1.0 INCH        BARNSTABLE         MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0900 AM     SNOW             1 WSW WETHERSFIELD      41.69N  72.69W
12/17/2016  M3.0 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

1045 AM     SNOW             GREENE                  41.69N  71.75W
12/17/2016  M4.0 INCH        KENT               RI   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

WS
Local storm report, Dec 17, 2:14 PM EST, 3 hours 8 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
214 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1130 AM     SNOW             HINGHAM                 42.24N  70.89W
12/17/2016  M3.7 INCH        PLYMOUTH           MA   NONE

1140 AM     SNOW             HULL                    42.30N  70.91W
12/17/2016  M3.0 INCH        PLYMOUTH           MA   NONE

1153 AM     SNOW             DANIELSON               41.80N  71.89W
12/17/2016  M5.3 INCH        WINDHAM            CT   NONE

1156 AM     SNOW             BRIGHTON                42.35N  71.16W
12/17/2016  M3.6 INCH        SUFFOLK            MA   NONE

1156 AM     SNOW             AYER                    42.56N  71.59W
12/17/2016  M5.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1157 AM     SNOW             LITTLETON               42.54N  71.51W
12/17/2016  M4.6 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1157 AM     SNOW             BRIGHTON                42.35N  71.16W
12/17/2016  M3.6 INCH        SUFFOLK            MA   NONE

1159 AM     SNOW             CAMBRIDGE               42.38N  71.12W
12/17/2016  M4.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

1200 PM     SNOW             FRAMINGHAM              42.28N  71.42W
12/17/2016  M4.7 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1200 PM     FREEZING RAIN    FRAMINGHAM              42.28N  71.42W
12/17/2016  M0.06 INCH       MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1200 PM     SNOW             NORWOOD                 42.19N  71.20W
12/17/2016  M4.5 INCH        NORFOLK            MA   NWS EMPLOYEE

            NWS EMPLOYEE

1202 PM     SNOW             ARLINGTON HEIGHTS       42.42N  71.18W
12/17/2016  M4.6 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1204 PM     SNOW             BRADFORD                99.99N 999.99W
12/17/2016  M4.2 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1205 PM     SNOW             BROOKLINE               42.32N  71.14W
12/17/2016  M4.5 INCH        NORFOLK            MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

1205 PM     SNOW             LEVERETT                42.45N  72.50W
12/17/2016  M6.7 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

1206 PM     SNOW             WESTHAMPTON             42.30N  72.77W
12/17/2016  M7.0 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

1210 PM     SNOW             HAMPDEN                 42.08N  72.45W
12/17/2016  M6.4 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1210 PM     SNOW             HOLYOKE                 42.21N  72.66W
12/17/2016  M6.3 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   GENERAL PUBLIC

            GENERAL PUBLIC

1211 PM     SNOW             1 SSE SOMERVILLE        42.38N  71.09W
12/17/2016  M4.7 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

1213 PM     SNOW             GREENFIELD              42.59N  72.60W
12/17/2016  M7.5 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   GENERAL PUBLIC

            GENERAL PUBLIC

1214 PM     SNOW             RUTLAND                 42.37N  71.95W
12/17/2016  M6.3 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1214 PM     SNOW             AVON                    41.81N  72.83W
12/17/2016  M6.5 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   NONE

1214 PM     SNOW             BROCKTON                42.08N  71.02W
12/17/2016  M3.7 INCH        PLYMOUTH           MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1215 PM     SNOW             ARLINGTON               42.42N  71.16W
12/17/2016  M4.9 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1215 PM     SNOW             LEXINGTON               42.45N  71.22W
12/17/2016  M4.8 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1216 PM     SNOW             NEEDHAM HEIGHTS         42.29N  71.23W
12/17/2016  M4.5 INCH        NORFOLK            MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1217 PM     SNOW             DANVERS                 42.58N  70.93W
12/17/2016  M4.0 INCH        ESSEX              MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1219 PM     SNOW             WINCHESTER              42.45N  71.14W
12/17/2016  M4.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1220 PM     SNOW             NORTH READING           42.58N  71.08W
12/17/2016  M5.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1221 PM     SNOW             EAST BRIDGEWATER        42.03N  70.96W
12/17/2016  M4.0 INCH        PLYMOUTH           MA   GENERAL PUBLIC

            GENERAL PUBLIC

1222 PM     SNOW             LEXINGTON               42.45N  71.22W
12/17/2016  M4.8 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1223 PM     SNOW             NORTHBOROUGH            42.32N  71.64W
12/17/2016  M5.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1224 PM     SNOW             ACTON                   42.49N  71.43W
12/17/2016  M5.2 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1225 PM     SNOW             ASHBY                   42.68N  71.82W
12/17/2016  M6.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1226 PM     SNOW             LEXINGTON               42.45N  71.22W
12/17/2016  M4.4 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   NONE

1226 PM     SNOW             LEOMINSTER              42.53N  71.76W
12/17/2016  M6.1 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1227 PM     SNOW             WAKEFIELD               42.51N  71.07W
12/17/2016  M4.9 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1227 PM     SNOW             CLINTON                 42.42N  71.68W
12/17/2016  M5.1 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1228 PM     SNOW             WESTMINSTER             42.55N  71.91W
12/17/2016  M6.5 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1229 PM     SNOW             FITCHBURG               42.58N  71.80W
12/17/2016  M6.5 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1230 PM     SNOW             AVON                    41.81N  72.83W
12/17/2016  M6.7 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1230 PM     SNOW             GREENFIELD              42.59N  72.60W
12/17/2016  M7.6 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   NONE

1231 PM     SNOW             BURRILLVILLE            41.92N  71.72W
12/17/2016  M5.0 INCH        PROVIDENCE         RI   GENERAL PUBLIC

            GENERAL PUBLIC

1232 PM     SNOW             WORCESTER               42.26N  71.80W
12/17/2016  M6.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   CWO

            CWO

1234 PM     SNOW             LANCASTER               42.46N  71.67W
12/17/2016  M6.8 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1237 PM     SNOW             CONWAY                  42.52N  72.68W
12/17/2016  M7.8 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   CO-OP OBSERVER

1239 PM     SNOW             DOUGLAS                 42.05N  71.74W
12/17/2016  M4.5 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1241 PM     SNOW             EAST KILLINGLY          41.85N  71.82W
12/17/2016  M4.9 INCH        WINDHAM            CT   NONE

1242 PM     SNOW             SOUTH HADLEY            42.26N  72.57W
12/17/2016  M6.0 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1242 PM     SNOW             WAKEFIELD MA            99.99N 999.99W
12/17/2016  M4.3 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1245 PM     SNOW             COVENTRY                41.77N  72.31W
12/17/2016  M5.8 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1245 PM     SNOW             EAST FARMINGTON HEIGHS  99.99N 999.99W
12/17/2016  M6.0 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1246 PM     SNOW             3 WNW WORCESTER         42.29N  71.86W
12/17/2016  M6.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   PUBLIC

1247 PM     SNOW             BOYLSTON                42.39N  71.70W
12/17/2016  M5.6 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1248 PM     SNOW             1 N EAST BOSTON         42.38N  71.03W
12/17/2016  M4.3 INCH        SUFFOLK            MA   PUBLIC

1248 PM     SNOW             NORTH LEOMINSTER        42.54N  71.74W
12/17/2016  M5.9 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1249 PM     SNOW             LYNN                    42.47N  70.95W
12/17/2016  M4.0 INCH        ESSEX              MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1250 PM     SNOW             SUDBURY                 42.38N  71.42W
12/17/2016  M5.3 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1251 PM     SNOW             PETERSHAM               42.48N  72.18W
12/17/2016  M6.8 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

1251 PM     SNOW             NORTH CHELMSFORD        42.64N  71.38W
12/17/2016  M5.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1253 PM     SNOW             LUNENBURG               42.59N  71.72W
12/17/2016  M7.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1254 PM     SNOW             ASHBURNHAM              42.63N  71.90W
12/17/2016  M7.5 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   CO-OP OBSERVER

1254 PM     SNOW             HOPKINTON               42.23N  71.52W
12/17/2016  M5.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1255 PM     SNOW             LOWELL                  42.63N  71.32W
12/17/2016  M5.2 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1256 PM     SNOW             DRACUT                  42.67N  71.30W
12/17/2016  M5.3 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0100 PM     SNOW             PLAINFIELD              99.99N 999.99W
12/17/2016  M8.2 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0101 PM     SNOW             1 WNW WINDSOR LOCKS     41.93N  72.68W
12/17/2016  M6.5 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   PUBLIC

0101 PM     SNOW             TOPSFIELD               42.64N  70.95W
12/17/2016  M5.0 INCH        ESSEX              MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0104 PM     SNOW             GLASTONBURY             41.71N  72.61W
12/17/2016  M5.5 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0105 PM     SNOW             WEST PEABODY            42.55N  70.99W
12/17/2016  M4.0 INCH        ESSEX              MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0107 PM     SNOW             WAKEFIELD               42.51N  71.07W
12/17/2016  M4.2 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0108 PM     SNOW             ANDOVER                 41.74N  72.37W
12/17/2016  M5.0 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0110 PM     SNOW             3 WNW BRISTOL           41.70N  72.99W
12/17/2016  M6.7 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0111 PM     SNOW             WINDSOR                 41.85N  72.64W
12/17/2016  M7.0 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0113 PM     SNOW             ELLINGTON               41.90N  72.47W
12/17/2016  M6.5 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0114 PM     SNOW             MANSFIELD               42.03N  71.22W
12/17/2016  M3.8 INCH        BRISTOL            MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0115 PM     SNOW             HAVERHILL               42.78N  71.08W
12/17/2016  M4.8 INCH        ESSEX              MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0116 PM     SNOW             MARSHFIELD              42.09N  70.71W
12/17/2016  M2.8 INCH        PLYMOUTH           MA   NWS EMPLOYEE

0116 PM     SNOW             SOUTHBRIDGE             42.08N  72.03W
12/17/2016  M5.2 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0117 PM     SNOW             LUNENBURG               42.59N  71.72W
12/17/2016  M5.6 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0118 PM     SNOW             2 NNW WARWICK           41.73N  71.44W
12/17/2016  M3.2 INCH        KENT               RI   PUBLIC

0118 PM     SNOW             SIMSBURY                41.88N  72.80W
12/17/2016  M7.0 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0119 PM     SNOW             NORTH CUMBERLAND        99.99N 999.99W
12/17/2016  M4.7 INCH        PROVIDENCE         RI   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0119 PM     SNOW             FRANKLIN                42.08N  71.40W
12/17/2016  M5.0 INCH        NORFOLK            MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0119 PM     SNOW             SPENCER                 42.24N  71.99W
12/17/2016  M7.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0120 PM     SNOW             WARE                    42.26N  72.24W
12/17/2016  M6.0 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0121 PM     SNOW             SPRINGFIELD             42.10N  72.59W
12/17/2016  M6.5 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0122 PM     SNOW             CHICOPEE                42.15N  72.61W
12/17/2016  M6.0 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0124 PM     SNOW             WEST WARREN             42.21N  72.24W
12/17/2016  M6.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   EMERGENCY MANAGE

            EMERGENCY MANAGER

0128 PM     SNOW             GROTON                  42.61N  71.57W
12/17/2016  M5.8 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0129 PM     SNOW             SOUTHWICK               42.05N  72.77W
12/17/2016  M7.5 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   NONE

0130 PM     SNOW             4 NNE VERNON            41.87N  72.47W
12/17/2016  M4.9 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0130 PM     SNOW             BRADFORD                42.77N  71.08W
12/17/2016  M4.5 INCH        ESSEX              MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0130 PM     SNOW             HAVERHILL               42.78N  71.08W
12/17/2016  M4.8 INCH        ESSEX              MA   NONE

0133 PM     SNOW             GRANBY                  41.95N  72.79W
12/17/2016  M6.0 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   NWS EMPLOYEE

            NWS EMPLOYEE

0133 PM     SNOW             WINTHROP                42.38N  70.98W
12/17/2016  M3.7 INCH        SUFFOLK            MA   NONE

0135 PM     SNOW             SHARON                  42.12N  71.18W
12/17/2016  M5.8 INCH        NORFOLK            MA   GENERAL PUBLIC

            GENERAL PUBLIC

0140 PM     SNOW             STAFFORDVILLE           41.99N  72.26W
12/17/2016  M6.3 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   NONE

0141 PM     SNOW             ASHFIELD                42.53N  72.79W
12/17/2016  M7.2 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   NONE

0142 PM     SNOW             CARLISLE                42.53N  71.35W
12/17/2016  M4.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   GENERAL PUBLIC

            GENERAL PUBLIC

0142 PM     FREEZING RAIN    CARLISLE                42.53N  71.35W
12/17/2016  M0.06 INCH       MIDDLESEX          MA   GENERAL PUBLIC

            GENERAL PUBLIC

0144 PM     SNOW             ASHBURNHAM              42.64N  71.91W
12/17/2016  M7.3 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0152 PM     SNOW             AUBURN                  42.19N  71.84W
12/17/2016  M6.2 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0153 PM     SNOW             TEWKSBURY               42.61N  71.23W
12/17/2016  M4.3 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0154 PM     SNOW             TEWKSBURY               42.61N  71.23W
12/17/2016  M5.1 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0158 PM     SNOW             RANDOLPH                42.16N  71.04W
12/17/2016  M3.8 INCH        NORFOLK            MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0200 PM     SNOW             LITTLETON               42.54N  71.51W
12/17/2016  M6.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   NONE

0201 PM     SNOW             WILMINGTON              42.55N  71.17W
12/17/2016  M4.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0202 PM     SNOW             SHREWSBURY              42.30N  71.71W
12/17/2016  M5.9 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0205 PM     SNOW             HUBBARDSTON             42.47N  72.01W
12/17/2016  M6.8 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0208 PM     SNOW             SCITUATE                41.83N  71.63W
12/17/2016  M3.5 INCH        PROVIDENCE         RI   MEDIA

            MEDIA

0209 PM     SNOW             STERLING                42.44N  71.76W
12/17/2016  M6.3 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

&&

WS
Local storm report, Dec 17, 3:37 PM EST, 1 hour 45 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
337 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1100 AM     SNOW             ESE BRIDGEWATER         41.99N  70.97W
12/17/2016  M2.1 INCH        PLYMOUTH           MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

1100 AM     SNOW             1 NNE SOUTH WINDHAM     41.70N  72.18W
12/17/2016  M5.3 INCH        WINDHAM            CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

1118 AM     SNOW             1 WSW WHITMAN           42.08N  70.95W
12/17/2016  M3.1 INCH        PLYMOUTH           MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0215 PM     SNOW             HEATH                   42.67N  72.82W
12/17/2016  M7.5 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0218 PM     SNOW             NATICK                  42.28N  71.35W
12/17/2016  M5.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   NONE

0218 PM     SNOW             WINCHESTER              42.45N  71.14W
12/17/2016  M4.9 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0219 PM     SNOW             NORTHBOROUGH            42.32N  71.64W
12/17/2016  M5.7 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0223 PM     SNOW             FITCHBURG               42.59N  71.82W
12/17/2016  M7.4 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0228 PM     SNOW             NORTH HATFIELD          42.41N  72.62W
12/17/2016  M6.0 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0230 PM     SNOW             CARLISLE                42.53N  71.35W
12/17/2016  M4.7 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0230 PM     SNOW             LEXINGTON               42.45N  71.22W
12/17/2016  M4.8 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0230 PM     FREEZING RAIN    LEXINGTON               42.45N  71.22W
12/17/2016  M0.06 INCH       MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0234 PM     SNOW             DEDHAM                  42.24N  71.17W
12/17/2016  M3.8 INCH        NORFOLK            MA   MEDIA

            MEDIA

0244 PM     SNOW             STAFFORDVILLE           41.99N  72.26W
12/17/2016  M6.3 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   NONE

0244 PM     SNOW             LITTLETON               42.54N  71.51W
12/17/2016  M5.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0245 PM     SNOW             3 WSW SOUTHWICK         42.03N  72.81W
12/17/2016  M7.4 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0248 PM     SNOW             PEPPERELL               42.67N  71.59W
12/17/2016  M6.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0252 PM     SNOW             QUINCY                  42.25N  71.00W
12/17/2016  M4.2 INCH        NORFOLK            MA   GENERAL PUBLIC

            GENERAL PUBLIC

0255 PM     SNOW             WESTFIELD               42.12N  72.75W
12/17/2016  M7.0 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0300 PM     SNOW             WESTFIELD               42.12N  72.75W
12/17/2016  M7.2 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   MEDIA

            MEDIA

0304 PM     SNOW             KINGSTON                41.99N  70.72W
12/17/2016  M2.3 INCH        PLYMOUTH           MA   NONE

0308 PM     SNOW             WESTFORD                42.58N  71.44W
12/17/2016  M5.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0310 PM     SNOW             SPRINGFIELD             42.10N  72.59W
12/17/2016  M6.8 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0311 PM     SNOW             TYNGSBORO               42.68N  71.43W
12/17/2016  M6.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0313 PM     SNOW             CHICOPEE                42.15N  72.61W
12/17/2016  M7.5 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0321 PM     SNOW             NORTH GRANBY            42.00N  72.83W
12/17/2016  M7.5 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0324 PM     SNOW             WHATELY                 42.44N  72.64W
12/17/2016  M6.0 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   NONE

&&

WS
Special weather statement, Dec 17, 3:40 PM EST, 1 hour 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Taunton MA
340 PM EST Sat Dec 17 2016

CTZ003-004-MAZ006-007-013>019-RIZ001-002-180200-
Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-
Including the cities of...Union...Vernon...Putnam...Willimantic...
Lawrence...Gloucester...Foxborough...Norwood...Cambridge...
Boston...Quincy...Taunton...Brockton...Plymouth...Foster...
Smithfield...Providence
340 PM EST Sat Dec 17 2016

...BEWARE OF BLACK ICE ON ROADWAYS AND SIDEWALKS THIS EVENING IN
PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND...

TEMPERATURES THIS AFTERNOON HAVE GONE ABOVE FREEZING IN PORTIONS
OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND...AND NORTHEAST
CONNECTICUT. HOWEVER...THESE SAME AREAS ARE EXPECTED TO DIP BELOW
FREEZING BETWEEN 4 PM AND 9 PM. THIS WILL CAUSE REFREEZING ON
UNTREATED ROADWAYS AND SIDEWALKS. TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST TO
RISE BACK ABOVE FREEZING LATE TONIGHT.

MOTORISTS AND PEDESTRIANS ARE URGED TO WATCH OUT FOR THIS BLACK
ICE AND USE EXTRA CAUTION THIS EVENING.

FIELD
Local storm report, Dec 17, 4:07 PM EST, 1 hour 15 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
407 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0300 PM     SNOW             WETHERSFIELD            41.70N  72.67W
12/17/2016  M4.0 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

0300 PM     SNOW             MANSFIELD               41.83N  72.25W
12/17/2016  M4.5 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

0300 PM     SNOW             PUTNAM                  41.92N  71.90W
12/17/2016  M4.0 INCH        WINDHAM            CT   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

0300 PM     SNOW             EAST GRANBY             41.93N  72.72W
12/17/2016  M6.0 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

0300 PM     SNOW             UNION                   41.98N  72.15W
12/17/2016  M2.8 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

0300 PM     SNOW             FARMINGTON              41.72N  72.83W
12/17/2016  M5.0 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

0300 PM     SNOW             VERNON                  41.82N  72.48W
12/17/2016  M2.8 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

0354 PM     SNOW             MANSFIELD DEPOT         41.80N  72.31W
12/17/2016  M5.5 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   GENERAL PUBLIC

            GENERAL PUBLIC

0355 PM     SNOW             TAUNTON                 41.90N  71.09W
12/17/2016  M3.8 INCH        BRISTOL            MA   NWS OFFICE

0357 PM     SLEET            AVON                    41.80N  72.83W
12/17/2016  M6.0 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

0359 PM     SNOW             SOMERS                  41.99N  72.45W
12/17/2016  M6.2 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0403 PM     SNOW             CRANSTON                41.78N  71.44W
12/17/2016  M4.0 INCH        PROVIDENCE         RI   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

&&

WS
Local storm report, Dec 17, 4:15 PM EST, 1 hour 7 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
415 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0300 PM     SNOW             AVON                    41.80N  72.83W
12/17/2016  M6.0 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

&&

WS

The office that day

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

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Dec 17, 3:35 AM ESTGale WatchBOX14 hr
Dec 17, 5:22 PM ESTGale WarningBOX27 hr

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