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Small Craft Advisory 157, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 30, 2016

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Dec 30, 2016, 12:30 AM EST. It was in force for 64 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 30, 2016, 12:30 AM EST (05:30 UTC)
Expired
Jan 1, 2017, 4:00 PM EST
In force
64 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

843 
WHUS71 KBOX 300530
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1230 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

ANZ231-301330-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0008.000000T0000Z-161230T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1230 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY. THE STORM
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-301330-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0008.000000T0000Z-161230T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0600Z/
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-
1230 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY. THE STORM
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-301330-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0008.000000T0000Z-161230T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0600Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1230 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY. THE STORM
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-301330-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.161230T0530Z-161231T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1230 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  WAVES AROUND 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-301330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1230 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-255-301330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1230 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-301330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1230 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-301330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1230 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  WAVES AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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324 
WHUS71 KBOX 300923
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
423 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

ANZ250-254-301730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
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-
423 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-301730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
423 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-301730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
423 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-301730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
423 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-255-301730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
423 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-301730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
423 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  WAVES AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-301730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
423 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-301730-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
423 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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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059 
WHUS71 KBOX 302130
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
430 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

ANZ250-254-310530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
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-
430 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-310530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
430 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-310530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
430 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-310530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
430 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-255-310530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
430 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-310400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
430 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-310530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
430 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-310530-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
430 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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546 
WHUS71 KBOX 310205
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
905 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

ANZ250-254-310700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
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-
905 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-310700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
905 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-310700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
905 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-310700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
905 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-255-310700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
905 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-310400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
905 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-310700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
905 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-310700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
905 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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663 
WHUS71 KBOX 310458
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1158 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

ANZ250-254-310700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
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-
1158 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-310700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1158 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS AROUND 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-310700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1158 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-310700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1158 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-255-310700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1158 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-310700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1158 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-310700-
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1158 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-310700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1158 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS AROUND 10 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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233 
WHUS71 KBOX 310641
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
141 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

ANZ250-254-311445-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.161231T0700Z-161231T1800Z/
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-
141 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-311445-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.161231T0700Z-161231T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
141 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-311445-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.161231T0700Z-161231T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
141 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-311300-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.161231T0700Z-161231T1300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
141 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-311300-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.161231T0700Z-161231T1300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
141 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-311300-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.161231T0700Z-161231T1300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
141 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING.

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-311300-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-161231T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.161231T0700Z-161231T1300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
141 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-311000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-161231T1000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
141 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  WAVES 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT
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003 
WHUS71 KBOX 310903
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
403 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

ANZ232>234-311715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-161231T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.170101T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
403 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-311715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-161231T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.170101T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
403 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-311715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-161231T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.161231T2300Z-170101T1100Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
403 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-311715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-161231T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.161231T2200Z-170101T1100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
403 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-311715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-161231T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.161231T2300Z-170101T1100Z/
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-
403 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-311715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-161231T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.170101T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
403 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-311715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-161231T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.161231T2300Z-170101T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
403 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-311715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-161231T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0055.161231T2200Z-170101T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
403 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-311715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
403 AM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT
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055 
WHUS71 KBOX 312127
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
427 PM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

ANZ250-254-010530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.161231T2300Z-170101T1100Z/
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-
427 PM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-256-010530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.161231T2200Z-170101T1100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
427 PM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-010530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.170101T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
427 PM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-010530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.170101T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
427 PM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-010530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.161231T2300Z-170101T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
427 PM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-010530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.161231T2300Z-170101T1100Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
427 PM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-010530-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.170101T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
427 PM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-010530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170101T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
427 PM EST SAT DEC 31 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST SUNDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

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WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON

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648 
WHUS71 KBOX 010615
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
115 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

ANZ236-011415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170101T2200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
115 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-011100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
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-
115 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-256-011100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
115 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-011100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
115 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-011100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
115 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-011100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
115 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-011100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
115 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-011415-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170101T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
115 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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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212 
WHUS71 KBOX 010829
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
329 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

ANZ251-011630-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
329 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-011100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
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-
329 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-011100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
329 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-011100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
329 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-011100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
329 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS AROUND 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-011100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
329 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-011100-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
329 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-011630-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170101T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
329 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-011630-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170101T2200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
329 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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043 
WHUS71 KBOX 010836
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
336 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

ANZ231-011645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
336 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-011645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0600Z/
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-
336 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...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...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-011645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0600Z/
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-
336 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...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...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-011645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
336 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-011645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170101T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170101T2100Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
336 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-011645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170101T2100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
336 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-011645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170101T2100Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
336 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-011645-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
336 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

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863 
WHUS71 KBOX 011513
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1013 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

ANZ231-251-012315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1013 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-012315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0600Z/
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-
1013 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...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. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-012315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0600Z/
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-
1013 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...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. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-012315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1013 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-012100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170101T2100Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1013 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-012100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170101T2100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1013 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS AROUND 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-012100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170101T2100Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1013 AM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT.
  SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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870 
WHUS71 KBOX 012106
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
406 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

ANZ230-232>234-236-012215-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170101T2100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
406 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

WIND GUSTS WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH LESS THAN 25 KT THIS EVENING.

$$

ANZ231-251-020000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
406 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT.
  SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-020515-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0600Z/
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-
406 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-020515-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0600Z/
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-
406 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-020000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
406 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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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449 
WHUS71 KBOX 020002
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
702 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

ANZ231-235-237-251-020115-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
702 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING OVER THE WATERS WILL BRING DIMINISHING WIND
AND SEAS THROUGH THE NIGHT.

$$

ANZ250-254-020600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0600Z/
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-
702 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-020600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0600Z/
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-
702 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

...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 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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995 
WHUS71 KBOX 020233
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
933 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

ANZ250-254-020600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0600Z/
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-
933 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-020600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-170102T0600Z/
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-
933 PM EST SUN JAN 1 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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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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 29, 10:23 PM EST, 2 hours 7 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 29, 10:23 PM EST, 2 hours 7 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1023 PM EST Thu Dec 29 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
Coastal low pressure will move across Upper Cape Cod early
tonight, then intensify as it moves to the coast of Maine.
The intensification will bring strong west-northwest winds
tonight. High pressure moves through the Eastern USA bringing dry
and somewhat colder weather to finish the week. A weak low
pressure center may bring a period of light snow or rain to the
area New Years Eve. After a risk for freezing rain and some ice
accretion across the far interior late Monday into Monday night,
mild and unsettled weather will affect the region mid week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY MORNING/...

1015 PM Update...
Will probably be able to drop all winter headlines at 11 PM.
Back edge of the steady snow now making its way through northeast
MA and should be clear of northern Essex County by midnight. A few
snow showers may spill over the crest of the Berkshires but any
accumulation should be minimal. Other significant weather issue
tonight is the winds. At 03Z...ACK was gusting to 46 knots and
PVC to 45 knots. Believe winds have yet to really rise on Cape
Ann. Hence, plan to keep the High Wind Warning in place. Wind
Advisory also seems reasonable for now and will keep that in
place.

Made a few tweaks with temperature. Guidance seems to running a
couple of degrees too high for eastern MA.

Only other issue is some patchy dense fog has developed in the CT
River Valley in CT.

Prior Discussion...
At 18Z the coastal low was just offshore southeast of Atlantic
City NJ and moving northeast. Up through early this morning, the
main forecast models agreed that the low would move through, but
disagreed on the track by almost 70 miles. The GFS brought the
storm center up I-95 while the ECMWF moved it near Nantucket and
Outer Cape Cod. The NAM was a little east of the GFS but favored
Southeast MA and so was closer to the GFS than the ECMWF.

With this final run before passage, the models finally narrowed
their differences, with a projected track through either the Cape
Cod Canal or across the Mid-Cape. Both models continue to show
slow intensification until passage over Cape Cod, then a deeper
intensification the following 6 hours...8 mb on the GFS and 18 mb
on the ECMWF. This will tighten the pressure gradient around the
low and bring increasing wind to Southern New England. The
resulting cold advection will mix strong winds aloft down to the
surface in gusts.

Rain/snow line at mid-afternoon extended from Springfield to south
of Worcester and then Increasing SE winds which
will move the rain/snow line toward the NW, reaching Worcester and
Springfield.near Nashua and Lawrence. Radar shows the
back edge of the main pcpn area was over the Hudson Valley at mid-
afternoon and trending east at a pace to reach the Connecticut
Valley around 22Z/5 pm...Central Hills/Worcester around
23Z/6 pm...Boston/Providence around 00Z/7 pm. There is also an
area of snow showers that is about 2 hours behind that back edge.
So we expect rain/snow to taper off this evening, followed by
scattered snow showers during the early night. Snow showers could
dump an quick inch or two as they move through.

Main concern after the rain/snow ends will be winds. As noted the
intensifying coastal low will generate strong winds and gusts.
Winds below 850 mb will be 40-45 knots with ocean areas having
potential for 50 knots. This is a firm conditions for a wind
advisory, with concern that exposed locations such as Cape Ann and
Outer Cape Cod may reach 50 knots. Time frame for this remains 03Z
to 09Z. We have continued the Wind Advisory from Central Hills
eastward, and upgraded to a High Wind Warning for Cape Cod and
coastal Essex Co. mostly due to Cape Ann and Outer Cape Cod.

Even with 50 mph gusts, there could be several trees, tree limbs,
and wires downed, causing some power outages.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
Friday...

Upper trough and cold pool will bring clouds and lingering wind
gusts through the day. Winds aloft suggest potential for W-NW
gusts of 25 to 35 knots/30-40 mph through the day. A few gusts
may approach 40 knots/46 mph. Cold temps aloft and sufficient
moisture in the cloud layer will produce diurnal clouds...partly
to mostly cloudy skies. Temps in the mixed layer will be about
-10C...expect max temps in the mid-upper 30s NW and lower 40s SE.

Friday night...

Upper trough remains in the vicinity much of the night but moves
off to the east by morning. Expect diminishing sky cover during
the night as well as diminishing wind. Temps should fall into the
teens inland and lower 20s along the coast.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Highlights...

* Light snow north and mixed light rain/snow south New Years Eve
* Potential ice event for interior Monday night
* Mild and unsettled weather for middle of next week

Overview...

Due to persistent western Atlantic ridge, a fairly fast zonal flow
dominates this forecast period with long wave trough axis over the
western USA for most of this forecast period. A couple of upper
short wave troughs bring precipitation chances to the area early to
middle of next week but main forcing remains northwest of area.
Nevertheless, a cold air damming scenario may lead to a period of
significant freezing rain over the far NW interior Monday night as
overrunning patter becomes established.

Details...

Sat/Sat Night...Fast moving upper short wave trough passes west to
east across New England with the surface low track remaining north
of the forecast area. This pattern generally does not produce much
precipitation and thinking we will see light amounts of snow
northwest of the I95 corridor and light rain or mixed light
rain/snow along and SE of the I95 corridor between Boston and
Providence where the boundary layer thermal pattern is marginal.
Anticipating QPF of less than .2 inches with probably at most an
inch or two of snow across northern MA and perhaps a coating to
an inch or less N of I84 in CT and along the MassPike.

Sun/Sun Night...Should be dry through this period. Sun max
temperatures look to be near to a little above normal and sun night
mins look to be near normal. Surface high pressure crests over the
area Sun evening with light winds.

Mon/Mon Night...This is potentially the most significant period for
weather in the longer term. Surface high pressure of 1035+ mb slides
across northern ME and the Canadian maritimes with a cold air
damming signal shown in the medium range models into southern New
England. Moist and warmer overruning air late Mon afternoon and
night may set the stage for a period of freezing rain. This could be
a more prolonged period of freezing rain with ice accretions near or
over a quarter of an inch across the NW interior but too soon to
resolve any details. Although temperatures aloft will steadily warm
in the southwest flow, the low level flow may be weak enough to
struggle to scour out the subfreezing air across the east slopes of
the Berkshires and Connecticut River Valley as well as perhaps some
of Worcester County during much of Mon night.

Tue through Wed...Deep S or SW flow will likely become established
over southern New England with mostly cloudy skies and showers from
time to time. Mild day and night temperatures expected. Max
temperatures on Tue will likely be in the 40s throughout the area
and probably upper 40s to near 50 on Wed. Tue night temperatures
will likely remain above freezing nearly everywhere.

Wed Night/Thu...Cooler and drier air returns with temperatures
falling back to near normal levels behind a surface cold front and
modest suppression of the broad upper level ridge.

&&

.AVIATION /03Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Short Term /through Friday Night/...

Overnight...Moderate confidence.

Back edge of snow and widespread IFR conditions moving through NE
MA through about 05Z. Improving conditions except for patchy fog
especially in the CT River Valley of CT and a few snow showers
likely to spill over the Berkshire crest.

As coastal low pressure intensifies over the Gulf of Maine
overnight, expect west-northwest winds to produce gusts 40-45
knots in eastern MA and 35 to 40 knots in central MA and RI
tonight between 01Z and 09Z. Gusts to 50 knots are possible over
Cape Ann/Gloucester and over Cape Cod and Islands. Winds will
gradually diminish late tonight.

Friday... High confidence.

VFR conditions with bases 4000-5000 feet AGL. Brief MVFR
cigs/vsbys along the east slopes of the Berkshires in snow
showers. West winds gusting 25-35 knots during the day,
diminishing toward evening.

Friday night...High confidence.

VFR. Clearing skies and diminishing WNW wind.

KBOS TAF...High confidence. Conditions improving quickly after
05Z to VFR. Gusts 35 to 40 knots likely at times.

KBDL TAF...Moderate confidence. Fog is expected to diminish toward
daybreak as drier air and better mixing moves into the area.

Outlook /Saturday through Tuesday/...

Sat...High confidence. VFR except possibly lowering to MVFR
cigs/vsbys in light snow across the east slopes of the Berkshires
late.

Sat Night...Moderate confidence. Generally MVFR cigs and vsbys in
light snow north and light rain or snow south. Areas of IFR
cigs/vsbys possible across northern MA.

Sun and Sun Night...High confidence. VFR.

Mon through Tue...Moderate confidence. VFR Mon morning likely
lowering to MVFR during the afternoon across the western half of the
area. Conditions likely lowering to IFR or even LIFR in rain,
drizzle and fog Mon night into Tue morning. Risk of freezing rain
for a while late Mon afternoon and night along and NW of a FIT-ORH-
HFD line.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.

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

Short Term /through Friday Night/... Moderate confidence.

Tonight... Moderate Confidence.

Coastal Low pressure moves across Cape Cod early tonight and then
across the Gulf of Maine toward the Maine coast overnight. The low
will strengthen as it crosses the Gulf, and this will bring
increasing West-Northwest winds during the night. Gusts will reach
45-55 knots over the waters east of Massachusetts, with 40-45
knots on the southern waters. Storm Warnings continue east of MA
and Gales continue south of MA and RI. Seas will build to 6-12
feet during the night.

Friday...

Low pressure will move off to the north, but West gales will
linger over our waters through the day. Seas will remain at 6-12
feet. Expect Gale Warnings on all waters.

Friday night...

West gales will slowly diminish through the night. Expect Gale
Warnings will continue for the first part of the night, with
speeds diminishing to small craft advisory strength overnight.
Seas will also slowly diminish but remain at 5 to 10 feet
overnight.

Outlook /Saturday through Tuesday/...

Moderate confidence through the period.

SW gradient increases over the exposed coastal waters late Sat into
Sun and will probably be strong enough to warrant Small Craft
Advisory headlines. Seas across the outer coastal waters south of
New England may build to 10 feet, if enough momentum mixes to the
surface. Surface high passes across the waters Sun night for light
winds and subsiding seas. SE flow strengthens over the waters Mon
night into Tue with sufficient fetch to possibly build seas to 10
feet over the outer coastal waters, although there is some question
of just how much momentum will transfer through the boundary layer
to the surface. Once again, it looks like Small Craft Advisory
headlines may once again be needed.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...Wind Advisory until 6 AM EST Friday for MAZ004>006-012>021-023-
     024-026.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 4 AM EST Friday for MAZ011-012.
     Winter Storm Warning until 4 AM EST Friday for MAZ002>004-
     008>010-026.
     High Wind Warning until 6 AM EST Friday for MAZ007-022.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 3 AM EST Friday for MAZ005-006.
RI...Wind Advisory until 6 AM EST Friday for RIZ001>008.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 10 PM EST Friday for ANZ232>234.
     Gale Warning until 7 PM EST Friday for ANZ230-236.
     Storm Warning until 6 AM EST Friday for ANZ231.
     Gale Warning until 4 AM EST Saturday for ANZ235-237-255-256.
     Storm Warning until 7 AM EST Friday for ANZ250-251-254.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/Thompson
NEAR TERM...WTB/Thompson
SHORT TERM...WTB
LONG TERM...Thompson
AVIATION...WTB/Thompson
MARINE...WTB/Thompson
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 30, 12:14 AM EST, 16 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1214 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-310515-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
SUFFOLK 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-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
1214 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT...ALL OF
MASSACHUSETTS EXCEPT BERKSHIRE COUNTY...AND RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ235-237-255-256-310515-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-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-
1214 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ250-251-254-310515-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1214 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS OUTER
COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   STORM WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230-236-310515-
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1214 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

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

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR  BOSTON HARBOR AND
NARRAGANSETT BAY.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ231-310515-
CAPE COD BAY-
1214 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CAPE COD BAY.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   STORM WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ232>234-310515-
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1214 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NANTUCKET SOUND...VINEYARD
SOUND AND BUZZARDS BAY.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

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 29, 8:36 PM EST, 3 hours 54 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
836 PM EST THU DEC 29 2016

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

0746 PM     SNOW             HUBBARDSTON             42.47N  72.01W
12/29/2016  M5.8 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0751 PM     SNOW             TOLLAND                 41.87N  72.39W
12/29/2016  M4.0 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0751 PM     SNOW             FITCHBURG               42.58N  71.80W
12/29/2016  M10.0 INCH       WORCESTER          MA   COOP OBSERVER

            COOP OBSERVER

0756 PM     SNOW             BALDWINVILLE            42.61N  72.08W
12/29/2016  M5.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0807 PM     SNOW             NORTH CHELMSFORD        42.64N  71.38W
12/29/2016  M2.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0812 PM     SNOW             WESTMINSTER             42.60N  71.90W
12/29/2016  M7.2 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0813 PM     SNOW             ASHBY                   42.67N  71.81W
12/29/2016  M7.2 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0814 PM     SNOW             FITCHBURG               42.61N  71.81W
12/29/2016  M7.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0815 PM     SNOW             LUNENBURG               42.61N  71.74W
12/29/2016  M7.2 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0816 PM     SNOW             LEOMINSTER              42.52N  71.80W
12/29/2016  M7.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

WS
Local storm report, Dec 29, 9:03 PM EST, 3 hours 27 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
903 PM EST THU DEC 29 2016

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

0800 PM     SNOW             ROWE                    42.70N  72.90W
12/29/2016  M5.9 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   CO-OP OBSERVER

0835 PM     SNOW             ARLINGTON               42.42N  71.16W
12/29/2016  M1.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0841 PM     SNOW             STAFFORDVILLE           42.00N  72.26W
12/29/2016  M2.5 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   NONE

0851 PM     SNOW             RUTLAND                 42.37N  71.95W
12/29/2016  M10.0 INCH       WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0853 PM     SNOW             LEXINGTON               42.45N  71.25W
12/29/2016  M1.8 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0900 PM     SNOW             NORTH READING           42.58N  71.08W
12/29/2016  M1.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0901 PM     SNOW             ASHBURNHAM              42.63N  71.90W
12/29/2016  M7.7 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   CO-OP OBSERVER

&&

WS
Local storm report, Dec 29, 9:57 PM EST, 2 hours 33 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
957 PM EST THU DEC 29 2016

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

0905 PM     SNOW             STERLING                42.44N  71.76W
12/29/2016  M8.4 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0906 PM     SNOW             NORTH CHELMSFORD        99.99N 999.99W
12/29/2016  M3.7 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0920 PM     SNOW             FITCHBURG               42.58N  71.80W
12/29/2016  M10.8 INCH       WORCESTER          MA   COOP OBSERVER

            COOP OBSERVER

0920 PM     SNOW             TOWNSEND                42.67N  71.70W
12/29/2016  M7.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            WEST TOWNSEND

0922 PM     SNOW             LEOMINSTER              42.53N  71.76W
12/29/2016  M6.2 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0927 PM     SNOW             STAFFORDVILLE           41.99N  72.26W
12/29/2016  M2.5 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   COOP OBSERVER

            COOP OBSERVER

0930 PM     SNOW             CARLISLE                42.53N  71.35W
12/29/2016  M2.3 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0937 PM     SNOW             LUNENBURG               42.59N  71.72W
12/29/2016  M7.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0945 PM     SNOW             PETERSHAM               42.48N  72.18W
12/29/2016  M5.3 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0949 PM     SNOW             WORCESTER               42.31N  71.83W
12/29/2016  M5.6 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   CWO

            CWO

0952 PM     SNOW             ASHBY                   42.67N  71.81W
12/29/2016  M8.2 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0953 PM     SNOW             LUNENBURG               42.61N  71.74W
12/29/2016  M8.2 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0954 PM     SNOW             LEOMINSTER              42.52N  71.80W
12/29/2016  M8.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0955 PM     SNOW             WESTMINSTER             42.60N  71.90W
12/29/2016  M8.3 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

WS
Local storm report, Dec 29, 10:40 PM EST, 1 hour 50 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1040 PM EST THU DEC 29 2016

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

0830 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG WEYMOUTH                42.21N  70.95W
12/29/2016                   NORFOLK            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON ESSEX STREET

0854 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HANOVER                 42.12N  70.82W
12/29/2016                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON WOODLAND DRIVE

0855 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG COHASSET                42.23N  70.80W
12/29/2016                   NORFOLK            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE LIMB DOWN ON WIRES ON MENDEL ROAD

0920 PM     SNOW             TOWNSEND                42.67N  71.70W
12/29/2016  M7.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0948 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG TYNGSBORO               42.68N  71.42W
12/29/2016                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE DOWN AND SEVERAL TREE LIMBS DOWN SCATTERED
            THROUGH TOWN

0956 PM     SNOW             FITCHBURG               42.61N  71.81W
12/29/2016  M8.1 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0957 PM     SNOW             GROTON                  42.67N  71.57W
12/29/2016  M4.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0958 PM     SNOW             TYNGSBORO               42.68N  71.43W
12/29/2016  M3.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1004 PM     SNOW             TEWKSBURY               42.60N  71.26W
12/29/2016  M2.2 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1008 PM     SNOW             DRACUT                  42.67N  71.30W
12/29/2016  M2.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1009 PM     SNOW             NORTH CHELSMFORD        99.99N 999.99W
12/29/2016  M4.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

1019 PM     SNOW             STURBRIDGE              42.14N  72.04W
12/29/2016  M4.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   GENERAL PUBLIC

            GENERAL PUBLIC

1027 PM     SNOW             TEWKSBURY               42.60N  71.26W
12/29/2016  M2.2 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1030 PM     SNOW             NORTH READING           42.58N  71.08W
12/29/2016  M1.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

WS
Special weather statement, Dec 29, 10:57 PM EST, 1 hour 33 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1057 PM EST Thu Dec 29 2016

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>019-026-RIZ001>004-301100-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of...Hartford...Windsor Locks...Union...
Vernon...Putnam...Willimantic...Charlemont...Greenfield...
Orange...Barre...Fitchburg...Framingham...Lowell...Lawrence...
Gloucester...Chesterfield...Blandford...Amherst...Northampton...
Springfield...Milford...Worcester...Foxborough...Norwood...
Cambridge...Boston...Quincy...Taunton...Brockton...Plymouth...
Ayer...Foster...Smithfield...Providence...Coventry...
West Greenwich...EAST GREENWICH...WARWICK...WEST WARWICK
1057 PM EST Thu Dec 29 2016

...AREAS OF BLACK ICE ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND THROUGH EARLY
FRIDAY MORNING...

ACROSS MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND...DRIVERS AND WALKERS SHOULD
BE WARY OF BLACK ICE THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. SURFACE TEMPERATURES
ACROSS MUCH OF THE AREA HAVE DROPPED TO OR A LITTLE BELOW
FREEZING. THIS WAS CAUSING ANY REMAINING SLUSH OR STANDING WATER
ON PAVEMENT TO FREEZE.

THOMPSON
Local storm report, Dec 29, 11:13 PM EST, 1 hour 17 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1113 PM EST THU DEC 29 2016

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

1045 PM     SNOW             HARVARD                 42.47N  71.58W
12/29/2016  M3.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1050 PM     SNOW             WAKEFIELD               42.48N  71.06W
12/29/2016  M1.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   NONE

1054 PM     SNOW             NORTH FOSTER            41.83N  71.75W
12/29/2016  M1.0 INCH        PROVIDENCE         RI   CO-OP OBSERVER

1054 PM     SNOW             PEPPERELL               42.67N  71.61W
12/29/2016  M6.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1057 PM     SNOW             CARLISLE                42.51N  71.37W
12/29/2016  M2.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   GENERAL PUBLIC

            GENERAL PUBLIC

1059 PM     SNOW             BOYLSTON                42.34N  71.71W
12/29/2016  M4.2 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

1112 PM     SNOW             HAVERHILL               42.78N  71.09W
12/29/2016  M1.5 INCH        ESSEX              MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

WS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 30, 4:21 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXEssex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Worcester11 hr
Dec 30, 12:30 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXWorcester60 min

Nearby

Small Craft Advisories in Massachusetts, 2016Every small craft advisory in 2016

Sources

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