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Small Craft Advisory 18, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 2, 2016

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Feb 2, 2016, 5:18 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 3, 2016, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 33 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 2, 2016, 5:18 PM EST (22:18 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 3, 2016, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 4, 2016, 3:51 PM EST
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

064 
WHUS71 KBOX 022218
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
518 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

ANZ250-251-254-030630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.160203T1200Z-160204T0900Z/
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-
518 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-030630-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.160203T1200Z-160204T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
518 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-030630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0006.160203T1200Z-160204T0600Z/
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-
518 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-030630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0006.160203T1800Z-160204T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
518 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-030630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0006.160203T1800Z-160204T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
518 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
657 
WHUS71 KBOX 030339
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1039 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

ANZ250-251-254-031145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.160203T1200Z-160204T0900Z/
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-
1039 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-031145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.160203T1200Z-160204T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1039 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO
1 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-031145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0006.160203T1200Z-160204T0600Z/
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-
1039 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-031145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0006.160203T1800Z-160204T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1039 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-031145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0006.160203T1800Z-160204T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1039 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
916 
WHUS71 KBOX 030849
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
349 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

ANZ255-256-031700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.160203T1200Z-160204T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0010.160203T2000Z-160204T0900Z/
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-
349 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-031700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.160203T1800Z-160204T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0010.160203T2000Z-160204T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
349 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-031700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.160203T1200Z-160204T0900Z/
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-
349 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-031700-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.160203T1500Z-160204T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.160203T1800Z-160204T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
349 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-031700-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.160203T1500Z-160204T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.160203T1800Z-160204T0600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
349 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-031700-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.160203T1200Z-160204T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0006.160203T1800Z-160204T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
349 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-031700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.160203T1200Z-160204T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
349 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
318 
WHUS71 KBOX 031531
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1031 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

ANZ255-256-032345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.160203T2000Z-160204T0900Z/
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-
1031 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-032345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T0900Z/
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-
1031 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-032345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.160203T2000Z-160204T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
1031 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-032345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1031 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-032345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T1200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1031 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-032345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T1200Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1031 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-032345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T0900Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1031 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 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.

&&

$$

RLG
838 
WHUS71 KBOX 032036
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
336 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

ANZ251-040445-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T1800Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
336 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-040445-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T0600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
336 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-040445-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0010.160203T2100Z-160204T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
336 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-040445-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T1200Z/
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 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-040445-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T0900Z/
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 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-040445-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
336 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-040445-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
336 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

RLG
443 
WHUS71 KBOX 040329
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1029 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016


ANZ255-256-040900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T0900Z/
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-
1029 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-041130-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1029 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-040900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
1029 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-040600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T0600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1029 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-040600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1029 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-040900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1029 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-041130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T1800Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1029 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
324 
WHUS71 KBOX 040541
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1241 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

ANZ235-237-041345-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160205T1200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1241 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-041200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T1200Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1241 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-041200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T1200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1241 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-041345-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160206T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1241 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-040900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1241 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-041200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T1200Z/
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-
1241 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-040900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
1241 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-041200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T1200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1241 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-041345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T1800Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1241 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
937 
WHUS71 KBOX 040858
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
358 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

ANZ255-041700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160206T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
358 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-041700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
358 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 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 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-041700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160204T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160205T0600Z/
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-
358 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-041000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T1200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
358 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

ANZ233-234-041700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T1800Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
358 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-041700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T1800Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
358 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-041700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160205T1200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
358 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-041700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160206T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
358 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
134 
WHUS71 KBOX 041459
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
959 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

ANZ251-041800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T1800Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
959 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-042300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160205T1200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
959 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-041800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T1800Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
959 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-042300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160206T0000Z/
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-
959 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-041800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
959 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-042300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160205T0600Z/
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-
959 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
629 
WHUS71 KBOX 041638
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1138 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

ANZ231>234-251-041745-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160204T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1138 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

SEAS HAVE DROPPED BELOW SMALL CRAFT THRESHOLDS AND WILL CONTINUE
TO RECEDE THROUGH THE DAY.

$$

ANZ235-237-050045-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160205T1200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1138 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-050045-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160206T0000Z/
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-
1138 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-050045-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160205T0600Z/
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-
1138 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
829 
WHUS71 KBOX 042051
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
351 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

ANZ235-237-050500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160205T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0011.160205T1200Z-160206T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
351 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-050500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160205T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0011.160205T1200Z-160206T0000Z/
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-
351 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-050500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0011.160205T1200Z-160206T0000Z/
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-
351 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-050500-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0011.160205T1200Z-160206T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
351 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-050500-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.160205T1200Z-160206T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
351 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-050500-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.160205T1200Z-160206T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
351 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-050500-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.160205T1200Z-160206T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
351 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY.

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

&&

$$


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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 Feb 2, 4:22 PM EST, 56 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 2, 4:22 PM EST, 56 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
422 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
CANADIAN HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD INTO THE REGION THROUGH TONIGHT.
A DEEPENING AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL TRACK NORTHEAST ACROSS THE
GREAT LAKES WED AND UP INTO EASTERN CANADA WED NIGHT...SENDING A
SLOW MOVING COLD FRONT ACROSS THE REGION. EXPECT WIDESPREAD RAIN
WITH EMBEDDED HEAVIER SHOWERS AND POSSIBLY A RUMBLE OF THUNDER ON
WEDNESDAY AHEAD OF THIS COLD FRONT. THE FRONT WILL STALL JUST OFF
THE COAST THU AS ANOTHER WAVE OF LOW PRES TRACKS TO THE EAST OF NEW
ENG THU NIGHT INTO FRI. HIGH PRESSURE BRINGS MAINLY DRY CONDITIONS
THIS WEEKEND...THEN A COASTAL STORM MAY AFFECT THE REGION EARLY NEXT
WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING/...
WE WILL BE TRANSITIONING BETWEEN THE QUIET WEATHER OF TODAY AND THE
NEXT WEATHER SYSTEM. HIGH PRESSURE WILL MOVE OFFSHORE AS LOW
PRESSURE MOVES INTO THE GREAT LAKES.  SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS INCREASE
AS A LOW LEVEL JET MOVES TOWARDS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. OVERNIGHT...
AN INVERSION SHOULD KEEP THESE STRONGER WINDS FROM REACHING THE
SURFACE.

WILL SEE INCREASING CLOUDS THROUGH THE NIGHT BUT MOST OF THE NIGHT
SHOULD REMAIN DRY AS THE SYSTEM STAYS FAR ENOUGH TO THE WEST NOT TO
IMPACT SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.  AFTER 4 AM WE MAY START TO SEE A FEW
SHOWERS START TO MOVE IN TO THE WESTERN ZONES. THERE REMAINS SOME
UNCERTAINTY AS TO THE START TIME OF THE PRECIPITATION. HOWEVER...
MOST OF THE HIRES MODELS HAVE A BIT OF QPF MOVING INTO SNE BY 12Z.

THE MAIN CONCERN WITH THIS PERIOD IS THE POTENTIAL FOR SOME LIGHT
FREEZING RAIN ACROSS THE EAST SLOPES OF THE BERKSHIRES AND NORTHERN
WORCESTER COUNTY. SHOULD THE PRECIP MOVE IN MORE QUICKLY THAN
ANTICIPATED...SOME OF THIS PRECIP WOULD COINCIDE WITH THE COLDER
TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE NORTHWESTERN ZONES. THIS WOULD NOT AMOUNT TO
MUCH...LOOKING AT ONE TO TWO HUNDREDTHS OF QPF DURING THIS TIME...
BUT ANY AMOUNT OF FREEZING PRECIPITATION CAN CREATE DANGEROUS
DRIVING CONDITIONS.  GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY AND SHORT POTENTIAL
DURATION...ANTICIPATE HANDLING THIS WITH A SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
THIS EVENING.

OTHERWISE...WITH SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS...EXPECT TEMPERATURES TO BE A
BIT WARMER THAN THEY WILL BE TONIGHT...WITH LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S TO
AROUND FREEZING MOST LOCATIONS.  MID 30S ARE EXPECTED ALONG THE
COAST.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
WEDNESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVING THROUGH THE GREAT LAKES INTO SOUTHERN
CANADA WILL BRING A WARM FRONT THROUGH SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
WEDNESDAY MORNING AND A COLD FRONT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
OVERALL...THE GUIDANCE IS IN GOOD AGREEMENT WITH THIS STORM...WITH
THE EXCEPTION OF SOME MINOR TIMING DIFFERENCES IN THE ONSET OF
PRECIPITATION.

PRECIPITATION...MAINLY IN THE FORM OF RAIN...WILL OVERSPREAD
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND BY WEDNESDAY MORNING.  DEPENDING UPON THE EXACT
TIMING OF ONSET...THERE MAY BE SOME LIGHT FREEZING RAIN IN THE
COLDER VALLEYS ALONG THE EAST SLOPES OF THE BERKSHIRES AND NORTHERN
WORCESTER COUNTY.  SEE NEAR TERM SECTION FOR MORE ON THIS POTENTIAL.
ANY FREEZING RAIN SHOULD CHANGEOVER TO RAIN QUICKLY AS SOUTHERLY
WINDS BRING IN MUCH WARMER TEMPERATURES.  EXPECTING 1 TO 1.5 INCHES
OF RAIN WITH THIS SYSTEM WITH ANOMALOUSLY HIGH PWATS AND A STRONG
LOW LEVEL JET.  MOST OF THIS PERIOD WILL BE WET FOR MOST AREAS.
EXPECT PRECIP TO START TO COME TO AN END ACROSS THE WESTERN ZONES
SOMETIME AFTER MIDNIGHT THURSDAY MORNING.

THUNDER...HAVE INCLUDED A MENTION OF ISOLATED THUNDER FOR AREAS
ALONG THE SOUTH COAST WEDNESDAY EVENING INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT. MODELS
INDICATE SOME MODEST ELEVATED INSTABILITY.

WINDS...THERE IS A STRONG SOUTHERLY LOW LEVEL JET MOVING OVER
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND WITH THIS STORM.  WINDS 1-2KFT OFF THE SURFACE
WILL BE 50 TO 60 KTS.  HOWEVER...SOUNDINGS INDICATE A DECENT
INVERSION IN PLACE THAT WILL LIMIT THESE STRONGER GUSTS FROM
REACHING THE SURFACE.  FOR THE MOST PART...EXPECTING WINDS TO GUST
UP TO ABOUT 35 MPH WITH THE STRONGEST WINDS ON THE CAPE AND ISLANDS.
HOWEVER...IF SHOWERS OR ANY ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE ABLE TO TAP
INTO THE STRONGER WINDS ALOFT...WE MAY SEE A FEW HIGHER GUSTS IN AND
AROUND THOSE STORMS.

TEMPERATURES...QUITE MILD AS THE SOUTHERLY WINDS BRING WARMER AIR
INTO THE REGION.  HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE IN THE 50S ACROSS THE
REGION...DESPITE THE RAIN AND CLOUDS.  THE WARMEST TEMPERATURES WILL
ACTUALLY BE DURING THE EVENING HOURS JUST PRIOR TO THE COLD FRONT
MOVING THROUGH.  TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN ELEVATED OVERNIGHT WITH
LOW TEMPERATURES ONLY DROPPING INTO THE 40S.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
HIGHLIGHTS...

* LINGERING RAIN SHOWERS POSSIBLE SE NEW ENG THU
* ANOTHER PERIOD OF RAIN POSSIBLE THU NIGHT SE NEW ENG CHANGING TO
  SNOW IF PRECIP MAKES IT FAR ENOUGH WEST INTO NEW ENG
* DRY CONDITIONS THIS WEEKEND
* A COASTAL STORM MAY AFFECT THE REGION SOMETIME EARLY NEXT WEEK BUT
  CONFIDENCE IS LOW

THURSDAY...
LONGWAVE TROF BACK ACROSS CENTRAL US WITH SW FLOW ALOFT ACROSS NEW
ENG. COLD FRONT WILL SLOW ITS EASTWARD PROGRESS AND LIKELY STALL OFF
THE SE NEW ENG COAST WHICH WILL CONTINUE THREAT OF SHOWERS IN THE
COASTAL PLAIN AND ESPECIALLY CAPE/ISLANDS AS DEEP MOISTURE AXIS
REMAINS NEAR THE COAST. OTHERWISE...MODELS SHOW EXCELLENT MID LEVEL
DRYING MOVING INTO W NEW ENG WHICH SHOULD ALLOW FOR AT LEAST PTSUNNY
SKIES FURTHER WEST IN THE INTERIOR. TEMPS STARTING OUT RATHER
MILD...ESPECIALLY SE NEW ENG WHERE HIGH TEMPS WILL BE IN THE
50S...BUT THERE IS A FAIRLY SHARP LOW LEVEL TEMP GRADIENT ACROSS SNE
SO EXPECT 40S FURTHER BACK IN THE INTERIOR.

THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...
SHARP MID LEVEL TROF APPROACHES FROM THE WEST WITH FAIRLY ROBUST
SHORTWAVE LEADING TO A WAVE DEVELOPING ON THE OFFSHORE FRONT THU
NIGHT. THE QUESTION BECOMES TO WHAT EXTENT WILL THIS BACK DEEP
MOISTURE PLUME INTO NEW ENG. ECMWF AND GGEM BRING PRECIP BACK WEST
OF THE I95 CORRIDOR WITH ECMWF A BIT SLOWER AND LINGERING PRECIP
INTO FRI...AND BRINGING ACCUMULATING SNOW TO SE NEW ENG AS THE
COLUMN COOLS. GFS FURTHER EAST AND CONFINE PRECIP TO CAPE/ISLANDS.
WE USED A BLEND OF GEFS AND ECMWF EPS WHICH REPRESENTS SOMEWHAT OF A
COMPROMISE. WE WILL INCREASE POPS THU NIGHT ACROSS SE NEW ENG
BRINGING CHC TO SE MA AND RI WITH LIKELY FOR CAPE/ISLANDS. THE
COLUMN IS COOLING FROM THE WEST DURING THU NIGHT SO ANY SHOWERS
WOULD CHANGE TO A PERIOD OF SNOW IF THE PRECIP MAKES IT FAR ENOUGH
WEST. THERE IS A LOW PROB FOR SOME MINOR ACCUM FAR SE MA AND CAPE
COD BUT CONFIDENCE IS LOW AND WILL DEPEND ON PRECIP MAKING IT BACK
ACROSS THE REGION. SOMETHING THAT WILL NEED TO BE MONITORED CLOSELY
IN SUBSEQUENT FORECASTS. TREND WILL BE FOR IMPROVING CONDITIONS
FRI...ALTHOUGH TIMING IS NOT CERTAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS COULD LINGER
INTO FRI MORNING IF TIMING IS SLOWER.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...
LOOKS MAINLY DRY DURING THIS WEEKEND. HIGH PRES IN CONTROL TO THE
SOUTH OF NEW ENG SAT...THEN NORTHERN STREAM SHORTWAVE BRINGS A COLD
FRONT INTO NEW ENG SUNDAY...BUT IT IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN DRY.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY...
COMPLEX PATTERN DEVELOPING AS AMPLIFYING NORTHERN STREAM TROF MOVES
ACROSS THE GT LAKES WHILE PACIFIC SHORTWAVE IN THE SOUTHERN STREAM
LIFTS NE OFF THE EASTERN SEABOARD. GFS AND ECMWF SHOW LARGE OCEAN
STORM TRACKING WELL TO THE S OF NEW ENG. MOST OF THE GEFS AND ECMWF
EPS MEMBERS ARE ALSO WELL OFFSHORE BUT THIS IS DAY 6 AND HOW THIS
PACIFIC SHORTWAVE INTERACTS WITH NORTHERN STREAM TROF IS UNCERTAIN SO
THIS WILL HAVE TO BE WATCHED. WILL ALSO NEED TO WATCH FOR POSSIBLE
SECONDARY SHORTWAVE ROTATING AROUND NORTHERN STREAM TROF PER ECMWF
SOLUTION WHICH SPINS UP ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT COASTAL LOW S OF NEW ENG
NEXT TUE. OBVIOUSLY A LOW CONFIDENCE FORECAST AT THIS TIME RANGE BUT
THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR WINTER WEATHER EARLY NEXT WEEK.

&&

.AVIATION /21Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.
MODERATE...30 TO 60 PERCENT.
HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT.

SHORT TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...

THROUGH TONIGHT...HIGH CONFIDENCE. VFR. INCREASING CLOUDS FROM
WEST TO EAST TONIGHT.CLOUDS WILL BE ON THE INCREASE TONIGHT.

WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. MVFR TO
IFR CIGS THROUGH MUCH OF THE DAY WITH MVFR VSBYS. MOSTLY RAIN IS
EXPECTED...HOWEVER AT THE ONSET COULD SEE -FZRA BETWEEN 9-13Z IN
NW MA. OTHERWISE...VERY ISOLD TSRA PSBL LATE WED INTO WED NIGHT
ESP ALONG THE SOUTH COASTS OF RI/MA. SE WIND GUSTS 25-35 KTS
PSBL WED. LLWS IS POSSIBLE DUE TO INVERSION.

KBOS TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF. TIMING OF ONSET OF PRECIP
COULD BE AN HOUR OR TWO IN EITHER DIRECTION OF FORECAST.

KBDL TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF. TIMING OF ONSET OF PRECIP
COULD BE AN HOUR OR TWO IN EITHER DIRECTION OF FORECAST.

OUTLOOK /THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...MODERATE CONFIDENCE

THURSDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE. MAINLY VFR IN THE INTERIOR...BUT AREAS
OF MVFR CIGS/VSBYS IN LINGERING SHOWERS POSSIBLE SE NEW ENG

THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...MAINLY VFR INTERIOR. LOW CONFIDENCE ON
EXTENT OF ANOTHER PERIOD OF RAIN AND ASSOCD MVFR/IFR BACKING IN
ACROSS SE NEW ENG THU NIGHT WHICH WOULD CHANGE TO SNOW IF PRECIP
MAKES IT FAR ENOUGH WEST...THEN IMPROVING CONDITIONS FRI.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...MAINLY VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.
MODERATE...30 TO 60 PERCENT.
HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT.

SHORT TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...

TONIGHT...HIGH CONFIDENCE.  HIGH PRESSURE MOVING OVER THE WATERS
WILL KEEP WINDS AND SEAS BELOW SMALL CRAFT CRITERIA.

WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.  STRONG
SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL BUILD THROUGH THE DAY WITH GALE FORCE WINDS
EXPECTED WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT.  HIGHEST CONFIDENCE IN GALE
FORCE WINDS IS ON THE EASTERN OUTER WATERS WHERE GALE WARNINGS HAVE
BEEN ISSUED.  ACROSS THE REMAINDER OF THE WATERS...CONFIDENCE IS
LOWER SO HAVE OPTED TO KEEP THE GALE WATCH FOR THE TIME BEING.
EITHER THE GALES ARE MARGINAL IN THESE AREAS...OR THEY ARE ONLY
EXPECTED TO LAST FOR A FEW HOURS.  SEAS INCREASE TO 5 TO 10 FEET ON
THE SOUTHERN WATERS AND 5 TO 8 FEET ON THE EASTERN WATERS AS A COLD
FRONT MOVES ACROSS THE WATERS WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

OUTLOOK /THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...HIGH CONFIDENCE...

THURSDAY...LIGHT W/NW WINDS...BUT SEAS 5-8 FT OVER SOUTHERN WATERS
IN LINGERING S SWELL. RAIN SHOWERS AND REDUCED VSBYS POSSIBLE
WATERS SOUTH AND EAST OF CAPE COD.

THU NIGHT AND FRI...INCREASING NW WINDS TO 20 KT WITH LOW PROB FOR A
FEW G25 KT. SCA SEAS PERSIST OVER OUTER WATERS. VSBYS POSSIBLY
REDUCED IN A PERIOD OF RAIN OVER WATERS SOUTH AND EAST OF CAPE COD
THU NIGHT WHICH COULD CHANGE TO SNOW SHOWERS...IMPROVING FRI.

SATURDAY...INCREASING SW WINDS WITH GUSTS TO 25 KT DEVELOPING
AFTERNOON/EVENING.

SUNDAY...WINDS TURNING NW WITH SPEEDS MOSTLY BELOW SCA.

&&

.CLIMATE...
RECORD HIGHS FOR FEB 3RD - 4TH...

BOS...59/1991 - 64/1991
BDL...61/1991 - 64/1991
PVD...60/1991 - 66/1991
ORH...57/1909 - 61/1991

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...GALE WATCH FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
     NIGHT FOR ANZ231>237.
     GALE WARNING FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EST THURSDAY FOR
     ANZ250-251-254.
     GALE WATCH FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
     FOR ANZ255-256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KJC/RLG
NEAR TERM...RLG
SHORT TERM...RLG
LONG TERM...KJC
AVIATION...KJC/RLG
MARINE...KJC/RLG
CLIMATE...STAFF
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 2, 4:21 PM EST, 57 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
421 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-032130-
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-
421 PM EST TUE FEB 2 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...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

WEDNESDAY...THERE IS A LOW RISK FOR SPOTTY LIGHT FREEZING RAIN
ACROSS THE EAST SLOPES OF THE BERKSHIRES WEDNESDAY MORNING.
SOUTH WINDS MAY GUST TO 40 MPH ACROSS SOUTHEAST PORTIONS OF NEW
ENGLAND.

THURSDAY NIGHT...THERE IS A LOW RISK OF RAIN SHOWERS CHANGING TO
A PERIOD OF SNOW ACROSS SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
WITH MINOR ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE. ANY SNOW ACCUMULATION IS
DEPENDENT ON PRECIPITATION MAKING IT FAR ENOUGH WEST INTO NEW
ENGLAND WHICH IS UNCERTAIN AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ255-256-032130-
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-
421 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

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

   GALE WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ250-251-254-032130-
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-
421 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EST THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

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

   GALE WARNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ231>237-032130-
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
421 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

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

   GALE WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230-032130-
BOSTON HARBOR-
421 PM EST TUE FEB 2 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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