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Small Craft Advisory 20, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 7, 2016

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Feb 7, 2016, 4:28 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 8, 2016, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 3 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 7, 2016, 4:28 AM EST (09:28 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 8, 2016, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 8, 2016, 3:50 AM EST
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

615 
WHUS71 KBOX 070928
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
428 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

ANZ250-251-071730-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0007.160208T0900Z-160208T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0012.160208T0900Z-160209T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
428 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-071730-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0007.160208T0900Z-160208T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0012.160208T0900Z-160208T2300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
428 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

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

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GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 2 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 OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-071730-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0012.160208T0500Z-160208T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
428 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 11 TO 16 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-071730-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0012.160208T0500Z-160208T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
428 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-071730-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0012.160208T0500Z-160208T2300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
428 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-071730-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0012.160208T0500Z-160208T2300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
428 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-071730-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0020.160208T1000Z-160209T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
428 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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3 follow-up statements
821 
WHUS71 KBOX 072059
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
359 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

ANZ254>256-080500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0012.160208T0500Z-160208T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0003.160208T1100Z-160208T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
359 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  60 KT. SEAS 14 TO 19 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ232-080500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0012.160208T0500Z-160208T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0003.160208T1100Z-160208T2300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
359 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-080500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0012.160208T0600Z-160209T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
359 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-080500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0012.160208T0600Z-160209T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
359 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-080500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0012.160208T0600Z-160209T0200Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
359 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 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 OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-080500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0012.160208T0600Z-160209T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
359 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-080500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0020.160208T0600Z-160209T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
359 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

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

&&

$$


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664 
WHUS71 KBOX 080205
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
905 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

ANZ250-251-081015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0012.160208T0600Z-160209T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
905 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-081015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0012.160208T0600Z-160209T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
905 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT. SEAS 2 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 OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-081015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0012.160208T0600Z-160209T0200Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
905 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 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 OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-081015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0012.160208T0600Z-160209T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
905 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-081015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0003.160208T1100Z-160208T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
905 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  60 KT. SEAS 14 TO 19 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ232-081015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0003.160208T1100Z-160208T2300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
905 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ236-081015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0020.160208T0600Z-160209T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
905 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

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

&&

$$


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953 
WHUS71 KBOX 080850
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
350 AM EST MON FEB 8 2016

ANZ250-081700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160209T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SR.W.0003.160208T1100Z-160208T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
350 AM EST MON FEB 8 2016

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 18 TO 23 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-081700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160209T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SR.W.0003.160208T1100Z-160208T2300Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
350 AM EST MON FEB 8 2016

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ231-081700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160209T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SR.W.0003.160208T1100Z-160208T2300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
350 AM EST MON FEB 8 2016

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  50 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ236-081700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-160209T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160209T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
350 AM EST MON FEB 8 2016

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS AROUND 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 OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ251-081700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160209T0300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
350 AM EST MON FEB 8 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 13 TO 18 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-081700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160209T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
350 AM EST MON FEB 8 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 2 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 OR
EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-081700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160209T0200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
350 AM EST MON FEB 8 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-081700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0003.160208T1100Z-160208T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
350 AM EST MON FEB 8 2016

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  60 KT. SEAS 17 TO 22 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ232-081700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0003.160208T1100Z-160208T2300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
350 AM EST MON FEB 8 2016

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  55 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

FRANK

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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 7, 2:01 AM EST, 2 hours 27 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 7, 2:01 AM EST, 2 hours 27 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
201 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE BRINGS DRY WEATHER ALONG WITH MODERATING TEMPERATURES
OVERNIGHT AND SUNDAY. AN OCEAN STORM MAY BRING A PLOWABLE
SNOWFALL TO SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS INCLUDING CAPE COD AND THE
ISLANDS MONDAY INTO EARLY TUESDAY. PERIODS OF LIGHT SNOW ARE
LIKELY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...AND POSSIBLY LINGERING INTO THURSDAY.
AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT BRINGS BITTERLY COLD CONDITIONS THE END OF
THE WEEK INTO NEXT WEEKEND.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
2 AM UPDATE... NOT MUCH CHANGE. SKIES WERE MOSTLY CLEAR AND
TEMPERATURES WERE IN THE 20S WITH LOWER TO MID 30S ALONG THE SOUTH
COASTS OF RI AND MA. WINDS HAVE LIGHTENED UP AND WERE GENERALLY
LESS THAN 10 MPH.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH 6 PM MONDAY/...
SUNDAY ...

NOT MUCH CHANGE WITH CONFLUENT FLOW ALOFT AND HIGH PRES AT THE
SURFACE. THUS EXPECTING A DRY COLUMN SUPPORTING LOTS OF SUNSHINE
AND LIGHT WINDS...WHICH WILL MAKE TEMPS IN THE L40S FEEL EVEN
MILDER.

SUNDAY NIGHT ...

1035 QUEBEC SURFACE HIGH ADVECTS SHALLOW ARCTIC AIR SOUTHWARD
INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. MEANWHILE MID LEVEL SOUTHERN STREAM
TROUGH OVER THE GULF STATES THIS AFTERNOON INDUCES CYCLOGENESIS
OFF THE EAST COAST OF FL THIS EVENING AND THEN RAPIDLY
INTENSIFYING INTO A SUB 980 MB LOW/GALE CENTER WELL EAST OF THE
NC COAST SUN NIGHT. TYPICALLY THIS TRACK IS TOO FAR OFFSHORE TO
YIELD ACCUMULATING SNOW TO SOUTHEAST MA. HOWEVER THIS CYCLONE HAS
A VERY LARGE CIRCULATION/WCB/FIREHOSE IN ADDITION TO 1035 MB
SURFACE HIGH OVER QUEBEC. THUS SNOW COMES ONSHORE 06Z-12 MON AND
WILL LIKELY HAVE SOME OCEAN EFFECT SNOW /OES/ COMPONENT GIVEN NE
WINDS AND SHALLOW ARCTIC AIR BLEEDING IN FROM THE NORTH. BIG
DIFFERENCES WITH MODEL QPF WITH NAM/ARW/NMM MOST ROBUST. EC/GFS
AND RGEM MORE MODEST SO FOLLOWED A MODEL BLEND GIVEN UNCERTAINTY.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
DISCUSSION...
AMPLIFIED LONG WAVE UPPER LEVEL PATTERN REMAINS IN PLACE FOR MUCH
IF NOT ALL OF THE LONG TERM PERIOD...THOUGH SIGNS CONTINUE TO SHOW
SOME DEAMPLIFICATION OF THE LONG WAVE TROUGH LATER THIS WEEK
ACROSS THE EAST. MODELS AND ENSEMBLES CONTINUE TO SIGNAL UNSETTLED
CONDITIONS THROUGH WED AND POSSIBLY INTO THU...THEN WILL START TO
SETTLE DOWN. HOWEVER...LOOKS LIKE WINTER TEMPERATURES WILL PUSH
IN WITH THE DRIER CONDITIONS LATE NEXT WEEK INTO THE WEEKEND.

STILL PROBLEMS WITH SEPARATION BETWEEN SHORT WAVES IN THE OVERALL
CUTOFF LOW PRES/LONG WAVE TROUGH MON-WED...THOUGH DOES LOOK LIKE
SOME SETTLING IN WITH SOME OF THE DETAILS. HOWEVER...WITH UPPER
LEVEL CYCLONIC FLOW IN PLACE...WILL STILL SEE PERIODS OF PRECIP
CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST MID WEEK.

USED A BLEND OF MOST OF THE AVAILABLE GUIDANCE ALONG WITH
ENSEMBLES WHICH GAVE REASONABLE CONTINUITY WITH PREVIOUS
FORECAST.

DETAILS...

MONDAY-TUESDAY...MODELS SETTLING IN WITH CONTINUE NE FLOW IN
PLACE. FIRST LOW PRES PASSES WELL SE OF NANTUCKET...BUT
COMBINATION OF THIS STRONG STORM /CENTRAL PRES FROM 970-978 HPA AS
IT PASSES MON AFTERNOON/ AND HIGH PRES RIDGING EXTENDING S OUT OF
QUEBEC ACROSS W NEW ENGLAND...VERY TIGHT PRES GRADIENT IN PLACE.
THIS WILL PRODUCE STRONG NE WINDS ACROSS E COASTAL
AREAS...GENERALLY S OF BOSTON. GUSTS MAY REACH UP TO 35-45 MPH
ALONG E COASTAL AREAS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...THEN WILL SLOWLY
DIMINISH.

MODELS DO KEEP PUSHING NW FRINGE OF PRECIP INTO EASTERN AND
POSSIBLY CENTRAL AREAS...PLUS WILL LIKELY SEE COMBINATION OF OCEAN
EFFECT SNOW. NOTING AT LEAST CONDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOR LAKE
EFFECT ON BOTH GFS AND 4 KM BUFKIT SOUNDINGS LATE MON/MON NIGHT.

DID HAVE ISSUES WITH QPF FORECAST...THOUGH WITH STRONG ONSHORE
WINDS SHOULD SEE SOME ENHANCEMENT THERE. USED A BLEND OF WPC
GUIDANCE... 12Z GFS AND A TOUCH OF THE 15Z SREF...WITH HIGHEST
AMOUNTS ON THE CAPE AND ISLANDS BETWEEN 12Z AND 18Z MONDAY WITH
INITIAL SURGE OF LOW LEVEL MOISTURE AS LOW PASSES.

WITH THE COMBINATION OF INITIAL LOW LEVEL MOISTURE AND STRONG
ONSHORE WINDS ENHANCING THE PRECIPITATION...EXPECT TO SEE BEST
CHANCE FOR SNOW ACROSS CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS INTO PLYMOUTH
COUNTY. PARTIAL THICKNESSES SUPPORT MAINLY SNOW...THOUGH COULD SEE
SOME MIX WITH RAIN DURING TUESDAY WITH LIGHTER PRECIP. BASED ON
THIS...HAVE ISSUED WINTER STORM WATCH FOR THOSE AREAS MONDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING.

PRECIP SHOULD TAPER OFF BUT NOT TOTALLY END DURING TUESDAY AS
UPPER LEVEL COLD POOL SITS CLOSE TO THE REGION. THIS WILL KEEP
CYCLONIC FLOW IN PLACE AND KEEPING LIGHT SNOWFALL IN PLACE. WILL
LIKELY ALSO SEE A MIX WITH RAIN ALONG THE S COAST. BEST SHOT FOR
PRECIP WILL REMAIN ACROSS S COASTAL AREAS...THOUGH LOOKS TO BECOME
A BIT MORE SPOTTY TUE NIGHT.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY...WILL REMAIN UNSETTLED FOR MOST OF THIS
PERIOD. WILL SEE CLOUDINESS AND SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS. NOT A LOT
OF QPF TO DEAL WITH...MORE NUISANCE SNOW BUT COULD STILL SEE LIGHT
SNOW ACCUMULATIONS THROUGH MIDDAY WED. AS UPPER LEVEL LONG WAVE
TROUGHING STARTS TO FLATTEN...NOTING AN ARCTIC FRONT IN THE NW
FLOW. EXPECT TO CROSS THE REGION LATE WED NIGHT OR EARLY
THU...WHICH WILL BE A DRY PASSAGE. EXPECT NW WINDS TO PICK UP ON
THU ALONG AS ARCTIC AIRMASS SHIFTS SE. HIGHS THU WILL ONLY BE IN
THE 20S TO LOWER 30S.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY...EXPECT DRY TO VERY COLD CONDITIONS IN PLACE.
ANOTHER REINFORCING ARCTIC FRONT CROSSES FRI NIGHT...WITH EVEN
COLDER AIR MOVING IN. CURRENT FORECAST SUGGESTS HIGHS ON SATURDAY
RUNNING AROUND 15 DEGREES BELOW SEASONAL NORMALS FOR MID FEBRUARY.

&&

.AVIATION /07Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...

TONIGHT...HIGH CONFIDENCE. VFR. SW WINDS MAY GUST TO 20 KT IN THE
HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY AND THE WORCESTER HILLS.

SUNDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE FOR VFR. LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS
BECOMING NE TOWARD SUNSET.

SUNDAY NIGHT...VFR AND DRY THRU ABOUT MIDNIGHT. THEN LOWERING TO
MVFR WITH INCREASING CHANCES OF SNOW OR MIX RAIN/SNOW TOWARD
DAYBREAK MON. NE WINDS GUSTING UP TO 35 KT CAPE COD AND ISLANDS
TOWARD 12Z MON.

KBOS TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE THRU SUN EVENING THEN LOWERING
LATE SUN NIGHT REGARDING ARRIVAL OF LOWER CIGS/VSBYS IN SNOW/RAIN.

KBDL TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TRENDS.

OUTLOOK /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...

MONDAY-TUESDAY...LOW TO MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
AREAS OF MVFR CIGS/IFR VSBYS IN -SN ACROSS MOST OF THE REGION.
LOWEST CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS E MA/RI...WHERE THEY MAY SEE
PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW IN OCEAN EFFECT ESPECIALLY SE COASTAL MA
/PLYMOUTH COUNTY/...CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS LATE MON AND MON
NIGHT. MAY SEE MIXED -RN-SN ALONG E COAST TUE AFTERNOON. NE WIND
GUSTS UP TO 35 KT MON INTO MON NIGHT ALONG IMMEDIATE E COASTAL
MA...DIMINISHING TO AROUND 25 KT TUE.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY...LOW CONFIDENCE.
EXPECT -SHSN TO LINGER ACROSS THE REGION AS UPPER LEVEL SYSTEM
REMAINS ACROSS THE NORTHEAST. MAY SEE MIX WITH -RA ALONG S COAST
WED AFTERNOON. COULD SEE PERIODS OF MVFR TO LOCALLY IFR
CIGS/VSBYS... MAINLY WED-WED NIGHT. CONDITIONS SHOULD SLOWLY
IMPROVE TO VFR FROM WEST TO EAST DURING THU. N-NE WIND GUSTS
AROUND 25 KT EARLY WED WILL DIMINISH BY AROUND MIDDAY.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

OVERNIGHT...W TO SW WINDS GUSTING TO 20-25 KT OVER THE EASTERN MA
WATERS...GRADUALLY DIMINISHING TOWARD DAYBREAK.

SUNDAY...TRANQUIL WIND AND SEAS ALONG WITH DRY WEATHER AND GOOD
VSBY.

SUNDAY NIGHT ... NE WINDS LIKELY INCREASE TO GALE FORCE ACROSS THE
RI AND SOUTHERN MA WATERS. THUS GALE WARNINGS POSTED. LOW
PROBABILITY NORTH OF CAPE COD SO GALE WATCHES POSTED THERE. VSBY
LOWERING IN SNOW LATE. SEAS WILL BUILD RAPIDLY WITH POWERFUL LOW
PRES OFF THE NC COAST COMBINING WITH 1035 MB SURFACE HIGH OVER
QUEBEC.

OUTLOOK /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...MODERATE CONFIDENCE...

MONDAY...GALE CENTER WILL PASS WELL SE OF NANTUCKET...BUT GALE
FORCE GUSTS WILL CONTINUE TO EXTEND WELL NW OF THE CENTER. NE
WINDS GUSTING TO 35-45 KT...HIGHEST E AND S OF CAPE COD AND
NANTUCKET... WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATE MORNING THEN WILL SLOWLY
DIMINISH DURING THE AFTERNOON AND MON NIGHT. SEAS UP TO 14-18 FT
ON THE EASTERN OUTER WATERS WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE MON AFTERNOON.
VSBY RESTRICTIONS FOR AREAS OF LIGHT RAIN AND/OR SNOW MON-MON
NIGHT.

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY...SMALL CRAFT CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE DURING
THIS TIMEFRAME. NE WINDS IN PLACE TUE AND TUE NIGHT...GUSTING UP
TO 25-30 KT...WITH SEAS UP TO 8-11 FT. EXPECT WINDS TO BACK TO
N-NW WITH GUSTS CONTINUING AT AROUND 25 KT. SEAS WILL BUILD AGAIN
ON TUESDAY...HIGHEST E AND S OF NANTUCKET...UP TO 9-14 KT AS
ANOTHER LOW PASSES SE OF NANTUCKET. VSBY RESTRICTIONS CONTINUE FOR
LIGHT RAIN AND/OR SNOW.

THURSDAY...NW WINDS CONTINUE TO GUST UP TO 25-30 KT. LOW RISK OF
GUSTS UP TO 35 KT THU NIGHT E AND S OF CAPE COD AND NANTUCKET.
SEAS UP TO 7-11 FT ON THE SE OUTER WATERS. LOCAL VSBY RESTRICTIONS
IN SCT RAIN AND/OR SNOW SHOWERS...BUT SHOULD IMPROVE THU
AFTERNOON/EVENING.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
ASTRO TIDES LATE MON MORNING ARE HIGH WITH 11.2 FT AT BOSTON.
STRONG NE WINDS UP TO 40 KT WILL YIELD A STORM SURGE OF 1.5 FT TO
2.0 FT AT THE TIME OF HIGH TIDE. THIS COMBINED WITH STRONG WAVE
ACTION OF 12-18 FT JUST OFFSHORE WILL YIELD A RISK OF MODERATE
COASTAL FLOODING.

ETSS WAS A BIT HIGHER THAN ESTOFS AND SEEMS REASONABLE. WIND
FIELD DECREASES SUBSTANTIALLY NORTH OF PLYMOUTH COUNTY. THUS
THREAT OF COASTAL FLOODING IS LOWER FROM BOSTON NORTHWARD.
THEREFORE HAVE CONFINED THE COASTAL FLOOD WATCH SOUTH OF BOSTON
THRU PLYMOUTH TO CAPE COD AND NANTUCKET.

OTHER CONCERN IS BEACH EROSION GIVEN THE HIGH WATER LEVELS...STRONG
WAVE ACTION OVER MULTIPLE TIDE CYCLES. AGAIN APPEARS HIGHEST RISK
WILL BE SOUTH OF BOSTON. HOWEVER WILL HAVE TO MONITOR LATER MODEL
RUNS FOR POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF THE WATCH NORTHWARD.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
     AFTERNOON FOR MAZ019-022-024.
     WINTER STORM WATCH FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
     FOR MAZ018-019-021>024.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...GALE WARNING FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST MONDAY FOR
     ANZ231>235-237-254>256.
     GALE WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR
     ANZ230-250-251.

&&

SYNOPSIS...NOCERA/EVT
NEAR TERM...NOCERA/EVT/GAF
SHORT TERM...NOCERA
LONG TERM...EVT
AVIATION...NOCERA/EVT/GAF
MARINE...NOCERA/EVT/GAF
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...NOCERA
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 7, 4:26 AM EST, 2 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
426 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

MAZ005>007-012>018-020-021-023-RIZ001-002-004-005-007-080930-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
DUKES MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-
EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-NEWPORT RI-
426 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

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

   WINTER STORM WATCH.

ACCUMULATING SNOW IS ALSO POSSIBLE TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.

THERE IS ALSO A LOW RISK FOR POCKETS OF MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE
COASTLINE AROUND THE TIME OF HIGH TIDE ON MONDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ019-022-024-080930-
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-NANTUCKET MA-
426 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

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

   WINTER STORM WATCH.
   COASTAL FLOOD WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230-080930-
BOSTON HARBOR-
426 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

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

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

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.

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>004-008>011-026-RIZ003-006-008-080930-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN KENT RI-WASHINGTON RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
426 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

ONE OR TWO PERIODS OF ACCUMULATING SNOW ARE LIKELY MONDAY AND
TUESDAY...WITH LEFTOVER SNOW SHOWERS WEDNESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ231>235-237-254>256-080930-
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND
NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO
20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
426 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

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

   GALE WARNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ250-251-080930-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
426 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

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

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

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.

ANZ236-080930-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
426 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 7, 2:36 PM ESTBlizzard WarningBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth28 hr
Feb 7, 2:36 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningBOXBristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Worcester28 hr
Feb 7, 2:36 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more33 hr
Feb 7, 3:00 PM ESTCoastal Flood WarningBOXBarnstable, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth22 hr
Feb 7, 3:00 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXDukes, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk22 hr
Feb 7, 3:59 PM ESTStorm WarningBOX25 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.