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Small Craft Advisory 34, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 6, 2016

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 6, 2016, 3:26 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 7, 2016, 8:00 AM EST. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 6, 2016, 3:26 PM EST (20:26 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 7, 2016, 8:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 8, 2016, 1:00 AM EST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

909 
WHUS71 KBOX 062026
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
326 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

ANZ250-254-070430-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-160306T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1300Z-160308T0400Z/
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-
326 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM EST MONDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-070430-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-160306T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1300Z-160308T0200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
326 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-070430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1300Z-160308T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
326 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-070430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1500Z-160308T0600Z/
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-
326 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-070430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1500Z-160308T0200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
326 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-070430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1500Z-160308T0000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
326 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-070430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1500Z-160308T0400Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
326 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EST
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EST MONDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-070430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1300Z-160308T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
326 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-070430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1500Z-160308T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
326 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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073 
WHUS71 KBOX 070309
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1009 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

ANZ250-254-071115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1300Z-160308T0400Z/
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-
1009 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM EST MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-071115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1300Z-160308T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1009 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-071115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1500Z-160308T0600Z/
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-
1009 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-071115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1500Z-160308T0200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
1009 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-071115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1500Z-160308T0000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1009 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-071115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1500Z-160308T0400Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1009 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EST MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-071115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1300Z-160308T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1009 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-071115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1500Z-160308T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1009 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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351 
WHUS71 KBOX 070852
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
352 AM EST MON MAR 7 2016

ANZ255-256-071700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1500Z-160308T0900Z/
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-
352 AM EST MON MAR 7 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 AM EST TUESDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-071700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1300Z-160307T2100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
352 AM EST MON MAR 7 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-071700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1300Z-160308T0400Z/
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-
352 AM EST MON MAR 7 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-071700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1300Z-160308T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
352 AM EST MON MAR 7 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-071700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1500Z-160308T0200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
352 AM EST MON MAR 7 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-071700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1500Z-160308T0000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
352 AM EST MON MAR 7 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-071700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1500Z-160308T0400Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
352 AM EST MON MAR 7 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-071700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.160307T1500Z-160308T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
352 AM EST MON MAR 7 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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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331 
WHUS71 KBOX 072115
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
415 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

ANZ230-072215-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160307T2100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
415 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

ANZ250-254-080400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160308T0400Z/
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-
415 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-080200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160308T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
415 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-080515-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160308T0900Z/
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-
415 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-080200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160308T0200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
415 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-080000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160308T0000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
415 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-080400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160308T0400Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
415 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-080000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160308T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
415 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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500 
WHUS71 KBOX 072352
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
652 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

ANZ231-232-251-080100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160308T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
652 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

ANZ233-234-236-080100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160308T0000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
652 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

ANZ250-254-080300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160308T0300Z/
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-
652 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-080600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160308T0600Z/
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-
652 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-080300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160308T0300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
652 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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540 
WHUS71 KBOX 080302
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1002 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

ANZ235-237-250-254-080415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160308T0300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
1002 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ENDED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.
SEAS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW 5 FEET.

$$

ANZ255-256-080600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160308T0600Z/
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-
1002 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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822 
WHUS71 KBOX 080600
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
100 AM EST TUE MAR 8 2016

ANZ255-256-080700-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-160308T0600Z/
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-
100 AM EST TUE MAR 8 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

SEAS ARE SUBSIDING BELOW 5 FEET AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUBSIDE.

$$


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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 Mar 6, 3:08 PM EST, 18 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 6, 3:08 PM EST, 18 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
308 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
A COLD FRONT DROPPING SOUTH ACROSS NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY MAY
BRING A FEW SHOWERS TO NORTHERN MA IN THE AFTERNOON. OTHERWISE...A
SIGNIFICANT WARMING TREND IS LIKELY DURING THE UPCOMING WEEK WITH
NEAR RECORD WARMTH POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. A COLD FRONT
AND WAVE OF LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE THROUGH LATE THURSDAY OR
THURSDAY NIGHT BRINGING SHOWERS FOLLOWED BY COOLER TEMPERATURES
FOR THE END OF THE WEEK. MILD BUT UNSETTLED WEATHER IS POSSIBLE
NEXT WEEKEND.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
HIGH PRES SETS UP ALONG THE S COAST TONIGHT WITH CLEAR SKIES AND
LIGHT WINDS. GIVEN VERY DRY AIRMASS ACROSS THE REGION WITH
DEWPOINTS IN THE SINGLE NUMBERS...TEMPS WILL FALL RAPIDLY AFTER
SUNSET. MID/HIGH CLOUDS WILL INCREASE OVERNIGHT AHEAD OF NEXT
SHORTWAVE AND SW FLOW INCREASES N ZONES WHICH WILL SLOW TEMP DROP
LATE. WENT WITH BLEND OF MOS GUIDANCE WITH MINS MOSTLY LOW TO MID
20S...BUT SOME TEENS EXPECTED IN COLDER LOCATIONS IN W MA AND
INTERIOR SE MA.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
MONDAY...
NORTHERN STREAM SHORTWAVE AND ATTENDING COLD FRONT DROPS S ACROSS N
NEW ENG DURING THE AFTERNOON. WE SHOULD SEE AT LEAST PARTIAL
SUNSHINE THROUGH SOME HIGH CLOUDS IN THE MORNING...WITH CLOUDS
THICKENING FROM THE N DURING THE AFTERNOON. A FEW SHOWERS POSSIBLE
ACROSS N MA...BUT BEST CHANCE OF SHOWERS WILL BE TO THE N WHERE
BETTER MOISTURE AND FORCING IS LOCATED. WE SCALED BACK TEMPS A BIT
DUE TO CLOUD COVER WITH MAXES MID 40S TO LOWER 50S...COOLEST CAPE
COD/ISLANDS AND MILDEST CT VALLEY. INCREASING SW GRADIENT WILL
RESULT IN GUSTY WINDS DEVELOPING MON AS MODEST LOW LEVEL JET
DEVELOPS. GUSTS TO 25-35 MPH LIKELY...STRONGEST IN THE COASTAL
PLAIN.

MONDAY NIGHT...
AS SHORTWAVE MOVES TO THE EAST...RIDGING AT THE SURFACE AND ALOFT
APPROACHES FROM THE WEST. EXPECT PARTLY CLOUDY AND DRY CONDITIONS
WITH DIMINISHING WIND. TEMPS WILL BE MILDER THAN TONIGHT DUE TO
MUCH HIGHER DEWPOINTS ADVECTING IN MONDAY FROM GUSTY SW FLOW.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
HIGHLIGHTS...

* WARMING TREND THROUGH MID WEEK.
* 70S POSSIBLE BY WEDNESDAY.
* SOME PRECIPITATION POSSIBLE THU AND FRI.

OVERVIEW AND MODEL PREFERENCES...

06/00Z GUIDANCE REMAINS IN VERY GOOD OVERALL AGREEMENT THROUGH
MUCH OF THIS PORTION OF THE FORECAST. SOME TIMING DIFFERENCES OF
SMALLER FEATURES...WHICH IS NOT UNCOMMON WHEN THERE IS NEARLY
ZONAL FLOW IN THE GUIDANCE. WILL CONTINUE TO FAVOR A CONSENSUS
BLEND TO SMOOTH OVER SOME OF THESE LESS PREDICTABLE DIFFERENCES.

ANOMALOUSLY STRONG RIDGE OVER THE SOUTHEAST USA WILL EXTEND NORTH
INTO OUR REGION. THIS WILL MEAN MAINLY QUIET WEATHER WITH A
SIGNIFICANT WARMING TREND THROUGH MID WEEK. AGREE WITH PREVIOUS
THINKING THAT ANY RISK FOR A BACKDOOR COLD FRONT IS RATHER LOW.
HOWEVER...WINDS MAY BE LIGHT ENOUGH TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY WHERE
LOCAL SEABREEZES COULD DEVELOP. THIS WILL MAKE FOR A TRICKY
TEMPERATURE FORECAST ALONG THE COAST BOTH OF THOSE DAYS. THIS
POTENTIAL WILL NEED TO BE WATCHED CLOSELY EARLY THIS WEEK.

DETAILS...

MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
OUR FIRST TRUE TASTE OF SPRING ARRIVES DURING THE FIRST FEW DAYS
OF THIS WEEK. A STALLED FRONTAL BOUNDARY NEAR THE CANADIAN BORDER
AND NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND WILL TRY TO PUSH SOUTH MONDAY NIGHT. NOT
EXPECTING THIS FRONT TO MAKE MUCH PROGRESS OUR WAY. WILL CONTINUE
WITH THE FORECAST OF JUST SOME CLOUDS FOR SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. IT
WILL THEN RETURN NORTH AS A WARM FRONT...ALLOWING THE BETTER
HEATING TO COMMENCE FOR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.

925 MB TEMPERATURES AVERAGE NEAR +8C AND +12C FOR TUESDAY AND
WEDNESDAY RESPECTIVELY. WILL CONTINUE WITH THE WELL ABOVE NORMAL
TEMPERATURES BOTH DAYS.

THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY...
THERE ARE SOME DIFFERENCES HERE...LIKELY WITH THE RIDGE
INTERACTION WITH STRONG VORTEX ACROSS NORTHERN QUEBEC. GFS REMAINS
A LITTLE MORE PROGRESSIVE ALOFT THAN THE ECMWF AND CANADIAN...BUT
NOT NEARLY BY AS MUCH AS 24 HOURS AGO. THE CANADIAN IS SLOWER TO
PUSH A COLD FRONT THROUGH SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND...WHILE THE ECMWF
AND GFS HAVE THIS FRONT TO OUR SOUTH BY 12Z FRIDAY. FAVORED THE
ECMWF/GFS SOLUTION.

SCATTERED SHOWERS SHOULD DEVELOP AHEAD OF THIS FRONT...PEAKING IN
COVERAGE LATE THURSDAY INTO THURSDAY NIGHT. DEPENDING ON THE
TIMING...SOME OF THESE SHOWERS COULD EVEN BE SNOW SHOWERS. THOSE
WOULD BE MAINLY ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF CENTRAL AND WESTERN
MA. NOT A WASHOUT...BUT THE SPEED WITH WHICH THE FRONT MOVES WILL
ULTIMATELY DETERMINE HOW LONG THE RAIN THREAT WILL LINGER. STAYED
CLOSE TO PREVIOUS FORECAST HIGHS THURSDAY.

NEXT WEEKEND...
STILL LOW CONFIDENCE IN THE DETAILS. A FRONT IS EXPECTED TO STALL
NEARBY TO OUR SOUTH...WITH A CONTINUED TRAIN OF FRONTAL WAVES
THAT COULD PROVIDE A FOCUS FOR PRECIPITATION...DEPENDING ON
EXACTLY HOW FAR THIS FRONT IS FROM OUR REGION. LATEST GFS AND
ECMWF HAVE TRENDED A LITTLE DRIER. WILL NOT MAKE MAJOR CHANGES
UNTIL CONFIDENCE IMPROVES.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...

THROUGH 00Z...VFR. CIGS 3-4K FT CAPE COD WITH BRIEF MVFR VSBY IN
SNOW SHOWERS WILL CLEAR OUT 19-20Z.

TONIGHT...HIGH CONFIDENCE. VFR. INCREASING MID/HIGH CLOUDS
OVERNIGHT. LIGHT WINDS.

MONDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE. VFR. MID/HIGH CLOUDS WITH LOWERING CIGS
FROM THE NORTH LATE AFTERNOON. LOW PROB FOR A FEW SHOWERS NORTH OF
THE MASS PIKE LATE. INCREASING SW WINDS WITH GUSTS 25-30 KT
DEVELOPING...MAINLY COASTAL PLAIN.

MONDAY NIGHT...HIGH CONFIDENCE. MAINLY VFR CIGS. DIMINISHING WIND.

KBOS TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

KBDL TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

OUTLOOK /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...

HIGH CONFIDENCE.

VFR. RELATIVELY LIGHT WINDS COULD LEAD TO SEABREEZES BOTH TUESDAY
AND WEDNESDAY. ALSO...LOW CHANCE FOR EARLY MORNING FOG...
PARTICULARLY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY MORNING.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

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

TONIGHT...NE SWELL WILL GRADUALLY SUBSIDE WITH SEAS DROPPING
BELOW 5 FT THIS EVENING OVER EASTERN WATERS. LIGHT WINDS.

MONDAY...INCREASING SW WINDS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT DEVELOPING AND
BUILDING SEAS. LOW PROB FOR MARGINAL GALES BUT GUSTS WILL LIKELY
FALL SHORT. WE WILL HAVE SCA FOR ALL WATERS.

MONDAY NIGHT...LEFTOVER SCA GUSTS IN THE EVENING...OTHERWISE
WINDS WILL DIMINISH AND BECOME LIGHT OVERNIGHT WITH SUBSIDING
SEAS.

OUTLOOK /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...MODERATE CONFIDENCE...

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE.
MAINLY QUIET BOATING WEATHER WITH W-SW WINDS GENERALLY 20 KT OR
LESS AND SEAS BELOW 4 FT. SOME 5 FT SEAS COULD DEVELOP ACROSS THE
SOUTHERN OUTERMOST COASTAL WATERS LATE WEDNESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY
NIGHT. SOME FOG POSSIBLE OVER THE WATERS EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.

THURSDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
MAINLY QUIET BOATING WEATHER CONTINUES UNLESS A FRONT MOVING FROM
NORTH OF THE WATERS SINKS TO THE SOUTH FASTER THAN CURRENTLY
PREDICTED THIS COULD LEAD TO SOME HIGHER WINDS/SEAS AND
PRECIPITATION. SEAS AROUND 5 FT COULD LINGER ACROSS THE SOUTHERN
OUTERMOST COASTAL WATERS.

&&

.CLIMATE...
RECORD HIGH TEMPS FOR WEDNESDAY 3/9...

BOS 72/2000
BDL 72/2000
PVD 66/2002
ORH 74/2000

RECORD HIGH TEMPS FOR THURSDAY 3/10...

BOS 71/1878
BDL 70/2006
PVD 69/1977
ORH 65/2006

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY FOR ANZ232.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY FOR ANZ233-
     234-236.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY FOR ANZ230.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY FOR ANZ231-
     251.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EST MONDAY FOR ANZ235-
     237.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM EST MONDAY FOR ANZ250-
     254.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY FOR
     ANZ255-256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KJC
NEAR TERM...KJC
SHORT TERM...KJC
LONG TERM...BELK
AVIATION...BELK/KJC
MARINE...BELK/KJC
CLIMATE...
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 6, 3:56 AM EST, 11 hours 30 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
356 AM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-070900-
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-
356 AM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-070900-
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
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-
356 AM EST SUN MAR 6 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS 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
Mar 6, 3:47 AM ESTSmall Craft Advisory for Hazardous SeasBOX12 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.