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Small Craft Advisory 35, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 9, 2016

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 9, 2016, 3:47 AM EST. It took effect at Mar 9, 2016, 10:31 AM EST. It was in force for 53 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 9, 2016, 3:47 AM EST (08:47 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 9, 2016, 10:31 AM EST
Expired
Mar 11, 2016, 3:21 PM EST
In force
53 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

068 
WHUS71 KBOX 090847
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
347 AM EST WED MAR 9 2016

ANZ250-091700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.160309T1600Z-160310T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
347 AM EST WED MAR 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM
EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EST
THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST AROUND WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-091700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.160309T1600Z-160310T1200Z/
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-
347 AM EST WED MAR 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 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 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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13 follow-up statements
784 
WHUS71 KBOX 091531
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1031 AM EST WED MAR 9 2016

ANZ233-234-092300-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.160309T1531Z-160309T2300Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1031 AM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-092300-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.160309T1531Z-160309T2300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1031 AM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-092300-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.160309T1531Z-160309T2300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
1031 AM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-092300-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.160309T1531Z-160309T2300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1031 AM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-092300-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.160309T1531Z-160309T2300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1031 AM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-092345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.160309T1600Z-160310T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1031 AM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-092345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.160309T1600Z-160310T1200Z/
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-
1031 AM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$


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381 
WHUS71 KBOX 092128
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
428 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

ANZ250-100530-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160310T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
428 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT...GUSTS UP TO 25
  UNTIL SUNSET. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-100530-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160310T1200Z/
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-
428 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-092300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160309T2300Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
428 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT...GUSTS UP TO 25 KT
  UNTIL SUNSET. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-092300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160309T2300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
428 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-092300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160309T2300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
428 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT...GUSTS UP TO 25 KT
  UNTIL SUNSET. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-092300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160309T2300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
428 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT...GUSTS UP TO 25 KT
  UNTIL SUNSET. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-092300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160309T2300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
428 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST AROUND WINDS 10 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  25 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FT.

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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147 
WHUS71 KBOX 092302
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
602 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

ANZ230>237-251-100015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160309T2300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
602 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

WINDS AND SEAS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW SMALL CRAFT LEVELS.

$$

ANZ250-100700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160310T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
602 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-100715-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160310T1200Z/
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-
602 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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656 
WHUS71 KBOX 100001
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
701 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

ANZ254-100800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160310T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
701 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-100800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160310T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
701 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THURSDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-100700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160310T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
701 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST AROUND WINDS 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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442 
WHUS71 KBOX 100706
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
206 AM EST THU MAR 10 2016

ANZ250-100815-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160310T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
206 AM EST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED. WINDS AND SEAS HAVE
DIMINISHED.

$$

ANZ254-100900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160310T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
206 AM EST THU MAR 10 2016

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

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-101400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160310T1400Z/
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-
206 AM EST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* 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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659 
WHUS71 KBOX 100837
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
337 AM EST THU MAR 10 2016

ANZ235-237-101645-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.160310T2300Z-160311T2300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
337 AM EST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST
FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-101645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160311T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
337 AM EST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-101645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160311T2300Z/
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-
337 AM EST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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591 
WHUS71 KBOX 101433
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
933 AM EST THU MAR 10 2016

ANZ254-102245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160311T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
933 AM EST THU MAR 10 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-102245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160311T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
933 AM EST THU MAR 10 2016

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-102245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.160310T2300Z-160311T2300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
933 AM EST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$


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112 
WHUS71 KBOX 102024
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
324 PM EST THU MAR 10 2016

ANZ254-110430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160312T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
324 PM EST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-110430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160312T0300Z/
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-
324 PM EST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-110430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.160310T2300Z-160312T0300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
324 PM EST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

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302 
WHUS71 KBOX 110327
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1027 PM EST THU MAR 10 2016

ANZ254-111130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160312T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1027 PM EST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-111130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160312T0300Z/
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-
1027 PM EST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-111130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-160312T0300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1027 PM EST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$


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180 
WHUS71 KBOX 110842
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
342 AM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

ANZ251-111645-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.160311T1400Z-160311T2200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
342 AM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
EST THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-111645-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.160311T1400Z-160311T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
342 AM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
EST THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-111645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160312T0600Z/
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-
342 AM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-111645-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160312T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
342 AM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-111645-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-160312T0300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
342 AM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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019 
WHUS71 KBOX 111500
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1000 AM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

ANZ251-112200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160311T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0037.160311T1500Z-160311T2200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1000 AM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT.
  SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-112200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160311T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0037.160311T1500Z-160311T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1000 AM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-112300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160312T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1000 AM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 5 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-112300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160312T0600Z/
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-
1000 AM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-112300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-160312T0300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1000 AM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

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127 
WHUS71 KBOX 111737
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1237 PM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

ANZ230-251-111845-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160311T2200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1237 PM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WIND GUST ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
THRESHOLDS THIS AFTERNOON. THEREFORE...THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

$$

ANZ254-120145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160312T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1237 PM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-120145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160312T0600Z/
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-
1237 PM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-120145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-160312T0300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1237 PM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-112200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160311T2200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1237 PM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 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.

&&

$$


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356 
WHUS71 KBOX 112021
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
321 PM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

ANZ254-120400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160312T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0038.160311T2200Z-160312T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
321 PM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-120400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-160312T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0038.160311T2200Z-160312T0400Z/
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-
321 PM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  20 KT. SEAS 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-112130-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160311T2200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
321 PM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THRESHOLDS.
THEREFORE...THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

$$

ANZ235-237-112130-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-160312T0300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
321 PM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THRESHOLDS.
THEREFORE...THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

$$

ANZ230>234-251-120430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0039.160312T1600Z-160312T2300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
321 PM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-120430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0039.160312T1600Z-160313T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
321 PM EST FRI MAR 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY.

* 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.

&&

$$

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 Mar 9, 3:21 AM EST, 26 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 9, 3:21 AM EST, 26 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
321 AM EST WED MAR 9 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
A WARM FRONT MOVES NORTH OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND THIS MORNING.
THIS WILL ALLOW NEAR RECORD WARMTH TODAY AND MILD TEMPERATURES
THURSDAY. A COLD FRONT DROPS ACROSS NEW ENGLAND THURSDAY MORNING.
LOW PRESSURE THEN MOVES UP THE FRONT THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND
NIGHT. HIGH PRESSURE WILL BRING MILD CONDITIONS FRIDAY INTO NEXT
WEEKEND. ANOTHER MAINLY DRY COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THE REGION LATE
NEXT WEEKEND... THOUGH A FEW SHOWERS CAN NOT BE RULED OUT.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...

WARM FRONT STILL ON NEW ENGLAND/S DOORSTEP. UPPER RIDGE BUILDING
ALONG THE EAST COAST IS TURNING THE FLOW MORE WEST-EAST. MEANWHILE
LOW PRESSURE RACES ACROSS EASTERN CANADA. BETWEEN THE TWO
FEATURES...EXPECT THE WARM FRONT TO MOVE ACROSS NEW ENGLAND THIS
MORNING.

ONCE IN THE WARM SECTOR...EXPECT A SUNNY DAY. THIS MAY GENERATE
PATCHY CLOUDS. BUT SUBSIDENCE AND WARM ADVECTION ALOFT WILL LIMIT
THE DEPTH OF ANY MIXING AND ANY CLOUDS. HEATING/MIXING MAY REACH
TO 925 MB WHERE AFTERNOON TEMPS WILL BE 14-16C. THIS WOULD SUPPORT
MAX SFC TEMPS OF 70-75. GUIDENCE REMAINS A COUPLE OF DEGREES BELOW
THIS...SO WE MANUALLY ADDED 2F TO TEMPERATURES. THIS IS IN RECORD
TERRITORY...SEE THE CLIMATE SECTION FOR MORE DETAILS. MEANWHILE A
SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WIND AT THE SURFACE WILL BUFFER TEMPS ALONG THE
SOUTH COAST AND PARTS OF THE MASS EAST COAST. TEMPS IN THESE AREAS
SHOULD TOP OUT IN THE 50S.

MIXING WILL ALSO TAP SOME STRONGER WINDS ALOFT...WITH POTENTIAL
GUSTS AROUND 20-25 MPH.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH 6 PM THURSDAY/...

TONIGHT...

CONTINUED DRY AND MILD IN THE WARM SECTOR WITH LOW TEMPS IN THE
LOWER 50S. CLOUDS WILL INCREASE AS A COLD FRONT APPROACHES FROM
THE ST LAWRENCE VALLEY.

THURSDAY...

COLD FRONT DROPS INTO CENTRAL NEW ENGLAND BY MIDDAY. MEANWHILE A
STRONG UPPER JET EXTENDS FROM THE NORTHERN PLAINS TO EASTERN
CANADA. THE LEFT ENTRANCE REGION OF THAT JET WILL MOVE ACROSS THE
TRAILING PORTION OF THE COLD FRONT...GENERATING A LOW THAT WILL
MOVE UP THE FRONT AND CROSS OUR AREA LATE THURSDAY OR THURSDAY
NIGHT. A 40-KNOT LOW LEVEL JET WILL MOVE ALONG WITH THE
LOW...CREATING LOW LEVEL CONVERGENCE ALONG THE FRONT. THIS LOW
LEVEL JET WILL ALSO DRAW SIGNIFICANT MOISTURE UP THE FRONT WITH
PRECIP WATER VALUES AROUND 1.4 INCHES. THE UPPER VENTING FROM THE
JET WILL ASSIST THE LOW LEVEL CONVERGENCE TO CREATE GOOD LIFT
ACROSS OUR AREA. WE WILL SHOW CATEGORICAL POPS ALONG AND NORTH OF
THE STALLED FRONT WITH LIKELY POPS TO THE SOUTH.

TEMPERATURES WILL DEPEND ON THE TIMING OF COLD FRONT ARRIVAL AND PRECIP
ONSET...LATER TIMING WOULD ALLOW TEMPS IN THE WARM SECTOR TO
CLIMB HIGHER. WE WILL STAY CLOSE TO GUIDENCE WITH MAX SFC TEMPS IN
THE 60S.

&&

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

* SCATTERED SHOWERS LIKELY THU NIGHT...ESPECIALLY NORTH
* HIGH PRESSURE BRINGS DRY AND MILD CONDITIONS FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
* ANOTHER FRONT MAY BRING SHOWERS LATE NEXT WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT
  WEEK

OVERVIEW...

HIGH AMPLITUDE LONG WAVE TROUGHING ACROSS THE CENTRAL U.S. WITH
CUTOFF H5 LOW PRES CROSSING THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY OF S TX ON THU.
RIDGING CONTINUES ACROSS THE EASTERN U.S...BUT WILL FLATTEN OUT AS
FAST MOVING SHORT WAVE MOVES ACROSS LATE THIS WEEK WITH ASSOCIATED
LOW PRES AND COLD FRONT WORKING E OUT OF THE GREAT LAKES. HOWEVER...
NOT MUCH COLD AIR IS AVAILABLE BEHIND THIS FRONT...SO WILL SEE MILD
TEMPERATURES RETURN INTO NEXT WEEKEND.

SOME TIMING ISSUES IN PLACE AS CUTOFF LOW OUT OF TEXAS TRIES TO WORK
INTO THE NORTHERN STREAM FLOW LATE THIS WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT
WEEK. THIS LOOKS TO SLOW SYSTEMS DOWN...SO APPEARS THAT MAINLY DRY
CONDITIONS WILL BE IN PLACE FOR A GOOD PORTION OF THE WEEKEND. CAN
NOT RULE OUT A FEW STRAY SHOWERS THAT MAY SHIFT NE AROUND THE UPPER
FLOW. DEPENDING UP HOW THE UPPER LOW RESOLVES INTO THE OVERALL UPPER
LEVEL PATTERN...THIS MAY CAUSE REFLECTION AT THE SURFACE TO LINGER
ACROSS THE NE U.S. INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK.

USED A BLEND OF AVAILABLE GUIDANCE THROUGH SATURDAY...THEN BLENDED
00Z AND 12Z OP MODEL GUIDANCE WITH SOME OF THE WPC DATA TO SLOW DOWN
PROGRESSION OF SUN-MON SYSTEM THAT APPEARS TO SLOWLY SHIFT E.

DETAILS...

THURSDAY NIGHT... HIGH PRES OFF THE SE U.S. LOOKS TO LINGER THERE
AS LOW PRES AND A COLD FRONT SHIFTS E OUT OF THE GREAT LAKES AND
SOUTHERN QUEBEC. THE FRONT WILL SHIFT JUST S OF NEW ENGLAND THU
NIGHT...THEN STALL S OF THE REGION BY FRI MORNING. THE LOW HAS
PRETTY GOOD LIFT AND MOISTURE CONVERGENCE WITH IT...SO WILL SEE A
DECENT SHOT FOR RAINFALL ESPECIALLY N OF THE MASS PIKE. WILL SEE
UP TO 0.25 INCHES ALONG THE S COAST...RANGING TO AROUND 0.5 TO 0.6
INCHES OF RAIN ALONG THE ROUTE 2 AREA.

CURRENT TIMING KEEPS THE FRONT N OF THE REGION THROUGH AT LEAST
MIDDAY IF NOT INTO THE AFTERNOON...SO SW WINDS WILL REMAIN IN
PLACE. STILL SEE GOOD WARM AIR ADVECTION ESPECIALLY ACROSS THE CT
VALLEY SO...EVEN WITH CLOUDS AND SOME SHOWERS AROUND...COULD SEE
TEMPS RISE CLOSE TO OR ECLIPSE RECORDS HIGHS FOR 3/10. RECORD
READINGS ARE LISTED IN THE CLIMATE SECTION BELOW.

AS ANOTHER H5 SHORT WAVE MOVES E IN THE UPPER FLOW LATE THU
NIGHT...WILL SEE THE LOW PRES MOVE OFFSHORE PUSHING THE FRONT
JUST OFF THE S COAST. STEADIEST RAIN WILL SHIFT E TOWARD DAYBREAK
THOUGH A FEW SHOWERS WILL LINGER.

EXPECT LOWS TO BE MAINLY IN THE 40S...THOUGH CLOSE TO 50 ACROSS THE
LOWER CT VALLEY.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY...
COLD FRONT CLEARS THE COAST FRI MORNING...WITH LAST OF THE
SHOWERS PUSHING OFFSHORE BY FRI AFTERNOON. SOMEWHAT COOLER AIR
WORKS IN...THOUGH STILL NOTING HIGHS THAT MAY REACH TO AROUND 60
DEGREES ACROSS N CENTRAL AND NE CT...WITH 50S AT MOST OTHER
LOCATIONS EXCEPT HOLDING IN THE UPPER 40S ACROSS THE OUTER CAPE.

LARGE HIGH PRESSURE WILL CROSS THE NORTHEAST FRI NIGHT/SAT...
KEEPING DRY CONDITIONS IN PLACE. SKIES BECOME MAINLY CLEAR FRI
NIGHT WITH LIGHT/VRBL WINDS BACKING TO SW OVERNIGHT. EXPECT LOWS
TO BE MAINLY IN THE 30S.

RATHER FAST NW FLOW ALOFT WILL KEEP THE HIGH STEADILY MOVING
ACROSS THE REGION DURING SATURDAY. HIGHS WILL RANGE FROM THE MID
AND UPPER 40S ACROSS THE OUTER CAPE AND THE ISLANDS TO THE 50S
ELSEWHERE. CLOUDS WILL START TO SAT AFTERNOON/NIGHT.

SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...
LOWER CONFIDENCE DURING THIS TIMEFRAME AS LOW PRES SLOWLY SHIFTS
NE OUT OF THE OHIO VALLEY DURING THIS TIMEFRAME. ANOTHER DRY FRONT
CROSSES EARLY SUNDAY...BUT NOT MUCH IN THE WAY OF TEMP CHANGES
WITH IT. HOWEVER...AS HIGH BUILDS OFF THE MID ATLC COAST...
MOISTURE FROM THE OHIO VALLEY SYSTEM STARTS TO SHIFT TOWARD THE
REGION. TIMING IS IN QUESTION WITH THE LEADING EDGE OF THE PRECIP.
SOME WIDELY SCT SHOWERS WORK INTO THE REGION...BUT LOOKS LIKE BEST
CHANCE FOR PRECIP TO APPROACH WILL NOT BE UNTIL LATE SUN NIGHT OR
MON AS A WAVE DEVELOPS WITH THIS SYSTEM. THIS COULD LINGER INTO
TUE AS LONG WAVE TROUGH SLOWLY CROSSES THE REGION.

EXPECT TEMPS TO RUN ABOVE SEASONAL NORMALS THROUGH THIS PERIOD...
THOUGH WILL BE COOLER /MAINLY IN THE 50S FOR HIGHS/ BOTH MON AND
TUE.

&&

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

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

UNTIL 7 AM...PATCHY MID AND HIGH CLOUDS MOVING ACROSS WITH A TREND
TOWARD FEWER CLOUDS OVERNIGHT. ALSO PATCHY IFR FOG NEAR THE SHORE
FROM PROVIDENCE TO FALMOUTH. EXPECT MORE PATCHES OF FOG TO DEVELOP
AS SKIES CLEAR OVERNIGHT. FAVORED LOCATION WOULD BE THE CT RIVER
VALLEY OF MASS WHERE AREAS OF MVFR VSBYS POSSIBLE.

TODAY...PATCHY FOG EARLY BUT OTHERWISE VFR THROUGH THE DAY. GUSTY
SOUTHWEST WINDS WITH GUSTS NEAR 20 KNOTS.

TONIGHT...VFR WITH INCREASING CIGS AROUND 4000 FEET. DRY WEATHER
FOR MOST...CHANCE OF A SHOWER LATE IN NORTHWEST MASS. WEST WIND AT
2000 FEET NEAR 40 KNOTS MAY CAUSE SOME LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR.

THURSDAY...MVFR WITH SOME TREND TO IFR. CIGS LOWER TO 1500 FEET
DURING THE DAY. VSBYS LOWER TO AROUND 3 MILES IN RAIN...MOST OF IT
IN THE AFTERNOON.

KBOS TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF. VFR THRU THE PERIOD WITH
OCCASIONAL CIGS BKN050-070. WINDS BECOME GUSTY SW 20-25 KT THIS
AFTERNOON.

KBDL TERMINAL...HIGH CONFIDENCE. VFR AND DRY WEATHER WITH CIGS
BKN050-070 AT TIMES.

OUTLOOK /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...

FRIDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. MVFR CIGS/VSBYS IN SCT SHOWERS
EARLY...THEN IMPROVING TO VFR FROM W-E THROUGH MIDDAY. VFR
CONDITIONS FRI NIGHT.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE. MAINLY VFR. MAY SEE LOCAL
MVFR IN WIDELY SCT SHOWERS SUNDAY...THOUGH LOWER CONFIDENCE ON
TIMING.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

TODAY...SOUTH WINDS BECOME SOUTHWEST WITH GUSTS AROUND 20 KNOTS. A
FEW GUSTS COULD REACH 25 KNOTS. WAVE GUIDENCE SHOWS 5 FOOT SEAS
BUILDING BACK INTO THE OUTER WATERS THIS AFTERNOON. WE HAVE ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THESE WATERS.

TONIGHT...SOUTHWEST WIND LINGERS AT OR BELOW 20 KNOTS. SEAS
CONTINUE NEAR 5 FEET ON THE OUTER WATERS AND LESS HEIGHT CLOSER TO
SHORE. SMALL CRAFT HEADLINES CONTINUE. PATCHY FOG POSSIBLE WITH
BEST CHANCE ON THE SOUTHERN WATERS AS HIGHER DEW POINT AIR MOVES
OVER WATER COLDER THAN THAT DEW POINT.

THURSDAY...
COLD FRONT STALLS OVER SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND WITH WEST TO SOUTHWEST
WIND OVER THE SOUTHERN WATERS AND A LIGHTER VARIABLE WIND FARTHER
NORTH. WINDS ON THE SOUTHERN WATERS MAY AGAIN GUST NEAR 20 KNOTS.
RAIN MOVING UP THE STALLING FRONT WILL BRING REDUCED VSBYS
THURSDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING. AREAS OF FOG WILL ALSO CONTINUE AS A
CONCERN.

OUTLOOK /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...

FRIDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. NW WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO GUST UP
TO 25 KT ON THE OUTER WATERS FRI MORNING...THEN WILL DIMINISH.
SEAS UP TO 5-7 FT EARLY ON THE OUTER WATERS...THEN WILL SLOWLY
SUBSIDE BUT WILL LINGER AT AROUND 5 FT. LOCALLY REDUCED VSBYS IN
SCT SHOWERS EARLY FRI...THEN IMPROVING.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. W-SW WINDS GUSTING UP
TO 20 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS TO 25 KT E OF CAPE COD SAT/SAT NIGHT.
SEAS REMAIN AROUND 5 FT. WINDS DIMINISH AS THEY SHIFT TO N SUNDAY
WITH SUBSIDING SEAS...THEN SHIFT TO SE WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KT.

&&

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

BOS 72/2000...FORECAST HIGH 70
BDL 72/2000...FORECAST HIGH 74
PVD 66/2002...FORECAST HIGH 70
ORH 74/2000...FORECAST HIGH 69

RECORD WARMEST MIN TEMPS FOR THURSDAY 3/10
/INVOLVES MIN TEMP TONIGHT AND TEMP THRU MIDNIGHT THU NIGHT/...

BOS 45/1977
BDL 40/2000
PVD 42/2006
ORH 40/1955

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...NONE.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/EVT
NEAR TERM...WTB/EVT
SHORT TERM...WTB
LONG TERM...EVT
AVIATION...WTB/EVT
MARINE...WTB/EVT
CLIMATE...

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Sources

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