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Small Craft Advisory 36, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 10, 2016

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 10, 2016, 3:37 AM EST. It took effect at Mar 10, 2016, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 10, 2016, 3:37 AM EST (08:37 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 10, 2016, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 11, 2016, 3:21 PM EST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

659 
WHUS71 KBOX 100837
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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
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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
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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.

&&

$$

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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 10, 3:31 AM EST, 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 10, 3:31 AM EST, 6 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
331 AM EST THU MAR 10 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
A COLD FRONT IN THE ST LAWRENCE VALLEY WILL MOVE SOUTH THROUGH NEW
ENGLAND TODAY...STALLING OVER SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND BY LATE
AFTERNOON. LOW PRESSUR THEN MOVES UP THE FRONT AND ACROSS SOUTHERN
NEW ENGLAND EARLY TONIGHT. HIGH PRESSURE THEN BUILDS OVER THE
NORTHEAST USA BRINGING DRY WEATHER THROUGH THE WEEKEND. LOW
PRESSURE FROM THE SOUTHERN PLAINS WILL BRING PERIODS OF RAIN TO
OUR AREA EARLY NEXT WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
COLD FRONT IN THE ST LAWRENCE VALLEY MOVES SOUTH TODAY. AS IT
MOVES INTO OUR AREA IT WILL BECOME PARALLEL TO THE UPPER
FLOW...CAUSING IT TO STALL AS IT MOVES OVER OUR AREA. THERE IS
PLENTY OF UNCERTAINTY AS TO THE EXACT LOCATION IT STALLS.

RADAR SHOWS SHOWERS MOVING ACROSS FROM NEW YORK WITH SOME SURFACE
REPORTS OF LIGHT SHOWERS. THE REGION SOUTH OF THE FRONT HAS HIGH
DEW POINT DEPRESSIONS POINTING TO DRY SURFACE AIR. SO UPSTREAM
SHOWERS WILL BE FIGHTING DRY AIR AS THEY FALL.

STRONG UPPER JET SLIPS SOUTHEAST THROUGH THE DAY. THE RIGHT
ENTRANCE REGION OF THE JET WILL INDUCE A LOW ON THE FRONT WHICH
WILL MOVE UP THE FRONT THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. CROSS SECTIONS
SHOW DEEP MOISTURE DURING THIS TIME...WHILE PRECIPITABLE WATER
VALUES ARE FORECAST TO BUILD TO 1.5 INCHES BY EVENING. THIS
SUGGESTS HEAVIER RAIN MOVING IN DURING THE EVENING RUSH HOUR WITH
SOME LOCALLY HEAVIER DOWNPOURS POSSIBLE.

THE DAY STARTS WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF TEMPERATURES...RANGING FROM
THE UPPER 40S TO THE LOWER 60S. WITH THIS MILD START IT WON/T TAKE
A LOT TO REACH RECORD HIGHS AGAIN TODAY. AS NOTED IN THE CLIMATE
SECTION...RECORD HIGHS ARE 65 TO 71. BEST CHANCE WILL BE IN AREAS
THAT REMAIN SOUTH OF THE STALLED FRONT.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM FRIDAY/...
TONIGHT...

WAVE ON THE COLD FRONT MOVES OVER THE REGION EARLY TONIGHT AND OFF
THROUGH THE GULF OF MAINE AFTER MIDNIGHT. RAIN CONTINUES DURING
THE FIRST PART OF THE NIGHT. THE SUPPORT AND HIGH PRECIP WATER
VALUES SHOULD MAINTAIN THE CHANCE FOR LOCALLY HEAVY DOWNPOURS
DURING THE EARLY NIGHT. RAIN THEN TAPERS OFF AS THE WEATHER
SYSTEM AND ITS JET SUPPORT MOVE OFF. EXPECTING STORM TOTALS OF
0.50 TO 1.00 INCHES WITH HIGHEST VALUES IN NORTHERN MASS.

FRIDAY...
HIGH PRESSURE STARTS BUILDING ON FRIDAY. THE DAY STARTS WITH
SUFFICIENT PRESSURE GRADIENT TO BRING NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15
MPH. COLD ADVECTION IN THIS FLOW WILL BRING GUSTS OF 20 TO 25
MPH TO THE SURFACE. TEMPS ALOFT COOL OFF TO 850 MB EQUIVILENTS
EITHER SIDE OF 0C...SO EXPECT MAX TEMPS IN THE MID 50S TO LOW 60S.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
HIGHLIGHTS...

* EXPECT DRY CONDITIONS WITH ABOVE NORMAL TEMPS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
* PERIODS OF RAIN MOVE ACROSS SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
* CONDITIONS SLOWLY IMPROVE DURING THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK

OVERVIEW...

MEDIUM RANGE MODEL SUITE SHOWING PRETTY GOOD AGREEMENT WITH THEIR
TIMING AND TRACK OF SURFACE FEATURES LATE THIS WEEK THROUGH MOST
OF NEXT WEEKEND. BEYOND THIS...PROGRESSION OF BROAD LOW PRES AND
ITS ASSOCIATED WEAKENING H5 CUTOFF LOW OUT OF THE SOUTHERN STREAM
WILL STRETCH OUT AS IT MOVES THROUGH THE OHIO VALLEY ALONG A
STALLED FRONT TO THE S. LOOKS LIKE THERE WILL BE A DECENT SLUG OF
RAIN WITH THIS SYSTEM WITH A TAP FROM THE GULF OF MEXICO.
HOWEVER...STILL QUESTIONS AS TO HOW QUICKLY THIS SYSTEM WILL
PROGRESS AS THE EXITING HIGH PRES MAY START TO STALL OVER THE
WESTERN ATLC. OVERALL...WILL SEE INCLEMENT CONDITIONS MON-
TUE...THEN MAY START TO IMPROVE BY NEXT WED...THOUGH LOWER
CONFIDENCE DUE TO THE TIMING QUESTIONS.

DETAILS...

FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY...
HIGH PRESSURE BRINGS FAIR SKIES. TEMPERATURES FALL BACK TO THE
UPPER 20S ACROSS THE HIGHER INLAND TERRAIN TO THE UPPER 30S ALONG
THE IMMEDIATE COAST FRI NIGHT.

FOR THIS WEEKEND...DRY CONDITIONS WILL BE THE RULE. HIGH PRES
BUILDS ACROSS NEW ENGLAND ON SAT...THEN STARTS TO SUPPRESS TO THE
S AS LOW PRES MOVES SE OUT OF HUDSON BAY. WILL SEE SW WINDS
INCREASE...BECOMING GUSTY FOR A TIME WITH MILD TEMPS DURING SAT.
EXPECT HIGHS IN THE MID 50S TO LOWER 60S...EXCEPT HOLDING IN THE
50-55 DEGREE RANGE ALONG THE IMMEDIATE S COAST. LOWS SAT NIGHT
WILL BE MILD...ONLY FALLING BACK TO THE UPPER 30S TO LOWER 40S.

THE LOW THAT CROSSES QUEBEC MOVES INTO THE MARITIMES SAT NIGHT...
DRAGGING A DRY FRONT ACROSS THE REGION. COLDEST AIR REMAINS ACROSS
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND THEN SHIFTS INTO THE MARITIMES...SO NOT
EXPECTING TOO MUCH IN THE WAY OF CHILLY CONDITIONS FOR SUNDAY.
HIGH PRES BUILDS ACROSS QUEBEC IN CONTINUED FAST NORTHERN STREAM
FLOW. THIS WILL BRING LIGHT N WINDS WHICH MAY KICK LOCAL SEA
BREEZES SUN AFTERNOON. TEMPS WILL BE A FEW DEGS COOLER THAN SAT/S
HIGHS. CLOUDS WILL BE ON THE INCREASE FROM SW-NE DURING THE DAY.

SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...
CUTOFF H5 LOW PRES MOVES SLOWLY NE OUT OF TX THROUGH THIS
WEEKEND... TAPPING SOME GULF MOISTURE WITH IT. THIS WILL TRY TO
MERGE WITH ANOTHER CLOSED UPPER LOW MOVING OUT OF THE 4 CORNERS
REGION DURING SUN. WITH S-SW FLOW AT THE SURFACE...WEAK SURFACE
FEATURE LIFTS INTO THE OHIO VALLEY. THE MOISTURE WILL START TO BE
CAPTURED IN THE NORTHERN STREAM FLOW...WHICH WILL START TO PUSH
TOWARD THE REGION. WITH THE HIGH SHIFTING ACROSS THE MARITIMES
LATE SUN NIGHT-MONDAY... THIS SHOULD EFFECTIVELY BLOCK THE
MOISTURE TO MOVE NE UNTIL POSSIBLY AS EARLY AS LATE SUN NIGHT
ACROSS THE CT VALLEY. WINDS TO VEER TO S TO SE ON THE BACKSIDE OF
THE HIGH...BRINGING IN GOOD LOW LEVEL MOISTURE OFF THE OCEAN.

AS SURFACE LOW TRACKS ACROSS THE LAKES MON...S-SW WIND FLOW AND
PIECES OF ENERGY FROM THE ELONGATING TROUGH WORK NE INTO THE UPPER
RIDGE. WITH CONTINUED SOUTHERLY WIND FLOW...WILL SEE GOOD SHOT OF
PRECIP MOVING ACROSS ESPECIALLY MON AFTERNOON AND EVENING AS H5
TROUGH APPROACHES. MAY START TO SEE PRECIP TAPER OFF DURING TUE...
BUT STILL SOME TIMING ISSUES WITH BROAD UPPER SYSTEM STILL TO
CROSS THE REGION. SYSTEM MAY SLOW DOWN AS HIGH PRES ACROSS THE W
ATLC MAY SLOW AS WELL. HAVE KEPT CHANCE POPS GOING THROUGH
TUE...THEN SHOULD START TO TAPER OFF TUE NIGHT.

WEDNESDAY...
LOWER CONFIDENCE DUE TO TIMING ISSUES WITH EXITING SYSTEM. FOR
NOW...DID LINGER SOME SLIGHT CHANCE POPS ACROSS CENTRAL AND
EASTERN AREAS EARLY WED...THEN SHOULD IMPROVE. NOT A LOT OF COLD
AIR ACROSS NORTH AMERICA...SO SHOULD REMAIN MILD.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

THROUGH 6 AM... VFR AND DRY. CHANCE OF RAIN TOWARD MORNING IN
WESTERN MASS/CT WITH WINDS BECOMING MORE WSW.

TODAY...
VFR TO START BUT CIGS LOWERING TO MVFR THIS AFTERNOON AND VSBYS TO
IFR LATE IN DAY. BEST BET FOR THIS WILL BE ACROSS NORTHERN MASS
LATE IN DAY. LOW LEVEL JET RACES WEST-EAST ALONG THE SOUTH
COAST/ISLANDS AND MAY CREATE SOME LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR LATE IN
DAY.

TONIGHT...
WIDESPREAD MVFR CIGS WITH AREAS OF IFR ESPECIALLY NORTHERN MASS.
WIDESPREAD IFR VSBYS IN RAIN AND FOG. CONDITIONS IMPROVING FROM
WEST TO EAST LATE AT NIGHT AS WINDS BECOME NORTH NORTHWEST.

FRIDAY...
VFR WITH CLEARING SKIES. WINDS INCREASING FROM THE NORTH NORTHWEST
WITH GUSTS 20-25 KNOTS. LOWER CONDITIONS IN PATCHY LIGHT RAIN MAY
LINGER ON CAPE COD AND ISLANDS AFTER SUNRISE...BUT SHOULD QUICKLY
IMPROVE TO VFR WITH THE REST OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.

KBOS TERMINAL...MODERATE CONFIDENCE WITH EXACT TIMING OF RAIN AND
LOWER CIGS LATER TODAY.

KBDL TERMINAL...MODERATE CONFIDENCE WITH EXACT TIMING OF RAIN AND
LOWER CIGS LATER TODAY.

OUTLOOK /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE. MAINLY VFR. LOW CONFIDENCE
OF SEA BREEZE DEVELOPING DURING SUNDAY. LIGHT RAIN MOVES INTO
WESTERN MA/N CENTRAL CT AFTER MIDNIGHT WITH LOCAL MVFR CONDITIONS.

MONDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. MVFR CIGS/VSBYS IN LIGHT RAIN. MAY
SEE POCKETS OF MODERATE RAINFALL WITH LOCAL IFR CONDITIONS MON
AFTERNOON/EVENING.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

TODAY...COLD FRONT FROM CANADA SLIDES SOUTH TODAY AND STALLS OVER
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND LATE IN THE DAY. A FEW LIGHT SHOWERS WILL
MOVE ACROSS THE WATERS AHEAD OF THE FRONT. OTHERWISE EXPECT DRY
WEATHER AND WEST SOUTHWEST WINDS BECOMING VARIABLE. LINGERING 5
FOOT SEAS ON THE SOUTHERN OUTER WATERS WILL DIMINISH BELOW 5 FEET
FOR A FEW HOURS...THEN BUILD LATER IN THE DAY.

TONIGHT...
LOW PRESSURE MOVES ALONG THE STALLED FRONT BRINGING RAIN TO THE
WATERS. BEST CHANCE OF RAIN WILL BE ALONG THE MASSACHUSETTS NORTH
SHORE. THE LOW MOVES OFFSHORE AFTER MIDNIGHT. EAST TO NORTHEAST
WINDS ALONG THE NORTH SHORE EARLY WHILE THE SOUTHERN WATERS HAVE
WEST SOUTHWEST WINDS. ALL WINDS SHIFT TO NORTHWEST AFTER THE LOW
MOVES OFF AFTER MIDNIGHT. WIND GUSTS MAY REACH 20 KNOTS. WINDS ON
THE EXPOSED SOUTHERN WATERS WILL BE STEADY ENOUGH TO BUILD SEAS
TO 5-6 FEET. THE CURRENT SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED
AND EXTENDED TO COVER THESE ROUGH SEAS.

FRIDAY...
HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS IN WITH CLEARING SKIES. WINDS WILL GUST 20 TO
25 KNOTS. SEAS WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE BUT LINGER AROUND 5 FEET ON THE
SOUTHERN OUTER WATERS. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL CONTINUE.

OUTLOOK /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...

SATURDAY...MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE. SW WINDS INCREASE
AGAIN...WITH GUSTS UP TO AROUND 25 KT MAINLY ON THE NEAR SHORE
WATERS...THEN SHIFT TO W LATE SAT NIGHT. SEAS BUILD UP TO 5-6 FT
ON THE OUTER WATERS LATE SAT/SAT NIGHT.

SUNDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. WINDS BACK TO N AND DIMINISH DURING
THE DAY...THEN WILL SHIFT TO E SUN NIGHT. SEAS AT AROUND 5 FT ON
THE EASTERN OUTER WATERS EARLY...THEN SUBSIDING.

MONDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. E-SE WINDS WILL GUST UP TO AROUND
25 KT. SEAS BUILD TO 5-6 FT OVER THE OPEN WATERS.

&&

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

BOS...77 AT  348 PM /PREVIOUS 72 SET IN 2000/
PVD...70 AT 1204 PM /PREVIOUS 66 SET IN 2002/
BDL...81 AT  320 PM /PREVIOUS 72 SET IN 2000/
ORH...74 AT  429 PM /TIED...ALSO SET IN 2000/

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

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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EST FRIDAY FOR ANZ254>256.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY
     FOR ANZ235-237.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/EVT
NEAR TERM...WTB/EVT
SHORT TERM...WTB
LONG TERM...EVT
AVIATION...WTB/EVT
MARINE...WTB/EVT
CLIMATE...
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 9, 4:42 PM EST, 10 hours 55 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
442 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-102145-
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-
442 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-102145-
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-
442 PM EST WED MAR 9 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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