Small Craft Advisory 44, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

329 
WHUS71 KBOX 181500
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1100 AM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

ANZ250-254-182300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T1500Z/
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-
1100 AM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-182300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T1200Z/
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-
1100 AM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-182300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T0300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1100 AM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230>234-236-182300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1100 AM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-182300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T0000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1100 AM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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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927 
WHUS71 KBOX 182015
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
415 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

ANZ250-254-190415-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T1100Z/
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 EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-190415-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
415 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-190415-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T1100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
415 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-190400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
415 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-190300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T0300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
415 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-190000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
415 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-190000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
415 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-190000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T0000Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
415 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$


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064 
WHUS71 KBOX 182248
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
648 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

ANZ231-232-190300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T0300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
648 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-190300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
648 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-190300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T0300Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
648 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-190700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T1100Z/
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-
648 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-190700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
648 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-190300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T0300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
648 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-190700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T1100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
648 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-190400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
648 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST AROUND WINDS 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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856 
WHUS71 KBOX 190314
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1114 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

ANZ256-190415-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1114 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS AND SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT
HOURS.

$$

ANZ230>237-190415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1114 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

WINDS AND SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT
HOURS.

$$

ANZ250-254-191100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T1100Z/
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-
1114 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-191100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1114 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-191100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T1100Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1114 PM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  20 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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433 
WHUS71 KBOX 190754
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
354 AM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

ANZ254-255-191600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0013.160321T0400Z-160321T1500Z/
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-
354 AM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.
THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-190900-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-160319T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
354 AM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS AND SEAS WILL CONTINUE BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THRESHOLDS
THROUGH TODAY.

$$


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AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
131 AM EDT FRI MAR 18 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
SCATTERED SHOWERS WILL DIMINISH DURING THE EVENING. A VIGOROUS
POLAR FRONT WILL SWEEP THROUGH THE AREA ON FRIDAY AND BRING
ANOTHER ROUND OF SCATTERED SHOWERS...WHICH MAY ALSO CONTAIN SMALL
HAIL. THIS FRONT WILL USHER MUCH COLDER WEATHER INTO THE REGION
FOR THE WEEKEND. A STRONG COASTAL STORM REMAINS POSSIBLE LATE
SUNDAY INTO MONDAY ALONG WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOW
AND/OR RAIN. MAINLY DRY BUT BRISK CONDITIONS FOLLOW FOR TUESDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
10 PM UPDATE...
WITH THE LOSS OF DIURNAL HEAT SUPPORT THE LOW-LVL LAPSE RATES
CONTINUE TO DECLINE...LEADING TO THE SHRA ACTIVITY WAINING. THIS
WILL CONTINUE...ALTHOUGH CONTINUED COLD AIR/STEEP LAPSE RATES
ALOFT COULD ALLOW FOR A FEW MORE SHRA TO DEVELOP...BUT IN
GENERALLY HAVE POPS DROPPING OFF THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS.
OTHERWISE...FORECAST MAINLY ON TRACK.

PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...

STILL HAVE SOME WIND GUSTS TO AROUND 30 KT UNTIL A LITTLE PAST 8
PM ACROSS SE MA AND CAPE COD. SCATTERED SHOWERS WILL DIMINISH
AFTER 8 PM. THE SURFACE GRADIENT TIGHTENS OVERNIGHT WHILE SOME
DECOUPLING TAKES PLACE. THUS...THINK THERE WILL BE ENOUGH WESTERLY
GRADIENT FOR SOME MIXING WHICH SHOULD HELP LOWER THE RISK OF
OVERNIGHT PATCHY FOG. TEMPERATURES TONIGHT WILL REMAIN ABOVE
FREEZING ALL AREAS EXCEPT FOR A FEW SPOTS IN THE BERKSHIRES.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH 6 PM SATURDAY/...
FRIDAY...POLAR FRONT MOVES THROUGH AREA ON FRIDAY AND WILL TRIGGER
ANOTHER BAND OF SHOWERS AND POSSIBLE SQUALLS. THE TEMPERATURES AT
500 MB WILL BE COLD...NEAR 30C...AND CAUSE ANOTHER ROUND OF STEEP
LAPSE RATES. ALTHOUGH NOT AS EXTREME AS TODAY...MID LEVEL LAPSE
RATES WILL LIKELY BE NEAR 6C/KM...AND TOTAL TOTALS WILL LIKELY BE
CLOSE TO 50. LOW AND LOWERING FREEZING LEVELS SUGGEST A STRONG
CHANCE OF GRAUPEL OR WHAT WILL LIKELY BE VIEWED AS SMALL HAIL. THE
LOWERING FREEZING LEVEL WILL ALSO ALLOW WET SNOW TO MIX WITH THE
RAIN DURING MID TO LATE AFTERNOON ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN. MILD
SURFACE TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO PRECLUDE ANY ACCUMULATION
BEYOND POSSIBLY A COATING OVER THE HIGHEST TERRAIN IN THE EAST
SLOPES OF THE BERKSHIRES. THIS HAS THE MAKINGS OF A WINDEX EVENT AND
IN A COLDER LOW LEVEL TEMPERATURE REGIME COULD RESULT IN A FEW SNOW
SQUALLS. AS IT IS...THERE LOOKS TO BE ENOUGH MOMENTUM TRANSFER TO
BRING DOWN 30 TO 40 KT GUSTS IN VICINITY OF THE HEAVIER SHOWERS.
HAVE ISOLATED THUNDER IN PORTIONS OF EASTERN MA FOR JUST A FEW HOURS
FRI AFTERNOON WHERE THERE COULD BE JUST ENOUGH MOISTURE CONVERGENCE
AND FORCING IN UNSTABLE AIR.

TEMPERATURES WILL LIKELY CREST NEAR MIDDAY IN UPPER 40S TO LOWER 50S
MOST LOCATIONS AND THEN DROP DURING THE AFTERNOON.

FRIDAY NIGHT...ANY SHOWERS LEFT OVER ALONG SE COASTAL SECTIONS
SHOULD COME TO AN END. THE BIG STORY WILL BE A RETURN TO WINTRY
TEMPERATURES. ANTICIPATE EARLY SATURDAY MORNING LOWS TO DROP TO
THE UPPER TEENS NW MA TO 20S MOST EVERYWHERE ELSE.

&&

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

* EXTENDED PERIOD OF BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES SATURDAY THRU
  TUESDAY
* DRY WEATHER SATURDAY INTO EARLY SUNDAY
* SIGNIFICANT COASTAL STORM REMAINS POSSIBLE LATE SUNDAY INTO MON
  WITH POTENTIAL HEAVY RAIN AND/OR SNOW

OVERVIEW AND MODEL PREFERENCES...
A COMPLEX PATTERN WITH NEAR NEUTRAL TELECONNECTIONS DEFINES THE
MEDIUM RANGE OF THE UPCOMING FORECAST. HOWEVER...ONE COMPONENT
REMAINS PERSISTENT...THAT A CONDUIT FOR COLD AIR DIRECT FROM
HUDSON BAY WILL SPILL INTO THE NE CONUS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. THIS
WILL IMPACT SENSIBLE WEATHER...COLDER THAN NORMAL TEMPS FOR THE
WEEKEND...AS WELL AS THE COASTAL STORM WE CONTINUE TO MONITOR SUNDAY
NIGHT INTO MON. THEREAFTER...A ZONAL FLOW PATTERN DEVELOPS...FORCING
THE COLD AIR BACK TO THE N.

REGARDING THE POTENTIAL COASTAL STORM. AT THIS TIME THERE IS STILL
TOO MUCH UNCERTAINTY TO FOCUS ON ANY ONE PARTICULAR TRACK.
OPERATIONAL RUNS AND ENSEMBLE MEMBERS INDICATE DIFFERENCES IN TIMING
AS WELL AS INTENSITY.  THE MORE PROGRESSIVE/FASTER SOLUTIONS LIKE
12Z GFS BRING A WEAKER LOW PAST OUR AREA BUT THE QUICKER TIMING
BRINGS PRECIP IN EARLIER ON SUNDAY. SLOWER/DEEPER SOLUTIONS HAVE A
LATER ARRIVAL OF PRECIP BUT MORE IMPACT. WILL CONTINUE TO UTILIZE A
BLEND OF AVAILABLE GUIDANCE.

DETAILS...

SAT...

HIGH PRESSURE BRINGS DRY CONDITIONS TO THE AREA. ANTICIPATE
MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES DURING THE DAY. IF A MORE PROGRESSIVE STORM
TRACK OCCURS...CLOUDS MAY BE ON THE INCREASE DURING THE NIGHT. AT
THIS TIME WILL GO WITH MOSTLY CLEAR TO PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES FOR THE
OVERNIGHT. TEMPS REMAIN A FEW DEGREES BELOW NORMAL...WITH HIGHS IN
THE MID 30S TO LOW 40S...LOWS UPPER TEENS TO MID 20S EXCEPT A BIT
LESS COLD NEARSHORE.

SUN...

ANTICIPATED LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM APPROACHES FROM THE SOUTH WITH
INCREASING CLOUDS EARLY SOME UNCERTAINTY HERE AS TO WHEN PRECIP
ARRIVES...IF THE LOW IS WEAKER/MORE PROGRESSIVE LIKE 12Z GFS
SOLUTION LIGHT SNOWFALL MAY OCCUR DURING THE MORNING. 12Z
ECMWF/UKMET HOWEVER STILL HAVE THE LOW OFF THE CAROLINA COAST AT 12Z
SUNDAY...SO MUCH LATER ARRIVAL IN OUR AREA FOR PRECIP. HOWEVER
EVEN ECMWF HAS LIGHT MEASURABLE PRECIP IN OUR AREA PRIOR TO 00Z
MON. WILL GO WITH CHANCE POPS FOR MOST OF THE DAY...WITH
MEASURABLE SNOWFALL BECOMING LIKELY IN THE AFTERNOON.

SUN NIGHT INTO MON...
POTENTIAL COASTAL STORM CONTINUES TO HIGHLIGHT THE MEDIUM RANGE
FORECAST. IS STILL JUST TOO SOON TO NAIL DOWN EXACT SENSIBLE WEATHER
DETAILS AS THE SHORTWAVE ENERGY HAS YET TO BE FULLY SAMPLED BY
ONSHORE REMOTE SENSING NETWORK...AND MODELS CONTINUE TO STRUGGLE
WITH THE BLOCK ACROSS THE NORTHERN CONUS AND SRN CANADIAN
PRAIRIE. FASTER SOLUTION LIKE THE OPERATIONAL 12Z GFS/CMC WOULD
PRODUCE LESS OVERALL QPF...EVEN THOUGH THE LOW CENTER IS PROGGED
TO TRACK NEAR THE 40/70 BENCHMARK. ECMWF HAS A STRONGER...SLOWER
TRACK THAT ALSO BRINGS THE LOW CENTER CLOSER TO THE REGION /CENTER
OVER NANTUCKET/. UKMET HAS A LOW NOT QUITE AS STRONG AS
GFS/ECMWF...BUT TIMING APPEARS COMPARABLE TO ECMWF. UNTIL THE
PHASING/LACK THEREOF CAN BE BETTER RESOLVED... HERE ARE THE
POTENTIAL IMPACTS.

SNOW/RAINFALL... A CLOSER PASS WOULD BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR MORE
OVERALL PRECIPITATION...HOWEVER IT WOULD INTRODUCE A HIGHER RISK
FOR RAIN FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN MA...PARTICULARLY THE
CAPE/ISLANDS. MOST 12Z GUIDANCE INDICATES THE LOW PASSING NEAR OR
EAST OF THE CAPE. HOWEVER...IF THE LOW WERE TO PASS INLAND...THERE
COULD BE HEAVY RAINFALL AND THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR
URBAN/SMALL STREAM FLOODING. A PASS OUT TO SEA...BUT CLOSE ENOUGH
TO THE BENCHMARK... SUGGESTS HIGHER RISK FOR SNOWFALL EVERYWHERE.
IN ANY SOLUTION...THE SNOWFALL COULD BE RELATIVELY LOW
RATIO...HEAVY AND WET. THE SNOW WOULD BE PLOWABLE IN TOTAL
AMOUNTS. AT THIS TIME...POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR QPF TOTALS FROM 0.5
INCHES TO AS MUCH AS 1.5.

WINDS...
TYPICAL NOR-EASTER WIND DIRECTION...BUT THE WIND RADII AND STRENGTH
CONTINUE TO DEPEND ON INTENSITY/TRACK. THERE IS THE RISK FOR STRONG
WINDS AS CURRENT PROJECTS SUGGEST 925 MB WINDS OF 45 TO 50 KT
AVAILABLE. WHILE THIS IS MOST LIKELY FOR THE CAPE/ISLANDS...
COINCIDENT WITH THE HIGHEST RISK FOR WET SNOW...AND SHIFT FARTHER
INLAND COULD MEAN THE REST OF MA/RI/CT COULD SEE STRONG WINDS ALONG
WITH THE WET SNOW.

COASTAL FLOODING...
SUN NIGHT THROUGH MON EVENING HIGH TIDES ON THE EAST COAST
/BOSTON/ ARE AROUND 10 FT. NOT ASTRONOMICALLY HIGH. THEREFORE...TO
PRODUCE SURGE/WAVE ACTION HIGH ENOUGH TO PROMOTE A RISK FOR COASTAL
FLOODING WOULD REQUIRE A PASSAGE CLOSER TO THE 12Z ECMWF. WOULD
LIKELY NEED 2.0+ FT SURGE TO REACH MINOR LEVELS...WHICH IS POSSIBLE.
THE GFS WOULD BE TOO PROGRESSIVE. THIS WILL BE REASSESSED AS THE
TRACK IS BETTER AGREED UPON.

MON NIGHT INTO TUE...
STRONG NW FLOW FOLLOWS THE LOW PRES PASSAGE REGARDLESS OF THE TRACK.
A BRIEF COOL DOWN WITH COLD WIND CHILLS FOLLOWS. WINDS MAY RELAX AS
TUESDAY PROGRESSES...WITH HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING INTO THE AREA AT
LEAST BRIEFLY.

WED AND THU...
ZONAL FLOW WITH SEVERAL WEAKER SHORTWAVES SUGGEST THE RATHER
ACTIVE PATTERN CONTINUES. HOWEVER...SLIGHT TRAJECTORY SHIFT LOOKS
TO ALLOW MILD TEMPS TO ONCE AGAIN RETURN FOR THIS TIMEFRAME.

&&

.AVIATION /05Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY/...

THROUGH TODAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE.
MAINLY VFR. ALTHOUGH LATE MORNING-AFTERNOON SHOWERS /SOME OF WHICH
COULD COULD CONTAIN GUSTY WINDS/HAIL SIMILAR TO YESTERDAY/ MAY
LEAD TO LOCALIZED MVFR/IFR CONDITIONS BRIEFLY. NOT WIDESPREAD
ENOUGH TO INCLUDE IN TAF AT THIS TIME. OTHERWISE...OUTSIDE OF THE
STRONGER GUSTS IN SHOWERS...WIND GUSTS 25-35 MPH OUT OF THE W WILL
DOMINATE.

TONIGHT AND TOMORROW...HIGH CONFIDENCE.
WINDS WILL GRADUALLY RECEDE TONIGHT AS WILL SHOWERS. VFR DOMINATES
THROUGH TOMORROW. WINDS MAINLY OUT OF THE NW...BUT AROUND 10 KT OR
LESS.

KBOS TAF...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

KBDL TAF...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TAF.

OUTLOOK /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...

SATURDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE.
MAINLY VFR CONDITIONS.

SUNDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
VFR CONDITIONS TO START. MAY DETERIORATE TO MVFR CIGS/VSBYS IN LIGHT
SNOW SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

SUN NIGHT INTO MONDAY...LOW CONFIDENCE.
POTENTIAL COASTAL STORM CONDITIONS WITH IFR/ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL
AND OR EVEN HEAVY RAINFALL POSSIBLE. MORE DETAILED INFORMATION
WILL BE FORTHCOMING.

TUESDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
MAINLY VFR CONDITIONS. GUSTY NW WINDS.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY/...

MODERATE TO HIGH CONFIDENCE.

SMALL CRAFT GUSTS OVER NEAR SHORE WATERS SHOULD DIMINISH AFTER 8
PM AND WILL LET THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY EXPIRE THERE. LONG
PERIOD SWELLS OVER THE OUTER WATERS NECESSITATE A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS THROUGH TONIGHT. GRADIENT TIGHTENS A
LITTLE OVERNIGHT AND EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...AND MIGHT NEED TO
ISSUE A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR SOME OF THE WATERS FOR WIND GUSTS
TO 25 KT. WILL BE MONITORING. ENOUGH GRADIENT ALONG WITH STRONG
COLD ADVECTION MAY RESULT IN A NEED FOR SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES
OVER SOME OF THE WATERS LATE FRI AFTERNOON AND NIGHT AS WELL.
THERE IS A SMALL RISK FOR MINIMAL GALES BUT SEEMS A LITTLE LESS
LIKELY WITH THE LATER MODEL RUNS.

OUTLOOK /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...

SAT...HIGH CONFIDENCE.
WINDS AND SEAS SLACKEN WITH MAINLY QUIET BOATING WEATHER EXPECTED.
WINDS FROM THE NW.

SAT NIGHT AND SUNDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
WINDS BECOME NE SAT NIGHT AND MAY INCREASE TO SCA THRESHOLDS BY
SUNDAY MORNING AS A LOW APPROACHES THE WATERS FROM THE S. WIND GUSTS
MAY APPROACH GALE FORCE BY LATE SUNDAY.

SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...LOW CONFIDENCE.
POTENTIAL COASTAL STORM. AT LEAST GALE FORCE WINDS...SNOW/RAIN MIX
ARE POSSIBLE ALONG WITH HIGH SEAS. HOW STRONG IT GETS WILL
ULTIMATELY DEPEND ON TRACK.

TUESDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
POTENTIAL NW GALES LINGER DURING THE DAY. OTHERWISE WINDS/SEAS
GRADUALLY DECREASING.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...NONE.
MA...NONE.
RI...NONE.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
     MORNING FOR ANZ250-254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...NMB/THOMPSON
NEAR TERM...DOODY/THOMPSON
SHORT TERM...THOMPSON
LONG TERM...NMB
AVIATION...DOODY/NMB
MARINE...NMB/GAF/THOMPSON

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
457 PM EDT THU MAR 17 2016

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-182100-
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-
457 PM EDT THU MAR 17 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WITH HAIL AND GUSTY WINDS ARE POSSIBLE
INTO THIS EVENING. THERE IS EVEN A LOW RISK FOR A VERY LOCALIZED
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS. THE MAIN TIME FRAME OF CONCERN IS THROUGH 8
PM.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

A COASTAL STORM MAY BRING SIGNIFICANT SNOW POSSIBLY MIXING WITH
RAIN TO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND LATE SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. HOWEVER
CONFIDENCE IS LOW ON EXACT DETAILS AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-182100-
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-
457 PM EDT THU MAR 17 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WITH HAIL AND GUSTY WINDS ARE POSSIBLE
INTO THIS EVENING ACROSS THE WATERS ALONG EAST COASTAL
MASSACHUSETTS. THE MAIN TIME FRAME OF CONCERN IS THROUGH 8 PM THIS
EVENING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

LATE FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...
THERE IS A LOW RISK FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF NORTHWEST GALE FORCE
WIND GUSTS BEHIND A STRONG COLD FRONT LATE FRIDAY INTO FRIDAY
NIGHT.

LATE SUNDAY INTO TUESDAY...
THERE IS A MODERATE RISK FOR NORTHEAST GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS LATE
SUNDAY INTO SUNDAY NIGHT. THERE IS A MODERATE RISK FOR NORTHWEST
TO WEST GALE FORCE GUSTS MONDAY INTO TUESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

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