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Small Craft Advisory 61, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 19, 2016

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Apr 19, 2016, 2:55 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 20, 2016, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 19, 2016, 2:55 AM EDT (06:55 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 20, 2016, 12:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 20, 2016, 6:00 PM EDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

183 
WHUS71 KBOX 190655
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
255 AM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

ANZ256-191500-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.160420T0400Z-160420T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
255 AM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EDT
WEDNESDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-255-191500-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.160420T0400Z-160420T2000Z/
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-
255 AM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-191500-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.160420T0400Z-160420T1600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
255 AM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EDT
WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-191500-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.160420T0400Z-160420T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
255 AM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FRANK

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8 follow-up statements
383 
WHUS71 KBOX 191452
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1052 AM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

ANZ256-192300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.160420T0400Z-160420T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1052 AM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-255-192300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.160420T0400Z-160420T2000Z/
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-
1052 AM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-192300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.160420T0400Z-160420T1600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1052 AM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-192300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.160420T0400Z-160420T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
1052 AM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT
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983 
WHUS71 KBOX 192021
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
421 PM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

ANZ256-200430-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.160420T0400Z-160420T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
421 PM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-255-200430-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.160420T0400Z-160420T2000Z/
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-
421 PM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-200430-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.160420T0400Z-160420T1600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
421 PM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-200430-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.160420T0400Z-160420T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
421 PM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON

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458 
WHUS71 KBOX 200059
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
859 PM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

ANZ256-200900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.160420T0400Z-160420T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
859 PM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-255-200900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.160420T0400Z-160420T2000Z/
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-
859 PM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-200900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.160420T0400Z-160420T1600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
859 PM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 5 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-200900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.160420T0400Z-160420T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
859 PM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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832 
WHUS71 KBOX 200717
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
317 AM EDT WED APR 20 2016

ANZ231-232-250-251-201530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-160420T1900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
317 AM EDT WED APR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-201530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-160420T2200Z/
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-
317 AM EDT WED APR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-256-201530-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-160420T1600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
317 AM EDT WED APR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FRANK

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383 
WHUS71 KBOX 201458
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1058 AM EDT WED APR 20 2016

ANZ231-232-250-251-201900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-160420T1900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1058 AM EDT WED APR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-256-201600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-160420T1600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1058 AM EDT WED APR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-202200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-160420T2200Z/
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-
1058 AM EDT WED APR 20 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

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131 
WHUS71 KBOX 201603
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1203 PM EDT WED APR 20 2016

ANZ233>235-237-256-201715-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-160420T1600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1203 PM EDT WED APR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

NORTH WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH LESS THAN 20 KT.

$$

ANZ231-232-250-251-201900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-160420T1900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1203 PM EDT WED APR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-202200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-160420T2200Z/
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-
1203 PM EDT WED APR 20 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

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273 
WHUS71 KBOX 201901
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
301 PM EDT WED APR 20 2016

ANZ231-232-250-251-202015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-160420T1900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
301 PM EDT WED APR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH LESS THAN 25 KT...WITH SEAS
SUBSIDING LESS THAN 5 FEET.

$$

ANZ254-255-202200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-160420T2200Z/
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-
301 PM EDT WED APR 20 2016

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

* 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.

&&

$$

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780 
WHUS71 KBOX 202203
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
603 PM EDT WED APR 20 2016

ANZ254-255-202315-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-160420T2200Z/
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-
603 PM EDT WED APR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

NORTH WINDS AT 5 TO 10 KTS WILL BECOME SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 KTS
OVERNIGHT...WITH SEAS OF 2 TO 4 FEET. GUSTS TO 20 KTS ARE
EXPECTED EARLY THIS EVENING.

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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 Apr 19, 2:15 AM EDT, 40 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 19, 2:15 AM EDT, 40 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
215 AM EDT TUE APR 19 2016

.SYNOPSIS...

A COLD FRONT CROSSES THE REGION EARLY THIS MORNING WITH A BRIEF BAND
OF SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS. DRY WEATHER FOLLOWS BUT CAN NOT RULE OUT
A FEW SPOT SHOWERS ACROSS EASTERN NEW ENGLAND LATE THIS AFTERNOON.
HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS OVER THE REGION WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. ANOTHER
COLD FRONT SWEEPS ACROSS NEW ENGLAND FRIDAY OR SATURDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...

215 AM UPDATE...

COLD FRONT DROPPING SOUTH FROM NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND WILL RESULT IN
MID LEVEL FORCING AND A BRIEF BAND OF RAIN SHOWERS MOVING ACROSS THE
REGION THROUGH 8 AM. RAINFALL WILL NOT LAST LONG IN A GIVEN LOCATION
AND GENERALLY ONLY LOOKING AT AMOUNTS OF A TRACE TO A FEW HUNDREDTHS
OF AN INCH. TEMPS THROUGH DAYBREAK WILL GENERALLY BE IN THE 40S.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH 6 PM WEDNESDAY/...

915 PM UPDATE FOR TUESDAY...

SCATTERED SHOWERS SHOULD EXIT THE SOUTH COAST BY MID
MORNING...OTHERWISE MAINLY DRY WEATHER FOR MOST OF THE DAY. SHOULD
SEE A FAIR AMOUNT CUMULUS CLOUDS HANG TOUGH ACROSS EASTERN NEW
ENGLAND...BUT STILL PEAKS OF SUN EXPECTED.  PLENTY OF SUNSHINE
SHOULD DEVELOP ACROSS THE INTERIOR THOUGH DURING THE AFTERNOON. HIGH
TEMPS SHOULD RECOVER INTO THE UPPER 50S AND 60S ACROSS THE
INTERIOR...BUT SEA BREEZES WILL MAKE IT TOUGH FOR THE IMMEDIATE
EASTERN MA COAST TO RISE MUCH PAST 50.

ONE THING WILL HAVE TO WATCH IS FOR A FEW SHOWERS AND PERHAPS EVEN
AN ISOLATED T-STORM OR TWO ACROSS THE EASTERN HALF OF OUR REGION
FROM MID AFTERNOON INTO THE EARLY EVENING HOURS.  THE MODELS SHOWING
100 TO 200 J/KG OF CAPE WITH STEEP MID LEVEL LAPSE RATES. MOISTURE
IS A LIMITING FACTOR THOUGH AND CONVERGENCE IS WEAK...SO CONFIDENCE
ON WHETHER ANYTHING WILL DEVELOP IS LOW.  THE LATEST HRRR HAS SOME
ACTIVITY SO WILL HAVE TO MONITOR CLOSELY. ALSO...GIVEN COLD TEMPS
ALOFT NOT OUT OF THE QUESTION FOR SOME GRAUPEL/SMALL HAIL IF
ANYTHING IS ABLE TO DEVELOP.

TUESDAY NIGHT...

DRIER AIR CONTINUES TO ARRIVE. MAINLY CLEAR SKIES WITH SEASONABLE
MIN TEMPERATURES.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
WEDNESDAY...
CANADIAN HIGH PRESSURE SINKS SOUTHEASTWARD INTO OUR AREA...ALLOWING
FOR MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES AND NEAR SEASONABLE TEMPERATURES. N/NW
BREEZE WILL KEEP LOW DEW POINTS IN PLACE.

MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES WEDNESDAY NIGHT...ACCOMPANIED BY LIGHT
WINDS...WILL ALLOW FOR DECOUPLING AND GOOD RADIATIONAL COOLING.
EXPECTING TEMPS TO DROP INTO MID 30S TO NEAR 40...BUT THERE IS A
CHANCE TEMPS MAY GET A BIT LOWER WHICH WOULD INTRODUCE THE
POTENTIAL FOR SOME FROST. PLEASE SEE THE CLIMATE SECTION FOR MORE
INFO ABOUT THE UPCOMING STARTING DATE FOR THE FROST/FREEZE WARNING
PROGRAM.

THURSDAY...
HIGH PRESSURE CENTER SHIFTS OFFSHORE...WITH THE APPROACH
OF A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM THAT WILL BE CROSSING THRU THE GREAT LAKES
REGION. MODEL GUIDANCE IN AGREEMENT THAT PRECIPITATION HOLDS OFF
DURING THE DAY...BUT EXPECT TO SEE INCREASING CLOUDINESS FROM WEST
TO EAST. WILL HAVE CHANCE OF SHOWERS FOR THURSDAY NIGHT WITH
MOISTURE INCREASING AHEAD OF THE LOW/S ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT.
THURSDAY WILL BE NOTICEABLY WARMER...HIGHS GENERALLY UPPER 60S TO
LOW 70S. IF CLOUD COVER HOLDS OFF UNTIL VERY LATE IN THE DAY...COULD
BE A FEW DEGREES WARMER.

FRIDAY...
MODELS INDICATE COLD FRONT PASSES THROUGH SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
SOMETIME LATE FRIDAY INTO EARLY SATURDAY...WITH LOW PRESSURE
CENTER CROSSING THRU NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND/FAR SOUTHEAST CANADA.
MEANWHILE A SHORT WAVE PASSES THRU THE BASE OF THE UPPER
TROUGH...POTENTIALLY THRU SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. PRECIPITABLE WATER
INCREASES TO JUST OVER AN INCH. GFS SHOWS SOME INSTABILITY FOR
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...WITH LIFTED INDEX JUST BELOW 0...TT LOW 50S. SO
SHOWERS AND SOME THUNDERSTORMS LOOK TO BE POSSIBLE FRIDAY...WITH
THE POTENTIAL FOR BRIEF LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN. WILL CONTINUE WITH
CHANCE POPS FOR SHOWERS AND INTRODUCE ISOLATED THUNDER FOR THIS
FORECAST PACKAGE.

SATURDAY THRU MONDAY...

FRONT AND ASSOCIATED SHOWERS EXPECTED TO PUSH OFFSHORE
SATURDAY...ALLOWING FOR A MAINLY DRY DAY WITH HIGH PRESSURE
BUILDING IN FROM THE WEST. POSSIBILITY FOR A SECOND WEAKER FRONT
TO BRING SOME CLOUDS OR A PERIOD OF LIGHT PRECIPITATION LATER ON
IN THE WEEKEND...BUT THERE ARE MODEL DIFFERENCES ON THE TIMING AND
WHETHER OR NOT WE GET ANY QPF. MOST OF THIS 3 DAY PERIOD LOOKS TO
BE DRY.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /TODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...

TODAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.  MAINLY VFR THROUGH 12Z DESPITE A BRIEF
BAND OF SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS ASSOCIATED WITH A COLD FRONT.  BEHIND
THE FRONT A PERIOD OF SCATTERED TO BROKEN DECK OF LOW END VFR TO
MVFR CIGS EXPECTED INTO MID AFTERNOON.  LOWER CIGS MOST LIKELY
ACROSS EASTERN NEW ENGLAND.

MAINLY VFR FROM MID TO LATE AFTERNOON WITH NNW WIND GUSTS OF 20 TO
30 KNOTS DEVELOPING ACROSS THE INTERIOR.  A FEW SPOT SHOWERS WITH A
LOW RISK OF AN ISOLATED T-STORM POSSIBLE ACROSS EASTERN MA ON A SEA
BREEZE FRONT FROM MID TO LATE AFTERNOON INTO THE EARLY EVENING
HOURS.

TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE.  VFR CONDITIONS.  A PERIOD
OF NORTHERLY WIND GUSTS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS POSSIBLE VERY LATE TONIGHT
INTO WED AM.

KBOS TAF...MODERATE CONFIDENCE IN TAF TODAY...FOLLOWED BY HIGH
CONFIDENCE TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY.

KBDL TAF...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

OUTLOOK /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...

THURSDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE. VFR.

FRIDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE. VFR WITH AREAS MVFR CIGS/VSBYS IN
SCATTERED SHOWERS. ISOLATED TSRA POSSIBLE.

SATURDAY...HIGH CONFIDENCE. CHANCE FOR SCATTERED SHOWERS W/MVFR CIGS
AND/OR VSBYS EARLY. OTHERWISE VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

SHORT TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...HIGH CONFIDENCE.

PERSISTENT EAST FLOW ALONG THE EAST COAST OF MA THIS AFTERNOON.
WINDS DIMINISH A LITTLE TONIGHT...BEFORE INCREASING FROM THE NORTH
BEHIND A COLD FRONT LATE TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY MORNING. WEAK LOW
PRESSURE MOVES ACROSS THE WATERS LATE TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY...AND
SHOULD NOT BE A MAJOR FACTOR IN THE WEATHER OUTCOMES. BRIEF
PERIODS OF LOWER VISIBILITY IN SCATTERED SHOWERS. SEAS SHOULD
REMAIN LESS THAN 5 FEET...UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT ACROSS THE
OUTER COASTAL WATERS.

OUTLOOK /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...MODERATE-HIGH CONFIDENCE...

WEDNESDAY...

NORTH-NORTHWEST WINDS MAY GUST TO 25 KNOTS DURING WEDNESDAY MORNING
WITH 5 TO 7 FOOT SEAS MAINLY ON THE OUTER WATERS. SEAS SHOULD
GRADUALLY SUBSIDE DURING THE DAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MAY BE
NEEDED.

THURSDAY THRU SATURDAY...

INCREASING SOUTHWEST WINDS AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT WHICH
SHOULD CROSS THE WATERS SOMETIME FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY. THIS
MAY BUILD SEAS WITH 5 TO 7 FOOT HEIGHTS. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
MAY BE NEEDED FOR SEAS DURING FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...

MUCH COOLER WEATHER ALONG WITH A PERIOD OF SHOWERS TONIGHT NORTH
OF THE MASS PIKE ESPECIALLY. RH VALUES NOT AS LOW ON TUESDAY...EVEN
AS WINDS SHIFT TO THE N AND SKIES CLEAR. TEMPERATURES ABOUT 10-15
DEGREES LOWER THAN TODAY. MIN RH VALUES 25-40 PERCENT EXPECTED...
WITH GUSTY NORTH WINDS OF 20-30 MPH LATE IN THE AFTERNOON AND
EVENING. AFTER CONSULTATION WITH FIRE WEATHER PARTNERS...WE WILL
BE ISSUING A FIRE WEATHER WATCH FROM WORCESTER COUNTY WEST IN
MA...ALL OF NORTHERN CT...AND PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST RI.

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY...

TEMPERATURES WILL BE WARMER EACH DAY...REACHING THE 60S AND
AROUND 70 INLAND. WARMING AIR AND LOW DEW POINTS WILL MEAN LOW RH
VALUES. CONTINUE TO EXPECT INTERIOR MIN RH OF 20-25 PERCENT
WEDNESDAY...AND 25-30 PCT THURSDAY. COASTAL VALUES WILL BE 30-45 PCT
EACH DAY...EXCEPT HIGHER CAPE/ISLANDS.  THE DEVELOPING WARMTH AND
DRYNESS WILL NEED TO BE MONITORED.

FRIDAY...

EXPECTING A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN DEW POINTS WITH SOUTHWEST WINDS
HEAD OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT. ALTHOUGH WARM...MIN RH MAINLY 50-
60 PERCENT. THE COLD FRONT PUSHES THRU THE AREA SOMETIME FRIDAY
AFTERNOON-FRIDAY NIGHT. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE WITH THE
FRONT.

&&

.CLIMATE...
THE FROST/FREEZE WARNING PROGRAM STARTS APRIL 21 FOR A LARGE PORTION
OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. THIS INCLUDES ALL OF RHODE ISLAND...EAST
COASTAL MA INCLUSIVE OF ALL OF SOUTHEAST MA...AND NORTHERN CT
FROM HARTFORD COUNTY EAST. FOR OTHER PORTIONS OF THE NWS TAUNTON
COUNTY WARNING AREA...THE FROST/FREEZE WARNING PROGRAM BEGINS IN
EARLY MAY.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING
     FOR CTZ002>004.
MA...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING
     FOR MAZ002>004-008>012-026.
RI...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING
     FOR RIZ001-003.
MARINE...NONE.

&&

SYNOPSIS...FRANK/BELK/NMB
NEAR TERM...FRANK
SHORT TERM...FRANK/BELK
LONG TERM...NMB
AVIATION...FRANK/NMB
MARINE...BELK/NMB
FIRE WEATHER...STAFF
CLIMATE...STAFF
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 18, 4:30 PM EDT, 10 hours 25 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
430 PM EDT MON APR 18 2016

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>004-008>012-026-RIZ001-003-192030-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
WESTERN KENT RI-
430 PM EDT MON APR 18 2016

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

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

   FIRE WEATHER WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ005>007-013>024-RIZ002-004>008-192030-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX 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-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-
EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
430 PM EDT MON APR 18 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-192030-
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-
430 PM EDT MON APR 18 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...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 18, 10:16 PM EDT, 4 hours 39 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1016 PM EDT MON APR 18 2016

MAZ005>007-013>024-RIZ002-004>008-190900-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX 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-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-
EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-
BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...
GLOUCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...
TAUNTON...BROCKTON...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...
MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...
VINEYARD HAVEN...NANTUCKET...PROVIDENCE...WARWICK...BRISTOL...
NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT...BLOCK ISLAND
1016 PM EDT MON APR 18 2016

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER POTENTIAL MID TO LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

AREA FIRE WEATHER OFFICIALS ARE ADVISING OF ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER
POTENTIAL MID TO LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON ACROSS EASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS AND MUCH OF RHODE ISLAND. THIS IS MAINLY DUE TO FINE
FUELS WHICH ARE PARTICULARLY DRY GIVEN OUR RECENT STRETCH OF DRY
WEATHER. GUSTY WINDS MAY DEVELOP BY MID TO LATE IN THE AFTERNOON
...FURTHER ADDING TO THE RISK. WHILE THERE IS A RISK FOR A FEW MID
TO LATE AFTERNOON ISOLATED SHOWERS AREAL COVERAGE WILL REMAIN
LIMITED.

PEOPLE ARE URGED TO AVOID OPEN BURNING..IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.
STAYED AWARE OF LATER FORECASTS...WHICH MAY INCLUDE ADDITIONAL
FIRE WEATHER HEADLINES.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 19, 2:53 AM EDTRed Flag WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester16 hr
Apr 19, 4:17 PM EDTFire Weather WatchBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more11 hr

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