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Small Craft Advisory 92, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

July 21, 2016

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Jul 21, 2016, 3:51 AM EDT. It took effect at Jul 22, 2016, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 21, 2016, 3:51 AM EDT (07:51 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 22, 2016, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jul 23, 2016, 2:00 PM EDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

532 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
351 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2016

ANZ235-237-255-256-211600-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.160722T1500Z-160723T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
351 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-211600-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.160722T1800Z-160723T0000Z/
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-
351 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-236-211600-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.160722T1600Z-160723T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
351 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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11 follow-up statements
645 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1127 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2016

ANZ235-237-255-256-212330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.160722T1500Z-160723T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
1127 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-212330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.160722T1800Z-160723T0000Z/
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-
1127 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-236-212330-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.160722T1600Z-160723T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1127 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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986 
WHUS71 KBOX 211930
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
330 PM EDT THU JUL 21 2016

ANZ235-237-255-256-220330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.160722T1200Z-160723T1200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
330 PM EDT THU JUL 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-220330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.160722T1200Z-160723T1200Z/
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-
330 PM EDT THU JUL 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM
EDT SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-236-220330-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.160722T1200Z-160723T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
330 PM EDT THU JUL 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM
EDT SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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610 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1003 PM EDT THU JUL 21 2016

ANZ235-237-255-256-221015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.160722T1200Z-160723T1200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
1003 PM EDT THU JUL 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO
8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-221015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.160722T1200Z-160723T1200Z/
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-
1003 PM EDT THU JUL 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO
8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-236-221015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.160722T1200Z-160723T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1003 PM EDT THU JUL 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO
8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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605 
WHUS71 KBOX 220757
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
357 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

ANZ235-237-255-256-221600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.160722T1200Z-160723T1800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
357 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-221600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.160722T1200Z-160723T1200Z/
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-
357 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-236-221600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.160722T1200Z-160723T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
357 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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380 
WHUS71 KBOX 221505
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1105 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

ANZ235-237-255-256-222315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T1800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
1105 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-222315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T1200Z/
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-
1105 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-236-222315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1105 AM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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802 
WHUS71 KBOX 221857
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
257 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

ANZ230-230300-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
257 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST AROUND WINDS 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-255-256-230300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T1800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
257 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-230300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T1200Z/
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-
257 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-236-230300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
257 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT
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360 
WHUS71 KBOX 221907
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
307 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

ANZ251-230300-
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T0300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
307 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  25 KT. HIGHEST GUSTS WITHIN THREE MILES OF SHORE. SEAS 1 TO 3
  FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-255-256-230315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T1800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
307 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-230315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T1200Z/
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-
307 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-236-230315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
307 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-230300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
307 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 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.

&&

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227 
WHUS71 KBOX 230228
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1028 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

ANZ230-251-230330-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1028 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED.

$$

ANZ235-237-255-256-231030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T1800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
1028 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-231030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T1200Z/
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-
1028 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-236-231030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1028 PM EDT FRI JUL 22 2016

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

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215 
WHUS71 KBOX 230801
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
401 AM EDT SAT JUL 23 2016

ANZ231>234-236-250-254-230915-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
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-
401 AM EDT SAT JUL 23 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS AND SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO DECLINE THIS MORNING.

$$

ANZ235-237-255-256-231615-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T1800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
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-
401 AM EDT SAT JUL 23 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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413 
WHUS71 KBOX 231402
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1002 AM EDT SAT JUL 23 2016

ANZ235-237-231515-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T1800Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1002 AM EDT SAT JUL 23 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

ANZ255-256-231800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1002 AM EDT SAT JUL 23 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST AROUND WINDS 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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561 
WHUS71 KBOX 231810
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
210 PM EDT SAT JUL 23 2016

ANZ255-256-231915-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-160723T1800Z/
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-
210 PM EDT SAT JUL 23 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

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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 Jul 21, 3:48 AM EDT, 3 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 21, 3:48 AM EDT, 3 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Taunton MA
348 AM EDT THU JUL 21 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
Heat and humidity return Friday along with the risk for scattered
showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening, some
of which may be severe. Hot weather is expected to continue this
weekend. An approaching cold front may bring us some relief from
the heat and another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms
sometime Monday and/or Tuesday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
SKC conditions again this morning have still allowed for several
locations to drop back into the low-mid 50s. With these same clear
conditions, temps will be able to rise quickly this morning,
mixing to H85 where temps hover near +18C. Therefore, will likely
see a few 90s today for the first time in a few days. 80s outside
of the spots where downsloping will help. Dwpts will begin to
increase thanks to return flow with high pres to the E, although the
good mixing should keep them mainly in the upper 50s to low 60s,
still comfortable in spite of the increased temps.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM FRIDAY/...
Tonight...
Another quiet night wx wise thanks to last minute influence of
high pres to the E. However in this case, in spite of the clear
skies and weak pres gradient, rising low-lvl moisture suggests a
more mild night across the region. Expect temps mainly in the low
to mid 60s. Some patchy fog possible too thanks to this increase
in moisture, but likely only in the typically prone spots.

Fri...
The primary issue for Fri remains the risk for late-day severe
wx. Although heat/humidity will be a factor. H85 temps will be
approaching +18C while sfc dwpts increase into the mid 60s to near
70, which given enough sunshine is enough for highs reaching the
upper 80s to low 90s and a low risk for heat advisory criteria.

Note that most of the following discussion will actually be moot
for the Friday (daylight) time frame if the the continued slow-
down in the guidance continues, suggesting the pre-frontal trof
doesn't arrive until late evening, potential limiting sfc based
instability as we experience diurnal heat loss. Also, early Fri
may be marred by upstream convective cloud debris limiting the
destabilization.

Still plenty of factors pointing in the right direction, remnant
EML (peaks overnight Fri) with 6.0-7.0C/km lapse rates arrives in
time for the return flow and moistening low levels. Yielding ML
CAPE values in the afternoon near 1500j/kg (per ensemble
probabilities). Profiles are relatively wide, with hail-CAPE
values +300j/kg. Shear reaches 30kt at 0-3 and 0-6km with a nearly
40 kt H9 LLJ. Therefore, should be enough for organization of any
storms that form, with hail an issue and some rotation in
updrafts. Winds still look to be the primary issue, thanks to
inverted-V profiles and LLJ, and as such will be upgrading wording
to strong winds with this morning's wx update.

While winds/hail remain the primary risks, especially since
shear/CAPE profiles support MCS organization which would peak
overnight (at the point of EML peaking), there is a low end
tornado risk given the lowest lvl shear values and EHI between
1.0-2.0. However, not a pure S New England tornado break case per
internal study and the very dry mixed layer (high LCLs).

For now given the combination of timing uncertainty and
mitigating factors mentioned above, will be slowing timing and
upgrading gusty winds to strong winds, especially with the recent
slow-down and factors suggesting an MCS could be the primary
convective mode. Will also be adding T+ (severe type) wording
given continued agreement with SPC SWOs, which continues to
highlight most of S New England away from the ocean.

Stay tuned to updates as timing/mesoscale issues remain somewhat
uncertain.

&&

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

* Heat and humidity return Friday through the weekend
* Risk of showers/thunderstorms, some severe possible Friday
* Another cold front may bring showers and storms again Monday

Overview...The focus of the long term forecast will be on the
thunderstorm potential for Friday, therefore, won't go into that
much here. Aside from that, hot and humid weather continues into
early next week. A cold front late Monday into Tuesday will likely
bring a little relief from the heat as well as another chance of
showers and thunderstorms Monday afternoon and night. High
pressure then builds over southern New England Tuesday and
Wednesday. Overall, the models are in fairly good agreement on the
synoptic pattern for this period. As always, there are slight
timing differences and certainly mesoscale patterns that have yet
to be resolved, however, for the bulk of the long term, see no
problem using a blend of the models. For temperatures, Friday into
the weekend, will likely raise the blend by a few degrees to
retain the heat a bit better than the blend.

Friday...Main concern for the long term is the thunderstorm
potential. There are many things that are seemingly coming
together for thunderstorms and even a few severe thunderstorms to
be possible. However, there are still some potential kinks in the
system that could limit the instability, etc. Other than the
potential for storms during the afternoon and evening, much of the
day will be dry but hot and humid with temperatures climbing into
the low to mid 90s for much of the region.

Positives for thunderstorm development and severe potential:
- a shortwave moving across northern New England
- low pressure in Quebec pulling first a pre-frontal trough and then
  a cold front through southern New England
- decent shear (about 30 kts from 0-6km)
- increasing dewpoints
- strong low level jet (35-45 kts at 925mb)

Negatives or questionable elements:
- surface CAPE increasing to over 1000 J/kg during the afternoon
(This will be dependent on sunny skies during the morning and early
afternoon, which is of question. There is potential for lingering
overnight convection over the Great Lakes to move over southern
New England during the morning hours, with cloud debris limiting
the instability potential.)
- remnant EML moving over southern New England (The GFS
specifically shows this better than either the NAM or ECMWF. While
there is some evidence of a mixed layer on the NAM and ECMWF, it's
not as defined or strong as it is on the GFS, and is focused more
across northern New England than southern New England.)

All that to say, there is certainly potential for severe thunder-
storms Friday afternoon and evening, as indicated in the Day 3
SPC outlook. However, as indicated yesterday in this discussion,
so much of severe weather comes down to the mesoscale which is
rarely clear this far out. Timing of all these features and the
development of the instability during the day Friday will all be
factors in determining how widespread any severe weather is,
should it develop. Those with outdoor plans on Friday should keep
a close eye on the weather over the next day or so.

Saturday and Sunday...Could see some showers lingering into Saturday
if the cold frontal passage is a bit slower than currently forecast.
Otherwise, much of the weekend should be dry, though hot and humid.
Temperatures will soar well into the 90s for much of the area with
dewpoints in the mid 60s under mostly sunny to sunny skies.

Monday...Low pressure moves through Quebec bringing another cold
front through southern New England late Monday into early Tuesday.
This will likely bring a bit of relief from the heat and humidity of
the weekend. In addition, another round of showers and thunderstorms
is possible. At this point, this looks like your garden variety
diurnal showers and thunderstorms, but will need to keep an eye on
it through the weekend.

Tuesday and Wednesday...Behind the cold front, high pressure builds
into southern New England.  This will result in quiet, dry weather.
Temperatures/dewpoints will be a bit cooler than the weekend but
will remain in the normal range for late July.

&&

.AVIATION /07Z 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.

VFR into Fri. Fri afternoon/evening occasional T-storms and
showers possible with strong winds and localized IFR possible.

Winds mainly W-SW, nearing 20 kt this afternoon around the S
coast.

KBOS TAF...High confidence.

KBDL TAF...High confidence.

Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...

Friday...Moderate confidence. Mainly VFR conditions expected.
Brief periods of MVFR/IFR conditions possible in SCT SHRA/TSRA. A
few of these storms may become severe, producing strong, gusty
winds and large hail.

Saturday...Moderate confidence. Mainly VFR. Could see some
lingering MVFR conditions in lingering -SHRA or areas of fog in
the morning hours.

Sunday...High confidence. VFR.

Monday...Moderate confidence. Mainly VFR conditions expected.
Brief periods of MVFR conditions in SCT SHRA/TSRA possible.

&&

.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 and tonight...
Winds shift mainly to W-SW. A few gusts around 20 kt possible
through the afternoon, and a very low risk of a few gusts reaching
25 kt, but these will likely be few and far between. Otherwise
quiet boating wx.  Winds drop off tonight.

Sat...
Increasing wind gusts ahead of approaching cold front. SW gusts
25-30 kt at times expected, will be issuing small craft advisory.
This will also lead to some wind driven seas near 5-6ft.

Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...

Seas increase Friday and Friday night as a cold front approaches and
then moves over the coastal waters Friday night into Saturday
morning. Seas could reach 5 to 7 feet on the outer waters during
this time. They then gradually subside through the weekend before
increasing again slightly in response to another approaching front
late Monday night.

Small craft advisory conditions are expected Friday and Friday night
with southwesterly winds increasing to 15 to 20 kts with gusts in
the 25 to 30 kt range. Otherwise, winds will remain below 25 kts
through the weekend and into Monday.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely possible over the waters Friday
evening and night and again on Monday afternoon. Storms Friday may
become strong, producing dangerous boating conditions at times. In
addition, areas of fog may develop on Friday night, limiting
visibilities.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Massachusetts state fire officials have advised that given the
forecast warm temperatures into the upper 80s to low 90s, low
humidity values, and lack of rainfall as of late that there is a
heightened fire danger. Such conditions likely exist for other
parts of southern New England, namely CT and RI.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from noon to 8 PM EDT Friday for
     ANZ231>234-236.
     Small Craft Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday for ANZ235-
     237-255-256.
     Small Craft Advisory from 2 PM to 8 PM EDT Friday for ANZ250-
     254.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Belk/Doody
NEAR TERM...Doody
SHORT TERM...Doody
LONG TERM...Belk
AVIATION...Belk/Doody
MARINE...Belk/Doody
FIRE WEATHER...staff
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 20, 3:22 PM EDT, 12 hours 29 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
322 PM EDT WED JUL 20 2016

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-211930-
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-
322 PM EDT WED JUL 20 2016

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...

THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR SCATTERED SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FRIDAY
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. A LOT OF UNCERTAINTY REMAINS. IF ANY SEVERE
THUNDERSTORMS ARE ABLE TO DEVELOP...THE MAIN RISKS WOULD BE
DAMAGING STRAIGHT-LINE WIND GUSTS AND LARGE HAIL.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-211930-
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-
322 PM EDT WED JUL 20 2016

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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

A FEW STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE LATE FRIDAY
AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

RLG

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