Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2017

Gale Warning 22, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 10, 2017

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Mar 10, 2017, 3:57 AM EST. It took effect at Mar 10, 2017, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 31 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 10, 2017, 3:57 AM EST (08:57 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 10, 2017, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 12, 2017, 1:00 AM EST
In force
31 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

272 
WHUS71 KBOX 100857
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
357 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

ANZ250-254-101700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-170310T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0022.170311T0200Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.170311T0200Z-170312T1200Z/
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 EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM EST THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM EST THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT INTO
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-101700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0022.170311T0200Z-170311T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.170311T0200Z-170312T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
357 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM EST THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM EST THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT INTO
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-101700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0022.170310T2300Z-170312T0600Z/
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 EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-101700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0022.170311T0200Z-170312T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
357 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-101700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0022.170310T2300Z-170312T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
357 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-101700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0038.170310T2300Z-170312T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
357 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-101700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0038.170311T0200Z-170312T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
357 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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881 
WHUS71 KBOX 101535
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1035 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

ANZ231-251-102345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.170311T0200Z-170311T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.170311T0200Z-170312T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1035 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST SATURDAY...

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM EST THIS
EVENING TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT INTO 
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-102345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.170311T0200Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.170311T0200Z-170312T1200Z/
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-
1035 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST SUNDAY...

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM EST THIS
EVENING TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT INTO 
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-102345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.170310T2300Z-170312T0600Z/
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-
1035 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-102345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.170311T0200Z-170312T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1035 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-102345-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.170310T2300Z-170312T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1035 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-102345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0038.170310T2300Z-170312T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1035 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-102345-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0038.170311T0200Z-170312T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1035 AM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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WHUS71 KBOX 102144
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
444 PM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

ANZ231-251-110545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.170311T0200Z-170312T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.170311T0200Z-170311T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
444 PM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM EST THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST SATURDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT INTO 
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-110545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.170311T0200Z-170312T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.170311T0200Z-170312T0600Z/
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-
444 PM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM EST THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT INTO 
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-110545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.170310T2300Z-170312T0600Z/
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-
444 PM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-110545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.170311T0200Z-170312T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
444 PM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-110545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.170310T2300Z-170312T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
444 PM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-110545-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0038.170310T2300Z-170312T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
444 PM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-110545-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0038.170311T0200Z-170312T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
444 PM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
941 PM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

ANZ231-251-111045-
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/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
941 PM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT INTO 
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-111045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1500Z/
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-
941 PM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY TONIGHT INTO 
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-111045-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
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-
941 PM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-111045-
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NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
941 PM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-111045-
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RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
941 PM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-111045-
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NARRAGANSETT BAY-
941 PM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-111045-
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BOSTON HARBOR-
941 PM EST FRI MAR 10 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 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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MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
334 AM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

ANZ230-111645-
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/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0022.170311T1200Z-170312T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
334 AM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-111645-
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/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0022.170311T1200Z-170312T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
334 AM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-111645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
334 AM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-111645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
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-
334 AM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-111645-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.170311T1000Z-170312T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
334 AM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A FREEZING
SPRAY ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY
  MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-111645-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.170311T1000Z-170312T1600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
334 AM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A FREEZING
SPRAY ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY
  MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-111645-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.170311T1000Z-170312T1600Z/
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-
334 AM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A FREEZING
SPRAY ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY
  MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

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818 
WHUS71 KBOX 112133
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
433 PM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

ANZ236-120200-
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NARRAGANSETT BAY-
433 PM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT. WAVES AROUND 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ230-120200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
433 PM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT. WAVES AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-120545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
433 PM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-120545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1800Z/
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-
433 PM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-120545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
433 PM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY 
  MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-120545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
433 PM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY 
  MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-120545-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1600Z/
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-
433 PM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY 
  MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

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553 
WHUS71 KBOX 120140
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
840 PM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

ANZ236-120945-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0039.170312T0140Z-170313T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
840 PM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-120945-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0039.170312T0140Z-170313T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
840 PM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-120945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
840 PM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-120945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1800Z/
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-
840 PM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-120945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
840 PM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY 
  MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-120945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
840 PM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY 
  MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-120945-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1600Z/
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-
840 PM EST SAT MAR 11 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY 
  MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

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796 
WHUS71 KBOX 120604
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
104 AM EST SUN MAR 12 2017

ANZ231-251-121415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
104 AM EST SUN MAR 12 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY.

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.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-121415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1800Z/
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-
104 AM EST SUN MAR 12 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY.

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.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-121415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170313T0800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
104 AM EST SUN MAR 12 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TODAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY 
  MORNING.

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.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-121415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170313T0800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
104 AM EST SUN MAR 12 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TODAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY 
  MORNING.

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.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-121415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170312T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170312T1600Z/
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-
104 AM EST SUN MAR 12 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TODAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY INTO SUNDAY 
  MORNING.

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.

A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISES
MARINERS TO CHECK AND ENSURE ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES REMAIN FREE
OF ICE.

&&

$$

ANZ236-121415-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170313T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
104 AM EST SUN MAR 12 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-121415-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170313T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
104 AM EST SUN MAR 12 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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