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Gale Warning 23, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 14, 2017

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Mar 14, 2017, 4:59 PM EDT. It was in force for 51 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 14, 2017, 4:59 PM EDT (20:59 UTC)
Expired
Mar 16, 2017, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
51 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

541 
WHUS71 KBOX 142059
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
459 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

ANZ232>235-237-150500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170314T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0023.170314T2059Z-170315T1200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
459 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY. THE STORM
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS BECOMING WEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 40 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-150500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170314T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0023.170314T2059Z-170315T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
459 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY. THE STORM
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT...BECOMING WEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS TO 35 KT LATE TONIGHT.
  WAVES 2 TO 3 FEET, BUT HIGHER AT THE ENTRANCES. 

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-150500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170314T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0023.170314T2059Z-170315T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
459 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY. THE STORM
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
  KT...BECOMING WEST LATE THIS EVENING. SEAS 9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-150500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170314T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0023.170314T2059Z-170315T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
459 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY. THE STORM
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS BECOMING WEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 40 KT. SEAS 16 TO 22 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS STORM FOR MARINERS. A STORM WARNING
MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING.
RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE SHELTER
UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD PREPARE
FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND CONSIDER
REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES
SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-150500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170314T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0023.170314T2059Z-170315T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
459 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY. THE STORM
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WINDS BECOMING WEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP
  TO 40 KT. SEAS 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-150000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170315T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
459 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 35 TO 45 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 KT.
  SEAS 22 TO 27 FEET...BECOMING WEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40
  KT AFTER 10 PM. SEAS SUBSIDING AFTER MIDNIGHT.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ254-150000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170315T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
459 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 60
  KT...BECOMING WEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT AFTER 10 PM.
  SEAS 23 TO 28 FEET...SUBSIDING AFTER MIDNIGHT.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS STORM FOR MARINERS. A STORM WARNING
MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING.
RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE SHELTER
UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD PREPARE
FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND CONSIDER
REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES
SUBSIDE.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
718 
WHUS71 KBOX 150012
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
812 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

ANZ254-150300-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170315T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
812 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
KT. SEAS 16 TO 21 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-150115-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170315T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0008.170315T0012Z-170315T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
812 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
50 KT. WINDS BECOMING WEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT 
OVERNIGHT. SEAS 15 TO 20 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

ANZ255-150300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T2200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
812 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 15 TO 20 FEET AND GRADUALLY SUBSIDING AFTER MIDNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-150300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
812 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  WAVES 2 TO 3 FEET BUT MUCH HIGHER AT THE ENTRANCES.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-150300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
812 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 12 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-150300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
812 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
SEAS 14 TO 19 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>235-237-150300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
812 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

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526 
WHUS71 KBOX 150055
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
855 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

ANZ250-251-150900-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170315T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
855 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY. THE STORM
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT. SEAS 18 TO 23 FEET...GRADUALLY SUBSIDING AFTER MIDNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-150900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T0900Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
855 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 2 TO 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-150900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
855 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
45 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-150900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T2200Z/
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-
855 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
  KT. SEAS 20 TO 25 FEET...GRADUALLY SUBSIDING LATE.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-150900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
855 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 20 TO 25 FEET...GRADUALLY SUBSIDING LATE.

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>235-237-150900-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
855 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.
  SEAS 8 TO 13 FEET. WINDS AND SEAS SLOWLY DIMINISHING LATE.

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.

&&

$$

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524 
WHUS71 KBOX 150836
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
436 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

ANZ230-151645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.170315T0836Z-170316T1500Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
436 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THURSDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-151645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.170315T0836Z-170317T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
436 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-151645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.170315T0836Z-170317T0000Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
436 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-151645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170316T1200Z/
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-
436 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-151500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
436 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 7 TO 12 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-151200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
436 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-151200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
436 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS AROUND 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 12 TO 15 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>235-151200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
436 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 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.

&&

$$

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385 
WHUS71 KBOX 151334
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
934 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

ANZ250-251-152145-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170315T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0024.170316T0100Z-170316T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
934 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-152145-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0024.170316T0200Z-170316T1100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
934 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT
THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-152145-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0024.170315T2200Z-170316T1100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
934 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT
THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-152145-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0024.170315T2100Z-170316T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
934 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EDT
THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 8 TO 12 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-152145-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0024.170316T0200Z-170316T1100Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
934 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT
THURSDAY.

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-152145-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0024.170316T0300Z-170316T1100Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
934 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT
THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-152145-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0023.170315T2200Z-170316T1100Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
934 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT
THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-152145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170316T1200Z/
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-
934 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-152145-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170316T1700Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
934 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-152145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
934 AM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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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263 
WHUS71 KBOX 152034
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
434 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

ANZ250-251-160445-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0024.170316T0100Z-170316T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
434 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-160445-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0024.170316T0200Z-170316T1300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
434 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-160445-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170316T1500Z/
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-
434 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-160445-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0023.170315T2200Z-170316T1200Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
434 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-160445-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0024.170315T2200Z-170316T1200Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
434 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-160445-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0024.170315T2100Z-170316T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
434 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-160445-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0024.170316T0100Z-170316T1300Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
434 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
SEAS 3 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-160445-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0024.170316T0300Z-170316T1300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
434 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-160445-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170316T1800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
434 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-160445-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T0100Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
434 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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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301 
WHUS71 KBOX 160119
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
919 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

ANZ231-232-160930-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0024.170316T0119Z-170316T1300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
919 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-160930-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170316T1300Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
919 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 4 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-160930-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170316T1300Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
919 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-160930-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170316T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
919 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 11 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 7 TO 12 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-160930-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170316T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
919 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 11 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-160930-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170316T1500Z/
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-
919 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 11 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-160930-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170316T1300Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
919 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.
  SEAS 3 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-160930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170316T1800Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
919 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-160930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T0100Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
919 PM EDT WED MAR 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 9 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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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082 
WHUS71 KBOX 160731
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
331 AM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

ANZ231-232-161500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170316T1500Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
331 AM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-161545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170317T0000Z/
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-
331 AM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-161545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170317T0000Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
331 AM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 4 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-161545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170317T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
331 AM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-161545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170317T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
331 AM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-161500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170316T1500Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
331 AM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 3 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-161500-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170316T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
331 AM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...GALE WARNING UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
  SEAS 6 TO 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-161545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T1200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
331 AM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-161545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T1200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
331 AM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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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571 
WHUS71 KBOX 161616
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1216 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

ANZ254-255-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170317T0000Z/
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-
1216 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170317T0000Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1216 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170317T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
1216 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 4 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170317T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1216 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-170030-
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T1200Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1216 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-170030-
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T1200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
1216 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS AROUND 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-170030-
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1216 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-170030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T1200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1216 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-170030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T1200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1216 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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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849 
WHUS71 KBOX 161941
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
341 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

ANZ254-255-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170317T0000Z/
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-
341 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170317T0000Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
341 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170317T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
341 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-170000-
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COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
341 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-170345-
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BOSTON HARBOR-
341 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-170345-
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NARRAGANSETT BAY-
341 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-170345-
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VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
341 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-170345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
341 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-170345-
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MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
341 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-170345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
341 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

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689 
WHUS71 KBOX 162353
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
753 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

ANZ254-255-170800-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170317T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.170317T0000Z-170317T1800Z/
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-
753 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ237-170600-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170317T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.170317T0000Z-170317T0600Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
753 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-170600-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170317T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.170317T0000Z-170317T0600Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
753 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-170800-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170317T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.170317T0000Z-170317T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
753 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-170600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
753 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-170600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
753 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-170600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T0600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
753 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-170800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-
753 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-170800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T0900Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
753 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-170800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-170317T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
753 PM EDT THU MAR 16 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning 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 gale warning went out at Mar 14, 3:26 PM EDT, 1 hour 33 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 14, 3:26 PM EDT, 1 hour 33 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Taunton MA
326 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

.SYNOPSIS...

326 pm update...Long term sections.

A major winter storm will bring heavy snow, damaging wind
gusts, and blizzard conditions to the region today. The heavy
snow will change to rain across much of Rhode Island and
Southeast MA this afternoon. The storm will wind down this
evening, but any standing slush will freeze solid overnight.
Clouds and a cold wind linger into Thursday. High pressure moves
overhead Friday with a brief respite. Low pressure approaches over
the weekend bringing a period of snow and some rain. High pressure
brings dry weather Monday. A cold front brings showers on
Tuesday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
1040 AM Update...

E-NE winds have been increasing from S-N this morning. Gusts up
to 25-35 kts reported from KBVY-KORH-KIJD southward so far.
Highest gusts so far from Edgartown at 41 mph and 43 mph so far
at KBID.

Heavy snow band has moved northward as seen on latest KBOX 88D
radar, with visibilities down to 1/2SM or less across areas
from KLWM-KFIT-KBAF southward, except along the immediate S
coast, as well as across Cape Cod and the islands where temps
are in the mid-upper 30s, so where it is snowing (KHYA, KFMH and
KMVY) should be changing over to rain very soon. Highest snow
amounts so far...9 inches in Canton CT, 7.5 inches in
Collinsville CT and 7 inches in Coventry CT.

Noting 988 hPa low pressure off the S NJ coast as of 14Z, down
from 997 hPa while over the outer banks of NC at 08Z...a drop of
about 9 hPa in 6 hours. The 12Z reading of 989 hPa was nearly
spot on with the 06Z GFS and 00Z GGEM. In any event,
bombogenesis is underway, and will be interesting to see how
fast the pressure drops over the next few hours as suggested by
model guidance through this afternoon as the low pushes onshore
across S RI and across SE Mass.

Will continue to see precip change over to rain which will fall
heavily at times across S RI/SE Mass, so should see headlines
drop in those areas in the next few hours, possibly as far N as
the greater Boston area. Have already ended the winter weather
advisory on Block Island. However, still some question as to
how fast the snow will change over on the upper Cape.
Cooperative observer in Sandwich still reporting heavy snow at
1055 AM.

Have updated near term forecast to bring conditions current and
incorporated into near term trends.

Previous Discussion...

Major Winter Storm Today:

* High confidence in 12-18" of snow west of I-495 with Blizzard
  Conditions. Localized 2 foot amounts possible in far western MA.

* 6-12" of Wet Snow along the Boston to Providence Corridor
  which will fall in just 3 to 5 hours making travel extremely
  hazardous, coupled with damaging wind gusts and scattered
  power outages.

* Wet snow changes to heavy rain across much of RI/SE MA by mid
  afternoon and may result in some urban street flooding

Still expect the heaviest snow and blizzard conditions will be
focused northwest of I-495 and back into interior southern New
England, the impacts for a 3 to 5 hour period may be even worst
across eastern New England. The result of several hours of heavy
wet snow along with damaging wind gusts.

Timing/Ptypes...

Band of very heavy snow moves slowly N across N CT into W RI as
the anomalous 850 mb jet results in tremendous forcing. Some
guidance is showing incredible precipitation rates of 1.50
inches in just 3 hours. Given the amount of forcing and moisture
this is certainly possible. There is high confidence in 3 to 4"
per hour snowfall rates based on NCAR probs and forcing before
any change over to rain/sleet. We may even have some
thundersnow. The strongest forcing should lift north of the
region by early evening...but steadier snow may persist across
far western MA for a time in the mid level deformation zone.

The difficult portion of the forecast is that the surface low
passing across southeast MA will allow warmer air to overspread
across E Mass into RI. It is possible that the very strong
forcing may result in a lower change over than the models
indicate...so something to watch. Should see this change over
work into the Boston area . Even central MA/northeast CT will
probably see some sleet/freezing rain for a time...but the bulk
of what falls in this region will be heavy snow.

Snow Accumulations...

As mentioned snow accumulations are quite difficult across eastern
New England because of the extreme snowfall rates likely at the time
of the change over. Being off by an hour or two on the change over
will have huge implications.  Currently were thinking a few inches
possible across the Cape...6 to 12 inches near the Boston to
Providence corridor...with 12 to 18 inches across much of the region
northwest of I-495.  We reserved the 18-24 inches mainly for far
western MA where they may be close enough to the mid level
deformation zone for an extended period of snow.

Headlines and Impacts...

Blizzard Warnings remain posted for most of the areas northwest of I-
95 where 3 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates will combined with
strong northeast winds.  White-out conditions are possible at times
and travel will be extremely dangerous with considerable blowing and
drifting snow.

Across eastern MA/RI...this will be a very short duration storm but
potentially extremely impactful for 3 to 5 hours.  The greatest
concern is between 9 am and 3 pm...when very heavy snow will be
coupled with 45 to 65 mph wind gusts the strongest of which will be
found along the eastern New England coast.  Heavy wet snow combined
with these winds may result in downed trees and power outages. Some
roads may become impassable with heavy wet snow...along with brief
blizzard conditions and damaging wind gusts.  Winter Storm
Warnings/High Wind Warnings are posted for this region.  Lastly, a
period of heavy rain may affect portions of RI/SE MA and result in
some urban street flooding given that there may be some snow clogged
drains.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM WEDNESDAY/...
Tonight...

As the storm lifts to our northeast colder air will be pulled back
down from the northwest.  Any mixed precipitation may end as some
snow showers...but amounts will be light generally a coating to 1
inch.  The exception will be in far western MA...where a few more
inches will be possible during the evening from the mid level
deformation zones.

Snow showers should wind down by late evening other than a few left
over flurries.  The main story will be any standing slush will
freeze solid along the coastal plain as overnight low temps fall
back into the 20s.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...

Big Picture...

Ridge west and trough east longwave pattern flattens over the
weekend. Shorter scales shows three shortwaves moving through the
flow over the Northeast by early next week, maintaining a general
troffiness through the period.

Upper contour heights remain below normal for much of the forecast
period. Some recovery to near normal values early next week.

Model mass fields are similar handling the first two systems. Models
agree that there is a third system, although depicted differently.
Confidence is moderate to high initially, but trends to low
confidence early next week.

Details...

Wednesday night-Thursday...Moderate confidence.

Upper low and cold pool lift out through the Maritimes Wednesday
night but maintain cyclonic flow over the region Thursday. Shortwave
moves through this flow during Thursday. Lots of moisture below 850
mb, so expect partly sunny at best, with potential for cloudy
periods due to the shortwave and low level moisture.

Good mixing at and below 925 mb. Gust potential is 30-35 knots
Wednesday night and 25-35 knots Thursday. Temps in this layer
support Thursday max sfc temps in the mid 20s to lower 30s.

With a fresh snow cover, expect min temps to be a few degrees lower
than guidence. With dew points 5-15, min temps will be close to this
range.

Friday...Moderate confidence.

High pressure over the region will bring fair skies and lighter
winds.  Increasing moisture forecast above 700 mb during the
afternoon with 50+ percent RH over CT/Wrn Mass at 21Z. So increasing
high clouds during the afternoon. Temps in the mixed layer will
support max sfc temps in the 30s. Temps then chill in the evening
before the clouds thicken, with min sfc temps a little above dew
point in the mid teens inland and 20s along the coast.

Saturday-Sunday...Low confidence.

Shortwave races southeast from the Canadian Prairies. The supporting
jet with the shortwave moves out over the waters south of New
England after midnight Saturday morning, supporting the idea of the
system redeveloping/jumping to the coast by Saturday morning. This
suggests precip developing early morning especially in CT and
Western MA, then spreading east by morning.  One unresolved question
will be the positioning of the system warm front...areas remaining
north/west of the developing coastal should stay in the cold flow
and may remain as snow while areas south/east of the coastal low
should go over to a south/southwest flow and change to rain.  All of
this should taper off Saturday night.

Upper low/cold pool moisture lingers overhead Sunday keeping clouds
and either scattered or widely scattered snow showers.

Monday-Tuesday...Moderate confidence.

High pressure builds in with dry weather Monday. Another shortwave
approaches from Canada Tuesday with a chance of showers.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Short Term /through Wednesday/...

Through this afternoon...Moderate to high confidence.
Mainly IFR-LIFR conditions in SN/+SN west of I-95 and I-495
beltways, even to KBOS and KBVY. Should see mix to sleet, then
change to rain during the afternoon E of the I-95 corridor as
low pres passes across. NE winds gusting to 35-55 kt, strongest
along the coast. Considerable blowing and drifting snow
expected across the interior.

Tonight...Moderate to high confidence. MVFR to IFR conditions
in left over scattered snow showers this evening improve to
mainly VFR after midnight.

KBOS TAF...Moderate to high confidence. Snow becomes heavy by
late morning through mid afternoon. Heavy snow changes to rain
and sleet by late afternoon. Northeast wind gusts of 45 to 55
knots expected by afternoon.

KBDL TAF...Moderate to high confidence. Snow becomes heavy by
mid morning and continues into the afternoon. Blowing and
drifting snow expected with northeast wind gusts of 30 to 40
knots. Heavy snow may end as a bit of light sleet/freezing rain
by late afternoon.

Outlook /Wednesday Night through Sunday/...

Wednesday night-Thursday...Moderate confidence.

Mixed VFR and MVFR cigs/vsbys, especially in any lingering showers.
Northwest winds gusting 25 to 30 knots.

Friday...Moderate confidence.

VFR.

Saturday-Sunday...Low confidence.

MVFR/IFR cigs/vsbys Saturday in snow and areas of rain. Improving to
MVFR all areas Sunday with scattered rain/snow showers.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

***Dangerous and Life Threatening Storm For Mariners Today...

Through this afternoon...High confidence. Expect NE wind gusts
to increase to 50-60 kt over the waters, with a few gusts to 65
kt possible. Seas already up to 16 feet at buoy 44017 at 15Z,
and expect seas to build to 20-25 feet during the afternoon.
Mariners should have already returned to port as this is a very
dangerous and life threatening storm.

Tonight...High confidence.  Winds will shift to the northwest and
gradually diminish tonight...but still be at gale thresholds for a
good portion of the night.  Seas will remain quite high but they
will be on a downward trends.

Outlook /Wednesday Night through Sunday/...

Wednesday night...Moderate confidence.

West gales continue, diminishing late. Seas 5 to 10 feet on the
exposed waters near shore, and seas 10 to 14 feet on the outer
waters.  Freezing spray impacts will continue.

Thursday-Friday...Moderate confidence.

Winds and seas subside Thursday, but still enough to require a Small
Craft Advisory most waters. Freezing spray impacts will diminish
through the day. High pressure moves over the waters Friday, with
winds below 25 knots and seas below 5 feet all day.

Saturday-Sunday...Low confidence.

On Saturday easterly winds less than 25 knots and building seas with
5 foot heights late in the day on the outer waters.  Winds become
north and build on Sunday with speeds 30 to 35 knots. Seas build to
5 to 10 feet east of MA and on the southern outer waters.  Seas 10
to 12 feet possible east of Cape Cod and Nantucket.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Models have trended a bit farther west with rapidly intensifying low
pressure along the Mid Atlc coast this morning moving to south of
Long Island this afternoon and then cutting across southeast MA this
evening as a sub 980 mb low! This will result in a period of very
strong onshore winds from about 11 am to 4 pm. This coincides with
the afternoon high tide along the eastern MA coastline. This coupled
with very strong pressure falls will result in a 2-3 ft storm surge
and waves ontop of the surge increasing to 15-20 ft during the time
of high tide. Thus will continue with the coastal flood warning as
areas of moderate flooding are expected. We upgraded the coastal
flood advisory for the Boston coastline as these conditions should
result in areas of moderate flooding.

For Rhode Island, we continued the coastal flood advisory for
the morning high tide around 10 am as areas of minor coastal
flooding are possible as wind fields begin to increase along
with strong pressure falls arriving.

As for the Coastal Flood Watch for tonight's high tide, good
agreement that strongest wind and surge along the eastern MA
coastline will occur during the evening low tide. By the 2 am
high tide strong pressure rises will be approaching the region
and this will result in a diminishing storm surge. Also, these
pressure rises will be accompanied by a wind shift to the west,
further diminishing the threat for flooding. Thus have cancelled
the coastal flood watch for tonight.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Blizzard Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for CTZ002>004.
MA...High Wind Warning until 6 PM EDT this evening for MAZ013>024.
     Coastal Flood Warning until 4 PM EDT this afternoon for MAZ007-
     015-016-019-022>024.
     Coastal Flood Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT
     Wednesday for MAZ007-019-022-024.
     Winter Storm Warning until 5 PM EDT this afternoon for
     MAZ013>017.
     Blizzard Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for MAZ002>012-
     026.
RI...High Wind Warning until 6 PM EDT this evening for RIZ002>008.
     Winter Storm Warning until 5 PM EDT this afternoon for RIZ002.
     Blizzard Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for RIZ001.
MARINE...Storm Warning until 6 PM EDT this evening for ANZ231>235-237-
     250-251-254>256.
     Storm Warning until 5 PM EDT this afternoon for ANZ230-236.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/Frank
NEAR TERM...Frank/EVT
SHORT TERM...Frank
LONG TERM...WTB
AVIATION...WTB/Frank/EVT
MARINE...WTB/Frank/EVT
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 14, 7:17 AM EDT, 9 hours 42 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Taunton MA
717 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>012-026-RIZ001-151130-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
717 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, central
Massachusetts, eastern Massachusetts, northeastern Massachusetts,
western Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Blizzard Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

MAZ007-151130-
Eastern Essex MA-
717 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeastern Massachusetts.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Blizzard Warning.
   Coastal Flood Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

MAZ022-023-151130-
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
717 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Massachusetts.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.
   High Wind Warning.
   Coastal Flood Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

RIZ006-151130-
Washington RI-
717 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Rhode Island.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.
   High Wind Warning.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

MAZ018-020-021-RIZ003>005-007-151130-
Western Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Newport RI-
717 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Massachusetts,
northern Rhode Island and southern Rhode Island.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.
   High Wind Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

MAZ024-151130-
Nantucket MA-
717 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Massachusetts.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Warning.
   Coastal Flood Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

RIZ008-151130-
Block Island RI-
717 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Rhode Island.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.
   High Wind Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

MAZ013-014-017-RIZ002-151130-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Southeast Providence RI-
717 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Massachusetts,
southeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.
   High Wind Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

MAZ015-016-151130-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
717 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Massachusetts.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.
   High Wind Warning.
   Coastal Flood Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

MAZ019-151130-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
717 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Massachusetts.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.
   High Wind Warning.
   Coastal Flood Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

ANZ232>235-237-254>256-151130-
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
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-
717 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters
and Rhode Island coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

ANZ231-250-251-151130-
Cape Cod Bay-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National
Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
717 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

ANZ230-236-151130-
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
717 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters
and Rhode Island coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at
www.weather.gov/boston

You can follow us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/NWSBoston

You can follow us on Twitter at
@NWSBoston

In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 14, 3:41 PM EDT, 1 hour 18 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
341 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0335 PM     FLOOD            CRANSTON                41.77N  71.48W
03/14/2017                   PROVIDENCE         RI   BROADCAST MEDIA

            FLOODING ON I95 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN EXITS 15 AND 16. RI
            STATE POLICE BLOCKING ON RAMP AT EXIT 16

&&

AED
Local storm report, Mar 14, 3:57 PM EDT, 1 hour 2 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
357 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1100 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 E WELLFLEET BY THE SE 41.93N  69.96W
03/14/2017  M58 MPH          ANZ254             MA   MARINE MESONET

1119 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG RUTLAND                 42.36N  71.95W
03/14/2017                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE AND MULTIPLE UTILITY POLES DOWN.

1133 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NAHANT                  42.42N  70.92W
03/14/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ACROSS NAHANT ROAD AND ALSO SWALLOW CAVE
            ROAD.

1140 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 E WELLFLEET BY THE SE 41.93N  69.96W
03/14/2017  M60 MPH          ANZ254             MA   MARINE MESONET

1141 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 NNE DUNN LANDING      41.21N  71.59W
03/14/2017  M61 MPH          ANZ237             RI   MARINE MESONET

1147 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HINGHAM                 42.24N  70.89W
03/14/2017                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON MAIN STREET.

1200 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG CHELSEA                 42.40N  71.03W
03/14/2017                   SUFFOLK            MA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            2 TREES DOWN. ONE ON PARK ST AND ONE ON HAWTHORNE
            BEHIND BROADWAY.

1200 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HULL                    42.30N  70.90W
03/14/2017                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON BAY AVENUE EAST.

1200 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MIDDLEBORO              41.89N  70.91W
03/14/2017                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            MULTIPLE TREES AND WIRES DOWN ACROSS THE NORTH AND EAST
            OF TOWN.

1200 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 6 WSW CUTTYHUNK         41.40N  71.03W
03/14/2017  M61 MPH          ANZ235             MA   MARINE MESONET

            BUZM3 BUOY

1210 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HINGHAM                 42.24N  70.89W
03/14/2017                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN THROUGH ROOF OF A HOUSE ON PIONEER ROAD.

1211 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG WILBRAHAM               42.14N  72.44W
03/14/2017                   HAMPDEN            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON FEDERAL LINE.

1215 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG RUTLAND                 42.36N  71.95W
03/14/2017                   WORCESTER          MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            LARGE TREE AND MULTIPLE UTILITY POLES DOWN ON DAMON
            POND ROAD.

1215 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NAHANT                  42.42N  70.92W
03/14/2017                   ESSEX              MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            TREE DOWN ACROSS NAHANT ROAD AND ALNOTHER TREE DOWN ON
            SWALLOW CAVE ROAD.

1217 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG PLYMOUTH                41.96N  70.68W
03/14/2017                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE BRANCH DOWN ON STATE ROAD IN THE MANOMET SECTION.

1218 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 SSW NAYATT            41.72N  71.34W
03/14/2017  M58 MPH          ANZ236             RI   MARINE MESONET

            NOS CPTR1

1218 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG CARVER                  41.88N  70.77W
03/14/2017                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON PURCHASE STREET.

1225 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 E WELLFLEET BY THE SE 41.93N  69.96W
03/14/2017  M61 MPH          ANZ254             MA   MARINE MESONET

1226 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SSW MILTON            42.21N  71.11W
03/14/2017  M58 MPH          NORFOLK            MA   ASOS

            BLUE HILL OBSERVATORY

1226 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 SW WOODS HOLE         41.52N  70.69W
03/14/2017  M62 MPH          ANZ233             MA   MARINE MESONET

1235 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG FALMOUTH                41.55N  70.61W
03/14/2017                   BARNSTABLE         MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREES AND WIRES DOWN ON DAVID ROAD.

1240 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG E GALILEE               41.38N  71.51W
03/14/2017                   WASHINGTON         RI   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIND TURBINE BLOWN OVER AT SALTY BRINE BEACH.

1242 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG SANDWICH                41.76N  70.50W
03/14/2017                   BARNSTABLE         MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON WIRES AT STATE AND CANARY STREET.

1246 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG BROOKLINE               42.32N  71.14W
03/14/2017                   NORFOLK            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN IN A DRIVEWAY ON BUCKMINSTER ROAD.

1248 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NEEDHAM                 42.28N  71.24W
03/14/2017                   NORFOLK            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN ON WALKER PROPERTY BLOCKING
            THE ENTIRE ROAD.

1249 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG AMHERST                 42.38N  72.52W
03/14/2017                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON PELHAM ROAD.

1249 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG SAUGUS                  42.47N  71.02W
03/14/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON POWER LINES ON HOUSTON AVENUE.

1250 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG LEOMINSTER              42.52N  71.77W
03/14/2017                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            POWER LINES DOWN ON CEDAR STREET.

1252 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HANOVER                 42.12N  70.82W
03/14/2017                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON CIRCUIT STREET.

1252 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MENDON                  42.10N  71.55W
03/14/2017                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON POWER LINES ON NIPMUC DRIVE.

0100 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HAVERHILL               42.78N  71.09W
03/14/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE...UTILITY POLE AND WIRES DOWN AT COLUMBIA PARK.

0102 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG ORANGE                  42.59N  72.30W
03/14/2017                   FRANKLIN           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON WHEELER AVENUE AND WARD
            ROAD.

0109 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HANOVER                 42.12N  70.82W
03/14/2017                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON DONNA DRIVE.

0109 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NEEDHAM                 42.28N  71.24W
03/14/2017                   NORFOLK            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE DOWN ON WIRES AT CENTRAL AVENUE.

0120 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 ESE NANTUCKET         41.26N  70.07W
03/14/2017  M58 MPH          NANTUCKET          MA   ASOS

            ACK ASOS

0120 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG SPRINGFIELD             42.12N  72.54W
03/14/2017                   HAMPDEN            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON LACONIA STREET.

0122 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG AMESBURY                42.86N  70.93W
03/14/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ACROSS WALKER AVENUE.

0125 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST NANTUCKET               41.28N  70.10W
03/14/2017  M58 MPH          NANTUCKET          MA   NONE

0128 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG WESTERLY                41.37N  71.81W
03/14/2017                   WASHINGTON         RI   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON500 GALLON PROPANE TANK ON PENDLETON LANE.

0134 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST MILFORD                 42.14N  71.52W
03/14/2017  M61 MPH          WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0139 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST WEST ISLAND             41.61N  70.83W
03/14/2017  M64 MPH          BRISTOL            MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0140 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 E WELLFLEET BY THE SE 41.93N  69.96W
03/14/2017  M70 MPH          ANZ254             MA   MARINE MESONET

0148 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG DENNIS                  41.73N  70.20W
03/14/2017                   BARNSTABLE         MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE LEANING AGAINST POLE AND WIRES. THIS IS ON
            LIGHTHOUSE ROAD BY LOWER COUNTY ROAD.

0148 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HARWICH                 41.69N  70.07W
03/14/2017                   BARNSTABLE         MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON PLEASANT BAY ROAD BY HALLS PATH.

0150 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST ROCKPORT                42.66N  70.62W
03/14/2017  M60 MPH          ESSEX              MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0156 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST MARSTONS MILLS          41.66N  70.42W
03/14/2017  M59 MPH          BARNSTABLE         MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0209 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST MARSTON'S MILLS         41.67N  70.42W
03/14/2017  M60 MPH          BARNSTABLE         MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0210 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 E WELLFLEET BY THE SE 41.93N  69.96W
03/14/2017  M72 MPH          ANZ254             MA   MARINE MESONET

0212 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST BARNSTABLE              41.70N  70.30W
03/14/2017  M63 MPH          BARNSTABLE         MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0212 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SSW MILTON            42.21N  71.11W
03/14/2017  M67 MPH          NORFOLK            MA   ASOS

            MQE ASOS

0216 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 ESE NANTUCKET         41.26N  70.07W
03/14/2017  M59 MPH          NANTUCKET          MA   ASOS

            ACK ASOS

0221 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 4 ESE WINSEGANSETT HEIG 41.58N  70.79W
03/14/2017  M71 MPH          ANZ234             MA   MARINE MESONET

0224 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG CHELSEA                 42.40N  71.03W
03/14/2017                   SUFFOLK            MA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREE DOWNED ON A PICKUP TRUCK AT 63 ELEANOR STREET.
            POWER LINES ALSO DOWNED.

0305 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 E WELLFLEET BY THE SE 41.93N  69.96W
03/14/2017  M79 MPH          ANZ254             MA   MARINE MESONET

&&

MD
Local storm report, Mar 14, 4:00 PM EDT, 59 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
400 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0251 PM     SNOW             ROCKLAND                42.13N  70.92W
03/14/2017  M5.0 INCH        PLYMOUTH           MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0300 PM     SNOW             WEST LEOMINSTER         42.54N  71.76W
03/14/2017  M11.8 INCH       WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0300 PM     SNOW             WEST LEOMINSTER         42.54N  71.76W
03/14/2017  M11.8 INCH       WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0301 PM     SNOW             WORCESTER               42.27N  71.81W
03/14/2017  M12.5 INCH       WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0301 PM     SNOW             CUMBERLAND              41.97N  71.46W
03/14/2017  M6.5 INCH        PROVIDENCE         RI   NWS EMPLOYEE

            NWS EMPLOYEE

0302 PM     SNOW             DEERFIELD               42.55N  72.60W
03/14/2017  M10.5 INCH       FRANKLIN           MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0302 PM     SNOW             WALTHAM                 42.39N  71.24W
03/14/2017  M10.0 INCH       MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0305 PM     SNOW             MANCHESTER              42.57N  70.77W
03/14/2017  M4.0 INCH        ESSEX              MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0321 PM     SNOW             BARRE                   42.42N  72.11W
03/14/2017  M13.0 INCH       WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0331 PM     SNOW             GARDNER                 42.58N  71.99W
03/14/2017  M13.0 INCH       WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0345 PM     SNOW             ORANGE                  42.59N  72.30W
03/14/2017  M12.0 INCH       FRANKLIN           MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0345 PM     SNOW             3 WNW WORCESTER         42.29N  71.86W
03/14/2017  M12.7 INCH       WORCESTER          MA   PUBLIC

            ORH AIRPORT

&&

AED
Local storm report, Mar 14, 4:02 PM EDT, 57 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
402 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1054 AM     SNOW             WEST WARWICK            41.70N  71.52W
03/14/2017  M4.5 INCH        KENT               RI   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

&&

CORRECTED COUNTY/STATE...LOCATION

AED
Local storm report, Mar 14, 4:39 PM EDT, 20 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
439 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0136 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST NANTUCKET               41.27N  70.10W
03/14/2017  M58 MPH          NANTUCKET          MA   MESONET

            NOS NTKM3

0250 PM     HIGH SUST WINDS  8 NNE MINOT             42.35N  70.69W
03/14/2017  M40 MPH          ANZ251             MA   BUOY

            BUOY 44013

&&

KAB
Local storm report, Mar 14, 4:45 PM EDT, 14 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
445 PM EDT TUE MAR 14 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0244 PM     SNOW             BERLIN                  42.38N  71.63W
03/14/2017  M10.5 INCH       WORCESTER          MA   COCORAHS

0300 PM     SNOW             1 NNE SOUTH WINDHAM     41.70N  72.18W
03/14/2017  M8.9 INCH        WINDHAM            CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0401 PM     SNOW             DANVERS                 42.57N  70.95W
03/14/2017  M10.9 INCH       ESSEX              MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0410 PM     SNOW             LEOMINSTER              42.52N  71.77W
03/14/2017  M12.0 INCH       WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0414 PM     SNOW             WESTWOOD                42.22N  71.22W
03/14/2017  M9.8 INCH        NORFOLK            MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0423 PM     SNOW             GRANBY                  42.26N  72.53W
03/14/2017  M14.0 INCH       HAMPSHIRE          MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0423 PM     SNOW             HADLEY                  42.35N  72.58W
03/14/2017  M10.5 INCH       HAMPSHIRE          MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0423 PM     SNOW             LUDLOW                  42.17N  72.48W
03/14/2017  M14.0 INCH       HAMPDEN            MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0423 PM     SNOW             LONGMEADOW              42.05N  72.57W
03/14/2017  M13.0 INCH       HAMPDEN            MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0423 PM     SNOW             SOUTH HADLEY            42.27N  72.57W
03/14/2017  M11.0 INCH       HAMPSHIRE          MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0423 PM     SNOW             SPRINGFIELD             42.12N  72.54W
03/14/2017  M14.0 INCH       HAMPDEN            MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0423 PM     SNOW             MONTGOMERY              42.20N  72.80W
03/14/2017  M16.0 INCH       HAMPDEN            MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0423 PM     SNOW             BELCHERTOWN             42.27N  72.40W
03/14/2017  M12.0 INCH       HAMPSHIRE          MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0423 PM     SNOW             SOUTHWICK               42.05N  72.77W
03/14/2017  M18.0 INCH       HAMPDEN            MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0423 PM     SNOW             WESTFIELD               42.14N  72.76W
03/14/2017  M16.0 INCH       HAMPDEN            MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0423 PM     SNOW             NORTHAMPTON             42.33N  72.68W
03/14/2017  M13.5 INCH       HAMPSHIRE          MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0423 PM     SNOW             BRIMFIELD               42.12N  72.20W
03/14/2017  M14.0 INCH       HAMPDEN            MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0423 PM     SNOW             TURNERS FALLS           42.60N  72.56W
03/14/2017  M9.0 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0423 PM     SNOW             RUSSELL                 42.18N  72.85W
03/14/2017  M15.0 INCH       HAMPDEN            MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0423 PM     SNOW             FEEDING HILLS           42.07N  72.68W
03/14/2017  M17.0 INCH       HAMPDEN            MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0423 PM     SNOW             BONDSVILLE              42.21N  72.35W
03/14/2017  M14.0 INCH       HAMPDEN            MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0423 PM     SNOW             PALMER                  42.16N  72.32W
03/14/2017  M13.0 INCH       HAMPDEN            MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0430 PM     SNOW             SOMERVILLE              42.39N  71.10W
03/14/2017  M6.2 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0441 PM     SNOW             MARBLEHEAD              42.48N  70.87W
03/14/2017  M5.1 INCH        ESSEX              MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

AED

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 14, 3:11 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBOXBristol, Norfolk, Plymouth3 hr
Mar 14, 3:29 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth12 hr
Mar 14, 6:02 PM EDTHigh Wind WarningBOXEssex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk3 hr
Mar 14, 6:19 PM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXEssex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester6 hr

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Sources

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