Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2017

Gale Warning 26, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 21, 2017

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Mar 21, 2017, 3:58 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 22, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 20 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 21, 2017, 3:58 AM EDT (07:58 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 22, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 23, 2017, 4:22 AM EDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

123 
WHUS71 KBOX 210758
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
358 AM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

ANZ250-254-211600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-170321T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0014.170322T1200Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
358 AM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-211600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-170321T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0014.170322T1200Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0600Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
358 AM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-211600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-170321T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0014.170322T1200Z-170323T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
358 AM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-211600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0014.170322T1200Z-170323T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
358 AM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231>235-237-211600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0014.170322T1200Z-170323T0400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
358 AM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-211600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0014.170322T1200Z-170323T0400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
358 AM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-211600-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0014.170322T1200Z-170323T0400Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
358 AM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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223 
WHUS71 KBOX 211925
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
325 PM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

ANZ231>235-220330-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0014.170322T1200Z-170323T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
325 PM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED.
THIS FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO
9 AM EDT THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY ARE EXPECTED
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO MID MORNING THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-220330-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0014.170322T1200Z-170323T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0400Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
325 PM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-220330-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0014.170322T1200Z-170323T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
325 PM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-220330-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0014.170322T1200Z-170323T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0400Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
325 PM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-220330-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0014.170322T1200Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1300Z/
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-
325 PM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY. A FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM
EDT THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY ARE EXPECTED
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO MID MORNING THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254-220330-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
325 PM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A FREEZING
SPRAY ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM
EDT THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY ARE EXPECTED
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO MID MORNING THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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651 
WHUS71 KBOX 220215
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1015 PM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

ANZ231>235-221015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
1015 PM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY
TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY ARE EXPECTED 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO MID MORNING THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-254>256-221015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1015 PM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY
TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY ARE EXPECTED 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO MID MORNING THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-221015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0400Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1015 PM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-221015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1015 PM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-221015-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0400Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1015 PM EDT TUE MAR 21 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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245 
WHUS71 KBOX 220824
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
424 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

ANZ232-221630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
424 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY ARE EXPECTED 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO MID MORNING THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-221630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1300Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
424 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY ARE EXPECTED 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO MID MORNING THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-221630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0700Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
424 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY ARE EXPECTED 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO MID MORNING THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-221630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
424 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY ARE EXPECTED 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO MID MORNING THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-221630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0500Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
424 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-255-256-221630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
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-
424 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM
EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY ARE EXPECTED 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO MID MORNING THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-221630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
424 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-221630-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.170322T1200Z-170323T0400Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
424 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON

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288 
WHUS71 KBOX 221400
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1000 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

ANZ232-222200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1300Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
1000 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY ARE EXPECTED 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO MID MORNING THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-222200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1300Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
1000 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY ARE EXPECTED 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO MID MORNING THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-222200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0700Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1300Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1000 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY ARE EXPECTED 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO MID MORNING THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-222200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1000 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY ARE EXPECTED 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO MID MORNING THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-255-256-222200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
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-
1000 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY ARE EXPECTED 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO MID MORNING THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-222200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0500Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1000 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS AROUND 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-222200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1000 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-222200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0400Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1000 AM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS AROUND 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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772 
WHUS71 KBOX 222007
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
407 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

ANZ233>235-230415-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1500Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
407 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-230415-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1500Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
407 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-230400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0400Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
407 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-230200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
407 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-230415-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1500Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
407 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-230415-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
407 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 8 TO 13 FEET.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-230415-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1500Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
407 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-230415-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.170322T2300Z-170323T1500Z/
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-
407 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-230400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
407 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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213 
WHUS71 KBOX 230154
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
954 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

ANZ235-231000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.170323T0154Z-170323T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
954 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS 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 10 AM EDT THURSDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-231000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.170323T0154Z-170323T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
954 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS 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 NOON EDT THURSDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-231000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.170323T0154Z-170323T1400Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
954 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-231000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.170323T0154Z-170323T1000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
954 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  30 KT. WAVES 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-231000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
954 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-231000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
954 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-231000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
954 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-231000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
954 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-231000-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
954 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-230400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
954 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT
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153 
WHUS71 KBOX 230359
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1159 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

ANZ233-234-231200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0400Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1159 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS 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 10 AM EDT THURSDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-231200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0400Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1159 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-231200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
1159 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-231200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1159 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-231200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1159 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-231200-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1159 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-231200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
1159 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-231200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1159 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-231200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1159 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-231000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1159 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  25 KT. WAVES 2 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON

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121 
WHUS71 KBOX 230554
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
154 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

ANZ232-231400-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.170323T0600Z-170323T1500Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
154 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-231400-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.170323T0600Z-170323T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
154 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-231400-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.170323T0600Z-170324T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
154 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-231400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
154 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-231400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
154 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-231400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
154 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-231400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
154 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-231400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
154 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-231400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
154 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. WAVES AROUND 2 FEET.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-231000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
154 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* 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.

&&

$$

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

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286 
WHUS71 KBOX 230822
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
422 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

ANZ250-254-231630-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170323T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170324T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
422 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-231500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
422 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-231400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
422 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-231630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
422 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-231400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
422 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-231630-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170324T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
422 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-231500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
422 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ237-231400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
422 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-231400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
422 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. WAVES AROUND 2 FEET.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-231000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
422 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* 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.

&&

$$

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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 20, 10:23 PM EDT, 5 hours 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 20, 10:23 PM EDT, 5 hours 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1023 PM EDT Mon Mar 20 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will bring dry and mild conditions into Tuesday.
An arctic front will bring near record cold Wednesday into
Thursday morning along with bitterly cold wind chills. Milder
weather returns Friday along with the chance of a few rain
showers. A cold front crosses the region Saturday with a period
or two of rain/ice and/or snow possible into early next
week, but confidence is low.

&&

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

No major changes to the forecast this evening. Brought the
forecast back in line with observed trends.

Previous discussion...

SNE will be in between systems tonight with departing low pres
to the east and weak cold front approaching from the NW. Models
indicate increasing mid/high level moisture spilling into the
region as upper level ridge axis moves to the east. This will
result in some increase in mid/high clouds which will likely
limit extent of radiational cooling. Expect low mainly in the
upper 20s to lower 30s with light winds, diminishing on the Cape
and Islands.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
Tuesday...

Mid level shortwave passes to the north with weak front moving
into the region. Cross sections show enough moisture for bkn
cloud cover at times so generally ptsunny skies. Low risk of a
brief shower, mainly in the Berkshires but a dry day otherwise.
925 mb temps around 2C which is a few degrees milder than today
so highs should reach mid/upper 40s higher terrain and 50-55
elsewhere, except cooler Cape/Islands.

Tuesday night...

Digging shortwave from the Gt Lakes will result in amplifying
mid level trof across the NE by 12z Wed. Arctic front expected
to move across SNE around 09-12z. Marginal moisture and poor
1000-700 mb lapse rates will limit potential for squalls so only
expecting a few snow showers, mainly over the higher elevations.
Gusty NW winds develop late behind the front as cold advection
increases. Lows will range from 20-25 over the higher elevations
in northern/western MA with some teens over the Berkshires to
lower 30s southern RI and SE MA.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Highlights...

* Arctic blast Wed into Thu am along with windy conditions

* Milder Fri/Fri night with some rain showers possible

* Low confidence next Sat-Mon with unsettled weather possible at
  times with some rain...ice and/or snow possible

Details...

Wednesday...

Late season shot of arctic air invades the region on Wednesday.
Depending on the exact timing of the front...early morning temps may
be in the upper 20s to the middle 30s on the coastal plain. Despite
very strong cold advection...the March sun angle may allow temps to
hold steady into mid afternoon along the coastal plain. Less sun
expected across the interior with more diurnal cumulus, so these
areas should fall well into the 20s by mid afternoon. The entire
region should fall quickly by late afternoon/early evening as
impressive cold advection settles in with 850T dropping to between
-18C and -20C.  Excellent mixing should result in northwest wind
gusts of 30 to 40 mph...resulting in wind chills dropping into the
single digits and teens by late afternoon.  Extremely well mixed
atmosphere may yield a few 45+ mph gusts...so it is possible we
eventually will need a wind advisory.

Wednesday night...

Impressive shot of arctic air for late March will be accompanied by
gusty northwest winds.  Low temperatures will drop into the single
digits and lower teens in most locales by early Wed am.  In fact...a
few locations may be near record low temperatures.  Wind chills will
range from 0 to 10 below zero late Wed night/early Thu am.

Thursday...

Large high pressure builds in from the west as upper level trough
lifts northeast of the region. Despite a bitterly cold early am
start...plenty of sun should allow for temperatures to moderate some
by afternoon. Still temps will be well below normal for late March
with highs only reaching into the lower to middle 30s.  It will be
an improvement over Wednesday though with rather light winds.

Friday...

Fast moving shortwave moves across the region with a burst of warm
advection aloft.  May see a period of showers with this
shortwave...but fast moving shortwave and limited moisture should
result in light amounts.  Also...duration of showers should be
limited so much of Friday and Friday night may end up dry. Low risk
there could be a touch of a wintry mix across the interior at the
onset...but odds favor mainly just rain showers.  High temps should
reach well into the 40s.

Saturday through Monday...

Tremendous uncertainty exists in this portion of the forecast.  At
first glance it would appear unseasonably mild with upper level
ridging off the southeast coast pumping above normal height fields
into New England.  However...at the surface an arctic high pressure
system over eastern Canada will be nosing into the region.  This
will likely force a cold front south of the region.  Timing is
certainly subject to change but the majority of the current guidance
does this on Saturday.

Once this cold front crosses the region it becomes uncertain how far
south it will travel.  Given the upper level ridging over the
southeast and that it is late March there is a decent shot the front
stalls over the Mid Atlantic states.  This would allow a wave or two
of low pressure to develop on the front and bring the potential for
a period or two of over running precipitation.  Depending on exact
thermal profiles...ptype may be in the form of rain...ice and/or
snow. It is also possible that the front presses well south of us
resulting in just a brief band of rain showers Sat...followed by
mainly dry cool weather Sun/Mon.  It is just too early to say much
more at this time but something will need to watch.

&&

.AVIATION /02Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Short Term /through Tuesday Night/...

Tonight into Tuesday...High confidence. VFR cigs with mid/high
clouds moving in tonight. Lower VFR cigs Tue with patchy MVFR
and a low risk of a brief shower, mainly interior.

Tuesday night...High confidence. Mainly VFR but a few snow
showers possible late along an arctic front, mainly over the
Berkshires and western MA. Increasing NW winds with gusts to
20-30 kt developing 09-12z.

KBOS TAF...High confidence in TAF. May see a sea breeze develop
Tuesday afternoon.

KBDL TAF...High confidence in TAF.

Outlook /Wednesday through Saturday/...

Wednesday...High confidence.  Low risk of brief MVFR cigs early, but
otherwise VFR conditions.  Northwest wind gusts of 25 to 35 knots
expected with a few gusts to 40 knots possible.

Thursday...High confidence in VFR conditions.

Friday and Saturday...Low to moderate confidence.  A period of two
of showers along with some MVFR cigs are possible at times.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Short Term /through Tuesday Night/...High confidence.

Cancelled the Small Craft Advisory for Cape Cod Bay, as
observations indicated improving boating conditions. Small
Craft Advisory for Nantucket Sound was also allowed to expire,
for the same reason.

Tonight...Lingering SCA seas across our eastern waters will
continue to gradually diminish from west to east overnight as a
weak ridge of high pres builds over the waters.

Tuesday...Light NW winds becoming W/SW in the
afternoon. A few gusts to 20 kt possible over south coastal
waters. Seas slowly subsiding below 5 ft over eastern waters in
the afternoon.

Tuesday night...Increasing NW winds after midnight with gusts to
25-30 kt developing late as cold advection increases. May reach
gale force by Wed morning and gale watches will be issued.

Outlook /Wednesday through Saturday/...

Wednesday and Wednesday night...Moderate to high confidence.
Northwest wind gusts of 30 to 40 knots expected in the strong
cold advection pattern. Gale Watches posted all waters. In
addition...moderate freezing spray is expected across many
waters Wed night into Thu am so freezing spray advisories will
eventually be needed.

Thursday...Moderate to high confidence.  Freezing spray should
diminish by mid morning.  Otherwise...winds will gradually diminish
but still expect small craft wind gusts for much of the day.

Friday...Moderate confidence.  Southwest wind gusts of 20 to 30
knots may develop ahead of a cold front.  Small craft headlines may
be required.

Saturday...Low confidence.  Winds and seas highly uncertain
depending on timing of a cold front.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Record cold highs for Wednesday, March 22 are below:

Boston     (BOS) 24/1885
Hartford   (BDL) 29/1960
Providence (PVD) 28/1914
Worcester  (ORH) 25/2002

Record lows for Wednesday, March 22:

Boston     (BOS)  8/1885
Hartford   (BDL) 12/1934
Providence (PVD) 15/1988
Worcester  (ORH)  8/1988

Record lows for Thursday, March 23:

Boston     (BOS)  6/1934
Hartford   (BDL)  9/1934
Providence (PVD)  8/1934
Worcester  (ORH)  4/1934

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening
     for ANZ230>237.
     Gale Watch from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night
     for ANZ250-251-254>256.
     Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM EDT Tuesday for ANZ250-254.
     Small Craft Advisory until 11 AM EDT Tuesday for ANZ251-255.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KJC/Frank
NEAR TERM...Belk/KJC/Frank
SHORT TERM...KJC
LONG TERM...Frank
AVIATION...KJC/Frank
MARINE...Belk/KJC/Frank
CLIMATE...Staff
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 20, 7:26 PM EDT, 8 hours 32 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Taunton MA
726 PM EDT Mon Mar 20 2017

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-212330-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-
Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
726 PM EDT Mon Mar 20 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, all of
Massachusetts except Berkshire County, and Rhode Island.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A wind advisory may be needed for a portion of the region on
Wednesday. This would be the potential for a few northwest wind
gusts in the 40 to 50 mph range.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ250-251-254>256-212330-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National
Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and
Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to
20 nm South of Block Island-
726 PM EDT Mon Mar 20 2017

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

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

   Gale Watch.

A freezing spray advisory may be needed for many of our open waters
Wednesday night into mid morning on Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ230>237-212330-
Boston Harbor-Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-
Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Narragansett Bay-Block Island Sound-
726 PM EDT Mon Mar 20 2017

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

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

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Frank

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 21, 3:23 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more28 hr
Mar 21, 3:25 PM EDTHeavy Freezing Spray AdvisoryBOX41 hr

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Sources

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