Gale Watch 16, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

459 
WHUS71 KBOX 301108
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
708 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

ANZ235-237-301915-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-170330T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0016.170331T2300Z-170402T0100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
708 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-301215-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-170330T1200Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
708 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS AND SEAS HAVE DIMINISHED.

$$

ANZ231-301915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-170330T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0016.170401T0800Z-170402T0100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
708 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-301915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-170331T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0016.170401T0800Z-170402T0400Z/
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-
708 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-301915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-170330T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0016.170331T2300Z-170402T0400Z/
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-
708 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-301915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-170330T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0016.170331T2300Z-170402T0100Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
708 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-301800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-170330T1800Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
708 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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807 
WHUS71 KBOX 301341
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
941 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

ANZ231-302145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-170330T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0016.170401T0800Z-170402T0100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
941 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-302145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-170331T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0016.170401T0800Z-170402T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
941 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-302145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-170330T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0016.170331T2300Z-170402T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
941 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-302145-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-170330T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0016.170331T2300Z-170402T0100Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
941 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-301800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-170330T1800Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
941 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-302145-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0016.170331T2300Z-170402T0100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
941 AM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 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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090 
WHUS71 KBOX 302000
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
400 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

ANZ250-254-310400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-170331T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0016.170401T0800Z-170402T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.170401T0800Z-170402T0400Z/
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-
400 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 12 TO 17 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.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-310400-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0016.170331T2300Z-170402T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.170331T2300Z-170402T0400Z/
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-
400 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-310400-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0016.170331T2300Z-170402T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.170331T2300Z-170402T0100Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
400 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 9 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 9 PM EDT
SATURDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  40 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-310400-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0016.170331T2300Z-170402T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.170331T2300Z-170402T0100Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
400 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 9 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 9 PM EDT
SATURDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-310400-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0016.170401T0800Z-170402T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.170401T0800Z-170402T0100Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
400 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 PM EDT SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  45 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-310400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.170401T0800Z-170402T0400Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
400 PM EDT THU MAR 30 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Taunton MA
413 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Mainly dry and seasonable conditions continue today followed by
the first impacts of low pressure passing south of the region
tomorrow.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
Mainly SKC conditions currently ongoing per latest IR although a
few low lvl clouds continue to move across the interior high
terrain. This clearing has allowed for some decoupling across S
New England, but with modest pres gradient in place still noting
a few spots of 5-10kt winds which have kept early AM temps
mainly in the upper 20s to low 30s, a bit warmer than previous
guidance might have suggested.

Still one of the cooler starts today. However the widespread
sunshine should once again yield good mixing today, quite likely
better than yesterday. H85 temps are warming slightly through
the day but remain at an average of about -4C. This should still
allow for a few spots to reach the low 50s with widespread upper
40s, so inched highs a bit warmer than previous forecast. Some
increasing clouds expected head of a warm front by late day.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM FRIDAY/...
Through 06Z (2AM local)... Mainly dry with increasing clouds
expected ahead of an approaching warm front and with moisture
loading of the column from the top-down. Initial cooling still
expected in spite of the increasing clouds with temps dropping
back into the low 30s (maybe a few upper 20s) before precip
shield begins to move in from the W.

Early tomorrow morning and the remainder of the day...
The first of a pseudo-two phased system begins during the early
AM hours tomorrow. Weakening warm front from initial parent low
pres in the OH Valley region will bring an area of modest warm
advective precip into the region from W-E through the morning
hours. Given anticyclonic flow aloft combined with a fairly deep
layer of dwpt depressions near or exceeding 10C initially,
latest trends have slowed the precip shield somewhat as it
enters the W reaches of S New England. Latest POPs will reflect
this, in fact it's possible some locations particularly across E
MA and RI may not see precip with this feature at all, and may
require the added dynamic lift of the developing low pres Fri
evening/overnight before any significant precip falls. This
trend will have to be watched as it will be one of many factors
that will impact initial snow/sleet totals. Even though we start
as snow most places as explained below, this timing may
contribute to more/less impacts for Fri AM commute.

In any case gradual transition to a widespread precip shield
through the late morning into the evening hours. The next issue
will be p-type. Latest trends not too much help given that GFS
remains the weaker outlier with N stream phasing, suggesting a
weaker/colder solution overall with ECMWF slightly colder to the
N, but allowing S LLJ further inland along the lines of the NAM
but not as robust. Taking a blend approach but with slight
weight on the ECMWF given it's only slight shift this update,
with some of the original forecast still in play. With
precipitation onset it looks to be mostly all snow save for
maybe within about 20nm of the S coastline thanks to wet-bulbing
through the column below H85 where temps are already mainly
below 0C. Initially totals will still be highest N of the MA
Pike predominantly due to higher SLRs and a longer period of
lift. Looking at a daytime totals of 3-7inches within N extent
of the current winter storm watch, (ie along the NH/VT border).
Lower amounts toward the S, mainly 1-4 along the Pike within 30
miles or so with a T or less closest to the S coast. The real
layer to watch is the 850-700mb layer for the LLJ and how
efficiently it will bring it warmer air. Have a gradual S-N
transition to a mix of sleet and rain through the daylight hours
but this will also be dependent on precipitation rates driven by
the overrunning. Therefore, for more on the overnight portions
of the storm, see below, but for now will be maintaining current
Winter Storm Watch given continued uncertainty in P-type and
timing, but this is again based on the overruning remaining as
robust as currently forecast. The recent trend to lessen
somewhat the initial impact could lead to lower totals of both
SN/sleet with the initial warm advective precip. In essence,
still uncertainty in P-types and timing.

&&

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

* Snow sleet and freezing rain north of the Pike Fri into Sat
* Rain snow and sleet changing to rain south of the Pike
* Several inches of snow/sleet accumulation and light ice
  accumulation possible north of the Pike with greatest risk over
  higher elevations

Friday through Saturday...

Models agree on overall pattern with potent mid level low over Ohio
valley tracking south of New Eng with intensifying secondary low
tracking neat 40N Fri night into Sat. There are differences with the
interaction of this mid level low with northern stream trof in
Canada which impacts QPF and thermal profile. GFS is weaker with
northern stream trof and less interaction which translates to a
weaker low level jet and a bit less QPF but much colder thermal
profile. GFS would suggest mostly snow north of the Pike with
potential for up to a foot, especially higher elevations. However,
NAM and ECMWF to a lesser extent are stronger with the northern
stream trof with stronger low level jet, heavier QPF but much more
aggressive with warm nose above 850 mb. This would imply less snow
but a prolonged period of sleet and freezing rain.

A very uncertain ptype and snowfall forecast as minor changes in
thermal profile will result in much different outcomes. We are still
48-72h out in the model world so really can't lock into any one
solution as changes are likely. Due to uncertainty we used a blend
of model temp profiles to derive snow and ice accum.

Timing and precip types/accumulation...

Initial shot of warm advection precip will overspread SNE Fri
morning assocd with the mid level warm front. The column is
starting out rather cold but warmer air in the 850-700 mb layer will
be approaching from the SW. Expect snow or mixed snow/rain/sleet
south of the Pike and especially near the coast as warmer air aloft
moves up from the SW.  North of the Pike expect mainly snow on
Friday. Precipitation will be heavy at times late Fri and especially
Fri night into early Sat as the secondary low tracks to the
south and comma head moves across the region.

The biggest uncertainty is how far north the warm nose aloft gets.
We will mention a mix of snow sleet and freezing rain north of the
pike Fri night.

Precip should begin to taper off Sat afternoon as the low moves east
of New Eng and may transition back to snow before ending as
deeper cold air move back southward.

Potential for 6+ inches of snow north of the Pike with greatest risk
over higher elevations, so we issued a winter storm watch for this
area.  Some ice accumulation is possible as well if the warm layer
advances northward. South of the Pike across CT/RI and SE MA expect
amounts mainly under 2 inches and confined to the grass and trees
due to temps remaining above freezing. However, this is not a high
confidence forecast due to uncertainty in precip type.

Gusty NE winds developing along the coast during Sat and may need
wind advisories for gusts over 40 mph.

Sunday onward...

A low confidence forecast concerning a very active weather pattern.
Evaluating upstream, persistence of a low over the Gulf of Alaska
promotes downstream ridging promoting equatorward flow along its E
periphery. Pacific-origin energy sheared S, cyclogenesis occurs over
the 4-corners region of the SW CONUS. Pushing E it undergoes further
amplification and negative tilt to the lee of higher terrain before
shooting off downstream through the progressive flow. It then comes
down to the environment ahead, on the strength and location of any
preceding high pressure noting isallobaric / ageostrophic flow and
any subsequent cold air damming above which initial overrunning in
advance of C CONUS storm systems is likely to occur.

Despite uncertainty with low level thermal fields coupled with the
magnitude and track of synoptic features, considering the late-March
into early-April timeframe, increasing length of daytime heating, as
well as lack of Arctic air and near-neutral teleconnections, am left
to believe that any wintry weather outcomes, will be marginal with a
low to moderate impact potential. Much of the focus in N/W MA, along
the high terrain as we've seen recently with recent weather. Initial
focus on the Monday night into Tuesday timeframe.

Consensus blend of forecast data preferred. Ensemble members still
exhibiting a large amount of spread.

&&

.AVIATION /08Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Short Term /through Friday/...

Today...High confidence.
VFR with light winds. Mid to high level cigs increasing late.

Tonight...Moderate confidence.
Cigs lower and thickening towards morning, but mainly after
06Z and especially N/W. -SN develops mainly after 06Z as well
and slowly spreads W-E across portions of MA/CT. This will lead
to a reduction rapidly to IFR/LIFR vsbys before CIGS drop below
MVFR. Light NE winds.

Fri...Low confidence.
High confidence in a trend toward IFR/LIFR everywhere as both
CIGS and vsby lower. Confidence is low mainly a transition from
SN to a mix of -SN/PL/FZRA and pure RA through the day. The
heaviest precip waits until Fri evening, but this mix could
still occur during the daylight hours Fri.

KBOS TAF...High confidence in TAF through 06Z tonight.

KBDL TAF...High confidence in TAF through 06Z tonight.

Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...

Friday through Saturday...Moderate confidence.

Widespread IFR/LIFR expected with some improvement from west to east
Sat afternoon. Snow/sleet/freezing rain north of the pike and
rain/snow/sleet to the south transitioning to all rain by Fri night.
Gusty easterly winds near the coast Fri night becoming NE Sat.

Sunday into Monday...
VFR. NW winds becoming E with time. Increasing clouds late in the
period.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Short Term /through Friday/...

Winds and seas diminish through the day today. Dropping below
small craft thresholds this morning for Bays/Sounds and then
through the afternoon elsewhere across the waters. After small
craft advisories are dropped a period of mainly quiet boating
weather is expected through tomorrow evening as E winds remain
light and seas take time to increase. Only caveat will be for
rainfall across the waters beginning Fri morning.

Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...

Friday-Saturday...Moderate confidence.

Easterly winds below SCA Fri but increasing Fri night with risk for
gale force gusts to 35 kt. Winds becoming NE Sat with gales
possible. Seas building up to 10 ft over the outer waters.

Sunday into Monday...
Blustery NW flow initially becoming light into Monday while turning
E beneath high pressure. Should see wave action diminish throughout
the period.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...Winter Storm Watch from Friday morning through Saturday
     afternoon for MAZ002>006-008-010-026.
RI...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Friday evening through Saturday evening for
     ANZ232>235-237.
     Small Craft Advisory until 2 PM EDT this afternoon for
     ANZ231>234-251-255-256.
     Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT this morning for ANZ230-
     235>237.
     Gale Watch from late Friday night through Saturday evening for
     ANZ231.
     Gale Watch from late Friday night through Saturday evening for
     ANZ250-254.
     Small Craft Advisory until 11 PM EDT this evening for ANZ250-
     254.
     Gale Watch from Friday evening through Saturday evening for
     ANZ255-256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/Doody
NEAR TERM...Doody
SHORT TERM...Doody
LONG TERM...WTB
AVIATION...WTB/Doody
MARINE...WTB/Doody

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Taunton MA
409 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017

MAZ002>006-008-010-026-310815-
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
409 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Massachusetts,
eastern Massachusetts, northeastern Massachusetts and western
Massachusetts.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

   Winter Storm Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

CTZ002>004-MAZ007-009-011>024-RIZ001>008-310815-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-
Western Hampden 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-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-
Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
409 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Friday into Saturday...Minor snow accumulations are possible with
snow sleet and rain changing to all rain by Saturday. There is a low
risk for minor ice accumulation Friday night across higher
elevations of Central Massachusetts and northern Connecticut.

In addition, there is a low risk of splashover along east facing
coastlines during the high tide Saturday afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ255-256-310815-
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-
409 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

ANZ250-254-310815-
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-
409 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

ANZ230-236-251-310815-
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
409 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Friday night and Saturday...There is a low risk of easterly gales.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ232>235-237-310815-
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
409 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

ANZ231-310815-
Cape Cod Bay-
409 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

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