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Gale Watch 20, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

July 27, 2017

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Jul 27, 2017, 4:05 PM EDT. It took effect at Jul 29, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 27, 2017, 4:05 PM EDT (20:05 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 29, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jul 29, 2017, 3:21 AM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

321 
WHUS71 KBOX 272005
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
405 PM EDT THU JUL 27 2017

ANZ231>235-237-254>256-280415-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0020.170729T1000Z-170730T1000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
405 PM EDT THU JUL 27 2017

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 10 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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952 
WHUS71 KBOX 280120
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
920 PM EDT THU JUL 27 2017

ANZ231>235-237-254>256-280930-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0020.170729T1000Z-170730T1000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
920 PM EDT THU JUL 27 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 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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335 
WHUS71 KBOX 280810
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
410 AM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

ANZ255-256-281615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0020.170729T1200Z-170730T0600Z/
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-
410 AM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-281615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0020.170729T1200Z-170730T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
410 AM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-281615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0020.170729T1200Z-170730T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
410 AM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-281615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0020.170729T1200Z-170730T0600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
410 AM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 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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132 
WHUS71 KBOX 281913
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
313 PM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

ANZ231-290315-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0020.170729T1200Z-170730T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.170729T1200Z-170730T1000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
313 PM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT
SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-290315-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0020.170729T1200Z-170730T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.170729T1200Z-170730T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
313 PM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT
SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-290315-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.170729T1500Z-170730T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
313 PM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-290315-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.170729T1200Z-170730T1000Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
313 PM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT
SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-290315-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.170729T1200Z-170730T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
313 PM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT
SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-290315-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.170729T1200Z-170730T1000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
313 PM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT
SUNDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-290315-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0020.170729T1500Z-170730T1000Z/
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-
313 PM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

...GALE WATCH FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-290315-
/O.EXT.KBOX.GL.A.0020.170729T1500Z-170730T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
313 PM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

...GALE WATCH FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

&&

$$

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277 
WHUS71 KBOX 290123
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
923 PM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

ANZ230-290930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.170729T1500Z-170730T0300Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
923 PM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-290930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.170729T1200Z-170730T1000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
923 PM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-290930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.170729T1200Z-170730T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
923 PM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ254-290930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.170729T1200Z-170730T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
923 PM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-290930-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.170729T1200Z-170730T1000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
923 PM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-290930-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0020.170729T1500Z-170730T1000Z/
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-
923 PM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-290930-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0020.170729T1500Z-170730T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
923 PM EDT FRI JUL 28 2017

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

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

&&

$$

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500 
WHUS71 KBOX 290721
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
321 AM EDT SAT JUL 29 2017

ANZ254-291530-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.170729T1200Z-170730T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0036.170729T1800Z-170730T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
321 AM EDT SAT JUL 29 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-291530-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0020.170729T1500Z-170730T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0036.170729T1500Z-170730T0600Z/
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-
321 AM EDT SAT JUL 29 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-291530-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0020.170729T1500Z-170730T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0036.170729T1800Z-170730T0600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
321 AM EDT SAT JUL 29 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-291530-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.170729T1200Z-170730T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0020.170729T1500Z-170730T0600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
321 AM EDT SAT JUL 29 2017

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-291530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.170729T1500Z-170730T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
321 AM EDT SAT JUL 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-291530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.170729T1200Z-170730T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
321 AM EDT SAT JUL 29 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-291530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.170729T1200Z-170730T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
321 AM EDT SAT JUL 29 2017

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-291530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0093.170729T1200Z-170730T0600Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
321 AM EDT SAT JUL 29 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale watch 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 watch went out at Jul 27, 4:03 PM EDT, 2 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 27, 4:03 PM EDT, 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Taunton MA
403 PM EDT Thu Jul 27 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front moves into the region this evening and will be
accompanied by scattered showers followed by a drying trend behind
the front later tonight.  The front weakens or washes out Friday
giving way to mainly dry weather along with seasonably warm
temperatures and humidity. Low pressure then tracks south of New
England Saturday, likely bringing a windswept rain to the Cape and
Islands but possibly dry weather for the remainder of the region.
High pressure and dry weather builds southward into New England
Sunday. Another coastal low may bring more wet weather and chilly
onshore winds to the region early next week. By the middle of next
week the ocean low moves farther out to sea with a drying and
warming trend for New England.

&&

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

4 PM update...

Low amplitude mid level trough entering western NY per latest SPC
mesoanalysis. Good moisture advection ahead of this feature with
PWATs up to 1.6 inches across western CT/MA and eastern NY along
with K indices in the mid 30s. This combined with some weak synoptic
scale lift has been sufficient to generate scattered showers across
the region this afternoon.

This will continue into early this evening.  Most of the shower
activity will be light given the weak forcing and lack of
instability (both SB & aloft). But given the abundant moisture can't
rule out isolated and brief downpour.

Later this evening and especially overnight the short wave trough
moves east of the region with its attending cold front sliding south
and reaching the south coast by sunrise. Good drying through the
column from top down as K indices fall from the mid 30s this evening
to mid teens by 12z Fri. This will result in a drying trend from
north to south tonight. However this mid level dry air will not
reach the surface with dew pts remaining in the 60s regionwide
overnight. So while showers will taper off fog will likely develop
as the night progresses.

Given the relatively high dew pt air it will be much milder
tonight than previous nights with lows in the 60s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...

4 pm Update...

Friday...

Behind departing short wave tonight mid level confluent flow
develops across the area. This provides mid level subsidence over
the region weakens or washes out the frontal boundary near the south
coast. This mid level drying and associated subsidence provides a
cap tomorrow and should yield a mainly dry day. Given dew pts will
remain in the 60s there will be some SB instability present tomorrow
afternoon along with some weak low level convergence from
seabreezes. Thus can't rule out an isolated low top shower during
the afternoon. Given the mid level cap and limit instability (SB and
aloft) decided not to include any thunder.

So much of the day looks dry tomorrow along with seasonably warm
temps in the upper 70s to low 80s and typical summer humidity with
dew pts in the 60s. A combination of some mid level cloudiness along
with diurnal clouds should allow for at least a few breaks of
sunshine.

Friday night...

Other than an isolated low top shower the evening hours should be
mainly dry as mid level cap and dry air aloft hold til about 03z or
so. However thereafter closed mid level low near Pittsburgh moves
east and backs the mid level flow along the eastern seaboard,
advecting deeper moisture northward into southern New England,
especially the south coast. This will result in the risk of
overrunning rain /yeah, it really is late July/ to invade the south
coast including Cape Cod and the Islands. The remainder of the
region likely remains dry especially north of the MA Pike.
Seasonably mild with lows in the 60s.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...

Highlights...

* Risk continues for showers and a few thunderstorms possible Fri
  night and Sat, best chance S coast
* Gusty E-NE winds possible along coastal areas, highest along S
  coast, Cape Cod and the islands Sat
* Dry conditions return early next week, but timing uncertain

Overview and model preferences...
Per latest 00Z upper air obs, it's somewhat difficult to
believe that what is currently a very innocuous wave along the
Canadian border with North Dakota/Minnesota will be one of the
main components to the weekend forecast. This weak wave,
deepening in response to upstream convection, looks to phase
with a Hudson valley wave rotating into Quebec. What occurs
after the phasing is where most significant disagreement begins.
The N cutoff shifts E allowing the the remnant longwave trof
along the E seaboard to meander. GFS has this longwave cutting
off completely, and hence is the slowest to shift the pattern.
ECMWF/NAM are more progressive with ensembles falling on either
side. For this update, given GFS seems to be an outlier, will
lean more on the more progressive ECMWF solution with this
update. All-in-all with stalled front to the S, a slow frontal
low pres associated with this wave will pivot, mainly SE of the
40/70 benchmark Sat, and slow as the system continues to dig.
This brings about a prolonged period of NE flow off the Gulf of
Maine and how long it last is based on the depth of the longwave
trof. Using the ECMWF timing, will release it from the throes
of this feature by early in the work week, but this remains
somewhat uncertain. Beyond this timing, a period of ridging is
likely, as the longwave trof weakens and the pattern reloads.

Details...

Fri night into Sun...
Convection firing along a stalled warm front draped from the
mid Atlantic, although there remains the uncertainty of
convective feedback, will assist in generating a low pres wave
which will traverse the front slowly late Fri night into Sat.
This allows for the development of NE flow, drawing air across
the Gulf of Maine where SSTs rest between the upper 50s and low
60s. The combination of cooling flow and modest increase in
moisture should lead to increased cloud cover through the
period, culminating in temps remaining below normal. PWATs,
closely associated with the low pres hover near 2.00 inches and
ensemble probabilities keep the core of this higher moisture
mainly offshore. Combine this with the influence of high pres
from the NW under anticyclonic flow, and expect a very tight
gradient in QPF and therefore, POPs as well. Will be tightening
the POP/QPF gradient somewhat with this update based on the
ECMWF/NAM blending suggested above. However, along S coastal
areas, some heavy rain is possible given the higher PWATs and
conditionally unstable soundings. Low risk for 1.00+ inches of
rain, but very uncertain on this axis as it could remain
entirely offshore. Overall, a period of potentially
gray/cool/damp weather, with the highest risk for heavy rain
along the S coast.

Temps as much as 5-10 degree below normal except for where
there is a chance for breaks of sun, mainly NW MA. Raw 2m more
supportive of this than MAV/MET data. Otherwise, risk for some
gusty NE winds as LLJ is nearly 5 std deviations above normal,
out of the E. Coastal areas show 40-50 kt E-NE LLJ.

Mon and Tue...
Gradual improvement as the longwave trof slides slowly E
assuming no cutoff forms. The increased anticyclonic curvature
and induction of drier air in the form of subsidence should
allow for more breaks in clouds and a much lower risk in
precipitation as the higher theta-e ridge/PWATs and strongest
LLJ shifts further offshore. Filling low pres wave noted as
well. Moderate NW flow as well, suggest a slight moderation in
temps at least closer to (but still below) normal as the shallow
cold air should give way to better mixing, reaching H85 where
average temps run about +12C yielding low-mid 80s, however,
given the uncertainty, this will be dependent on how quickly the
low pres clears the SE waters.

Wed into late week...
As the longwave trof gives way to resurgence of upstream
ridging, more zonally oriented flow should allow for a return of
drier with temps near to potentially above normal given current
timing. Still uncertain as front begins to parallel the mid-
upper lvl flow, and this setup is strongly dependent on the
timing of the phased wave system this weekend.

&&

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

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

18Z Update...

Through 00z...high forecast confidence.

VFR conditions will trend to MVFR as the day progresses.
Scattered showers will continue to impact the region.

After 00z...high confidence on trends but lower on exact timing.

Showers and isolated T-storm will shift southward with a drying
trend developing from north to south as the night progresses.
IFR- MVFR this evening in showers and fog will trend toward VFR
late especially away from the south coast.

Friday...moderate confidence.

Any morning IFR-MVFR along the south coast should lift to VFR by
midday. Then marginal MVFR-VFR develops in the afternoon
regionwide with isolated shower possible especially near the
south coast.

Friday night...moderate confidence.

Marginal VFR-MVFR in isolated shower threat during the evening
will trend toward IFR late especially south coast as risk of
rain increases.

KBOS Terminal...high confidence on trends but some uncertainty
on exact timing of lowering cigs this evening then timing
improvement overnight.

KBDL Terminal...high confidence on trends but lower confidence
on exact timing of changing categories.

Outlook /Saturday through Tuesday/...

Sat...Moderate confidence. Area of rain/fog and low clouds
possible mainly close to the S coast. This could be coincident
with periods of MVFR/IFR conditions. Meanwhile areas across NW
MA and extreme W CT could stay mainly VFR. Otherwise, winds
gusting 25-30 kt possible, especially across SE MA/Cape Islands
and RI out of the NE.

Sun and Mon...Moderate confidence.
Some improvement possible as rain/fog and lower CIGS shift
gradually E of the region, however exact timing uncertain. This
improvement would see more widespread VFR conditions develop
where not already observed. Otherwise, winds still gust 20-25 kt
mainly across SE MA/RI.

&&

.MARINE...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...

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

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

4 pm update...

Tonight...

Light SSW winds this evening becoming west toward daybreak. Showers
and patchy fog will reduce visibility late this evening and
overnight. Tranquil seas continue.

Friday...

Light SE winds and mainly dry weather. Vsby may be reduced in
morning fog but improving by midday. Tranquil seas continue.

Friday night...

Winds become NE and increase to 20-25 kt by daybreak Sat. Seas
increase rapidly given the long fetch. Chance of rain increases
especially southern waters.

Outlook /Saturday through Tuesday/...

Sat into Sun...Moderate confidence.
Low pres will slowly pass south of the waters, bringing a period
of rain/fog and potential for occasional thunderstorms. NE
winds, could gust to low end gales mainly Sat and Sat night with
seas 7-9 ft offshore. Gale warnings may ultimately be needed, or
at the very least, high end small craft advisories.

Mon...Moderate confidence.
N-NE winds continue, but gusts should generally stay around 25
kt with seas still 5-8 ft. Small craft advisories are likely to
continue even as rainfall/fog improves slowly.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Saturday morning through late Saturday night
     for ANZ231>235-237-254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Nocera
NEAR TERM...Nocera
SHORT TERM...Nocera
LONG TERM...Doody
AVIATION...Nocera/Doody
MARINE...Nocera/Doody
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 27, 4:01 AM EDT, 12 hours 4 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Taunton MA
401 AM EDT Thu Jul 27 2017

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-280815-
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-
401 AM EDT Thu Jul 27 2017

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

There is a risk for showers and thunderstorms which may produce heavy
rainfall today and this evening.

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

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-280815-
Boston Harbor-Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-
Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Narragansett Bay-Block Island Sound-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National
Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and
Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to
20 nm South of Block Island-
401 AM EDT Thu Jul 27 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts 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.

There is a low risk for Gales, especially along the southern and
southeastern waters Saturday and Saturday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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