Small Craft Advisory 25, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

518 
WHUS71 KBOX 150509
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1209 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

ANZ231-151315-
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/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0008.170216T0600Z-170216T1500Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1209 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... 
...GALE WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-151315-
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/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0008.170216T0300Z-170217T0000Z/
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-
1209 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... 
...GALE WATCH FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-151315-
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/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0008.170216T0300Z-170217T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1209 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... 
...GALE WATCH FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-151315-
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/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0008.170216T0300Z-170217T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1209 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... 
...GALE WATCH FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-151315-
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MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1209 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-151315-
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RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1209 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

...GALE WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-151315-
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NANTUCKET SOUND-
1209 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

...GALE WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE 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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257 
WHUS71 KBOX 150920
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
420 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

ANZ231-151730-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0017.170216T0600Z-170216T1500Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
420 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-151730-
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/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0008.170216T0300Z-170217T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0017.170216T0600Z-170217T0000Z/
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-
420 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-151730-
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/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0008.170216T0300Z-170217T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0017.170216T0300Z-170217T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
420 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
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 8 TO 13 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-151730-
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/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0008.170216T0300Z-170217T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0017.170216T0300Z-170217T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
420 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-151730-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0017.170216T0600Z-170216T1500Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
420 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-151730-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0017.170216T0300Z-170217T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
420 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-151730-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0017.170216T0600Z-170216T1500Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
420 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY. 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-151730-
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VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
420 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-151730-
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BOSTON HARBOR-
420 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. WAVES 1 TO 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-151730-
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NARRAGANSETT BAY-
420 AM EST WED FEB 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  WAVES 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Taunton MA
353 PM EST Tue Feb 14 2017

.SYNOPSIS...

Quiet and dry weather continues tonight. Another storm center
develops Wednesday into Wednesday night across the Gulf of
Maine, bringing a period of rain and/or snow to much of the
region. The low will be in the Canadian Maritimes Thursday and
Friday bringing mainly dry but blustery and cold weather to the
region. Dry weather continues this weekend, but with a
significant moderation in temperatures especially by Sunday when
much of the region may see highs exceeding 50.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING/...
1030 AM Update...

A band of mid and high clouds will cross the region this
afternoon and tonight. Some lower clouds linger across the outer
Cape as well as the Berkshires at 15Z. W-NW winds have
diminished as high pressure builds across. Dry conditions will
continue through the afternoon.

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

Previous discussion...

Light winds and a mid-February sun angle while the airmass up
at H925 has changed only slightly, leaned towards the warmest of
forecast guidance. Expect highs to top off in the lower to mid
30s, cooler across the higher terrain.

Overnight, increasing clouds ahead of a clipper-like low
pushing S/E out of Canada. Per isallobaric response, winds out
of the S/SE and onshore. Temperatures likely to drop during the
evening hours but then may hover around midnight. Coastal
locations may see a non- diurnal trend going into morning.
Mostly dry with a slight risk of a shower over the N/W tier of
MA by morning. Lows down into the 20s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
Lots of scrutiny. Seemingly better agreement of the 14.00z
forecast suite, however subtle variations remain. A challenge
in discerning specific outcomes focused in particular upon two
timeframes:

Initially, broad synoptic-scale lift along a warm frontal
boundary in vicinity of strong QG-forcing and broad diffluence
of the left front quadrant of a SW-NE H3 jet streak. Trends
apparent that we'll see an accompanying S/SW h925-85 warm nose
with a neighboring W H5-7 dry slot as deep layer, rapid
cyclogenesis emerges in regions of better baroclinicity over the
Gulf of ME. While earlier forecast solutions suggested
limitations in both moisture and lift through the column, and
more specifically the dendritic growth zone, there are growing
indications of N-stream energy tapping into the S-stream
impulse. Timing and thermal profiles still a bit tricky but it
would appear there is the likelihood of a rain / snow mix across
the E- half of S New England as deep layer column moistening
develops through which there is pronounced omega well up to the
tropopause. It's possible the entire event could end up as rain
with perhaps just some wet snowflakes mixed in across N MA,
however with this forecast, kept S/E locations as rain with N/W
areas as a wet snow.

Thereafter, with rapid cyclogenesis ongoing, mid-level dry air
for the most part erodes available column moisture across the
region. However, trowaling mechanisms within the anticipated
comma-head of the deepening low over the Gulf of ME will wrap
back across NE areas of New England, particularly ME. Cold air
advection proceeding on the backside of the deepening system,
indications of a tropopause fold, lapse rates steepen. Question
then becomes whether moisture wraps back across our region
behind the low and also as to whether there is available forcing
through the dendritic growth zone. Can't rule it out,
especially for NE MA. However the stronger signal of low to mid
level forcing continues to be across ME, seemingly along an
inverted trough in regions of instability and collocated higher
theta-E as cyclogenesis develops further N/E downstream.

So likely to categorical PoPs for the E-half of S New England
during Wednesday and will keep high chance PoPs across E areas
of MA going into Wednesday night. A light snow event with a
coating to an inch mainly across the Route 2 corridor, higher
amounts up to 2 inches for far N Essex County MA. Becoming
blustery with winds out of the W as the storm intensifies over
the Gulf of ME. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to
45 mph. Thinking sub-advisory given the consensus of the
forecast guidance has the low intensification fairly N/W of our
region up across the Bay of Fundy. Strongest winds along the
coast and over the waters.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...

Highlights...

* A few snow showers possible Thu otherwise dry into Mon
* Blustery and cold Thu into Fri
* Moderating temps Sat and unseasonably mild by Sun
* Above normal temps continue into early next week

Details...

Thursday...

Rapidly intensifying low pressure will be already lifting into the
Canadian Maritimes Thursday morning.  While the inverted trough axis
extending back from the storm will have weakened, left over low
level moisture coupled with shortwave energy/cold pool aloft may
result in a few snow showers.  Highest risk will be in northern and
eastern MA, where better low level moisture will exist.

Otherwise, the majority of the day will be dry but strong cold
advection behind the system will keep highs in the 30s. Northwest
wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph are also expected with good mixing in the
cold air advection pattern.

Thursday night and Friday...

Strong low pressure over the Canadian Maritimes will only slowly
lift northeast as a weak ridge of high pressure approaches from this
midwest.  This should result in mainly dry but cold and blustery
weather across the region Thu night/Fri.  Low temps Thu night mainly
in the teens to lower 20s.  Highs on Thu generally in the lower to
middle 30s.

Saturday and Sunday...

Upper trough moves northeast of the region allowing for rising
height fields and more zonal flow. So while it will remain dry,
the result will be much milder air overspreading the region
from the west. High temps should recover into the upper 30s to
lower 40s on Saturday, but by Sunday expect highs to break 50
across much of the region.

Monday and Tuesday...

A backdoor cold front will bring a bit cooler temperatures on
Monday, but highs still probably well up into the 40s with above
normal temps continuing into early next week.  A shortwave may bring
a few showers to the region Tuesday afternoon/night, but best
forcing/dynamics will probably pass to our north and west.

&&

.AVIATION /21Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Short Range /through Tuesday night/...

Through this afternoon...VFR. MVFR lingering over the outer
Cape for a time into early this afternoon. Light W-NW winds
becoming light/variable then backing to SW late.

Tonight...VFR initially but expect cigs to develop across the
N/W with low-end VFR to MVFR. Overall light S flow with the
slight risk of a SHRA/SHSN over the N/W by morning.

Wednesday...MVFR-IFR mix as S winds increase ahead of a passing
storm system. Widespread RA/SN developing the greater risk of
which is across the E-half of S New England. With any SN,
reductions in visibility are possible. Winds turning out of the
W late.

Wednesday night...Cigs lifting VFR over most locations. However
MVFR to IFR cigs may linger over E/NE MA including the Outer
Cape into morning as winds increase out of the W becoming
blustery with gusts up to 40 kts. Strongest winds for shoreline
terminals.

KBOS TAF...High confidence in TAF.

KBDL TAF...High confidence in TAF.

Outlook /Thursday through Sunday/...

Thursday...Moderate confidence.  Some MVFR ceiling along with a few
snow showers remain possible particularly across northern and eastern
MA into Thu afternoon.  Otherwise, northwest wind gusts of 20 to 30
knots expected.

Friday through Sunday...High confidence in mainly VFR
conditions.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Short Range /through Tuesday night/...High confidence.

Light W-NW winds will back to SW during the afternoon. Seas
remain at or above 5 ft on the outer waters, though should
subside early this afternoon S of the RI coast.

Previous discussion...

Winds diminishing, yet seas will continue to run high through a
majority of this period. Another storm center deepens across
the Gulf of ME Wednesday into Wednesday night with breezy S flow
ahead of the system, followed by blustery W flow to the rear.
There is the possibility of gales for Wednesday night.

Outlook /Thursday through Sunday/...

Thursday and Thursday night...Moderate to high confidence.  Cold
advection will result in northwest wind gusts of 30 to 35 knots Thu
into Thu night so Gale Watches will be issued. The airmass will
be cold enough to support some light freezing spray late Thu
night.

Friday...Moderate to high confidence.  While pressure gradient
weakens a bit, still expect northwest wind gusts of 20 to 30 knots
and small craft headlines will be needed for most waters.

Saturday and Sunday...Moderate to high confidence.  Weak pressure
gradient should keep winds and seas generally below small craft
advisory thresholds.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 1 PM EST Wednesday for ANZ231-250-
     251-254-255.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Frank
NEAR TERM...Belk/EVT - Update coming soon
SHORT TERM...Sipprell - Update coming soon
LONG TERM...Frank
AVIATION...Sipprell/EVT/Frank
MARINE...Sipprell/EVT/Frank

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Taunton MA
418 PM EST Tue Feb 14 2017

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-152130-
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-
418 PM EST Tue Feb 14 2017

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

Wednesday night and Thursday morning...

There is a low risk of advisory level snowfall amounts across north
central and northeast Massachusetts Wednesday night into Thursday
morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ250-254>256-152130-
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-
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-
418 PM EST Tue Feb 14 2017

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

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

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.

ANZ230-233-234-236-251-152130-
Boston Harbor-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Narragansett Bay-
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
418 PM EST Tue Feb 14 2017

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

There is a low risk for gale force wind gusts Wednesday night into
Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ235-237-152130-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
418 PM EST Tue Feb 14 2017

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Rhode Island coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

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.

ANZ231-232-152130-
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-
418 PM EST Tue Feb 14 2017

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

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.

EVT/Frank

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