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Small Craft Advisory 42, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 22, 2017

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 22, 2017, 9:54 PM EDT. It was in force for 28 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 22, 2017, 9:54 PM EDT (01:54 UTC)
Expired
Mar 24, 2017, 2:00 AM EDT
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

213 
WHUS71 KBOX 230154
MWWBOX

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

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

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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WHUS71 KBOX 230359
MWWBOX

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

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

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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121 
WHUS71 KBOX 230554
MWWBOX

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

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWSBOSTON

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@NWSBOSTON
286 
WHUS71 KBOX 230822
MWWBOX

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

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWSBOSTON

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@NWSBOSTON
694 
WHUS71 KBOX 230951
MWWBOX

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

ANZ232-231400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
551 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-231800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
551 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-231400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
551 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-231800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
551 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-231800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170324T0400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
551 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-231800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170324T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
551 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWSBOSTON

YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT
@NWSBOSTON
467 
WHUS71 KBOX 231214
MWWBOX

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

ANZ232-231400-
/O.CAN.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
814 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY. CONDITIONS FOR FREEZING SPRAY HAVE
DIMINISHED, ALTHOUGH SOME LINGERING LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY WILL BE 
POSSIBLE MUCH OF THE DAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY. CONDITIONS FOR FREEZING SPRAY HAVE
DIMINISHED, ALTHOUGH SOME LINGERING LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY WILL BE 
POSSIBLE MUCH OF THE DAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-231800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
814 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY. CONDITIONS FOR FREEZING SPRAY HAVE
DIMINISHED, ALTHOUGH SOME LINGERING LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY WILL BE 
POSSIBLE MUCH OF THE DAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY. CONDITIONS FOR FREEZING SPRAY HAVE
DIMINISHED, ALTHOUGH SOME LINGERING LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY WILL BE 
POSSIBLE MUCH OF THE DAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-232015-
/O.CAN.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170324T0400Z/
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-
814 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY. CONDITIONS FOR FREEZING SPRAY HAVE
DIMINISHED, ALTHOUGH SOME LINGERING LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY WILL BE 
POSSIBLE MUCH OF THE DAY.

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-232015-
/O.CAN.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170324T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
814 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY. CONDITIONS FOR FREEZING SPRAY HAVE
DIMINISHED, ALTHOUGH SOME LINGERING LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY WILL BE 
POSSIBLE MUCH OF THE DAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-231800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.UP.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
814 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE
FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY. CONDITIONS FOR FREEZING SPRAY HAVE
DIMINISHED, ALTHOUGH SOME LINGERING LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY WILL BE 
POSSIBLE MUCH OF THE DAY.

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

&&

$$

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 
  FEET.

* FREEZING SPRAY...AREAS OF LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY THIS MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-231400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1400Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
814 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

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

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

&&

$$

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115 
WHUS71 KBOX 231439
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE UPTON NY
1039 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017


ANZ256-231800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1039 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-232245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170324T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1039 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-231800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1039 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-232245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170324T0400Z/
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-
1039 AM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

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

&&

$$
130 
WHUS71 KBOX 231828
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
228 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

ANZ231-251-256-231930-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170323T1800Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
228 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THROUGH EARLY TONIGHT.

$$

ANZ255-240000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170324T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
228 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-240230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170324T0400Z/
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-
228 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

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319 
WHUS71 KBOX 231851
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
251 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

ANZ255-232000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170324T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
251 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS AND SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THIS EVENING.

$$

ANZ250-254-240300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170324T0600Z/
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-
251 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

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

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111 
WHUS71 KBOX 232000
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
400 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

ANZ255-256-240400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1400Z-170325T1000Z/
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 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-240400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1400Z-170325T1000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
400 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-240400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1400Z-170325T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
400 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-240400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1400Z-170325T0700Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
400 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM EDT
SATURDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-240400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1600Z-170325T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
400 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-240400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1400Z-170325T0200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
400 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-240400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170324T0600Z/
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 23 2017

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

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

&&

$$

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

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@NWSBOSTON
647 
WHUS71 KBOX 240209
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1009 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

ANZ250-241015-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170324T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0015.170324T1600Z-170325T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1009 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.
THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-241015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170324T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0015.170324T1600Z-170325T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1009 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO
  20 KT TONIGHT. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT FRIDAY. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-241015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1400Z-170325T1000Z/
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-
1009 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO
6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-241015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1400Z-170325T1000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1009 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO
6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-241015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1400Z-170325T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1009 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO
6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-241015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1400Z-170325T0700Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1009 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO
3 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-241015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1600Z-170325T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
1009 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-241015-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1400Z-170325T0200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1009 PM EDT THU MAR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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332 
WHUS71 KBOX 240554
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
154 AM EDT FRI MAR 24 2017

ANZ254-241400-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-170324T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0015.170324T1600Z-170325T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
154 AM EDT FRI MAR 24 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-241400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1400Z-170325T1000Z/
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-
154 AM EDT FRI MAR 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-241400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1400Z-170325T1000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
154 AM EDT FRI MAR 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-241400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1400Z-170325T1000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
154 AM EDT FRI MAR 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-251-241400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1400Z-170325T0700Z/
CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
154 AM EDT FRI MAR 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ230-241400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1600Z-170325T0000Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
154 AM EDT FRI MAR 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ236-241400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0043.170324T1400Z-170325T0200Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
154 AM EDT FRI MAR 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-241400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0015.170324T1600Z-170325T0400Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
154 AM EDT FRI MAR 24 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 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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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Mar 22, 7:57 PM EDT, 1 hour 57 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 22, 7:57 PM EDT, 1 hour 57 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Taunton MA
757 PM EDT Wed Mar 22 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Blustery and very cold conditions will tonight will gradually
moderate Thursday with less wind. High pressure will move off
the eastern seaboard on Friday, bringing windy and milder
conditions. A cold front will push south across the region
Saturday, then stall south of New England early next week. Weak
low pressure waves forecast to push along this front, with the
potential for periods of rain and mixed precipitation.

&&

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

735 PM Update...

Winds have diminished over the last few hours, so have cancelled
the remaining wind advisory for RI/central and eastern Mass.
Will still see some gusts up to 30-40 mph through around
midnight, with the highest gusts along the immediate E coast of
Mass, Cape Cod and the islands.

Skies were mainly clear at 23Z, except for only a few mid level
clouds lingering near the coast. Temperatures have fallen
steadily through the day, down to the 20s across the region, but
feels much colder with the gusty winds.

Winds will continue to slowly diminish tonight as pressure
gradient slowly relaxes. Strong cold air advection will also
continue, with H85 temps dropping to -14C to -18C overnight.
Expect temps down to the teens across most areas, ranging to
20-25 on Cape Cod and the islands by around midnight.

Have updated near term forecast to bring conditions current.

Previous Discussion...

Mid level trof axis moves east of New Eng this evening, as one
last shortwave rotates through the NW flow. Column is very dry
so mainly clear skies tonight and very cold. Used a blend of
MOS and model temps for lows tonight which yields 5 to 15
degrees across much of SNE. Wind chills single numbers above
and below zero.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
Thursday...

Still some gusty winds in the morning along the coast but trend
will be for diminishing wind in the afternoon as high pres
builds east into New Eng. Under sunny skies, temps will
moderate as low and mid level temps rise, with highs reaching
mid/upper 30s which is still well below normal.

Thursday night...

High pres shifts south of New Eng with developing SW flow warm
advection yielding increasing mid/high clouds. There should be a
window for good radiational cooling in the evening before
clouds thicken which will result in a cold night. Lows ranging
from mid/upper teens to mid 20s across the region with temps
stabilizing or slowly rising late.

&&

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

* Light snow early Friday changes to rain as temps rise to the
  lower-mid 40s
* Mild temps on Saturday along with periods of light rain
* Low confidence Sunday-Tuesday with unsettled weather possible at
  times with some rain, sleet and/or snow possible
* Conditions may slowly improve during Wednesday, but low confidence
  continues

Overview...

12Z model suite and ensembles continue to signal general agreement
of a cold frontal passage during Saturday. Beyond this, a lot of
questions, first where this front stalls as it becomes parallel to
mid level northern stream steering flow. To complicate things, H5
cutoff low pressure over then central Mississippi valley late
Saturday is forecast to open up and move along into the northern
stream flow while large high pressure pushes across central and
eastern Canada keeping a cold air flow working southward.

Much will depend how far N the front stalls, and the timing of weak
low pressure waves that will move along this front. At this point,
looks like we will see periods of rain this weekend, with some
possible mixed precipitation during the nighttime hours as
temps fall close to or below freezing. Best chance for any
sleet/snow and/or freezing rain looks to occur main N of the
Mass Pike each night.

12Z models signaling the best shot for better organized precip with
be with the approaching open H5 wave late Mon into Tue. Models
showing general agreement on features, but exact timing and track
still very much in question. Could also see a better chance for
mixed precip Mon night further S with the established E-NE wind
flow, mainly for areas away from the coast. Lots of uncertainty
continues.

At this point, may see some improving conditions starting next
Wednesday, but remains a difficult call this far out.

Details...

Friday...Moderate confidence.

As large high pressure moves off the eastern seaboard Friday,
expect SW winds to bring milder temperatures across the region.
An approaching cold front will cause increasing pressure
gradient, along with SW low level jet up to 40-45 kt from H95
thru H9 moves across. While best LL mixing is limited to 925
hPa, could still see some gusts up to around 30 kt during Fri
afternoon, mainly from the Boston-Providence corridor SE to Cape
Cod and the islands.

Approaching cold front will bring the threat of light snow by
mid to late morning Friday, then will quickly mixing with sleet
and snow before changing to rain by early afternoon. With the
good SW wind flow in place, should see temps rise quickly. At
this point, freezing rain remains out of the forecast, but will
continue to monitor this aspect carefully. Temps should reach
the lower-mid 40s by late in the day, though a few spots across
the higher terrain may remain below 40 but likely above
freezing, at least at this point.

By Friday night, most of the precip should dissipate or remain
across northern New England, but still can not rule out the
threat for spotty light rain. Noting a non-diurnal temp trend
due to the milder air in place ahead of the approaching cold
front. Looks like front should push into the region after 05Z-
06Z. Current thinking suggests that temps should remain in the
35-40 degree range through the night.

Saturday-Saturday night...Moderate confidence.

Will see mild temps on Sat, actually close to seasonal normals
as warm air advection remains in place on W-SW winds. Looks like
the front should push off the S coast between mid morning to
midday on Saturday as winds start to shift to W-NW. Expect highs
in the mid- upper 40s along the N Mass border, ranging to the
mid 50s across N CT/RI/SE Mass, though would not be surprised to
see readings a few degrees milder before beginning to fall
during Sat afternoon. Short range models suggest that patchy
light rain may redevelop during the day and continue into Sat
night.

Colder air works in Sat night as winds become light northerly.
Weak low pres wave moves in, bringing another shot of light
precip. As the colder air filters in, looks like a wintry mix
could develop even as far S as the S coast after midnight. Lots
of uncertainty remains due to timing of the colder air and the
onset of precip, as well as how far south this will develop.
Will monitor this closely.

Sunday into Wednesday...Low confidence.

General forecast agreement continues during this timeframe, but
the big problem is the specific details for each day's
forecast. Will need to see how each piece of the puzzle fits in,
such as the mid Mississippi upper low and how quickly it will
weaken and move NE in the northern stream flow, plus timing the
precip with each weak short wave. Another factor will be the
high over eastern Canada and how it will interact with these
lows as well as the intrusion of colder air affecting PTYPE
during each night and whether it will linger into the daytime
hours.

A lot to consider, especially with the thermal patterns each
day. At this point, could see mixed precip into Sunday morning,
then again Sunday night into Monday. Have kept rather general
mixed bag of precip each nighttime period for now, and possibly
into the morning both Sunday and Monday. However, this could all
change with the next forecast package.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

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

VFR. NW gusts to 30-40 kt through 03Z-04Z mainly along the
immediate E coastal terminals, then will gradually diminish but
still gusts to 25 kt overnight. NW wind gusts to 20 kt Thu
becoming light Thu night.

KBOS TAF...High confidence in TAF.

KBDL TAF...High confidence in TAF.

Outlook /Friday through Monday/...

Friday...Moderate confidence. Mainly VFR. Patchy MVFR
CIGS/VSBYS in -SN, changing over to -RA by around midday. May
see some sleet early Fri across western terminals. Light rain
ends from S-N Fri night, but may linger across E slopes of the
Berkshires. SW winds gusting up to 25-30 kt, highest along the
coast and higher terrain, lingering into Friday night across
Cape Cod and the islands before diminishing around midnight.
MVFR CIGS linger Fri night across higher terrain.

Saturday and Sunday...Low to moderate confidence. Periods of
light rain/showers through the weekend. May see mixed
sleet/freezing rain push across portions of the region Saturday
night into Sunday. Exact placement and timing in question.

Sunday night-Monday...Low confidence. Depending upon how far S
the colder air works in, could see areas of rain, sleet and
freezing rain Sun night into Mon morning which may linger most
of Mon across the higher terrain. Patchy MVFR CIGS/VSBYS mainly
at night/early morning hours.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

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

Tonight...NW gales continue into the evening before gradually
diminishing from west to east. Freezing spray will also
continue. Seas building to 12-15 ft over outer waters east of
Cape Cod this evening before slowly subsiding.

Thursday...Still gusty NW winds in the morning with gusts 25-30
kt diminishing a bit in the afternoon. Freezing spray will
subside in the afternoon. Hazardous seas over outer waters but
gradually subsiding.

Thursday night...Diminishing NW winds becoming light SW
overnight. Seas subsiding below 5 ft over outer waters.

Outlook /Friday through Monday/...

Friday...Moderate confidence.  SW wind gusts up to 25-30 kt,
shifting to W Fri night as cold front passes. Small crafts
likely. Low chance for gale force gusts on the eastern outer
waters Fri afternoon/evening prior to frontal passage.
Visibility restrictions possible in patchy light rain Fri into
Fri night.

Saturday...Moderate confidence. Leftover small crafts as W
winds gust to 25 kt early Sat, then should diminish. Light rain
redevelops as cold front pushes off the coast with some
visibility restrictions. May see mix of sleet and snow Sat night
as colder air works in on NE winds.

Sunday-Monday...Low confidence. Depending upon where the front
stalls, may see more periods of rain during each day, possibly
mixing with sleet and snow across the eastern waters Sun night.
E-NE winds gusting to 25-30 kt so small crafts may be needed
again.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Just sent out the latest CLI messages for our four long term
climate sites. Looks like the record mins and record cold max
temps will remain intact for today.

Record lows for today:

Boston     (BOS)  8/1885, forecast low of 20
Hartford   (BDL) 12/1934, forecast low of 19
Providence (PVD) 15/1988, forecast low of 20
Worcester  (ORH)  8/1988, forecast low of 14

Record cold highs for today:

Boston     (BOS) 24/1885, high was 43 set at 259 AM
Hartford   (BDL) 29/1960, high was 38 set at 251 AM
Providence (PVD) 28/1914, high was 42 set at 1207 AM
Worcester  (ORH) 25/2002, high was 36 set at 1234 AM

Record lows for Thursday, March 23:

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

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Freezing Spray Advisory until 11 AM EDT Thursday for
     ANZ231>235-250-251-254>256.
     Gale Warning until 2 AM EDT Thursday for ANZ231-232-251-255-
     256.
     Gale Warning until midnight EDT tonight for ANZ230-233>235-237.
     Gale Warning until 10 PM EDT this evening for ANZ236.
     Gale Warning until 5 AM EDT Thursday for ANZ250-254.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KJC/EVT
NEAR TERM...KJC/EVT
SHORT TERM...KJC
LONG TERM...EVT
AVIATION...KJC/EVT
MARINE...KJC/EVT
CLIMATE...Staff
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 22, 6:09 PM EDT, 3 hours 45 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Taunton MA
609 PM EDT Wed Mar 22 2017

MAZ004>007-012>024-026-RIZ001>008-232215-
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Eastern Essex 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-
609 PM EDT Wed Mar 22 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

CTZ002>004-MAZ002-003-008>011-232215-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
609 PM EDT Wed Mar 22 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut and
western Massachusetts.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ231-232-251-255-256-232215-
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and
Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to
20 nm South of Block Island-
609 PM EDT Wed Mar 22 2017

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

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Gale Warning.
   Freezing Spray Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Freezing Spray Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ250-254-232215-
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-
609 PM EDT Wed Mar 22 2017

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Gale Warning.
   Freezing Spray Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Freezing Spray Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ230-237-232215-
Boston Harbor-Block Island Sound-
609 PM EDT Wed Mar 22 2017

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

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Gale Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ236-232215-
Narragansett Bay-
609 PM EDT Wed Mar 22 2017

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Rhode Island coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Gale Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ233>235-232215-
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
609 PM EDT Wed Mar 22 2017

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

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Gale Warning.
   Freezing Spray Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Freezing Spray Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 22, 5:50 PM EDT, 4 hours 4 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
550 PM EDT WED MAR 22 2017

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

0906 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG AVON                    41.80N  72.83W
03/22/2017                   HARTFORD           CT   AMATEUR RADIO

            *** 1 FATAL *** TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON SCHOOL BUS ON
            COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. REPORTED FATALITY OF THE BUS DRIVER.

0907 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG TOLLAND                 41.87N  72.37W
03/22/2017                   TOLLAND            CT   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ACROSS GEHRING ROAD

1001 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NEWTON                  42.33N  71.21W
03/22/2017                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON SIDEWALK ON WALCOTT ROAD

1003 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG UXBRIDGE                42.08N  71.60W
03/22/2017                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE BRANCH DOWN ON WEST RIVER ROAD

1010 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG BOXFORD                 42.67N  70.99W
03/22/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN ON WIRES ON ROUTE 133 AND PINE
            PLAIN ROAD

1052 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG ANDOVER                 42.66N  71.14W
03/22/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON BLOOD ROAD

1057 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG FARMINGTON              41.72N  72.83W
03/22/2017                   HARTFORD           CT   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE...WIRES AND POLE DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF
            CIRCLE AND POND ROADS

1147 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG IPSWICH                 42.68N  70.83W
03/22/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE DOWN ACROSS ROUTE 1 BY TRI-CITY SALES

1147 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG IPSWICH                 42.68N  70.83W
03/22/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE DOWN ON ROUTE 1 NEAR TRI-CITY SALES.

0100 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BEDFORD             41.66N  70.94W
03/22/2017                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON NEW PLAINVILLE ROAD.

0108 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG FRAMINGHAM              42.31N  71.44W
03/22/2017                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ALONG HIGHGATE ROAD.

0111 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG BOLTON                  42.43N  71.60W
03/22/2017                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN.

0125 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG METHUEN                 42.72N  71.18W
03/22/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ON SYCAMORE ROAD.

0203 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG TYNGSBORO               42.68N  71.42W
03/22/2017                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ONTO ANOTHER TREE WHICH WAS THEN PUSHED ONTO
            POWER LINES ON LAKEVIEW AVENUE.

0210 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG IPSWICH                 42.68N  70.83W
03/22/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN BLOCKING HERRICK DRIVE.

0216 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG QUINCY                  42.26N  71.01W
03/22/2017                   NORFOLK            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON POWER LINES ON KENDRICK AVENUE

0233 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HUDSON                  42.39N  71.56W
03/22/2017                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROAD ON BROAD STREET.

0233 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG ANDOVER                 42.66N  71.14W
03/22/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON HAROLD PARKER ROAD.

0240 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG GROVELAND               42.75N  71.03W
03/22/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE LIMB ONTO WIRES ON WOOD STREET.

0241 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NORTH READING           42.57N  71.07W
03/22/2017                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN BLOCKING MARBLEHEAD STREET.

0308 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG FITCHBURG               42.59N  71.82W
03/22/2017                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN.

0312 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MARLBOROUGH             42.35N  71.55W
03/22/2017                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE BRANCH DOWN ON CAR WITH DAMAGE. BOSTON POST ROAD
            WEST.

0331 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG ESSEX                   42.63N  70.77W
03/22/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON HARLOW STREET AT CONOMO POINT ROAD
            BLOCKING THE INTERSECTION.

0347 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG SAUGUS                  42.47N  71.02W
03/22/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON POLE AND WIRES ON CLEVELAND AVENUE

0352 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MIDDLETON               42.60N  71.02W
03/22/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE DOWN ON WIRES. DRAPED ACROSS MILL STREET.

0359 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG LAKEVILLE               41.85N  70.95W
03/22/2017                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            PICKENS STREET BY PANETTIERI DRIVE...LARGE TREE DOWN
            BLOCKING ROAD.

0359 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG TOPSFIELD               42.64N  70.96W
03/22/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            ALDERBROOK DRIVE...TREE DOWN.

0401 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG BELCHERTOWN             42.27N  72.40W
03/22/2017                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON WARNER ROAD.

0404 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG RAYNHAM                 41.93N  71.04W
03/22/2017                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN NEAR THE BRIDGEWATER LINE ON ROUTE 104

0414 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG SWAMPSCOTT              42.47N  70.89W
03/22/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE ONTO A HOUSE AT HYLAND PLACE.

0419 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG ROCHESTER               41.73N  70.82W
03/22/2017                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE LIMB BLOCKING A LANE OF TRAFFIC ON ROUTE
            105.

0435 PM     HIGH SUST WINDS  1 NE WINDEMERE          42.32N  70.87W
03/22/2017  M44 MPH          ANZ230             MA   MARINE MESONET

0436 PM     HIGH SUST WINDS  1 ENE MARBLEHEAD LIGHTH 42.51N  70.82W
03/22/2017  M43 MPH          ESSEX              MA   MARINE MESONET

0436 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG CHELMSFORD              42.60N  71.37W
03/22/2017                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON COURTHOUSE LANE.

0439 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NORTH CHELMSFORD        42.64N  71.38W
03/22/2017                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            BRANCHES DOWN ON WIRES ON PARKHURST ROAD.

0439 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG CAMBRIDGE               42.38N  71.12W
03/22/2017                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON GERRYS LANDING ROAD.

0503 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NORFOLK                 42.12N  71.32W
03/22/2017                   NORFOLK            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON WIRES.

0505 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG SAUGUS                  42.47N  71.02W
03/22/2017                   ESSEX              MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            SPRINGDALE AVENUE TREE DOWN BLOCKING THE ROAD.

0533 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG WAKEFIELD               42.50N  71.07W
03/22/2017                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ALONG HAMILTON ROAD.

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