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Small Craft Advisory 59, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 20, 2017

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Apr 20, 2017, 4:23 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 21, 2017, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 37 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 20, 2017, 4:23 PM EDT (20:23 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 21, 2017, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 22, 2017, 3:18 PM EDT
In force
37 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

714 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
423 PM EDT THU APR 20 2017

ANZ250-254-255-210430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.170421T0600Z-170422T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
423 PM EDT THU APR 20 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-210430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.170421T1000Z-170422T1200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
423 PM EDT THU APR 20 2017

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-210430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.170421T1200Z-170422T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
423 PM EDT THU APR 20 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EDT FRIDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-210430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.170421T1200Z-170422T0200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
423 PM EDT THU APR 20 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EDT FRIDAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-210430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.170421T1200Z-170422T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
423 PM EDT THU APR 20 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON

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9 follow-up statements
505 
WHUS71 KBOX 210138
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
938 PM EDT THU APR 20 2017

ANZ250-254-255-210830-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.170421T0600Z-170422T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
938 PM EDT THU APR 20 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO
8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-210830-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.170421T1000Z-170422T1200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
938 PM EDT THU APR 20 2017

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-210830-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.170421T1200Z-170422T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
938 PM EDT THU APR 20 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-210830-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.170421T1200Z-170422T0200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
938 PM EDT THU APR 20 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-210830-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.170421T1200Z-170422T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
938 PM EDT THU APR 20 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

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647 
WHUS71 KBOX 210744
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
344 AM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

ANZ250-254-255-211545-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
344 AM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-211545-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.170421T1000Z-170422T1200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
344 AM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 5 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-211545-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.170421T1200Z-170422T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
344 AM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-211545-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.170421T1200Z-170422T0200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
344 AM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS AROUND 15 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-211545-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.170421T1200Z-170422T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
344 AM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

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

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288 
WHUS71 KBOX 211429
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1029 AM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

ANZ250-254-255-212230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1029 AM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-212230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T1200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1029 AM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-212230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T0200Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1029 AM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-212230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T0200Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
1029 AM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS AROUND 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-212230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1029 AM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  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.

&&

$$

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

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119 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
337 PM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

ANZ235-237-220345-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T0400Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
337 PM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-220345-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T0400Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
337 PM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

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

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-255-220345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170423T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
337 PM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-220345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T1600Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
337 PM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-220345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T0400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
337 PM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-220345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T0400Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
337 PM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-220345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
337 PM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  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.

&&

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1018 PM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

ANZ231-233-234-220330-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T0400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
1018 PM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

EAST WINDS WILL REMAIN LESS THAN 25 KT, EVEN WITH GUSTS.

$$

ANZ250-254-255-221030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170423T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1018 PM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-221030-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T1600Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1018 PM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SATURDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-220400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T0400Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
1018 PM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-220400-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T0400Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1018 PM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-220700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1018 PM EDT FRI APR 21 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 5 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 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.

&&

$$

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MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1201 AM EDT SAT APR 22 2017

ANZ232-235-237-220515-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T0400Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1201 AM EDT SAT APR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH LESS THAN 5 FT OVERNIGHT.

$$

ANZ250-254-255-221215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170423T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
1201 AM EDT SAT APR 22 2017

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-221215-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T1600Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1201 AM EDT SAT APR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-220700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1201 AM EDT SAT APR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 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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WHUS71 KBOX 220709
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
309 AM EDT SAT APR 22 2017

ANZ256-220815-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170422T0700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
309 AM EDT SAT APR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH LESS THAN 5 FEET THIS MORNING.

$$

ANZ250-254-255-221600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170423T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
309 AM EDT SAT APR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-221600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170423T1300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
309 AM EDT SAT APR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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701 
WHUS71 KBOX 221328
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
928 AM EDT SAT APR 22 2017

ANZ250-254-255-222130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170423T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
928 AM EDT SAT APR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-222130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170423T1300Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
928 AM EDT SAT APR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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117 
WHUS71 KBOX 221918
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
318 PM EDT SAT APR 22 2017

ANZ250-254-230330-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170423T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SW.Y.0003.170422T1918Z-170423T2200Z/
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-
318 PM EDT SAT APR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM
EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE
EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID
SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING
WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK
MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED.
REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

ANZ251-230330-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170423T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SW.Y.0003.170422T1918Z-170423T1800Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
318 PM EDT SAT APR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM
EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE
EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID
SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING
WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK
MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED.
REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

ANZ255-230330-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-170423T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SW.Y.0003.170422T1918Z-170423T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
318 PM EDT SAT APR 22 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM
EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE
EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID
SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING
WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK
MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED.
REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

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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 Apr 20, 4:21 PM EDT, 2 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 20, 4:21 PM EDT, 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Taunton MA
421 PM EDT Thu Apr 20 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
A warm front moves north across our region late tonight into
Friday morning, and will be accompanied by another round of
rain. Drier and quiet for Saturday. Rain skirts by to our south
Sunday, with another shot of some rain late Tuesday into
Wednesday. Otherwise, near normal conditions as temperatures
moderate up against an east onshore flow.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY MORNING/...
Not a lot of change from previous forecast. Still thinking
greatest rainfall risk will be along and north of the Mass Pike,
and most likely to fall after midnight Friday. Cannot rule out
scattered showers west of the CT River between 8 PM and
midnight.

Temperatures will slowly fall tonight with a freshening east
flow in place. Expecting a switch from the diurnal clouds we have
this afternoon, to a lower marine stratus moving west into
southern New England. These lower clouds should keep min
temperatures slightly above normal.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
Primary low pressure passes by our region well to our north,
but close enough to try to push a warm front across southern New
England late Friday into Friday night. Thinking this front will
not make it completely through our region for a couple of
reasons: 1. a high pressure over Nova Scotia will maintain an
east to southeast flow near the surface and, 2. a weak frontal
wave should develop just south of the islands friday night. Both
of these factors should force this boundary to stall over
eastern MA, for at least a time.

The main limitation for rainfall will be the timing of a mid
level dry slot, which should work its way from west to east
along the south coast during the afternoon and evening. At the
very least, expecting coverage of showers to diminish during the
afternoon across northern CT, RI into southeast MA late Friday
afternoon and evening. Eventually, the rain should move
northeast of our region as this dry slot widens late Friday
night.

Latest guidance continues to advertise very marginal
instability, so have kept thunderstorms out of the forecast.

East to southeast flow continues. There could be gusts of
20-30 mph along the east coast, especially across Cape Cod and
the islands, as well as Cape Ann. These onshore winds will mean
high temperatures about 5-10 degrees below normal Friday, with
near to slightly above normal low temperatures Friday night.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Big Picture...

Periods of rain through Tuesday and parts of Wednesday, then a high
pressure builds in from the south returning dry and warmer weather.

Details...

Saturday...

Saturday will be mostly dry, with potential isolated showers in the
early morning hours as the low pressure system that affected the
region Friday moves offshore. Skies will likely remain cloudy
throughout the day, with a chance of broken clouds in the afternoon
and evening. Temperatures will be seasonable with temps ranging in
the 50s across Southern New England. Overnight temperatures will be
in the 40s through the night as winds remain northwesterly with
occasional wind gusts up to 10 mph.

Sunday...

Sunday will be mostly cloudy as a shortwave trough progresses across
the region ahead of a cold front located over the Great Lakes. A low
pressure area located over the Carolinas may advect some moisture
into our region, possibly producing periods of rain along the
southern coast. Sunday temperatures will range in the 50s to low 60s
across the region. The Connecticut River Valley will likely see the
warmest temperatures with the Cape and North Shore remaining in the
50s. With weak southwesterly winds, overnight temperatures will
remain in the 40s across Southern New England.

Monday...

The cold front will make its way through New England Monday morning,
causing winds to gust up to 20 mph behind the front. Afternoon
temperatures will be seasonable with highs in the upper 50s. Winds
will become northerly Monday evening after the frontal passage,
dropping evening temperatures into the upper 30s and lower 40s
across New England.

There is a chance for light showers along the southeastern coast of
New England late Monday evening as the cold front moves offshore
and a warm front approaches from the south.

Tuesday through Thursday...

Tuesday will be windy along the southeastern coast of New England as
the low pressure approaches the region from the south. Northeasterly
winds will be advected down into the New England making for cooler
temperatures through the period. Temperatures are expected to remain
in the 50s throughout the day, with low temperatures in the 40s.

Winds will diminish Wednesday inland, but remain strong along the
coast. Winds may gust up to 25 mph at times as the low pressure
skims the eastern coast of New England. Afternoon temperatures will
be slightly warmer than Tuesday, with highs in the low 60s, due to a
southerly windshift.

The chance of rain persists through early Thursday morning as the
low pressure continues to hug the eastern coast due to a strong low
level jet. A high pressure area will build in behind the low
pressure system, returning dry weather and warmer temperatures.
Temperatures will return into the upper 60s for Thursday.

&&

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

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

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

Through 00Z...

latest visible imagery showing a bank of marine stratus over the
ocean, heading west. This stratus will impact the Cape and
islands first, with MVFR to IFR CIGS. Elsewhere in southern New
England, mainly VFR CIGS with local MVFR CIGS.

Tonight...

Dry to start, but rain redevelops after 03z from west to east.
Rain may be briefly moderate to heavy at times, particularly
toward the NH/VT border with MA. MVFR to IFR CIGS become more
widespread after 02Z from east to west.

Friday...

A mix of IFR/MVFR in rain with a drying trend 18z-00z from west
to east. Southeast winds becoming gusty across eastern coastal
MA from Cape Cod to Cape Ann during the afternoon.

Friday night...

BKN-OVC MVFR/IFR CIGS lingering, especially across eastern New
England with a chance of -RA, VFR conditions likely develop in
the CT River valley late.

KBOS TAF...High confidence in trends, but somewhat lower on
exact details including timing. Later portion of the evening
push could be impacted by marine stratus. Continuing to monitor
timing.

KBDL TAF...High confidence in trends, but somewhat lower on
exact details including timing.

Outlook /Saturday through Tuesday/...

Saturday..High confidence

IFR becoming VFR along the southeastern coast of New England late
morning as rain and fog dissipates. Mainly VFR across New England
then follows throughout the day.

Sunday...Moderate confidence

VFR with a slight chance for MVFR along the southern coast of New
England late Sunday morning due to possible rain showers. Northern
Massachusetts will remain in VFR throughout the day.

Monday...Moderate confidence.

Mainly VFR with high pres.

Tuesday...Moderate confidence.

VFR to start will give way to a mix of MVFR/IFR toward the evening
hours, first across S coastal terminals then spreading north.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

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

Increasing east winds tonight into Friday will also result in
building seas, especially across the eastern coastal waters.
Will be posting a Small Craft Advisory for these waters, soon.
Areas of rain will overspread the waters after midnight, then
gradually move out Friday afternoon into Friday evening.
Visibility will likely be less than 1 mile at times through
Friday afternoon in areas of fog. Fog should linger Friday night
as well, but with slightly improved visibility.

Outlook /Saturday through Tuesday/...

Saturday...High confidence

Lingering swell near 5-7 ft on the ocean waters will yield continued
small craft advisory conditions, but mainly along the eastern
waters.  Some fog, but otherwise quiet boating conditions.

Sunday into Monday...Moderate confidence

High pres over the waters will lead to generally quiet boating
weather across the region.

Tuesday...Low confidence.
The combination of persistent E-NE flow reaching around 25 kt and a
building swell as a result will lead to Small Craft conditions
mainly during the latter half of the day.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 8 AM to 10 PM EDT Friday for ANZ231-
     232.
     Small Craft Advisory from 2 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday for
     ANZ250-254-255.
     Small Craft Advisory from 6 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday for
     ANZ251.
     Small Craft Advisory from 8 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Saturday for
     ANZ256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Belk/Doody/Correia
NEAR TERM...Belk
SHORT TERM...Belk
LONG TERM...Doody/Correia
AVIATION...Belk/Doody/Correia
MARINE...Belk/Doody/Correia
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 20, 3:54 AM EDT, 12 hours 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Taunton MA
354 AM EDT Thu Apr 20 2017

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-210800-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-
Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
354 AM EDT Thu Apr 20 2017

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

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

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-210800-
Boston Harbor-Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-
Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Narragansett Bay-Block Island Sound-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National
Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and
Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to
20 nm South of Block Island-
354 AM EDT Thu Apr 20 2017

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

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

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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www.weather.gov/boston

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.