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Storm Watch 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 10, 2017

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm watch at Feb 10, 2017, 4:10 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 13, 2017, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 314 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 10, 2017, 4:10 PM EST (21:10 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 13, 2017, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 24, 2017, 2:55 AM EST
In force
314 days
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

878 
WHUS71 KBOX 102110
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
410 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

ANZ250-110515-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-170210T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.170210T2110Z-170211T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0002.170213T0900Z-170214T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
410 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. A STORM
WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY...NORTH WINDS 
  30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT. SEAS 13 TO 18 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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-110000-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-170210T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.170210T2110Z-170211T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
410 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-110000-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-170210T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.170210T2110Z-170211T0000Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
410 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-110500-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-170210T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.170210T2110Z-170211T0500Z/
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-
410 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-110300-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-170210T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.170210T2110Z-170211T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
410 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-110000-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-170210T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.170210T2110Z-170211T0000Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
410 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-251-102215-
/O.EXP.KBOX.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-170210T2100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
410 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THIS EVENING.

$$

ANZ236-102215-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-170210T2100Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
410 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THIS EVENING.

$$

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8 follow-up statements
960 
WHUS71 KBOX 110026
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
726 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

ANZ231>235-237-110130-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-170211T0000Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
726 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

CONDITIONS THAT WARRANT THE ADVISORY HAVE ENDED. 

$$

ANZ250-110830-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-170211T0500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0002.170213T0900Z-170214T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
726 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 
  KT. SEAS 13 TO 18 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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-110500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-170211T0500Z/
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-
726 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-110300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-170211T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
726 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST 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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161 
WHUS71 KBOX 110308
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1008 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

ANZ256-110415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-170211T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1008 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

ANZ250-111115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-170211T0500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0002.170213T0900Z-170214T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1008 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

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

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTH WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 
  KT. SEAS 13 TO 18 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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-110500-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-170211T0500Z/
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-
1008 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2017

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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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964 
WHUS71 KBOX 110859
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
359 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2017

ANZ230-233>237-111700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0007.170213T0900Z-170214T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
359 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2017

...GALE WATCH FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-251-254>256-111700-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SR.A.0002.170213T0600Z-170214T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-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-
359 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2017

...STORM WATCH FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  60 KT. SEAS 14 TO 19 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC
TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO
CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

ANZ250-111700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.A.0002.170213T0600Z-170214T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
359 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2017

...STORM WATCH FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  55 KT. SEAS 18 TO 23 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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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845 
WHUS71 KBOX 111501
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1001 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2017

ANZ230-233>237-112315-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0007.170213T0900Z-170214T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1001 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-250-251-254>256-112315-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0002.170213T0600Z-170214T0900Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET 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-
1001 AM EST SAT FEB 11 2017

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  60 KT. SEAS 16 TO 21 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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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887 
WHUS71 KBOX 112054
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
354 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2017

ANZ230-233>237-120500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0007.170213T0900Z-170214T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0016.170213T0900Z-170214T0600Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
354 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-232-250-251-254>256-120500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.170213T0600Z-170214T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0005.170213T0900Z-170214T0400Z/
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET 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 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2017

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM EST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM EST MONDAY. THE
STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  60 KT. SEAS 19 TO 24 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

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477 
WHUS71 KBOX 232021
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
321 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

ANZ254>256-240430-
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/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0051.171223T2200Z-171224T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
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-
321 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 1 AM EST Sunday. A Storm Watch
has also been issued. This Storm Watch is in effect from Monday
morning through Monday afternoon. The Small Craft Advisory is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  55 kt. Seas 10 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 knots has significantly increased...but the specific
timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to
provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to
consider altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-240430-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171224T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0051.171223T2200Z-171224T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
321 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect until 1 AM EST Sunday. A Storm Watch
has also been issued. This Storm Watch is in effect from Monday
morning through Monday afternoon. The Small Craft Advisory is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 
  50 kt. Seas 7 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 knots has significantly increased...but the specific
timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to
provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to
consider altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ251-240430-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.171223T2300Z-171224T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0031.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
321 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 9 AM EST Sunday. A Gale Watch
has also been issued. This Gale Watch is in effect from Monday
morning through Monday afternoon.

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 
  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.

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ231-240430-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.171223T2100Z-171224T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
321 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM EST Sunday. A Storm Watch
has also been issued. This Storm Watch is in effect from Monday
morning through Monday afternoon.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  50 kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-240430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171224T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0031.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
321 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale Watch,
which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt. Waves 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-240430-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-171224T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
321 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Storm Watch,
which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

* WINDS AND SEAS...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 
  kt. Seas 6 to 11 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 Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 knots has significantly increased...but the specific
timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to
provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to
consider altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ230-240430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0031.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-
321 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale Watch,
which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Waves 2 to 4 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.

&&

$$

For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at
www.weather.gov/boston

You can follow us on Facebook at
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@NWSBoston
985 
WHUS71 KBOX 240303
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1003 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

ANZ254-255-241115-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-171224T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171225T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
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-
1003 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... 
...STORM WATCH FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM EST Monday. The Gale
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...Westerly winds 10 to 15 kts with gusts
  up to 30 kts. 

* WINDS AND SEAS ON MONDAY...Westerly winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt. Seas 10 to 15 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 Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 knots has significantly increased...but the specific
timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to
provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to
consider altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ256-241115-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-171224T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171225T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1003 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... 
...STORM WATCH FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM EST Monday. The Gale
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...Westerly winds 10 to 15 kts with gusts
  up to 25 kts. 

* WINDS AND SEAS ON MONDAY...Westerly winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 50 kt. Seas 10 to 15 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 Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 knots has significantly increased...but the specific
timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to
provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to
consider altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-241115-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-171224T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171224T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1003 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY... 
...STORM WATCH FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM EST Sunday. The Gale
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...Westerly winds 10 to 15 kts with gusts
  up to 25 kts. 

* WINDS AND SEAS ON MONDAY...Westerly winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 50 kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-241115-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-171224T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171225T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1003 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... 
...STORM WATCH FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM EST Monday. The Gale
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...Westerly winds 10 to 15 kts with gusts
  up to 25 kts. 

* WINDS AND SEAS ON MONDAY...Westerly winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 50 kt. Seas 6 to 11 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 Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 knots has significantly increased...but the specific
timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to
provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to
consider altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ230-241115-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.171224T0400Z-171224T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0031.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Boston Harbor-
1003 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY... 
...GALE WATCH FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...Westerly winds 10 to 15 kts with gusts
  up to 25 kts. 

* WINDS AND SEAS ON MONDAY...Westerly winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 15 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-241115-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171224T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0031.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1003 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 11 AM EST SUNDAY... 
...GALE WATCH FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...Westerly winds 10 to 15 kts with gusts
  up to 30 kts. 

* WINDS AND SEAS ON MONDAY...Westerly winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 40 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.

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased...but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ250-241115-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-171224T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
1003 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY... 
...STORM WATCH FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...Westerly winds 10 to 15 kts with gusts
  up to 30 kts. 

* WINDS AND SEAS ON MONDAY...Westerly winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 50 kt. Seas 6 to 11 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 Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 knots has significantly increased...but the specific
timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to
provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to
consider altering their plans.

&&

$$

ANZ231-241115-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171224T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
1003 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 11 AM EST SUNDAY... 
...STORM WATCH FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...Westerly winds 10 to 15 kts with gusts
  up to 30 kts. 

* WINDS AND SEAS ON MONDAY...Westerly winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 50 kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-241115-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171224T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0031.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Narragansett Bay-
1003 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... 
...GALE WATCH FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS TONIGHT...Westerly winds 10 to 15 kts with gusts
  up to 25 kts. 

* WINDS AND SEAS ON MONDAY...Westerly winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet at the entrance to the bay.

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.

&&

$$

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
463 
WHUS71 KBOX 240755
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

ANZ230-241600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171224T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0031.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T1200Z-171226T0300Z/
Boston Harbor-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. The
Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Gale Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40
  kt. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ251-241600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171224T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0031.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T0900Z-171226T0600Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Gale Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45
  kt. Seas 6 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-241600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171224T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0052.171225T0900Z-171226T0600Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Storm Watch is
no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50
  kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-241600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171225T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 4 PM EST Monday. The
Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Storm Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55
  kt. Seas 6 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-241600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-171224T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 4 PM EST Monday. The
Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Storm Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60
  kt. Seas 4 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ250-241600-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0147.000000T0000Z-171224T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 4 PM EST Monday. The
Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Storm Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50
  kt. Seas 6 to 11 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-241600-
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/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0015.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
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-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 4 PM EST Monday. The
Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The Storm Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60
  kt. Seas 10 to 15 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions...and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

&&

$$

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Narragansett Bay-
255 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. The
Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Westerly winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45
  kt. Waves 3 to 6 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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The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 9, 10:07 PM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket17 hr
Feb 9, 10:40 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX17 hr
Feb 10, 3:27 PM ESTWinter Storm WatchBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire and 5 more25 hr
Feb 10, 4:10 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX8 hr

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Sources

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