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Gale Watch 8, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 1, 2018

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Feb 1, 2018, 4:08 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 2, 2018, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 1, 2018, 4:08 AM EST (09:08 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 2, 2018, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 1, 2018, 3:28 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

000 
WHUS71 KBOX 010908
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
408 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

ANZ250-011715-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180201T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
408 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...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...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt early today. Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt Friday. Seas 5 to 8 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-011715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
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-
408 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST 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...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt today. Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  Friday. Seas 4 to 7 feet today, and 6 to 9 feet Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ256-011715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
408 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST 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...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt today. Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  Friday. Seas 6 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-011715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
408 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST 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...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to
  25 kt today. Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-011715-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180201T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
408 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...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...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to
  25 kt today. Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  Friday. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ231-011715-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
408 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

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

&&

$$

ANZ232-011715-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T0300Z/
Nantucket Sound-
408 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-011715-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180202T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
408 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-011715-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180202T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
408 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt. Waves 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-011200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180201T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
408 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest 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

You can follow us on Twitter at
@NWSBoston
3 follow-up statements
531 
WHUS71 KBOX 011058
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
558 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

ANZ250-011900-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180201T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
558 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 PM EST Friday. The Gale
Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-011200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180201T1200Z/
Boston Harbor-
558 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Small
Craft Advisory.

Winds have subsided below 25 kt.

$$

ANZ254-255-011900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
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-
558 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-011900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
558 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Seas 6 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ251-011900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180201T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
558 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-011900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
558 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-011900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
558 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-011900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T0300Z/
Nantucket Sound-
558 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-011900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180202T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
558 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-011900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180202T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
558 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt. Waves 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

You can follow us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/NWSBoston

You can follow us on Twitter at
@NWSBoston
589 
WHUS71 KBOX 011439
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
939 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

ANZ251-012245-
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180201T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
939 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A 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.

&&

$$

ANZ250-012245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
939 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-012245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
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-
939 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-012245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
939 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Seas 6 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-012245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
939 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West 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.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-012245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T0300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
939 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

ANZ232-012245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T0300Z/
Nantucket Sound-
939 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-012245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180202T0000Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
939 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

ANZ236-012245-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180202T0000Z/
Narragansett Bay-
939 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt. Waves 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.

&&

$$

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075 
WHUS71 KBOX 012028
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
328 PM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

ANZ232-020430-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.180202T1800Z-180203T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.W.0004.180202T2100Z-180203T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM EST Friday. A Heavy
Freezing Spray Warning has also been issued. This Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning is in effect from 4 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.
The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of heavy freezing spray are expected
  Friday afternoon into Saturday 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 Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equipped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-020430-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180202T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.180202T1800Z-180203T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.W.0004.180202T2100Z-180203T1200Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM EST Friday. A Heavy
Freezing Spray Warning has also been issued. This Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning is in effect from 4 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.
The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Seas 2 to 4 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of heavy freezing spray are expected
  Friday afternoon into Saturday 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 Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equipped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

&&

$$

ANZ231-020430-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.180202T1800Z-180203T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.W.0004.180202T2100Z-180203T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 10 PM EST Friday. A
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has also been issued. This Heavy
Freezing Spray Warning is in effect from 4 PM Friday to 7 AM EST
Saturday. The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of heavy freezing spray are expected
  Friday afternoon into Saturday 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 Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equipped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

&&

$$

ANZ236-020430-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180202T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.180202T1800Z-180203T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.W.0004.180202T2100Z-180203T0600Z/
Narragansett Bay-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO
1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM EST Friday. A Heavy
Freezing Spray Warning has also been issued. This Heavy Freezing
Spray Warning is in effect from 4 PM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday.
The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of heavy freezing spray are expected
  Friday afternoon into Saturday 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 Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equipped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-020430-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.180202T1800Z-180203T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.W.0004.180202T2100Z-180203T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Friday to 1 AM EST
Saturday. A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has also been issued.
This Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is in effect from 4 PM Friday
to 7 AM EST Saturday. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer in
effect. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Seas 4 to 7 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of heavy freezing spray are expected
  Friday afternoon into Saturday 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 Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equipped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

&&

$$

ANZ251-020430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.W.0004.180202T1800Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.180202T1800Z-180203T0300Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Heavy
Freezing Spray Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Friday to
7 AM EST Saturday. A Gale Warning has also been issued. This Gale
Warning is in effect from 1 PM to 10 PM EST Friday. The Gale
Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of heavy freezing spray are expected
  Friday afternoon into Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard
advises mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices
remain free of ice. Mariners not trained to operate in these
conditions or vessels not properly equipped to do so...should
remain in port or avoid the warning area.

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-020430-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.A.0002.180202T1800Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.180202T1800Z-180203T0600Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Friday to 1 AM EST
Saturday. A Heavy Freezing Spray Watch has also been issued. This
Heavy Freezing Spray Watch is in effect from Friday afternoon
through Saturday morning. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer
in effect. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Seas 5 to 8 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate to heavy freezing spray are 
  expected Friday afternoon into Saturday 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 Heavy Freezing Spray Watch is issued when the risk of heavy
freezing spray 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-255-020430-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.A.0002.180202T1800Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.180202T1800Z-180203T0600Z/
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-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Friday to 1 AM EST
Saturday. A Heavy Freezing Spray Watch has also been issued. This
Heavy Freezing Spray Watch is in effect from Friday afternoon
through Saturday morning. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer
in effect. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Seas 7 to 10 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate to heavy freezing spray are 
  expected Friday afternoon into Saturday 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 Heavy Freezing Spray Watch is issued when the risk of heavy
freezing spray 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-020430-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180202T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.180202T1800Z-180203T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.A.0002.180202T1800Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0008.180202T2100Z-180203T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Friday to 1 AM EST
Saturday. A Heavy Freezing Spray Watch has also been issued. This
Heavy Freezing Spray Watch is in effect from Friday afternoon
through Saturday morning. The Small Craft Advisory is no longer
in effect. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt. Seas 6 to 9 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate to heavy freezing spray are 
  expected Friday afternoon into Saturday 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 Heavy Freezing Spray Watch is issued when the risk of heavy
freezing spray 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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-020430-
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.180202T1800Z-180203T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-
328 PM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM EST Friday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Waves 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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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale watch went out at Feb 1, 3:30 AM EST, 38 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 1, 3:30 AM EST, 38 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Taunton MA
330 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
A weak warm front will move north across southern New England
this morning. An arctic cold front tonight into Friday morning
should lead to another period or wintry precipitation, before
wind chills fall to zero to 10 below Friday night. A storm
system should bring rain to the coast and snow inland Sunday
into Monday morning, but there is uncertainty as to how far
inland the milder air will get. Another storm system may bring
more rain and/or snow Wednesday into Thursday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
Low level dry air was finally being overcome, with some light
snow reaching the ground across western MA and portions of
northern CT about 1 AM. Visibility was dropping quickly to
between 1 to 2 miles. This could lead to some slippery spots on
untreated surfaces later this morning. Greatest risk for
accumulating snow remains along and north of the Mass Pike,
especially at the higher elevations of the Worcester hills and
east slopes of the Berkshires. Expecting snowfall to diminish
this afternoon, when the greatest lift moves into northern New
England.

Persistent SW winds continue into this morning, and increase for
a time later today. These winds should help boost temperatures
above normal by afternoon. Any lingering snow showers across
western MA should mix with, or change to, rain showers this
afternoon.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM FRIDAY/...
An arctic front will cross southern New England tonight.
Expecting another round of more widespread precipitation as the
low level convergence increases. Expecting this front to be off
the coast about daybreak Friday. Temperatures will fall quickly
behind this front. Still thinking there is a window about the
time of the Friday morning commute where some light snow is
likely, especially across central and eastern MA and RI.
Thinking only light snow accumulations due to the progressive
nature of this front.

The rest of Friday appears blustery and frigid behind this
front as 850 mb temperatures fall below -20C. Surface
temperatures may remain steady or fall during the day, as
heating will be limited. Westerly winds will increase to 25-30
MPH resulting in wind chill values in the single digits.

&&

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

* Brief shot of Arctic air Fri night into Sat.
* Sun-Mon storm is trending toward rain near coast and snow inland.
* Wed-Thu storm also trending milder but uncertain this far out.

Fairly active pattern through period as we deal with transient shots
of cold interspersed with brief warmups as a series of low pressure
systems move through New England. Where both of these systems track,
and how quickly cold air can erode, will determine where rain/snow
line sets up for each.

Details...

Friday night and Saturday....

Decent cold advection takes hold as high pressure briefly builds into
New England and 850 mb temperatures drop below -20C. Stayed with
guidance blend since gusty NW winds should keep atmosphere well mixed,
which gives lows in the single numbers and lower teens Friday night
and highs in 20s on Saturday. Wind chills should drop to between
zero and 10 below later Friday night into early Saturday morning.

Sunday into Monday...

Although we are still a few days out and we need to work out details,
especially with regard to thermal structure, trend on 00z models and
ensembles has been warmer when compared to previous runs. Players
involved with this system are two pieces of upper level energy,
first being over central Pacific, and second dropping south from
western Canada. We tend to have higher predictability with Pacific
systems since there is additional sampling from satellites and
aircraft and lower predictability with Arctic or western Canadian
systems which have less benefit from both.

That said, we have started to see trend that main surface low tracking
through eastern Great Lakes should have enough strength, when combined
with departing high pressure, to help erode cold air with time,
especially when considering secondary low should track near or over
southern New England (although admittedly we should see wobbles in
the track of this low in future runs).

This means most of region should see period of light snow Sunday from
initial burst of warm advection before a transition to rain from south
to north Sunday afternoon and night. How far inland rain/snow line
gets still needs to be worked out but it's possible it does manage
to get into at least Hartford, Springfield, Worcester, and Lowell.

What we also need to keep an eye on is the development of a third low
offshore early Monday morning, which will draw colder air back into
region as it departs. If it develops fast enough, it would keep enough
cold air over us to result in a snowier scenario, especially for
the interior, but could also force a change back to snow for a time
closer to coast.

At this point, this looks like an advisory-level snow event for the
interior, mainly in northern CT and western/central MA, with possibility
of reaching low-end warning criteria in some of higher elevations
(especially near Berkshires).

Keep in mind we may not see true model trend unfold until later today or
Friday, so we have only trended forecast *slightly* warmer this time.

Tuesday into Thursday...

After another shot of cold Tuesday, next low pressure system should track
west of region, resulting in another snow to rain scenario, but details
are highly uncertain at this time range.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

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

This morning...VFR with occasional MVFR across the higher
terrain and north of the KBOS-KORH-KPSF. Scattered SHSN could
result in lower vsbys around 1 SM with accumulating snowfall.
Highest confidence is across terminals near Route 2 and points
north.

This afternoon and tonight...Mixture of MVFR/VFR late in the
day falling to MVFR during the overnight. A few spotty showers
are possible, but more widespread precipitation could move in
after midnight. IFR conditions are possible towards the Friday
morning push as any rain transition to snow resulting in an inch
or two of snowfall.

Friday...Conditions improve to VFR by Friday afternoon.
Blustery westerly winds towards the evening with gusts near
25-30 kt possible.

KBOS Terminal...High confidence in TAF. Low confidence in light snow
risk during the morning push, but odds favor bulk of it staying
north of the terminal.

KBDL Terminal...High confidence in TAF. Low confidence in light snow
risk during the morning push, but odds favor bulk of it staying
north of the terminal.

Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...

Friday Night: VFR. Windy with areas gusts to 30 kt.

Saturday: VFR. Breezy.

Saturday Night: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Breezy.
Slight chance SHSN.

Sunday: Mainly VFR, with local IFR possible. Breezy. RA, chance
SN.

Sunday Night: MVFR/IFR conditions possible. Breezy. RA likely,
chance SN.

Monday: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Breezy. Chance
RA, slight chance SN.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

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

Expecting mainly Small Craft Advisory conditions across the
waters through Friday. Wind gusts should diminish some tonight,
only to increase again behind an arctic front Friday. Areas of
freezing spray expected by Friday afternoon. Will have to
consider a Freezing Spray Advisory.

Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...

Friday Night: Moderate risk for NW Gale force winds with gusts
up to 35 kt. Rough seas up to 10 ft. Freezing spray.

Saturday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up
to 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft.

Saturday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft.

Sunday: Winds less than 25 kt. Local rough seas. Rain.

Sunday Night: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 25 kt. Areas of rough seas. Rain.

Monday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up
to 25 kt. Rough seas up to 11 ft. Chance of rain.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM EST this evening for ANZ231-
     232.
     Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for ANZ233-
     234-236.
     Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EST this morning for ANZ230.
     Gale Watch from Friday afternoon through Friday evening for
     ANZ235-237-250-251-254>256.
     Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM EST Friday for ANZ235-237-
     254>256.
     Gale Warning until 7 AM EST this morning for ANZ250.
     Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM EST this morning for ANZ251.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Belk/JWD
NEAR TERM...Belk
SHORT TERM...Belk
LONG TERM...JWD
AVIATION...Belk/JWD
MARINE...Belk/JWD
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 1, 3:40 AM EST, 28 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Taunton MA
340 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-020845-
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-
340 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, all of
Massachusetts east of 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.

Sunday into Monday morning...

Light snow Sunday should change to rain from south to north Sunday
afternoon and Sunday night, but snow could persist across the
interior. Winter weather headlines may be needed in later forecasts,
especially across northern Connecticut and western and central
Massachusetts.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ235-237-251-254>256-020845-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island 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-
340 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters
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.

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

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ250-020845-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National
Marine Sanctuary-
340 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ230>234-236-020845-
Boston Harbor-Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-
Buzzards Bay-Narragansett Bay-
340 AM EST Thu Feb 1 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters
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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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 1, 9:22 AM ESTCoastal Flood StatementBOXBarnstable, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk4 hr
Feb 1, 3:28 PM ESTGale WarningBOX35 hr
Feb 1, 3:28 PM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray WatchBOX13 hr
Feb 1, 3:28 PM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningBOX42 hr
Feb 1, 3:32 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXEssex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Worcester17 hr

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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.