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Gale Watch 9, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 3, 2018

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale watch at Feb 3, 2018, 3:51 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 4, 2018, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 3, 2018, 3:51 AM EST (08:51 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 4, 2018, 12:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 3, 2018, 4:06 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

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072 
WHUS71 KBOX 030851
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
351 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

ANZ230-236-031000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180203T0900Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
351 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds will remain less than 25 kt through much of today. Wind
gusts could increase up to 25 kt once more late tonight, but are
more likely to do so Sunday.

$$

ANZ250-031700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0009.180204T0500Z-180205T2300Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
351 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt this morning. Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up 
  to 30 kt tonight into Sunday. Seas 5 to 8 feet, building to 6 to
  11 feet towards Sunday night.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate to heavy freezing spray
  diminish this 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-031200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180203T1200Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
351 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
  Seas 2 to 4 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate to heavy freezing spray
  diminish this 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-031700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T2300Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
351 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt become southwest later this morning. Seas 4 to 7 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate to heavy freezing spray are 
  expected this 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 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>234-031700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T2300Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
351 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt become southwest later this morning. Seas 2 to 4 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate to heavy freezing spray
  diminish this 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 Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-031200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180203T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
351 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate to heavy freezing spray
  diminish this 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-031700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T2300Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
351 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt become southwest later this morning. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate to heavy freezing spray
  diminish this 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-031700-
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
351 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt become southwest later this morning. Seas 5 to 8 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate to heavy freezing spray
  diminish this 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 Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ255-031700-
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T2300Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
351 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt become southwest later this morning. Seas 5 to 8 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate to heavy freezing spray
  diminish this 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 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
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756 
WHUS71 KBOX 031158
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
658 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

ANZ251-032000-
/O.EXP.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.180203T2300Z-180204T2300Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
658 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST
Sunday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  40 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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-032000-
/O.EXP.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.EXP.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.180203T2200Z-180204T2300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
658 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST
Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ANZ250-032000-
/O.EXP.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T0500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0009.180204T0500Z-180205T2300Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
658 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ256-032000-
/O.EXP.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T2300Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
658 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Seas 4 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>234-032000-
/O.EXP.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T2300Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
658 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

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

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 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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-032000-
/O.EXP.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T2300Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
658 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 10 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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-032000-
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
658 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 4 to 7 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate to heavy freezing spray 
  diminish this 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 Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ255-032000-
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T2300Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
658 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate to heavy freezing spray 
  diminish this 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 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
012 
WHUS71 KBOX 031416
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
916 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

ANZ254-032230-
/O.EXP.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0007.180203T1416Z-180204T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
916 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Freezing
Spray Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate freezing spray.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate
accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in
freezing spray can be hazardous. The U.S. Coast Guard advises
mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free
of ice.

&&

$$

ANZ255-032230-
/O.EXP.KBOX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180203T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0007.180203T1416Z-180204T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T2300Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
916 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Freezing
Spray Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate freezing spray.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate
accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in
freezing spray can be hazardous. The U.S. Coast Guard advises
mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free
of ice.

&&

$$

ANZ250-032230-
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0007.180203T1416Z-180204T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T0500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.A.0009.180204T0500Z-180205T2300Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
916 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Freezing
Spray Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  40 kt. Seas 6 to 11 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate freezing spray.

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.

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate
accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in
freezing spray can be hazardous. The U.S. Coast Guard advises
mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free
of ice.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-032230-
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0007.180203T1416Z-180204T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T2300Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
916 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Freezing
Spray Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate freezing spray.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate
accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in
freezing spray can be hazardous. The U.S. Coast Guard advises
mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free
of ice.

&&

$$

ANZ231-032230-
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0007.180203T1416Z-180204T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.180203T2200Z-180204T2300Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
916 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Freezing
Spray Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate freezing spray.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate
accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in
freezing spray can be hazardous. The U.S. Coast Guard advises
mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free
of ice.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-032230-
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0007.180203T1416Z-180204T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T2300Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
916 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Freezing
Spray Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate freezing spray.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate
accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in
freezing spray can be hazardous. The U.S. Coast Guard advises
mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free
of ice.

&&

$$

ANZ256-032230-
/O.NEW.KBOX.UP.Y.0007.180203T1416Z-180204T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T2300Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
916 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Freezing
Spray Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate freezing spray.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate
accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in
freezing spray can be hazardous. The U.S. Coast Guard advises
mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free
of ice.

&&

$$

ANZ251-032230-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.180203T2300Z-180204T2300Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
916 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 
  40 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.

&&

$$

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672 
WHUS71 KBOX 032106
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
406 PM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

ANZ250-040515-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T0500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180204T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.A.0009.180204T0500Z-180205T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0014.180204T1100Z-180205T0500Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
406 PM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM Sunday to midnight EST
Sunday night. The Small Craft Advisory has been cancelled. The
Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt. Seas 7 to 10 feet.

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate freezing spray.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate
accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in
freezing spray can be hazardous. The U.S. Coast Guard advises
mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free
of ice.

&&

$$

ANZ232-040515-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T2300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180204T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0020.180203T2200Z-180205T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0010.180205T0900Z-180205T2100Z/
Nantucket Sound-
406 PM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 1 AM EST Monday. A Gale Watch
has also been issued. This Gale Watch is in effect from late
Sunday night through Monday afternoon.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate freezing spray.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate
accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in
freezing spray can be hazardous. The U.S. Coast Guard advises
mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free
of ice.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ254-040515-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180204T2300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180204T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0020.180204T0500Z-180205T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0010.180205T0900Z-180205T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
406 PM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM
EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 4 AM EST
Monday. A Gale Watch has also been issued. This Gale Watch is in
effect from late Sunday night through Monday afternoon.

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate freezing spray.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate
accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in
freezing spray can be hazardous. The U.S. Coast Guard advises
mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free
of ice.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ230-040515-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.180203T2300Z-180205T0600Z/
Boston Harbor-
406 PM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect until 1 AM EST Monday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 
  kt. Waves 1 to 2 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate
accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in
freezing spray can be hazardous. The U.S. Coast Guard advises
mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free
of ice.

&&

$$

ANZ236-040515-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.180204T0800Z-180205T0600Z/
Narragansett Bay-
406 PM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* WINDS AND SEAS...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 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.

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate
accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in
freezing spray can be hazardous. The U.S. Coast Guard advises
mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free
of ice.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-040515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180205T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180204T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0010.180205T0900Z-180205T2100Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
406 PM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate freezing spray.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate
accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in
freezing spray can be hazardous. The U.S. Coast Guard advises
mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free
of ice.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ231-040515-
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180204T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.180203T2200Z-180205T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0010.180205T0900Z-180205T2100Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
406 PM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate freezing spray.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate
accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in
freezing spray can be hazardous. The U.S. Coast Guard advises
mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free
of ice.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-040515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180205T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180204T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0010.180205T0900Z-180205T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
406 PM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate freezing spray.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate
accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in
freezing spray can be hazardous. The U.S. Coast Guard advises
mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free
of ice.

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

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-040515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180205T0900Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.UP.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180204T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0010.180205T0900Z-180205T2100Z/
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-
406 PM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* FREEZING SPRAY...Areas of moderate freezing spray.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Freezing Spray Advisory means that light to moderate
accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in
freezing spray can be hazardous. The U.S. Coast Guard advises
mariners to check and ensure all life saving devices remain free
of ice.

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.

&&

$$

ANZ251-040515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0019.180203T2300Z-180205T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.A.0010.180205T0900Z-180205T2100Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
406 PM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this 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 3, 2:20 AM EST, 1 hour 31 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 3, 2:20 AM EST, 1 hour 31 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Taunton MA
220 AM EST Sat Feb 3 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
Dry, cold conditions continue today. A storm system should
bring rain to the coast, and snow inland, Sunday into Monday
morning. Some uncertainty remains as to how far inland the
rain/snow line will track. Another storm system may bring more
rain and/or snow Wednesday. High pressure brings more dry and
cold weather Thursday and Friday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
Minor tweaks to the forecast for the rest of tonight, mainly to
temperatures. Winds continue to slowly diminish.

A high pressure will move offshore through the Mid Atlantic
states later today. The main impact of this will be the backing
of surface winds through west to southwest this morning. Once
that happens, slight warm air advection will get underway. Given
the cold start to the day though, and plenty of sunshine, it
will still not be enough to push high temperatures out of the
20s at most locations in southern New England. A few locations
near the coast may approach 30 degrees

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH 6 PM SUNDAY/...
Southern New England gets squeezed between the departing high
pressure to the southeast, and a low pressure moving into the
Great Lakes late tonight. This will increase the SW winds, and
push warmer air our way, especially for Sunday. The warm air
advection will also mean increasing clouds tonight, and mainly
overcast skies Sunday.

These clouds will help prevent temperatures from falling much
tonight, but low temperatures will still be well below normal.
Most of tonight should remain dry, with an increasing chance of
some light snow late tonight into mid morning Sunday. Much of
our region should have little to no snow accumulation. The
greatest risk for precipitation will be during the afternoon and
evening, when temperatures should be well above freezing,
resulting in rain. The greatest risk for accumulating snow
beyond a coating would be towards NW MA.

Expecting gusty winds to develop Sunday as well due to an
increasing depth of the mixed layer as well as precipitation
drag.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Big Picture...

Longwave scale shows a persistent ridge west/trough east
pattern through next week, although with slight drifting
westward over the period. Shortwave scale shows three
shortwaves moving through this flow during the period. A burst
of milder air leads each trough, and cold air moves in under the
troughs.

Model mass fields are in good agreement through Wednesday, but
with diverging details in the sea level pressure at that time.
Mass fields and thermal fields diverge somewhat Thursday and
Friday, mostly in timing of the features. Confidence is
moderate.

Details...

Sunday Night...

All models show a coastal low developing off the Carolinas
Sunday night and passing offshore near the benchmark. No sign of
cold air moving back in until after it passes. PW values
maximize at 0.75 inches over RI/Eastern Mass and 1 inch near or
just offshore of the Cape and Islands. This is 1.5 to 2.0 Std
Deviations above normal, suggesting a period of heavy rain
Sunday night.

Monday and Tuesday...

Cold front sweeps through by Monday morning. The low continues to
deepen as it moves off through the Maritimes. This tightens the
pressure gradient over New England. Mixed layer is forecast to
925 mb, with winds of 30 to 35 knots in the mixed layer. Thus
expecting a windy day. Temps aloft start the day supporting 40s
east and 30s west...but by mid afternoon this support is more
like 30s east and 20s west. So expect falling temperatures by
midday/afternoon.

High pressure builds over the region Monday night bringing fair
skies and light wind.

High pressure moves offshore by Tuesday, with southerly flow
returning. This will mean increasing clouds Tuesday, but
sufficient low level lift holds off until Tuesday night, so any
chance of precip should hold off until then.

Wednesday through Friday...

Low pressure moves up the Ohio Valley. Model consensus shows a
track across Northern New England Wednesday, but the GGEM does
favor a more southern track across RI and SE Mass. The consensus
track favors mostly rain. However the ECMWF hints at weak cold
air damming at the start, so we will not rule out precip
starting as snow before changing to rain. As with the Sunday
storm, far northwest Mass could hold onto enough cold air to
stay mostly snow.

High pressure brings dry seasonably cold weather for Thursday and
Friday.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Short Term /through Sunday/...High confidence.

Today...VFR.

Tonight...VFR. Low risk for MVFR-IFR VSBYS in patchy -SN, mainly
north and west of KFIT-KORH-KBAF after midnight.

Sunday...Mainly VFR cigs, with areas MVFR CIGS across portions
of SE MA and RI. Windy with local gusts to 30 kt. Mainly RA
developing during the afternoon. Local areas of -SN across NW
MA. Mainly VFR vsbys, with areas MVFR/IFR vsbys in heavier
precipitation.

KBOS Terminal...High confidence in TAF.

KBDL Terminal...High confidence in TAF.

Outlook /Sunday Night through Wednesday/...

Sunday Night: MVFR/IFR conditions possible. Windy with local
gusts to 30 kt. RA, chance SN.

Monday: VFR. Windy with gusts to 35 kt.

Monday Night: VFR. Breezy.

Tuesday: Mainly VFR, with local IFR possible. Slight chance SN.

Tuesday Night: MVFR/IFR conditions possible. Breezy. Chance SN.

Wednesday: Mainly MVFR, with areas IFR possible. Breezy. RA
likely, SN likely.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Short Term /through Sunday/...High confidence.

Wind speeds continue to diminish through this morning. Will be
converting Gale Warnings to Small Craft Advisories. Seas will be
slower to respond, so will likely need to maintain advisories
across the outer coastal waters. Increasing SSW winds tonight
into Sunday may approach gale force, especially across the
waters east of MA. Will be considering a Gale Watch over the
next couple of hours.

Outlook /Sunday Night through Wednesday/...

Sunday Night: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Local rough seas. Rain.

Monday: Moderate risk for gale force winds with gusts up to
35 kt. Areas of rough seas.

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

Tuesday: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching 5 ft.

Tuesday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas locally approaching
5 ft. Slight chance of rain, slight chance of snow. Areas of
visibility 1 to 3 nm.

Wednesday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts
up to 25 kt. Local rough seas. Rain likely. Local visibility
1 to 3 nm.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...Heavy Freezing Spray Warning until 9 AM EST this morning for
     ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256.
     Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EST this morning for
     ANZ231>235-237-251.
     Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM EST early this morning for
     ANZ230-236.
     Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM EST Sunday for ANZ250-254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/Belk
NEAR TERM...Belk
SHORT TERM...Belk
LONG TERM...WTB
AVIATION...WTB/Belk
MARINE...WTB/Belk
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 2, 3:59 PM EST, 11 hours 52 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Taunton MA
359 PM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-032100-
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-
359 PM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

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 northwest Massachusetts.

Wednesday and Wednesday night...

Light snow Wednesday should change to rain from south to north in the
afternoon, then change back to snow Wednesday night before ending.
Winter weather headlines may be needed in later forecasts, especially
across western and central Massachusetts and possibly northern
Connecticut.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ250-254>256-032100-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National
Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and
Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to
20 nm South of Block Island-
359 PM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Heavy Freezing Spray Warning.
   Gale Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

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

   Heavy Freezing Spray Warning.

There is a moderate risk on Monday for gale force winds with
northwest gusts up to 35 kt.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ231-251-032100-
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
359 PM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

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

   Heavy Freezing Spray Warning.
   Gale Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

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

   Heavy Freezing Spray Warning.

There is a moderate risk on Monday for gale force winds with
northwest gusts up to 35 kt.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ235-237-032100-
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
359 PM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Rhode Island coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

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

   Heavy Freezing Spray Warning.
   Gale Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

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

   Heavy Freezing Spray Warning.

There is a moderate risk on Monday for gale force winds with
northwest gusts up to 35 kt.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ236-032100-
Narragansett Bay-
359 PM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Rhode Island coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

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

   Freezing Spray Advisory.
   Gale Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

There is a moderate risk on Monday for gale force winds with
northwest gusts up to 35 kt.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ232>234-032100-
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
359 PM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

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

   Heavy Freezing Spray Warning.
   Gale Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

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

   Heavy Freezing Spray Warning.

There is a moderate risk on Monday for gale force winds with
northwest gusts up to 35 kt.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ230-032100-
Boston Harbor-
359 PM EST Fri Feb 2 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon 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...Saturday through Thursday.

There is a moderate risk on Monday for gale force winds with
northwest gusts up to 35 kt.

.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 2, 7:03 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX44 hr
Feb 3, 6:58 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX3 days
Feb 3, 9:16 AM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray AdvisoryBOX10 hr
Feb 3, 4:06 PM ESTGale WatchBOX23 hr
Feb 3, 4:06 PM ESTGale WarningBOX48 hr
Feb 3, 4:06 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX12 hr

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