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Small Craft Advisory 94, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

August 1, 2020

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Aug 1, 2020, 3:40 PM EDT. It took effect at Aug 2, 2020, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 1, 2020, 3:40 PM EDT (19:40 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 2, 2020, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Aug 3, 2020, 5:18 AM EDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
340 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020

ANZ250-254>256-020345-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.200802T1800Z-200803T1200Z/
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-
340 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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 and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-020345-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.200802T1800Z-200803T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
340 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Frank
7 follow-up statements
900 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
753 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020

ANZ250-254>256-020800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.200802T1800Z-200803T1200Z/
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-
753 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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 and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-020800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.200802T1800Z-200803T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
753 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
776 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
331 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

ANZ231>234-021545-
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Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
331 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and 
  Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254>256-021545-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.200802T1800Z-200803T1200Z/
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-
331 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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 and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-021545-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.200802T1800Z-200803T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
331 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
957 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1054 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

ANZ250-254>256-022300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.200802T1800Z-200803T1200Z/
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-
1054 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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 and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-022300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.200802T1800Z-200803T1200Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1054 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-022300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.200802T1800Z-200803T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1054 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and 
  Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
280 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
505 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

ANZ254>256-030515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-200803T2100Z/
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-
505 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and 
  Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas 
  Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, 
  Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending 
  out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-030515-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-200803T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
505 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-030515-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-200803T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
505 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-030515-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-200803T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
505 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, Cape Cod Bay and 
  Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
818 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

ANZ250-030830-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-200803T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
818 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-030830-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-200803T2100Z/
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-
818 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and 
  Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas 
  Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, 
  Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending 
  out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-030830-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-200803T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
818 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-030830-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-200803T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
818 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, Cape Cod Bay and 
  Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
201 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020

ANZ250-031200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-200803T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
201 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ254>256-031415-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-200803T2100Z/
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-
201 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and 
  Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas 
  Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, 
  Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending 
  out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-031415-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-200803T2100Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
201 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Block Island Sound and Rhode Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231>234-031200-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-200803T1200Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
201 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, Cape Cod Bay and 
  Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
518 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020

ANZ231>234-250-031730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-200803T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.TR.A.1009.200803T0918Z-000000T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
518 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, 
  Buzzards Bay and Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the 
  Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Tuesday 
  afternoon until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-254>256-031730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-200803T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.TR.A.1009.200803T0918Z-000000T0000Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
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-
518 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and 
  Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas 
  Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode 
  Island Sound, Block Island Sound and Coastal Waters from 
  Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of 
  Block Island.

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Tuesday 
  afternoon until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-251-270>273-031730-
/O.NEW.KBOX.TR.A.1009.200803T0918Z-000000T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Ocean Waters From The Merrimack River To Provincetown From 40 To
60 Nm Offshore-
Ocean Waters From Provincetown To Nantucket 20 To 35 Nm Offshore-
Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 45 nm
offshore-
Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 40 nm
offshore-
518 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 7 to
  10 feet except waves 2 to 4 ft on Narragansett Bay and 1 to 2
  feet in Boston Harbor.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters, Atlantic 
  coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Tuesday 
  afternoon until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Aug 1, 1:47 PM EDT, 1 hour 53 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 1, 1:47 PM EDT, 1 hour 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
147 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020

.SYNOPSIS...

Dry weather prevails today and most of tonight as a high
pressure passes by. A warm front moves across the region Sunday,
bringing increasing humidity and perhaps a few thunderstorms
across interior southern New England Sunday afternoon and
evening. The main concern will be Tuesday into early Wednesday,
as southern New England remains in the cone of uncertainty for
Hurricane Isaias. Seasonable summer weather should return
later Wednesday through the remainder of the next work week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...

145 PM Update...

Partly to mostly sunny skies at mid afternoon with just some
fair weather diurnal CU. Temps should climb a few more degrees
away from sea breezes on the immediate coast. Highs should top
out in the upper 80s in many locations with a few lower 90s.
Temps a few degrees lower on the immediate coast with sea
breezes, but still a very nice summer afternoon.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM SUNDAY/...
Remaining mostly dry tonight, although clouds will be increasing
as a warm front approaches, then moves through our region
Sunday. A few showers may approach from the west late tonight.
Increasing humidity tonight, with a more tropical feel Sunday.

Convective potential Sunday will be tricky. While a mid level
shortwave should be approaching late in the day, there should
also be weak mid level ridging during the daytime that any
convection would need to overcome. At this point, cannot
completely dismiss the idea of a few strong to possibly severe
thunderstorms, the greater probability for stronger
thunderstorms will be to our west. Will need to see how the
timing of these features evolve over the next 24 hours. At this
time, will maintain a mention of showers and thunderstorms
across interior southern New England Sunday.

Temperatures trending to above normal, especially Sunday during
the day.

&&

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

Highlights...

* Break in the rain Monday before more widespread rain returns
  ahead of Hurricane Isaias around Tuesday

* Southern New England remains in the cone of uncertainty of
  Hurricane Isaias which may impact the region Tuesday into
  early Wednesday.

* High pressure and dry weather return late week with seasonable
  temperatures

Details...

As the surface low lifts into Quebec on Monday, high pressure
briefly slides in between systems, bringing a respite from the
rain chances for most of the day.

The main focus for impactful weather will be early Tuesday
through Wednesday. This is generally the envelope of time that
guidance suggests a Bermuda high over the Atlantic together with
a mid level trough over the Ohio Valley will direct Isaias up
the east coast. The synoptic setup is favorable for a track in
our vicinity, but there remains a high degree of uncertainty as
to the track and timing of the system. Even a small shift in
track will have a large impact on who sees what, rain and wind
wise. The track will also have a large impact the strength of
the storm. While SSTs are anomalously warm along the eastern
seaboard which would be favorable for strengthening, if it
skirts the land along the southeast and Mid Atlantic rather than
staying offshore, it would be favorable for a weaker system up
here. Timing wise, the GFS has slowed up a good deal bringing it
in line with the EC/EPS, perhaps owing to supplemental upper
air data now being ingested. Current forecasts from the NHC peg
the storm around our latitude by late Tuesday. Given the time
range, all options remain on the table with regard to track and
timing. Something to keep in mind would be the potential for a
plume of heavy rain well ahead of the system somewhere over the
northeast given components of a Predecessor Rain Event (PRE) are
in place. The region is situated beneath the RRQ of a 95 kt
upper level jet with a theta-e ridge axis in place and some
upslope component to the low level winds. The PWAT plume ahead
of the trough is rooted in the tropics and likely surpasses 2"
by Tuesday which would allow for heavy rainfall.

After Isaias departs the latter half of the week looks much
improved as we some mid level ridging and sfc high pressure
keeping things dry with seasonable temperatures.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

18Z Update...

Tonight...High confidence. VFR conditions except for some
localized patchy ground fog in the typical Valleys and near the
far southeast New England coast. Light S winds.

Sunday...Moderate confidence. VFR in the morning, but some MVFR
CIGS likely develop across the interior during the afternoon. A
few showers possible across the interior with the low risk of an
isolated t-storm or two. S winds of 10 to 15 knots by afternoon
with gusts into the lower 20 knots expected.

Sunday night...Moderate confidence. A band of MVFR even
localized IFR cigs possible Sunday evening, but improvement to
VFR may occur in many locales after 6z other than localized fog
patches. SSW wind of 5 to 10 knots and a bit stronger on the
Cape & Islands. Mainly dry weather expected, but an isolated
shower/t-storm can not be ruled out.

KBOS Terminal...High confidence in TAF. Sea breezes come to an
end between 01z and 03z this evening.

KBDL Terminal...High confidence in TAF.

Outlook /Sunday Night through Wednesday/...

Monday: Mainly VFR, with areas MVFR possible. Breezy. Chance
SHRA, isolated TSRA.

Monday Night: Mainly MVFR, with areas VFR possible. Breezy.
SHRA likely, isolated TSRA.

Tuesday: Mainly MVFR, with local IFR possible. Strong winds
with local gusts up to 45 kt. SHRA likely, isolated TSRA.

Tuesday Night: Mainly MVFR, with local VFR possible. Strong
winds with gusts up to 55 kt. SHRA likely, isolated TSRA.

Wednesday: Mainly MVFR, with areas VFR possible. Strong winds
with local gusts up to 40 kt. SHRA likely, isolated TSRA.

&&

.MARINE...
Relatively light winds and seas through tonight. Local
seabreezes this afternoon. A warm front crosses the waters
Sunday, with increasing south winds. Seas may approach 5 feet
across the outer coastal waters during Sunday afternoon.

Outlook /Sunday Night through Wednesday/...

Sunday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft. Patchy
fog.

Monday: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts
up to 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft. Slight chance of rain showers,
isolated thunderstorms.

Monday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft. Chance of
rain showers, isolated thunderstorms.

Tuesday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up
to 30 kt. Areas of rough seas. Chance of rain showers, isolated
thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Moderate risk for storm force winds with gusts
up to 55 kt. Rough seas up to 10 ft. Rain showers likely,
isolated thunderstorms.

Wednesday: Winds less than 25 kt. Local rough seas. Rain
showers likely, isolated thunderstorms.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Belk/BW
NEAR TERM...Frank
SHORT TERM...Belk
LONG TERM...BW
AVIATION...Frank/BW
MARINE...Belk/BW
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 1, 3:02 PM EDT, 38 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
302 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-021915-
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-
302 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please continue to monitor the latest forecasts from the National
Hurricane Center in regards to Hurricane Isaias and its potential
impacts in Southern New England. Our region remains in the cone of
uncertainty Tuesday into early Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-021915-
Boston Harbor-Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-
Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Narragansett Bay-Block Island Sound-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National
Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and
Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to
20 nm South of Block Island-
302 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please continue to monitor the latest forecasts from the National
Hurricane Center in regards to Hurricane Isaias and its potential
impacts in Southern New England. Our region remains in the cone of
uncertainty Tuesday into early Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

For more information on upcoming hazardous weather, please see the
Area Forecast Discussion on our webpage for the latest forecast
thinking. There is also our Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook at
www.weather.gov/box/ehwo

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www.weather.gov/boston

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