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High Wind Watch 4, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 27, 20124 states

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind watch at Oct 27, 2012, 4:50 PM EDT for 4 states. It took effect at Oct 29, 2012, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 27, 2012, 4:50 PM EDT (20:50 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 29, 2012, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 28, 2012, 1:39 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA
All 22 counties

Capitol Planning Region, CT, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Essex County, MA, Franklin County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Worcester County, MA, Cheshire County, NH, Hillsborough County, NH, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, Newport County, RI, Providence County, RI, Washington County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Chatham, MA (KCHH), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 133 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Chatham, MA at 12:00Z on 2012-10-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Chatham, MA at 12:00Z on 2012-10-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -14 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1011 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
9 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-14 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
51 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

680 
WWUS71 KBOX 272050
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
450 PM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY ACROSS MUCH SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MON AND
MON EVENING...

.HURRICANE SANDY WILL TRACK NORTHWARD UP THE EASTERN SEABOARD...
MOST LIKELY MAKING LANDFALL IN NEW JERSEY LATE MONDAY. ITS STRONG
WIND FIELD WILL EXPAND NORTHWARD INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY
AND MONDAY EVENING...LIKELY RESULTING IN WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS
AND POWER OUTAGES ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. HIGHEST CONFIDENCE
FOR THIS OCCURRING IS ALONG THE COAST OF RHODE ISLAND AND
MASSACHUSETTS INCLUDING CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS. 

MAZ007-013>024-RIZ002-004>008-280500-
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.A.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T0600Z/
EASTERN ESSEX 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-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLOUCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...
CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...PLYMOUTH...
FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...
PROVINCETOWN...VINEYARD HAVEN...NANTUCKET...PROVIDENCE...
WARWICK...BRISTOL...NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT...
BLOCK ISLAND
450 PM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT.

* LOCATIONS...THE ENTIRE COASTLINE OF RHODE ISLAND AND
  MASSACHUSETTS INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE
  ALONG WITH ALL NEARBY TOWNS AND COMMUNITIES. 

* HAZARDS...VERY STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...EAST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR STRONG DAMAGING
WINDS TO DEVELOP IN THE MENTIONED AREAS.  THESE STRONG WINDS ARE
CAPABLE OF DOWNING TREES AND POWER LINES AS WELL AS CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE.  IF A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED...STAY INSIDE
AND AWAY FROM WINDOWS.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>012-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001-003-
280500-
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.A.0004.121029T1300Z-121030T0600Z/
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
WESTERN KENT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...
ORANGE...BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...
CHESTERFIELD...BLANDFORD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...SPRINGFIELD...
MILFORD...WORCESTER...AYER...JAFFREY...KEENE...MANCHESTER...
NASHUA...PETERBOROUGH...WEARE...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...
WEST GREENWICH
450 PM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT.

* LOCATIONS...ALL OF INTERIOR SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. 

* HAZARDS...VERY STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLE.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR STRONG DAMAGING
WINDS TO DEVELOP IN THE MENTIONED AREAS.  THESE STRONG WINDS ARE
CAPABLE OF DOWNING TREES AND POWER LINES AS WELL AS CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE.  IF A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED...STAY INSIDE
AND AWAY FROM WINDOWS.

&&

$$

NOCERA
5 follow-up statements
852 
WWUS71 KBOX 280201
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1001 PM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY ACROSS MUCH SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY AND
MONDAY EVENING...

.HURRICANE SANDY WILL TRACK NORTHWARD UP THE EASTERN SEABOARD...
MOST LIKELY MAKING LANDFALL IN NEW JERSEY LATE MONDAY. ITS STRONG
WIND FIELD WILL EXPAND NORTHWARD INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY
AND MONDAY EVENING...LIKELY RESULTING IN WIDESPREAD DAMAGING
WINDS AND POWER OUTAGES ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. HIGHEST
CONFIDENCE FOR THIS OCCURRING IS ALONG THE COAST OF RHODE ISLAND
AND MASSACHUSETTS INCLUDING CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS.

MAZ007-013>024-RIZ002-004>008-281015-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.A.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T0600Z/
EASTERN ESSEX 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-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLOUCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...
CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...PLYMOUTH...
FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...
PROVINCETOWN...VINEYARD HAVEN...NANTUCKET...PROVIDENCE...
WARWICK...BRISTOL...NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT...
BLOCK ISLAND
1001 PM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATIONS...THE ENTIRE RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS
  COASTLINE...INCLUDING BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE AS WELL AS
  SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...EAST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLE FROM DOWNED TREES
  AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>012-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001-003-
281015-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.A.0004.121029T1300Z-121030T0600Z/
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
WESTERN KENT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...
ORANGE...BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...
CHESTERFIELD...BLANDFORD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...SPRINGFIELD...
MILFORD...WORCESTER...AYER...JAFFREY...KEENE...MANCHESTER...
NASHUA...PETERBOROUGH...WEARE...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...
WEST GREENWICH
1001 PM EDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATIONS...ALL OF INTERIOR SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.

* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLE FROM DOWNED TREES
  AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

&&

$$
658 
WWUS71 KBOX 280838
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
438 AM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY ACROSS MUCH SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY
AND MONDAY EVENING...

.HURRICANE SANDY WILL TRACK NORTHWARD ALONG THE EASTERN SEABOARD
TODAY...BEFORE TURING WEST AND MOST LIKELY MAKING LANDFALL IN NEW
JERSEY LATE MONDAY. ITS STRONG WIND FIELD WILL EXPAND NORTHWARD
INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING...LIKELY
RESULTING IN WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS AND POWER OUTAGES ACROSS
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. HIGHEST CONFIDENCE FOR THIS OCCURRING IS
ALONG THE COAST OF RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS...INCLUDING
CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS.

MAZ007-013>024-RIZ002-004>008-281645-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T0600Z/
EASTERN ESSEX 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-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLOUCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...
CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...PLYMOUTH...
FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...
PROVINCETOWN...VINEYARD HAVEN...NANTUCKET...PROVIDENCE...
WARWICK...BRISTOL...NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT...
BLOCK ISLAND
438 AM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...THE ENTIRE RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS 
  COASTLINE...INCLUDING BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE AS WELL AS 
  SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...EAST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLE FROM DOWNED TREES
  AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE
EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER
AT ANY TIME.  DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE
POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY.
TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.

&&

$$

MAZ006-RIZ001-003-281645-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0004.121029T1300Z-121030T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T0600Z/
WESTERN ESSEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LAWRENCE...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...
WEST GREENWICH
438 AM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...WESTERN ESSEX COUNTY MASSACHUSETTS AND NORTHWEST
  RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLE FROM DOWNED TREES
  AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE
EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER
AT ANY TIME.  DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE
POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY.
TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-281645-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0004.121029T1300Z-121030T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T0600Z/
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC
438 AM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...NORTHERN CONNECTICUT.

* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLE FROM DOWNED TREES
  AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE
EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER
AT ANY TIME.  DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE
POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY.
TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.

&&

$$

MAZ002>005-008>012-026-NHZ011-012-015-281645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.HW.A.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T0600Z/
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...ORANGE...
BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...CHESTERFIELD...
BLANDFORD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...SPRINGFIELD...MILFORD...
WORCESTER...AYER...JAFFREY...KEENE...MANCHESTER...NASHUA...
PETERBOROUGH...WEARE
438 AM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATIONS...CENTRAL AND WESTERN MA AND SOUTHWEST NEW HAMPSHIRE.

* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLE FROM DOWNED TREES 
  AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

&&

$$
842 
WWUS71 KBOX 281124
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
724 AM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY ACROSS MUCH SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY
AND MONDAY EVENING...

.HURRICANE SANDY WILL TRACK NORTHWARD ALONG THE EASTERN SEABOARD
TODAY...BEFORE TURING WEST AND MOST LIKELY MAKING LANDFALL IN NEW
JERSEY LATE MONDAY. ITS STRONG WIND FIELD WILL EXPAND NORTHWARD
INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING...LIKELY
RESULTING IN WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS AND POWER OUTAGES ACROSS
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. HIGHEST CONFIDENCE FOR THIS OCCURRING IS
ALONG THE COAST OF RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS...INCLUDING
CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS.

MAZ002>005-008>012-026-281930-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T1000Z/
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...ORANGE...
BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...CHESTERFIELD...
BLANDFORD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...SPRINGFIELD...MILFORD...
WORCESTER...AYER
724 AM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...CENTRAL AND WESTERN MA.

* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES EXPECTED FROM DOWNED TREES
  AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE
EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER
AT ANY TIME.  DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE
POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY.
TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.

&&

$$

MAZ006-007-013>024-RIZ001>008-281930-
/O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T1000Z/
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX 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-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-
WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...FOXBORO...
NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...
PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...
FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...VINEYARD HAVEN...NANTUCKET...FOSTER...
SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...
NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT...BLOCK ISLAND
724 AM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...THE ENTIRE RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS 
  COASTLINE...INCLUDING BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE AS WELL AS 
  SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...EAST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES EXPECTED FROM DOWNED TREES 
  AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE
EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER
AT ANY TIME.  DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE
POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY.
TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-281930-
/O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T1000Z/
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC
724 AM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...NORTHERN CONNECTICUT.

* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES EXPECTED FROM DOWNED TREES 
  AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE
EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER
AT ANY TIME.  DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE
POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY.
TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.

&&

$$

NHZ011-012-015-281930-
/O.EXT.KBOX.HW.A.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T1000Z/
CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...JAFFREY...KEENE...MANCHESTER...NASHUA...
PETERBOROUGH...WEARE
724 AM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATIONS...CENTRAL AND WESTERN MA AND SOUTHWEST NEW HAMPSHIRE.

* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLE FROM DOWNED TREES 
  AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

&&

$$
854 
WWUS71 KBOX 281726
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
126 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY ACROSS MUCH SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY
AND MONDAY EVENING...

.HURRICANE SANDY WILL TRACK NORTHWARD ALONG THE EASTERN SEABOARD
TODAY...BEFORE TURING WEST AND MOST LIKELY MAKING LANDFALL IN NEW
JERSEY LATE MONDAY. ITS STRONG WIND FIELD WILL EXPAND NORTHWARD
INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING...LIKELY
RESULTING IN WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS AND POWER OUTAGES ACROSS
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. HIGHEST CONFIDENCE FOR THIS OCCURRING IS
ALONG THE COAST OF RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS...INCLUDING
CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS.

NHZ011-012-015-290130-
/O.EXB.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.HW.A.0004.121030T0900Z-121030T1000Z/
CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...JAFFREY...KEENE...MANCHESTER...NASHUA...
PETERBOROUGH...WEARE
126 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY.

* LOCATIONS...CENTRAL AND WESTERN MA AND SOUTHWEST NEW HAMPSHIRE.

* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...EAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLE FROM DOWNED TREES 
  AND POWER LINES.

* LOCATIONS...SOUTHWEST NEW HAMPSHIRE.

* HAZARDS...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES LIKELY

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE
EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER
AT ANY TIME.  DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE
POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY.
TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.

&&

$$

MAZ006-007-013>024-RIZ001>008-290130-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T1000Z/
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX 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-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-
WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...FOXBORO...
NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...
PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...
FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...VINEYARD HAVEN...NANTUCKET...FOSTER...
SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...
NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT...BLOCK ISLAND
126 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...THE ENTIRE RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS 
  COASTLINE...INCLUDING BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE AS WELL AS 
  SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...EAST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES EXPECTED FROM DOWNED TREES 
  AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE
EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER
AT ANY TIME.  DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE
POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY.
TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-290130-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T1000Z/
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC
126 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...NORTHERN CONNECTICUT.

* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...EAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES EXPECTED FROM DOWNED TREES 
  AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE
EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER
AT ANY TIME.  DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE
POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY.
TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.

&&

$$

MAZ002>005-008>012-026-290130-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T1000Z/
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...ORANGE...
BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...CHESTERFIELD...
BLANDFORD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...SPRINGFIELD...MILFORD...
WORCESTER...AYER
126 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...CENTRAL AND WESTERN MA.

* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...EAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES EXPECTED FROM DOWNED TREES 
  AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE
EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER
AT ANY TIME.  DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE
POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY.
TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.

&&

$$

NOCERA
008 
WWUS71 KBOX 281739
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
139 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY ACROSS MUCH SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY
AND MONDAY EVENING...

.HURRICANE SANDY WILL CONTINUE TO TRACK NORTHWARD ALONG THE
EASTERN SEABOARD TODAY...BEFORE TURING WEST AND MOST LIKELY MAKING
LANDFALL IN NEW JERSEY LATE MONDAY. ITS STRONG WIND FIELD WILL
EXPAND NORTHWARD INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY AND MONDAY
EVENING...LIKELY RESULTING IN WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS AND POWER
OUTAGES ACROSS MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. STRONGEST AND MOST
DAMAGING WINDS WILL OCCUR ALONG THE COAST INCLUDING CAPE COD AND
THE ISLANDS.

NHZ011-012-015-290145-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.A.0004.121030T0900Z-121030T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T1000Z/
CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...JAFFREY...KEENE...MANCHESTER...NASHUA...
PETERBOROUGH...WEARE
139 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH
WIND WATCH.

* LOCATIONS...CENTRAL AND WESTERN MA AND SOUTHWEST NEW HAMPSHIRE.

* HAZARD...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...EAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLE FROM DOWNED TREES
  AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE
EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER
AT ANY TIME.  DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE
POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY.
TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.

&&

$$

MAZ006-007-013>024-RIZ001>008-290145-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T1000Z/
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX 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-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-
WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...FOXBORO...
NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...
PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...
FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...VINEYARD HAVEN...NANTUCKET...FOSTER...
SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...
NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT...BLOCK ISLAND
139 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...THE ENTIRE RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS 
  COASTLINE...INCLUDING BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE AS WELL AS 
  SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...EAST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES EXPECTED FROM DOWNED TREES 
  AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE
EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER
AT ANY TIME.  DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE
POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY.
TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-290145-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T1000Z/
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC
139 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...NORTHERN CONNECTICUT.

* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...EAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES EXPECTED FROM DOWNED TREES 
  AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE
EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER
AT ANY TIME.  DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE
POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY.
TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.

&&

$$

MAZ002>005-008>012-026-290145-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T1000Z/
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...ORANGE...
BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...CHESTERFIELD...
BLANDFORD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...SPRINGFIELD...MILFORD...
WORCESTER...AYER
139 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...CENTRAL AND WESTERN MA.

* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.

* WINDS...EAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES EXPECTED FROM DOWNED TREES 
  AND POWER LINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.

SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.

A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE
EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER
AT ANY TIME.  DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE
POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY.
TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.

&&

$$

NOCERA

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 27, 4:51 PM EDTFlood WatchBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester56 hr
Oct 27, 4:56 PM EDTHurricane Force Wind WatchBOX12 hr
Oct 27, 4:56 PM EDTStorm WatchBOX12 hr
Oct 27, 5:34 PM EDTCoastal Flood WatchBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 2 more14 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.