Alert archive / Massachusetts / Gale Warnings in 2013
Gale Warning 7, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this gale warning at Jan 31, 2013, 10:20 AM EST. It was in force for 30 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2013, 10:20 AM EST (15:20 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 1, 2013, 4:00 PM EST
- In force
- 30 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
615 WHUS71 KBOX 311520 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 1020 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ANZ232>234-312330- /O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130131T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0007.130131T1520Z-130201T1100Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 1020 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY. THE STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ230-236-312330- /O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130131T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0007.130131T1520Z-130201T0100Z/ BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY- 1020 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ231-251-312330- /O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130131T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0007.130131T1520Z-130201T1100Z/ CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 1020 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY. THE STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ235-237-312330- /O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130131T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0007.130131T1520Z-130201T1100Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 1020 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY. THE STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ250-254>256-312330- /O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130131T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0007.130131T1520Z-130201T1100Z/ 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- 1020 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY. THE STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$
5 follow-up statements
145 WHUS71 KBOX 312105 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 405 PM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ANZ250-254>256-010515- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T1500Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 405 PM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 10 TO 15 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ232>234-010515- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T1300Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 405 PM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST FRIDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ235-237-010515- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T1300Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 405 PM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST FRIDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ230-236-010100- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T0100Z/ BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY- 405 PM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ231-251-010515- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T1100Z/ CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 405 PM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$
520 WHUS71 KBOX 010133 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 833 PM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...WEST GALES CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY MORNING... ANZ250-254>256-010945- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T1500Z/ 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- 833 PM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ231-251-010945- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T1100Z/ CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 833 PM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ232>234-010945- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T1300Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 833 PM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST FRIDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ235-237-010945- /O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T1300Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 833 PM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST FRIDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 7 TO 11 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ230-236-010945- /O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.130201T0133Z-130202T1000Z/ BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY- 833 PM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 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. && $$
337 WHUS71 KBOX 010920 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 420 AM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...WEST GALES CONTINUE TODAY... ANZ250-254>256-011600- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T1600Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 420 AM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 9 TO 14 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ231-251-011600- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T1600Z/ CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 420 AM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ232>234-011600- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T1600Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 420 AM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ235-237-011600- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T1600Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 420 AM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 6 TO 11 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ230-236-011730- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-130202T1000Z/ BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY- 420 AM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$
611 WHUS71 KBOX 011552 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 1052 AM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...WEST GALES CONTINUE TODAY... ANZ231-251-020000- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T1600Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-130202T1000Z/ CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 1052 AM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ232>234-020000- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T1600Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-130202T1000Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 1052 AM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ235-237-020000- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T1600Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-130202T1000Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 1052 AM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ255-256-020000- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T1600Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-130202T1000Z/ COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 1052 AM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST. * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 7 TO 12 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ250-254-012100- /O.EXT.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T2100Z/ 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- 1052 AM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ230-236-020000- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-130202T1000Z/ BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY- 1052 AM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. WAVES 1 TO 2 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$
301 WHUS71 KBOX 012100 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 400 PM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ANZ254-020500- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-130203T0500Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA OUT 20 NM- 400 PM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT. THE GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ250-020500- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130201T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-130202T1400Z/ COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY- 400 PM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED. * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ230-236-020500- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-130202T0500Z/ BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY- 400 PM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST 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. && $$ ANZ255-256-020500- /O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-130203T0500Z/ COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET- COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND- 400 PM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ231-251-020500- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-130202T1000Z/ CAPE COD BAY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY- 400 PM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ232>234-020500- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-130202T1000Z/ NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY- 400 PM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ ANZ235-237-020500- /O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-130202T1000Z/ RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND- 400 PM EST FRI FEB 1 2013 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 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. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning 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 warning went out at Jan 31, 7:29 AM EST, 2 hours 51 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 31, 7:29 AM EST, 2 hours 51 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
729 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013
.SYNOPSIS...
A VIGOROUS COLD FRONT WILL BRING STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS THIS
MORNING ALONG WITH SCATTERED HEAVY RAIN SQUALLS. LATER THIS
MORNING AND AFTERNOON BEHIND THE FRONT...DRIER BUT BLUSTERY AND
COLDER WEATHER OVERSPREADS THE AREA. DRY AND COLD CONDITIONS
WILL CONTINUE LATE THIS WEEK. WEAK LOW PRESSURE WILL PASS SOUTH
OF NEW ENGLAND SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY BRINGING THE CHANCE FOR
LIGHT SNOW. ANOTHER FAST MOVING LOW MAY BRING THE THREAT FOR
RAIN AND/OR SNOW AROUND TUESDAY.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON/...
7 AM UPDATE...
HEAVIEST RAINFALL HAS BEEN STEADILY MOVING E AND IS ACROSS EASTERN
MA/RI AT 12Z. BREAKS IN THE PRECIP ARE SHOWING UP ON THE LATEST NE
88D REGIONAL MOSAIC RADAR. STRONGEST WINDS HAVE ALSO BEEN SHIFTING
E WITH THE PRECIP. WINDS ARE STARTING TO DIMINISH ACROSS THE MID
AND LOWER CT VALLEY WHERE THERE IS A BREAK IN THE PRECIP...BUT
NOTING BROKEN LINE OF PRECIP MOVING THROUGH OVER THE NEXT HOUR OR
TWO.
TEMPS REMAIN IN THE MID 50S TO LOWER 60S...THOUGH NOTING WIND
SHIFT TO W-NW AT KALB AND A TEMP DROP OF 11 DEGREES BETWEEN 11Z
AND 12Z. WIND GUSTING THERE TO 45 KT.
POP GRIDS LOOKED IN GOOD SHAPE AND ADJUSTED TEMP/DEWPT AND WIND
GRIDS TO BRING CONDITIONS CURRENT.
PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...
***STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS ACROSS ALL OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND***
POWERFUL LOW PRES OVER ONTARIO THIS MORNING WILL UNDERGO
BOMBOGENESIS WITH CENTRAL PRES LOWERING INTO THE 950S AS IT
CROSSES QUEBEC LATER TODAY.
STRONG DAMAGING STRAIGHT LINE WIND GUSTS...
LOW LEVEL JET JUST SOUTH OF NEW ENGLAND CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN THIS
MORNING WITH KOKX VAD WIND PROFILE INDICATING 75 KT AT 1KFT AND 95
KT AT 2 KFT. THIS ANOMALOUS LOW LEVEL JET IS RESULTING IN WARM
TEMPS AT THE SURFACE IN THE U50S AND L60S ACROSS THE AREA AT 4 AM.
HOWEVER THIS IS ALSO YIELDING A BIT OF AN INVERSION IN THE FIRST
FEW THOUSAND FEET OF THE ATMOSPHERE. AS A RESULT STRONG WINDS
ALOFT HAVE NOT COMPLETELY TRANSLATED TO THE SURFACE.
HOWEVER AS THE NOSE OF THE JET MOVES ACROSS THE AREA BETWEEN 09Z-12Z
/15Z FOR CAPE COD/ COMBINED WITH VIGOROUS PRES FALLS ALONG AND JUST
AHEAD OF THE APPROACHING COLD FRONT...WIND GUSTS OF 60-70 MPH WILL
BECOME COMMON ACROSS THE REGION. IN ADDITION...A FINE LINE OF LOW
TOP CONVECTION IS MOVING ACROSS THE LOWER HUDSON VLY AND NORTHERN
NJ AHEAD OF THE FRONT. STRONG BUT SHALLOW UPDRAFTS/DOWNDRAFTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CONVECTIVE FEATURE WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF
STRONGER WINDS ALOFT MIXING TO THE SURFACE.
THUS HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS POSTED FOR THE ENTIRE REGION WITH THE
GREATEST RISK OF DAMAGING WINDS ACROSS CT/RI AND SOUTH OF THE PIKE
/I-90/ IN MA.
TREE DAMAGE AND POWER OUTAGES WILL BECOME MORE COMMON AS THE MORNING
PROGRESSES.
WILL LIKELY NEED A WIND ADVISORY FOR THIS AFTERNOON AS POST FRONTAL
WIND GUSTS UP TO 40 KT WILL BE POSSIBLE.
HEAVY RAIN SQUALLS...
00Z MODEL GUID CONTINUES TO SIMULATE HEAVIEST RAINFALL ACROSS
WESTERN NEW ENGLAND WITH 1-2 INCHES POSSIBLE THROUGH THIS MORNING.
THESE VALUES COMBINED WITH SOME SNOWMELT MAY RESULT IN RIVERS AND
STREAMS APPROACHING BANKFULL. THUS FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES. IN
ADDITION...IF FINE LINE OF LOW TOP CONVECTION HOLDS TOGETHER THIS
WILL ENHANCE PROBABILITY FOR LOCALIZED HEAVY RAINFALL. THIS WOULD
CAUSE POOR DRAINAGE/URBAN FLOODING.
PLEASE SEE OUR HYDROLOGY SECTION FOR CONCERNS ON ANY FLOODING
POTENTIAL.
AS FOR TEMPS...ANOMALOUSLY WARM FOR THE LAST DAY OF JAN. SEE CLIMATE
SECTION BELOW FOR SEVERAL RECORDS ALREADY BROKEN. TEMPS CONTINUE IN
THE U50S-L60S THEN BEGIN TO TUMBLE 12Z-15Z WESTERN NEW ENGLAND WITH
FROPA AND AFTER 15Z ACROSS EASTERN MA.
DENSE FOG HAS LIFTED/ERODED ACROSS CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS. THUS
HAVE DROPPED THE DENSE FOG ADVISORY.
&&
.SHORT TERM /4 PM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH 6 AM FRIDAY/...
TONIGHT... COLUMN DRIES NICELY THIS AFTERNOON AND INTO TONIGHT. THUS
DRY WEATHER EXPECTED. MODEST CAA WITH SEASONABLE TEMPS EXPECTED.
ALTHOUGH BRISK WNW WIND WILL PROVIDE A BIT OF A WIND CHILL.
&&
.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
OVERVIEW AND MODEL PREFERENCES...
MEDIUM RANGE MODELS AND ASSOCIATED ENSEMBLES WERE IN PRETTY GOOD
AGREEMENT INTO THIS WEEKEND. AT THIS POINT...LONG WAVE PATTERN
CONTINUES TO FEATURE LARGE UPPER RIDGE ACROSS THE PACIFIC COAST
WHILE LONG WAVE TROUGH MEANDERS ACROSS THE EASTERN SEABOARD COAST
WHILE FLATTENING OUT THIS WEEKEND. WITH THE FAST W-NW FLOW
ALOFT...WEAK SHORT WAVES AND ASSOCIATED WEAK SURFACE REFLECTIONS
WILL MOVE INTO THE MEAN TROUGH...BRINGING BRIEF PERIODS OF LIGHT
PRECIP. STARTING SUNDAY...THE DETERMINISTIC MODELS /NAMELY THE 00Z
GFS AND 12Z ECMWF/ START TO SHOW TIMING ISSUES IN THE FAST UPPER
FLOW. APPEARS THAT THE 12Z EC AND ITS ENSEMBLE MEAN SHOWS GOOD
CONTINUITY BEYOND THIS WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK.
PLAN ON LEANING TOWARD A BLEND OF THE GFS/EC EARLY IN THE FORECAST
PACKAGE /INTO THIS WEEKEND/ THEN TRANSITION OVER TO THE HPC GUIDANCE
WHICH IS ALONG THE LINES OF THE EC/ECENS MEAN.
DETAILS...
FRIDAY...NOTING ANOTHER WEAK SHORT WAVE/SURFACE REFLECTION HEADS
ACROSS THE REGION...MAINLY A REINFORCEMENT OF COLD AIR IN THE NW
FLOW OUT OF CENTRAL CANADA. LOOKS LIKE COLDEST AIR WORKS IN LATE
FRI/FRI NIGHT WITH H925 TEMPS LOWERING TO -12C TO -16C. WILL ALSO
SEE CONTINUATION OF BRISK CONDITIONS WITH GOOD PRES GRADIENT IN
PLACE AROUND VORTEX OVER THE LABRADOR SEA. NOT MUCH MOISTURE TO
WORK WITH...BUT WILL CAUSE OCEAN EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS TO REDEVELOP
FRI NIGHT WELL OFFSHORE. MAY ALSO SEE LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS
SNEAK INTO E SLOPES OF THE BERKSHIRES DURING THE AFTERNOON/EARLY
EVENING. HIGHS WILL ONLY REACH THE UPPER 20S TO MID 30S...RUNNING
UP TO 5 DEGREES BELOW SEASONAL NORMALS.
SATURDAY...EXPECT DRY AND SEASONABLE CONDITIONS AS HIGH PRES
MOVES OFF THE MID ATLC COAST. QUICK MOVING CLIPPER TYPE SYSTEM
WILL START TO SPREAD CLOUDS ACROSS THE REGION DURING THE DAY OUT
OF THE GREAT LAKES.
SATURDAY NIGHT-SUNDAY...H5 SHORT WAVE WILL DIG TO THE MID ATLC
COAST AS LOW PRES DEVELOPS AROUND THE DELMARVA PENINSULA LATE SAT
NIGHT/SUNDAY MORNING. WITH COLD AIR REMAINING IN PLACE...AN AREA
OF LIGHT SNOW WILL WORK UP THE COAST AS THE LOW MOVES NE AND
DEEPENS AS IT PASSES WELL SE OF NANTUCKET. 00Z GFS TRIES TO BRING
THE LOW CLOSER TO COAST...BUT WENT CLOSER TO THE ECMWF SOLUTION
WHICH WAS FURTHER OFFSHORE. THE LOW WILL BE WELL E OF CAPE COD BY
SUNDAY EVENING...SO EXPECT SNOW TO TAPER OFF FROM W-E. NW WINDS
WILL PICK UP AGAIN SUNDAY NIGHT AS THIS LOW DEEPENS FURTHER AS IT
MOVES NEAR NOVA SCOTIA.
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY...FAST STEERING CURRENTS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS
THE EASTERN SEABOARD DURING THIS TIMEFRAME...WHICH LENDS TO
LOWERED CONFIDENCE DUE TO TIMING ISSUES ON INDIVIDUAL WEATHER
SYSTEMS. FOR NOW...EXPECT HIGH PRES TO BRING DRY AND COOL WEATHER
ON MONDAY. ANOTHER WEAK LOW MAY PASS CLOSE TO OR S OF THE REGION
WITH ANOTHER THREAT OF LIGHT SNOW AND/OR RAIN AROUND TUESDAY.
LOOKS TO BE DRY AND COOL AGAIN AROUND THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.
&&
.AVIATION /12Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
FORECASTER CONFIDENCE LEVELS...
LOW...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.
MODERATE...30 TO 60 PERCENT.
HIGH...GREATER THAN 60 PERCENT.
OVERVIEW...MODERATE THIS MORNING THEN INCREASING TO HIGH
CONFIDENCE THIS AFTERNOON AND THEREAFTER.
TODAY...WINDS WILL SHIFT TO W-SW BETWEEN 13Z-14Z ACROSS N CENTRAL
CT/W MA/SW NH WHICH WILL TO E MA BY MIDDAY. HEAVY RAIN OVER E MA
WILL MOVE OFFSHORE BY 15Z...BUT STILL NOTING SOME SCT SHOWERS
MOVING ACROSS. EXPECT MVFR-IFR CIGS/VSBYS ACROSS E MA/RI TO SHIFT
E BY MIDDAY. MAY SEE LOCAL MVFR CONDITIONS AS ANY LEFTOVER PRECIP
MOVES THROUGH.
W-NW WINDS GUSTING TO 40-45 KT MOVING INTO WESTERN AREAS AS THE
FRONT PASSES BY 15Z. SHOULD MOVE OFF THE E COAST AROUND 18Z.
TONIGHT...
VFR WITH CIGS BKN040-050. WEST WINDS REMAIN GUSTY 20-30 KT...UP TO
35 KT CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS. DRY WEATHER PREVAILS.
KBOS TAF...HIGH CONFIDENCE BUT LOWER ON EXACT TIMING OF FRONTAL
PASSAGE.
KBDL TAF...HIGH CONFIDENCE BUT LOWER ON EXACT TIMING OF FRONTAL
PASSAGE.
OUTLOOK...FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY...
FRIDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
EXPECT MAINLY VFR CONDITIONS. LOW PROB OF WIDELY SCT SNOW SHOWERS
WITH LOCAL MVFR CIGS ACROSS CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS. NW WINDS
WILL BECOME GUSTY AS ANOTHER SHOT OF COLD AIR WORKING IN. MAY ALSO
SEE SCT SNOW SHOWERS ACROSS E SLOPES OF BERKSHIRES.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
LOW PRES PASSING S OF NEW ENGLAND WILL PUSH LIGHT SNOW INTO THE
REGION LATE SAT NIGHT AND SUNDAY. MAY SEE AREAS OF MVFR-IFR
CIGS/VSBYS...LOWEST LIKELY FROM THE MASS PIKE AND SOUTH.
CONDITIONS SHOULD IMPROVE SUNDAY NIGHT. NW WINDS BECOME GUSTY LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT.
MONDAY...MODERATE CONFIDENCE.
MAINLY VFR CONDITIONS WITH GUSTY NW WINDS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE
COAST...CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS.
&&
.MARINE...
MODERATE THIS MORNING THEN HIGH CONFIDENCE THIS AFTERNOON AND
TONIGHT.
THIS MORNING...STORM WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR SSW WINDS GUSTING
50-60 KT AHEAD OF A STRONG COLD FRONT. FRONTAL PASSAGE AROUND 12Z
WESTERN WATERS AND 15Z EASTERN WATERS WITH A WIND SHIFT TO THE
WEST AND SPEEDS DROPPING TO GALE FORCE. HEAVY RAIN SQUALLS WILL
PRECEDE ACCOMPANY THE FRONT.
THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...FRONT MOVES FARTHER OFFSHORE WITH W
GALES. BUT IMPROVING VSBY WITH THE WIND SHIFT. ROUGH SEAS CONTINUE
ESPECIALLY SOUTH OF NEW ENGLAND.
OUTLOOK...FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY...
FRIDAY...EXPECT W WINDS UP TO 30 KT THROUGH FRI NIGHT WITH SEAS
SLOWLY SUBSIDING BUT REMAINING AOA 5 FT.
SATURDAY...W WINDS GUSTING UP TO 25 KT THROUGH SAT AFTERNOON...
THEN WILL DIMINISH. WINDS SHIFT TO E-NE AS LOW PRES DEVELOPS S OF
NEW ENGLAND. SEAS SUBSIDE BELOW 5 FT. VSBY RESTRICTIONS IN
RAIN/SNOW AND PATCHY FOG SAT NIGHT.
SUNDAY...E WINDS WILL SHIFT TO NW DURING THE DAY...WHICH WILL
INCREASE AS LOW PRES DEEPENS AS IT MOVES TO THE GULF OF MAINE.
POSSIBLE GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS SUN NIGHT MAINLY OVER THE OUTER
WATERS. SEAS WILL BUILD UP TO 8-10 FT.
MONDAY...EXPECT SMALL CRAFT LEVEL W-NW WINDS INTO MON NIGHT. SEAS
WILL REMAIN AOA 5 FT...BUT WILL START TO SUBSIDE AS WINDS DIMINISH
DURING MON NIGHT.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
NOTING THE PRECIP ACROSS THE REGION OVER THE LAST 6 HOURS THROUGH
12Z WAS 0.1 TO 0.3 INCHES ACROSS SE MA TO AROUND AN INCH ACROSS N
CENTRAL/NW MA INTO SW NH AS WELL AS PORTIONS OF THE MID AND LOWER
CT VALLEY.
SINCE THE HEAVIEST RAIN HAS MOVED E OF THE WATCH AREA...HAVE
CANCELLED THE WATCH FOR NW MA/S NH.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
COASTAL FLOODING ALONG THE SOUTH COAST...
NOT EXPECTING WIDESPREAD TIDAL FLOODING AS LOW TIDE IS OCCURRING AT
THE MOMENT...4 AM. HOWEVER WITH FRONTAL PASSAGE NOT EXPECTED UNTIL
7AM TO 10AM...THERE MAY BE SUFFICIENT LEFTOVER SURGE OF AROUND 2
FT OR SO. THIS COMBINED WITH LARGE WAVE ACTION MAY YIELD ISOLATED
COASTAL FLOODING ALONG SOUTH FACING OCEAN EXPOSED SHORELINE OF MA
AND RI.
OBSERVED SURGE VALUES ALREADY RUNNING 1.6 FT AT NEWPORT ALONG
WITH 13 FT WAVES SOUTH OF LONG ISLAND. ESTOFS HANDLING SURGE
BETTER THAN GFS/ET. HIGH TIDE OCCURS BETWEEN 10-11 AM ALONG THE
SOUTH COAST. OTHER WILD CARD HERE IS THE COAST LINE OF RI WHERE
MANY DUNES HAVE WASHED AWAY FROM SANDY THIS FALL. THUS INCREASED
VULNERABILITY.
CONFIDENCE NOT HIGH ENOUGH FOR AN ADVISORY BUT WILL CONTINUE WITH
OUR COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT.
&&
.CLIMATE...
NEW RECORDS SET THIS MORNING AT ORH AND BDL.
BOS...62...1913
PVD...62...1988
ORH...58...2013! /PREVIOUS RECORD...57...1988/
BDL...60...2013! /PREVIOUS RECORD...59...1947/
&&
.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...HIGH WIND WARNING UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING FOR CTZ002>004.
MA...HIGH WIND WARNING UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING FOR MAZ002>016-
026.
HIGH WIND WARNING UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING FOR MAZ017>024.
NH...HIGH WIND WARNING UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING FOR NHZ011-012-
015.
RI...HIGH WIND WARNING UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING FOR RIZ001>008.
MARINE...STORM WARNING UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING FOR ANZ230>237-250-
251-254>256.
&&
SYNOPSIS...NOCERA/EVT
NEAR TERM...NOCERA/EVT
SHORT TERM...NOCERA
LONG TERM...EVT
AVIATION...NOCERA/EVT
MARINE...NOCERA/EVT
HYDROLOGY...NOCERA
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...NOCERA
CLIMATE...STAFFHazardous weather outlook, Jan 31, 4:26 AM EST, 5 hours 54 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 426 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013 MAZ002-003-008>011-NHZ011-010930- WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA- WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA- CHESHIRE NH- 426 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. HIGH WIND WARNING. FLOOD WATCH. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES. CTZ002>004-MAZ004>007-012>016-026-NHZ012-015-010930- HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA- CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA- SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA- SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA- EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH- 426 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT...CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS...EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. HIGH WIND WARNING. LOCALLY HEAVY DOWNPOURS MAY PRODUCE STREET FLOODING. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES. MAZ017>024-RIZ001>008-010930- 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- 426 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND AND SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. HIGH WIND WARNING. LOCALLY HEAVY DOWNPOURS MAY PRODUCE STREET FLOODING. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES. ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-010930- 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- 426 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS AND RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. STORM WARNING. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. LOW TO MODERATE PROBABILITY OF GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS LATE FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...THEN AGAIN SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jan 31, 7:35 AM EST, 2 hours 45 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
735 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0700 AM NON-TSTM WND GST MALDEN 42.43N 71.06W
01/31/2013 M64 MPH MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
&&
MDLocal storm report, Jan 31, 7:37 AM EST, 2 hours 43 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
737 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0700 AM NON-TSTM WND GST MALDEN 42.43N 71.06W
01/31/2013 M64 MPH MIDDLESEX MA PUBLIC
&&
CORRECTED SOURCE
MDLocal storm report, Jan 31, 7:47 AM EST, 2 hours 33 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
747 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1223 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG FALL RIVER 41.71N 71.11W
01/31/2013 BRISTOL MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE BRANCHES DOWN ON WIRES ON NORTH KINGSTOWN ROAD.
1244 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG DUXBURY 42.04N 70.67W
01/31/2013 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON CONGRESS STREET.
0246 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SSW MILTON 42.21N 71.11W
01/31/2013 M71 MPH NORFOLK MA ASOS
0248 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 NE WINDEMERE 42.32N 70.87W
01/31/2013 M58 MPH ANZ230 MA MESONET
0255 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 SSW FORT INDEPENDENCE 42.33N 71.02W
01/31/2013 M59 MPH SUFFOLK MA MESONET
0305 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG HOLBROOK 42.15N 71.01W
01/31/2013 NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE PINE TREE DOWN IN ROAD ON SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET.
0311 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG GLOUCESTER 42.62N 70.65W
01/31/2013 ESSEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROAD.
0322 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BLACKSTONE 42.02N 71.50W
01/31/2013 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
POWER LINES DOWN IN ROAD ON CORNER OF RILEY AND AUSTIN.
0339 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG HOPEDALE 42.13N 71.54W
01/31/2013 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON WILLIAM STREET.
0342 AM NON-TSTM WND GST SCITUATE 42.20N 70.73W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH PLYMOUTH MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0349 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 NE WINDEMERE 42.32N 70.87W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH ANZ230 MA MESONET
0352 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 3 NE WILLIMANTIC 41.75N 72.18W
01/31/2013 M58 MPH WINDHAM CT ASOS
0352 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 3 NE WILLIMANTIC 41.75N 72.18W
01/31/2013 M58 MPH WINDHAM CT ASOS
0354 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 N EAST BOSTON 42.38N 71.03W
01/31/2013 M58 MPH SUFFOLK MA ASOS
0406 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BOSTON 42.32N 71.07W
01/31/2013 SUFFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE IN ROAD ON EAST STREET.
0431 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 S FORT DAWES 42.34N 70.95W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH ANZ230 MA MESONET
0435 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BROCKTON 42.08N 71.03W
01/31/2013 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
WIRES DOWN ON WEST CHESTNUT STREET.
0439 AM NON-TSTM WND GST BARNSTABLE 41.70N 70.30W
01/31/2013 M59 MPH BARNSTABLE MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0442 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SSW MILTON 42.21N 71.11W
01/31/2013 M75 MPH NORFOLK MA ASOS
0448 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BOSTON 42.32N 71.07W
01/31/2013 SUFFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
POWER LINES DOWN ON RED PINE ROAD.
0454 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 N EAST BOSTON 42.38N 71.03W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH SUFFOLK MA ASOS
0454 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 N EAST BOSTON 42.38N 71.03W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH SUFFOLK MA ASOS
0457 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG COLUMBIA 41.70N 72.30W
01/31/2013 TOLLAND CT AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON BASKET SHOP ROAD.
0500 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG FITZWILLIAM 42.78N 72.15W
01/31/2013 CHESHIRE NH AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON EAST LAKE ROAD.
0500 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 ENE MARBLEHEAD LIGHTH 42.51N 70.82W
01/31/2013 M58 MPH ESSEX MA MESONET
0501 AM NON-TSTM WND GST THOMPSON 41.96N 71.86W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH WINDHAM CT HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0501 AM NON-TSTM WND GST NORTH GROSVENOR DALE 41.99N 71.90W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH WINDHAM CT MESONET
0508 AM NON-TSTM WND GST BROCKTON 42.08N 71.02W
01/31/2013 M65 MPH PLYMOUTH MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0514 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG MALDEN 42.43N 71.06W
01/31/2013 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON HOUSE.
0516 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SSW MILTON 42.21N 71.11W
01/31/2013 M77 MPH NORFOLK MA ASOS
0525 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG ROCHESTER 41.73N 70.82W
01/31/2013 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
CAR PORT BLOWN OVER.
0526 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEEDHAM 42.28N 71.24W
01/31/2013 NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
WIRES DOWN ACROSS ROAD ON CANTEBERRY STREET.
0528 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG GRAFTON 42.20N 71.68W
01/31/2013 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ON PLEASANT STREET.
0535 AM NON-TSTM WND GST NORTH SCITUATE 41.83N 71.59W
01/31/2013 M62 MPH PROVIDENCE RI LAW ENFORCEMENT
LAW ENFORCEMENT
0535 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG WOONSOCKET 42.00N 71.50W
01/31/2013 PROVIDENCE RI AMATEUR RADIO
PRIMARY POWER LINE DOWN ON EAST SCHOOL STREET.
0537 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG WEBSTER 42.05N 71.87W
01/31/2013 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE ONTO HOUSE SNOW STREET.
0539 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG HINGHAM 42.24N 70.89W
01/31/2013 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON DERBY STREET AND ROUTE 3.
0555 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG NATICK 42.28N 71.35W
01/31/2013 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
ROUTE 16 CLOSED NEAR THE WELLSLEY LINE DUE TO WIRES
DOWN IN THE ROADWAY.
0601 AM NON-TSTM WND GST BARNSTABLE 41.70N 70.30W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH BARNSTABLE MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0605 AM NON-TSTM WND GST HINGHAM 42.24N 70.89W
01/31/2013 M65 MPH PLYMOUTH MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0606 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 SSW NAYATT 41.72N 71.34W
01/31/2013 M62 MPH ANZ236 RI MESONET
0611 AM HIGH SUST WINDS TAUNTON 41.90N 71.09W
01/31/2013 M49 MPH BRISTOL MA NONE
0613 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 2 NNW WARWICK 41.73N 71.43W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH KENT RI ASOS
0620 AM NON-TSTM WND GST NORTH SCITUATE 41.83N 71.59W
01/31/2013 M64 MPH PROVIDENCE RI LAW ENFORCEMENT
LAW ENFORCEMENT
0621 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG HAMPDEN 42.07N 72.42W
01/31/2013 HAMPDEN MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE ONTO HOUSE ROOF WITH STRUCTURAL DAMAGE WOODLAND
DRIVE.
0623 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SSW MILTON 42.21N 71.11W
01/31/2013 M81 MPH NORFOLK MA ASOS
0630 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 SSW FORT INDEPENDENCE 42.33N 71.02W
01/31/2013 M69 MPH SUFFOLK MA MESONET
0630 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG EAST HARTFORD 41.76N 72.62W
01/31/2013 HARTFORD CT BROADCAST MEDIA
WIRES DOWN ON SCHOOL BUS.
0636 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 ENE NORWOOD 42.19N 71.17W
01/31/2013 M58 MPH NORFOLK MA ASOS
0700 AM NON-TSTM WND GST MALDEN 42.43N 71.06W
01/31/2013 M64 MPH MIDDLESEX MA PUBLIC
0700 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEWTON 42.33N 71.21W
01/31/2013 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
SEVERAL TREES DOWN ACROSS TOWN. DOLBY STREET...WENDELL
ROAD...MANEMET ROAD...GROVE STREET...PLYMOUTH ROAD.
0703 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG FALL RIVER 41.71N 71.11W
01/31/2013 BRISTOL MA AMATEUR RADIO
WESTALL SCHOOL ON MAPLE STREET...40 FOOT SECTION OF
ROOF BLOWN OFF.
0724 AM NON-TSTM WND GST DEDHAM 42.24N 71.17W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH NORFOLK MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
&&
MDLocal storm report, Jan 31, 8:42 AM EST, 1 hour 38 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
842 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0349 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 NE WINDEMERE 42.32N 70.87W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH ANZ230 MA MESONET
&&
MDLocal storm report, Jan 31, 9:09 AM EST, 1 hour 11 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
909 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1223 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG FALL RIVER 41.71N 71.11W
01/31/2013 BRISTOL MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE BRANCHES DOWN ON WIRES ON NORTH KINGSTOWN ROAD.
1244 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG DUXBURY 42.04N 70.67W
01/31/2013 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON CONGRESS STREET.
0246 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SSW MILTON 42.21N 71.11W
01/31/2013 M71 MPH NORFOLK MA ASOS
0248 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 NE WINDEMERE 42.32N 70.87W
01/31/2013 M58 MPH ANZ230 MA MESONET
0255 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 SSW FORT INDEPENDENCE 42.33N 71.02W
01/31/2013 M59 MPH SUFFOLK MA MESONET
0305 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG HOLBROOK 42.15N 71.01W
01/31/2013 NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE PINE TREE DOWN IN ROAD ON SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET.
0311 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG GLOUCESTER 42.62N 70.65W
01/31/2013 ESSEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROAD.
0322 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BLACKSTONE 42.02N 71.50W
01/31/2013 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
POWER LINES DOWN IN ROAD ON CORNER OF RILEY AND AUSTIN.
0339 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG HOPEDALE 42.13N 71.54W
01/31/2013 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON WILLIAM STREET.
0342 AM NON-TSTM WND GST SCITUATE 42.20N 70.73W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH PLYMOUTH MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0349 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 NE WINDEMERE 42.32N 70.87W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH ANZ230 MA MESONET
0349 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 NE WINDEMERE 42.32N 70.87W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH ANZ230 MA MESONET
0352 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 3 NE WILLIMANTIC 41.75N 72.18W
01/31/2013 M58 MPH WINDHAM CT ASOS
0352 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 3 NE WILLIMANTIC 41.75N 72.18W
01/31/2013 M58 MPH WINDHAM CT ASOS
0354 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 N EAST BOSTON 42.38N 71.03W
01/31/2013 M58 MPH SUFFOLK MA ASOS
0406 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BOSTON 42.32N 71.07W
01/31/2013 SUFFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE IN ROAD ON EAST STREET.
0431 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 S FORT DAWES 42.34N 70.95W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH ANZ230 MA MESONET
0435 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BROCKTON 42.08N 71.03W
01/31/2013 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
WIRES DOWN ON WEST CHESTNUT STREET.
0439 AM NON-TSTM WND GST BARNSTABLE 41.70N 70.30W
01/31/2013 M59 MPH BARNSTABLE MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0442 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SSW MILTON 42.21N 71.11W
01/31/2013 M75 MPH NORFOLK MA ASOS
0448 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BOSTON 42.32N 71.07W
01/31/2013 SUFFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
POWER LINES DOWN ON RED PINE ROAD.
0454 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 N EAST BOSTON 42.38N 71.03W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH SUFFOLK MA ASOS
0454 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 N EAST BOSTON 42.38N 71.03W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH SUFFOLK MA ASOS
0457 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG COLUMBIA 41.70N 72.30W
01/31/2013 TOLLAND CT AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON BASKET SHOP ROAD.
0458 AM NON-TSTM WND GST MILFORD 42.14N 71.52W
01/31/2013 M64 MPH WORCESTER MA NONE
0500 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG FITZWILLIAM 42.78N 72.15W
01/31/2013 CHESHIRE NH AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON EAST LAKE ROAD.
0500 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 ENE MARBLEHEAD LIGHTH 42.51N 70.82W
01/31/2013 M58 MPH ESSEX MA MESONET
0501 AM NON-TSTM WND GST THOMPSON 41.96N 71.86W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH WINDHAM CT HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0501 AM NON-TSTM WND GST NORTH GROSVENOR DALE 41.99N 71.90W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH WINDHAM CT MESONET
0508 AM NON-TSTM WND GST BROCKTON 42.08N 71.02W
01/31/2013 M65 MPH PLYMOUTH MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0514 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG MALDEN 42.43N 71.06W
01/31/2013 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON HOUSE.
0516 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SSW MILTON 42.21N 71.11W
01/31/2013 M77 MPH NORFOLK MA ASOS
0517 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG STAFFORD 41.98N 72.28W
01/31/2013 TOLLAND CT AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND WIRES DOWN.
0525 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG ROCHESTER 41.73N 70.82W
01/31/2013 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
CAR PORT BLOWN OVER.
0526 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEEDHAM 42.28N 71.24W
01/31/2013 NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
WIRES DOWN ACROSS ROAD ON CANTEBERRY STREET.
0528 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG GRAFTON 42.20N 71.68W
01/31/2013 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ON PLEASANT STREET.
0535 AM NON-TSTM WND GST NORTH SCITUATE 41.83N 71.59W
01/31/2013 M62 MPH PROVIDENCE RI LAW ENFORCEMENT
LAW ENFORCEMENT
0535 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG WOONSOCKET 42.00N 71.50W
01/31/2013 PROVIDENCE RI AMATEUR RADIO
PRIMARY POWER LINE DOWN ON EAST SCHOOL STREET.
0537 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG WEBSTER 42.05N 71.87W
01/31/2013 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE ONTO HOUSE SNOW STREET.
0539 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG HINGHAM 42.24N 70.89W
01/31/2013 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON DERBY STREET AND ROUTE 3.
0555 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG NATICK 42.28N 71.35W
01/31/2013 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
ROUTE 16 CLOSED NEAR THE WELLSLEY LINE DUE TO WIRES
DOWN IN THE ROADWAY.
0601 AM NON-TSTM WND GST BARNSTABLE 41.70N 70.30W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH BARNSTABLE MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0605 AM NON-TSTM WND GST HINGHAM 42.24N 70.89W
01/31/2013 M65 MPH PLYMOUTH MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0605 AM NON-TSTM WND GST BRAINTREE 42.20N 71.00W
01/31/2013 M62 MPH NORFOLK MA BROADCAST MEDIA
0606 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 SSW NAYATT 41.72N 71.34W
01/31/2013 M62 MPH ANZ236 RI MESONET
0606 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 SSW NAYATT 41.72N 71.34W
01/31/2013 M63 MPH ANZ236 RI MESONET
0611 AM HIGH SUST WINDS TAUNTON 41.90N 71.09W
01/31/2013 M49 MPH BRISTOL MA NONE
0613 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 2 NNW WARWICK 41.73N 71.43W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH KENT RI ASOS
0616 AM NON-TSTM WND GST WRENTHAM 42.07N 71.33W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH NORFOLK MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0620 AM NON-TSTM WND GST NORTH SCITUATE 41.83N 71.59W
01/31/2013 M64 MPH PROVIDENCE RI LAW ENFORCEMENT
LAW ENFORCEMENT
0621 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG HAMPDEN 42.07N 72.42W
01/31/2013 HAMPDEN MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE ONTO HOUSE ROOF WITH STRUCTURAL DAMAGE WOODLAND
DRIVE.
0623 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SSW MILTON 42.21N 71.11W
01/31/2013 M81 MPH NORFOLK MA ASOS
0630 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 SSW FORT INDEPENDENCE 42.33N 71.02W
01/31/2013 M69 MPH SUFFOLK MA MESONET
0630 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG EAST HARTFORD 41.76N 72.62W
01/31/2013 HARTFORD CT BROADCAST MEDIA
WIRES DOWN ON SCHOOL BUS.
0636 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 ENE NORWOOD 42.19N 71.17W
01/31/2013 M58 MPH NORFOLK MA ASOS
0700 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG NEWTON 42.33N 71.21W
01/31/2013 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
SEVERAL TREES DOWN ACROSS TOWN. DOLBY STREET...WENDELL
ROAD...MANEMET ROAD...GROVE STREET...PLYMOUTH ROAD.
0700 AM NON-TSTM WND GST MALDEN 42.42N 71.07W
01/31/2013 M64 MPH MIDDLESEX MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0700 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 E DUXBURY 42.04N 70.65W
01/31/2013 M64 MPH ANZ251 MA MESONET
0703 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG FALL RIVER 41.71N 71.11W
01/31/2013 BRISTOL MA AMATEUR RADIO
WESTALL SCHOOL ON MAPLE STREET...40 FOOT SECTION OF
ROOF BLOWN OFF.
0724 AM NON-TSTM WND GST DEDHAM 42.24N 71.17W
01/31/2013 M60 MPH NORFOLK MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0755 AM NON-TSTM WND GST FALMOUTH 41.55N 70.61W
01/31/2013 M58 MPH BARNSTABLE MA AWOS
KFMH AWOS
0805 AM NON-TSTM WND GST EASTHAM 41.86N 70.00W
01/31/2013 M62 MPH BARNSTABLE MA GENERAL PUBLIC
GENERAL PUBLIC
0806 AM NON-TSTM WND GST HARWICH 41.69N 70.08W
01/31/2013 M64 MPH BARNSTABLE MA HAM RADIO
HAM RADIO
0820 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 W FIRST ENCOUNTER BEA 41.82N 70.02W
01/31/2013 M62 MPH ANZ231 MA MESONET
0832 AM NON-TSTM WND GST PLYMOUTH 41.96N 70.67W
01/31/2013 M62 MPH PLYMOUTH MA NONE
&&
MDSpecial weather statement, Jan 31, 9:09 AM EST, 1 hour 11 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
909 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013
CTZ003-004-MAZ004>007-011>019-022-026-NHZ012-015-RIZ001-311500-
WINDHAM CT-TOLLAND CT-SUFFOLK MA-BARNSTABLE MA-
NORTHWEST MIDDLESEX COUNTY MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX COUNTY MA-
NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
909 AM EST THU JAN 31 2013
...A STRONG COLD FROM WILL SWEEEP ACROSS SOUTHERN NH AND EASTERN MA
THROUGH 1030 AM...
AT 907 AM EST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING
A LINE OF SHOWERS ALONG A COLD FRONT FROM SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE
INTO CENTRAL MASSSACHUSETTS. THIS FRONT WILL SWEEP ACROSS MOST OF
THIS REGION THROUGH 1030 AM. IT WILL LIKELY BE ACCOMPANIED BY BRIEF
WIND GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH. IN ADDITION...TEMPERATURES WILL QUICKLY
FALL INTO THE 40S.
LAT...LON 4182 7055 4204 7235 4293 7145 4296 7138
4274 7124 4287 7082 4270 7078 4271 7078
4276 7081 4275 7083 4270 7083 4266 7059
4234 7096 4239 7107 4221 7072 4195 7066
4208 7023 4208 7023 4206 7024
TIME...MOT...LOC 1400Z 272DEG 37KT 4290 7139 4249 7166 4236 7182
4209 7211
FRANKThe office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 1:48 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Hampden, Hampshire | 57 min |
| Jan 31, 5:22 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester | 3 hr |
| Jan 31, 9:09 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, Worcester | 51 min |
| Jan 31, 9:19 AM EST | Wind Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more | 9 hr |
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