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Special Weather Statement, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 7, 2016Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this special weather statement at Apr 7, 2016, 5:00 PM EDT for Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. It was in force for 45 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 7, 2016, 5:00 PM EDT (21:00 UTC)
Expired
Apr 7, 2016, 5:45 PM EDT
In force
45 min
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Nantucket County, MA

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 84 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 230 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, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2016-04-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 14 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2016-04-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 310 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
14 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-52 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
888 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
310 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
360 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Apr 7, 4:49 PM EDT, 11 minutes earlier.

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Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 7, 4:36 AM EDT, 12 hours 24 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
436 AM EDT THU APR 7 2016

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>019-026-RIZ001>003-080845-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
436 AM EDT THU APR 7 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT...CENTRAL
MASSACHUSETTS...EASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...SOUTHEASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

THERE IS A LOW RISK OF LOCALIZED FLOODING OF POOR DRAINAGE AREAS
THURSDAY.

THERE IS ALSO A LOW RISK FOR STRONG SOUTH WIND GUSTS NEAR WIND
ADVISORY. THE BEST CHANCE FOR THIS WOULD BE ACROSS THE CENTRAL
HILLS AND COASTAL PLAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

THERE IS A LOW RISK FOR ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL ACROSS CT/RI AND
EASTERN MASS BEGINNING SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ020-021-RIZ004>007-080845-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-
436 AM EDT THU APR 7 2016

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THIS EVENING...

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.

   COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY.
   COASTAL FLOOD WATCH.

THERE IS A LOW RISK OF LOCALIZED FLOODING OF POOR DRAINAGE AREAS
TODAY.

THERE IS ALSO A LOW RISK FOR STRONG SOUTH WIND GUSTS NEAR WIND
ADVISORY. THE BEST CHANCE FOR THIS WOULD BE ACROSS THE CENTRAL
HILLS AND COASTAL PLAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

THERE IS A LOW RISK FOR ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL ACROSS CT/RI AND
EASTERN MASS BEGINNING SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ022>024-RIZ008-080845-
BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
436 AM EDT THU APR 7 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS
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.

   WIND ADVISORY.

THERE IS A LOW RISK OF LOCALIZED FLOODING OF POOR DRAINAGE AREAS
TODAY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

THERE IS A LOW RISK FOR ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL ACROSS CT/RI AND
EASTERN MASS BEGINNING SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ255-256-080845-
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-
436 AM EDT THU APR 7 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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.

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY FOR NORTHEAST GALES SATURDAY NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ250-254-080845-
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-
436 AM EDT THU APR 7 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY FOR NORTHEAST GALES SATURDAY NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ251-080845-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
436 AM EDT THU APR 7 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY FOR NORTHEAST GALES SATURDAY NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ235-237-080845-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
436 AM EDT THU APR 7 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR 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.

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY FOR NORTHEAST GALES SATURDAY NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230-236-080845-
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
436 AM EDT THU APR 7 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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.

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ231>234-080845-
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
436 AM EDT THU APR 7 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY FOR NORTHEAST GALES SATURDAY NIGHT.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 7, 3:23 PM EDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
323 PM EDT THU APR 7 2016

MAZ005>007-013>021-RIZ001>008-072200-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-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-
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...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...
GLOUCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...
TAUNTON...BROCKTON...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...
MATTAPOISETT...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...
WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...
NEWPORT...BLOCK ISLAND
323 PM EDT THU APR 7 2016

...HEAVY DOWNPOURS ACROSS SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND...

WIDESPREAD MODERATE RAIN WITH EMBEDDED HEAVIER POCKETS AND POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND OVER THE NEXT FEW
HOURS...ESPECIALLY THOUGH THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING COMMUTE.

WITH ANY HEAVY RAIN ANTICIPATE REDUCED VISIBILITIES DOWN TO A
MILE ALONG WITH PONDING OF WATER ALONG AREA ROADWAYS. MOTORISTS
ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE IT SLOW AND GIVE YOURSELF EXTRA TIME TO
YOUR DESTINATION.

GUSTY WINDS ARE ALSO TO BE ANTICIPATED. A WIND ADVISORY IS IN
EFFECT FOR SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS OF AROUND 50 MPH INTO THIS EVENING.

SIPPRELL
Special weather statement, Apr 7, 4:32 PM EDT, 28 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
432 PM EDT THU APR 7 2016

MAZ005>007-013>024-RIZ001>008-072300-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-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...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...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
432 PM EDT THU APR 7 2016

...HEAVY DOWNPOURS ACROSS SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND...

WIDESPREAD MODERATE RAIN WITH EMBEDDED HEAVIER POCKETS AND POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND OVER THE NEXT FEW
HOURS...ESPECIALLY THOUGH THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING COMMUTE.

WITH ANY HEAVY RAIN ANTICIPATE REDUCED VISIBILITIES DOWN TO A
MILE ALONG WITH PONDING OF WATER ALONG AREA ROADWAYS. MOTORISTS
ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE IT SLOW AND GIVE YOURSELF EXTRA TIME TO
YOUR DESTINATION.

GUSTY WINDS ARE ALSO TO BE ANTICIPATED. SEVERAL REPORTS OF 40 TO
50 MPH WINDS. EXPECT A LOCALIZED THREAT TO CONTINUE ESPECIALLY
WITH HEAVY RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS. A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT
FOR SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS OF AROUND 50 MPH INTO THIS EVENING.

SIPPRELL
Local storm report, Apr 7, 4:43 PM EDT, 17 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
443 PM EDT THU APR 07 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0357 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG LEYDEN                  42.70N  72.62W
04/07/2016                   FRANKLIN           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON MID COUNTY ROAD

&&

AED
Local storm report, Apr 7, 4:57 PM EDT, 3 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
457 PM EDT THU APR 07 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0357 PM     NON-TSTM WND DMG LEYDEN                  42.70N  72.62W
04/07/2016                   FRANKLIN           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON MID COUNTY ROAD

&&

SIPPRELL
Special weather statement, Apr 7, 5:00 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
500 PM EDT THU APR 7 2016

MAZ022>024-072145-
DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-BARNSTABLE MA-
500 PM EDT THU APR 7 2016

...HEAVY SHOWERS AND POSSIBLE THUNDERSTORMS WITH STRONG WIND GUSTS
EXPECTED FOR BARNSTABLE...DUKES AND NANTUCKET COUNTIES THROUGH 6
PM...

AT 451 PM EDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A LINE OF SHOWERS AND
POSSIBLE DEVELOPING THUNDERSTORMS WITH VERY HEAVY RAIN AND STRONG
WIND GUSTS ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM JUST SOUTHWEST OF CHILMARK TO
15 MILES SOUTHEAST OF NANTUCKET...AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 50 MPH.

WIND GUSTS UP TO 50 OR EVEN 55 MPH ARE POSSIBLE WITH THESE SHOWERS
AND POSSIBLE THUNDERSTORMS AS THEY MOVE THROUGH THE CAPE AND
ISLANDS. THE WINDS MAY BE STRONG ENOUGH TO BRING DOWN LARGE BRANCHES
AND WIRES. THIS BAND OF SHOWERS SHOULD MOVE NORTHEAST OF CAPE COD BY
AROUND 530 PM...BUT AN ADDITIONAL BAND OF HEAVY SHOWERS AND POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORMS SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND AT 455 PM MAY MOVE ACROSS THE
CAPE AND ISLANDS BETWEEN 530 PM AND 6 PM.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
BARNSTABLE...FALMOUTH...NANTUCKET...BREWSTER...OAK BLUFFS...EDGARTOWN...
TISBURY...PROVINCETOWN...AQUINNAH...YARMOUTH...SANDWICH...BOURNE...DENNIS...
MASHPEE...HARWICH...CHATHAM...WELLFLEET...WEST TISBURY...TRURO AND
CHILMARK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

GET INDOORS WHEN THESE STORMS APPROACH. WINDS MAY BE STRONG ENOUGH TO
PRODUCE MINOR DAMAGE...SUCH AS A FEW DOWNED BRANCHES.

&&

LAT...LON 4126 6996 4125 6997 4127 7021 4128 7020
      4164 7035 4128 7022 4130 7023 4155 7048
      4142 7045 4141 7045 4155 7051 4135 7045
      4125 7082 4178 7057 4206 7012 4206 7013
      4207 7024 4208 7017 4206 7008
TIME...MOT...LOC 2051Z 217DEG 67KT 4124 7082 4103 6996

THOMPSON

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 7, 4:03 AM EDTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket and 4 more17 hr
Apr 7, 12:20 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Plymouth12 hr
Apr 7, 5:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire52 min
Apr 7, 5:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire48 min
Apr 7, 6:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket49 min
Apr 7, 6:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire59 min
Apr 7, 7:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Plymouth49 min

Nearby

Special Weather Statements in Massachusetts, 2016Every special weather statement in 2016

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.