Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2017

High Wind Warning 5, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 13, 20178 counties in Massachusetts; 5 counties in Rhode Island

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Mar 13, 2017, 3:42 AM EDT for 8 counties in Massachusetts; 5 counties in Rhode Island. It took effect at Mar 14, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 10 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2017, 3:42 AM EDT (07:42 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2017, 6:00 PM EDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, Newport County, RI, Providence County, RI, Washington County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 20 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:42 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 14, 8:02 AM EDTSNOW 1Hudson, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 8:30 AM EDTSNOW 1Framingham, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 8:41 AM EDTSNOW 1.8Groton, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Mar 14, 9:19 AM EDTSNOW 2.5Townsend, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Mar 14, 9:20 AM EDTSNOW 1Carlisle, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 9:41 AM EDTSNOW 2.5West Warwick, RI
Mar 14, 10:35 AM EDTSNOW 3.5North Kingstown, RIHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 10:39 AM EDTSNOW 2.5Groton, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Mar 14, 10:40 AM EDTSNOW 2Westford, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 10:43 AM EDTSNOW 3.3North Dighton, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 10:47 AM EDTSNOW 2Hopkinton, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Mar 14, 10:50 AM EDTSNOW 3Barrington, RI
Mar 14, 10:54 AM EDTSNOW 4.5West Warwick, RIHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 10:56 AM EDTSNOW 1.1North Reading, MA
Mar 14, 10:56 AM EDTSNOW 2New Bedford, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 10:58 AM EDTSNOW 2.3Framingham, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 11:00 AM EDTSNOW 1.6Lexington, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Mar 14, 11:07 AM EDTSNOW 3.5North Providence, RIGENERAL PUBLIC
Mar 14, 11:08 AM EDTSNOW 2Dracut, MAGENERAL PUBLIC
Mar 14, 11:09 AM EDTSNOW 1.5East Bridgewater, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 11:09 AM EDTSNOW 5West Warwick, RITRAINED SPOTTER
Mar 14, 11:10 AM EDTSNOW 2.4Taunton, MANWS OFFICE
Mar 14, 11:12 AM EDTSNOW 5Burrillville, RIGENERAL PUBLIC
Mar 14, 11:13 AM EDTSNOW 2.8Little Compton, RI
Mar 14, 11:18 AM EDTSNOW 3.5North Smithfield, RI
Mar 14, 11:24 AM EDTSNOW 5Cranston, RIGENERAL PUBLIC
Mar 14, 11:25 AM EDTSNOW 2.1Lexington, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Mar 14, 11:25 AM EDTSNOW 5West Warwick, RIHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 11:29 AM EDTSNOW 2.8Acushnet, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 11:31 AM EDTSNOW 2Marion, MA
Mar 14, 11:31 AM EDTSNOW 5.1North Dighton, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 11:33 AM EDTSNOW 2Rockland, MA
Mar 14, 11:35 AM EDTSNOW 3Hopkinton, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Mar 14, 11:38 AM EDTSNOW 1.3Littleton, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 11:39 AM EDTSNOW 4.5Natick, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Mar 14, 11:42 AM EDTSNOW 2North Dartmouth, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 11:42 AM EDTSNOW 4.5Barrington, RI
Mar 14, 11:46 AM EDTSNOW 7Burrillville, RIGENERAL PUBLIC
Mar 14, 11:47 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGHingham, MALARGE TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON MAIN STREET.
Mar 14, 11:47 AM EDTSNOW 2.7Pepperell, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 11:48 AM EDTSNOW 1.8East Sandwich, MA
Mar 14, 11:49 AM EDTSNOW 3.1Portsmouth, RI
Mar 14, 11:54 AM EDTSNOW 2.3Wellesley, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 11:58 AM EDTSNOW 3.8Freetown, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 12:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGChelsea, MA2 TREES DOWN. ONE ON PARK ST AND ONE ON HAWTHORNE BEHIND BROADWAY.
Mar 14, 12:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGMiddleboro, MAMULTIPLE TREES AND WIRES DOWN ACROSS THE NORTH AND EAST OF TOWN.
Mar 14, 12:00 PM EDTSNOW 3North Reading, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Mar 14, 12:00 PM EDTSNOW 3.6Lexington, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Mar 14, 12:02 PM EDTSNOW 3Maynard, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 12:02 PM EDTSNOW 3West Acushnet, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 12:02 PM EDTSNOW 3.5North Providence, RI
Mar 14, 12:04 PM EDTSNOW 2.8Tewksbury, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Mar 14, 12:04 PM EDTSNOW 3.5Pepperell, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Mar 14, 12:05 PM EDTSNOW 6.5Warwick, RI
Mar 14, 12:06 PM EDTSNOW 4Hopkinton, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Mar 14, 12:07 PM EDTSNOW 4Taunton, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 12:10 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGHingham, MATREE DOWN THROUGH ROOF OF A HOUSE ON PIONEER ROAD.
Mar 14, 12:13 PM EDTSNOW 4North Reading, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Mar 14, 12:14 PM EDTSNOW 2.8Middleborough, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 14, 12:15 PM EDTSNOW 4Acton, MATRAINED SPOTTER

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Chatham, MA (KCHH), launched 00:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 92 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 00:00Z on 2017-03-13Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2017-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 37 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1819 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
37 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

962 
WWUS71 KBOX 130742
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
342 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

MAZ022>024-RIZ008-131545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0005.170314T1200Z-170314T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0005.170314T1200Z-170314T2200Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
342 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Tuesday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...Cape Cod and the Islands, including Block Island.

* Winds...Northeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing...Strongest wind gusts Tuesday morning into the 
  afternoon.

* Impacts...Downed trees and tree limbs are possible along with 
  scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means the potential exists for a damaging wind
event. These strong winds are capable of downing trees and power
lines, as well causing property damage. If a high wind warning is
issued, stay inside and away from windows.

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ019-131545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0005.170314T1200Z-170314T2200Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the city of Plymouth
342 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Tuesday.

* Location...Eastern Plymouth county.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing...Strongest wind gusts Tuesday morning into the 
  afternoon.

* Impacts...Downed trees and tree limbs are possible along with 
  scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ006-007-131545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0005.170314T1200Z-170314T2200Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
342 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Tuesday.

* Location...South coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing...Strongest wind gusts Tuesday morning into the 
  afternoon.

* Impacts...Downed trees and tree limbs are possible along with 
  scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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6 follow-up statements
008 
WWUS71 KBOX 131544
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1144 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

MAZ019-022>024-RIZ008-132345-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0005.170314T1200Z-170314T2200Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
1144 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* Location...Cape Cod and the Islands, including Block Island.

* Winds...Northeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* Timing...Strongest wind gusts Tuesday morning into the 
  afternoon.

* Impacts...Downed trees and tree limbs expected along with 
scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are 
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater at
any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible
with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take 
action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ006-007-132345-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0005.170314T1200Z-170314T2200Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
1144 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* Location...South coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Strongest wind gusts Tuesday morning into the 
  afternoon.

* Impacts...Downed trees and tree limbs are possible along with 
  scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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608 
WWUS71 KBOX 132004
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
404 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

MAZ019-022>024-RIZ008-140415-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0005.170314T1200Z-170314T2200Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
404 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* Location...Cape Cod and the Islands, including Block Island.

* Winds...East 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing...Strongest wind gusts Tuesday morning into the 
  afternoon.

* Impacts...Downed trees and tree limbs expected along with 
  scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ006-007-140415-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0005.170314T1200Z-170314T2200Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
404 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* Location...South coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Strongest wind gusts Tuesday morning into the 
  afternoon.

* Impacts...Downed trees and tree limbs are possible along with 
  scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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551 
WWUS71 KBOX 140447
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1247 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

MAZ019-022>024-RIZ008-140900-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0005.170314T1200Z-170314T2200Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
1247 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* Location...Cape Cod and the Islands, including Block Island.

* Winds...East 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing...Strongest wind gusts Tuesday morning into the 
  afternoon.

* Impacts...Downed trees and tree limbs expected along with 
  scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ006-007-140900-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0005.170314T1200Z-170314T2200Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
1247 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* Location...South coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Strongest wind gusts Tuesday morning into the 
  afternoon.

* Impacts...Downed trees and tree limbs are possible along with 
  scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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www.facebook.com/NWSBoston

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680 
WWUS71 KBOX 140752
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
352 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

MAZ014>016-018-141600-
/O.EXA.KBOX.HW.W.0005.170314T1200Z-170314T2200Z/
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Western Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, and Brockton
352 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT
this evening.

* Location...The Boston Metro area into southeast MA.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 45 and 65 mph.
  The strongest of those winds will be on the immediate coast.

* Timing...Strongest wind gusts late this morning and especially
  this afternoon.

* Impacts...The heavy wet snow coupled with the powerful winds 
  may result in downed trees and scattered power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ013-017-RIZ002>005-141600-
/O.EXA.KBOX.HW.W.0005.170314T1200Z-170314T2200Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Southeast Providence RI-
Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-
Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Providence,
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
and Bristol
352 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT
this evening.

* Location...central and southern Rhode Island as well as
  southeast Massachusetts.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 
  mph.

* Timing...Strongest wind gusts late this morning and afternoon.

* Impacts...The heavy wet snow coupled with the powerful winds 
  may result in downed trees and scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ019-022>024-RIZ008-141600-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0005.170314T1200Z-170314T2200Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
352 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* Location...Cape Cod and the Islands, including Block Island.

* Winds...East 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing...Strongest wind gusts late this morning and afternoon.

* Impacts...Downed trees and tree limbs are possible along with 
  scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ006-007-141600-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0005.170314T1200Z-170314T2200Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
352 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* Location...South coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing...Strongest wind gusts late this morning and afternoon.

* Impacts...Downed trees and tree limbs are possible along with 
  scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Frank

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961 
WWUS71 KBOX 141812
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
212 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

MAZ014>016-018-019-022>024-RIZ008-142200-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170314T2200Z/
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Brockton, 
Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, 
Nantucket, and New Shoreham
212 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* Location...The Boston Metro area into southeast MA.

* Winds...East 20 to 35 mph with gusts between 45 and 65 mph.

* Timing...Strongest wind gusts will occur through the afternoon.

* Impacts...The heavy wet snow coupled with the powerful winds 
  may result in downed trees and scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ013-017-020-021-RIZ002>007-142200-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170314T2200Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Fall River,
New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, 
Westerly, and Newport
212 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* Location...central and southern Rhode Island as well as 
  southeast Massachusetts.

* Winds...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 65 mph.

* Timing...Strongest wind gusts continue this afternoon.

* Impacts...The heavy wet snow coupled with the powerful winds 
  may result in downed trees and scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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381 
WWUS71 KBOX 142202
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
602 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

MAZ014>016-150000-
/O.EXP.KBOX.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170314T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0006.170314T2202Z-170315T0000Z/
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Boston, and Quincy
602 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* Location...The Boston Metro area.

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing...Strongest wind gusts will occur through the evening.

* Impacts...The heavy wet snow coupled with the powerful winds 
  may result in downed trees and scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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Western 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-
Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Brockton, 
Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, 
Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
602 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds are diminishing across Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode
Island. Winds will become gusty from the northwest, but at speeds
less than occurred today.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 13, 3:46 AM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket34 hr
Mar 13, 4:41 AM EDTCoastal Flood WatchBOXBarnstable, Essex24 hr
Mar 13, 4:41 AM EDTCoastal Flood WarningBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more35 hr
Mar 13, 4:41 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXNorfolk, Suffolk32 hr
Mar 13, 4:11 PM EDTBlizzard WarningBOXEssex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester26 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Massachusetts, 2017High Wind Warnings in Rhode Island, 2017Every high wind warning in 2017

Sources

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