Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2017
High Wind Warning 7, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Mar 19, 2017, 4:04 AM EDT for Barnstable County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Mar 19, 2017, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr. 2 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 19, 2017, 4:04 AM EDT (08:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 19, 2017, 2:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 19, 2017, 9:22 PM EDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Nantucket County, MA
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:07 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2:09 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Nantucket, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 19, 3:40 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Nantucket, MA | HAM RADIO |
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, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 26 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 984 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 40 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 99 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
438 WWUS71 KBOX 190804 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 404 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2017 MAZ022-191615- /O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.170319T1400Z-170320T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0007.170319T1800Z-170320T0600Z/ Barnstable MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown 404 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Monday. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. * Locations...include Cape Cod, especially the Outer Cape. * Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing...Increasing winds into midday continuing overnight, dissipating into Monday morning. * Impacts...Combined with forecast heavy, wet snow, there is the possibility for downed tree liimbs and 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. && $$ MAZ024-191615- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0006.170319T1400Z-170320T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0007.170319T1800Z-170320T0600Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 404 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Locations...include Nantucket. * Winds...North 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing...Increasing winds into midday continuing overnight, dissipating into Monday morning. * Impacts...Combined with forecast heavy, wet snow, there is the possibility for downed tree liimbs and power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects. && $$ MAZ023-191615- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.170319T1500Z-170320T0900Z/ Dukes MA- Including the city of Vineyard Haven 404 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM EDT MONDAY... * Locations...include Marthas Vineyard. * Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Increasing winds into midday continuing overnight, dissipating into Monday morning. * Impacts...Winds may knock down a few tree limbs resulting inisolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
4 follow-up statements
812 WWUS71 KBOX 190811 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 411 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2017 MAZ022-024-191615- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.170319T1800Z-170320T0600Z/ Barnstable MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Nantucket 411 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT MONDAY... * Locations...include Cape Cod, especially the Outer Cape, and Nantucket. * Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing...Increasing winds into midday continuing overnight, dissipating into Monday morning. * Impacts...Combined with forecast heavy, wet snow, there is the possibility for downed tree limbs and power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects. && $$ MAZ023-191615- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.170319T1500Z-170320T0900Z/ Dukes MA- Including the city of Vineyard Haven 411 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM EDT MONDAY... * Locations...include Marthas Vineyard. * Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Increasing winds into midday continuing overnight, dissipating into Monday morning. * Impacts...Winds may knock down a few tree limbs resulting in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
355 WWUS71 KBOX 191439 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1039 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2017 MAZ022-024-192245- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.170319T1800Z-170320T0600Z/ Barnstable MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Nantucket 1039 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT MONDAY... * Locations...include Cape Cod, especially the Outer Cape, and Nantucket. * Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph. * Timing...Winds will continue to increase through early evening before diminishing toward daybreak Monday. * Impacts...A few downed trees...tree limbs and isolated to scattered power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects. && $$ MAZ023-192245- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.170319T1500Z-170320T0900Z/ Dukes MA- Including the city of Vineyard Haven 1039 AM EDT Sun Mar 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY... * Locations...include Marthas Vineyard. * Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Increasing winds through the afternoon and persisting into the evening, before diminishing after midnight. * Impacts...Winds may knock down a few trees resulting in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Frank For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
519 WWUS71 KBOX 191922 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 322 PM EDT Sun Mar 19 2017 MAZ022-200330- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170320T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170320T0600Z/ Barnstable MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown 322 PM EDT Sun Mar 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 2 AM EDT Monday. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. * Locations...Cape Cod. * Winds...North 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Strongest winds through the evening hours gradually diminishing after midnight. * Impacts...Winds may knock down a few trees and/or tree limbs resulting in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ024-200330- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170320T0600Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 322 PM EDT Sun Mar 19 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY... * Locations...Nantucket * Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 45 and 55 mph. A few brief gusts near 60 mph are possible. * Timing...Strongest winds through the evening hours gradually diminishing after midnight. * Impacts...A few downed trees...tree limbs and isolated to scattered power outages are possible. 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. && $$ MAZ023-200330- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170320T0600Z/ Dukes MA- Including the city of Vineyard Haven 322 PM EDT Sun Mar 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY... * Locations...include Marthas Vineyard. * Winds...North 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Strongest winds through the evening hours gradually diminishing after midnight. * Impacts...Winds may knock down a few trees and/or tree limbs resulting in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Frank For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
720 WWUS71 KBOX 200122 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 922 PM EDT Sun Mar 19 2017 MAZ024-200400- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170320T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.170320T0122Z-170320T0400Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 922 PM EDT Sun Mar 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until midnight EDT tonight. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. * Locations...include Nantucket * Winds...North 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Strongest winds through the evening hours gradually diminishing after midnight. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs possibly resulting in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ022-023-200230- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170320T0600Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 922 PM EDT Sun Mar 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Winds have dropped below wind advisory criteria of 31 mph sustained or 46 mph gust. An isolated strong gust or sustained wind is possible towards midnight, concluding thereafter. $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 3:51 AM EDT | Storm Warning | BOX | 18 hr | |
| Mar 19, 3:57 AM EDT | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Nantucket | 8 hr |
| Mar 19, 10:43 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 48 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.