Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2017

High Wind Warning 7, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 19, 2017Barnstable County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 19, 2:09 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Nantucket, MAHAM RADIO
Mar 19, 3:40 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Nantucket, MAHAM 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Chatham, MA at 00:00Z on 2017-03-19Temperature 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 2017-03-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 40 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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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

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@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

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www.weather.gov/boston

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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. 

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 19, 3:51 AM EDTStorm WarningBOX18 hr
Mar 19, 3:57 AM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Nantucket8 hr
Mar 19, 10:43 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX48 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Massachusetts, 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.