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High Wind Warning 8, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 31, 2017Barnstable County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Mar 31, 2017, 3:58 PM EDT for Barnstable County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Apr 1, 2017, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 10 hr. 7 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 31, 2017, 3:58 PM EDT (19:58 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 1, 2017, 4:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 1, 2017, 2:09 PM EDT
In force
10 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 19:58 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
Apr 1, 7:24 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Nantucket, MAHAM RADIO
Apr 1, 8:47 AM EDTFLOODDennis, MASECTION OF GREAT WESTERN ROAD FLOODED
Apr 1, 9:20 AM EDTFLOODBrewster, MAFLOODING ON MAIN STREET NEAR THE MOBIL STATION
Apr 1, 11:58 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGChatham, MATREE AND WIRES DOWN ON BEACH ROAD AND BLOCKING DRIVEWAY FOR RESIDENT
Apr 1, 12:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGChatham, MATREE AND WIRES DOWN ON BEACH ROAD
Apr 1, 12:15 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGBarnstable, MATREE DOWN ON RACE LANE BETWEEN LYNX AND INDAIN POAD ROAD
Apr 1, 2:15 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGOrleans, MALARGE TREE DOWN ON POWER LINES ON MEETING HOUSE ROAD

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 12:00Z, 8.0 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 12:00Z on 2017-03-31Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2017-03-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -3 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
1361 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-3 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
58 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

943 
WWUS71 KBOX 311958
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
358 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017

MAZ024-010400-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.170401T0400Z-170401T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0008.170401T0800Z-170402T0000Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
358 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. The
Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Location...Nantucket.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph

* Timing...The strongest winds may come in two rounds. The first
  toward daybreak Saturday with a second round Saturday afternoon
  and early evening.

* Impacts...Winds this strong may knock down a few trees...tree
  limbs and result in isolated 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.

&&

$$

MAZ013-016>021-RIZ002>007-010400-
/O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.170401T1200Z-170402T0000Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth 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, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
358 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* Location...Much of Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts.

* Winds...Northeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 45
  mph.

* Timing...The strongest of these winds are expected Saturday
  afternoon and evening.

* Impacts...These winds combined with a wintry mix of
  precipitation may result in a few downed trees...tree limbs and
  also result 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-RIZ008-010400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.170401T0600Z-170402T0000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and New Shoreham
358 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* Location...Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard and Block Island.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 45 and 55 mph.

* Timing...The strongest winds may come in two rounds. The first
  toward daybreak Saturday with a second likely stronger round 
  Saturday afternoon and early evening.

* Impacts...These winds combined with pockets of heavy rain may
  lead to a few downed trees...tree limbs and 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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4 follow-up statements
017 
WWUS71 KBOX 010234
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1034 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017

MAZ024-011045-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0008.170401T0800Z-170402T0000Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
1034 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* Location...Nantucket.

* Winds...Northeast 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...The strongest winds may come in two rounds. The first
  toward daybreak with a second round tomorrow afternoon and 
  early evening.

* Impacts...Winds this strong may knock down a few trees...tree 
  limbs and result in isolated 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.

&&

$$

MAZ022-023-RIZ008-011045-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.170401T0600Z-170402T0000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and New Shoreham
1034 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* Location...Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard and Block Island.

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

* Timing...The strongest winds may come in two rounds. The first
  toward daybreak with a second likely stronger round tomorrow 
  afternoon and early evening.

* Impacts...These winds combined with pockets of heavy rain may 
  lead to a few downed trees...tree limbs and 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.

&&

$$

MAZ013-016>021-RIZ002>007-011045-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.170401T1200Z-170402T0000Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth 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, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
1034 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* Location...Much of Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts.

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...The strongest of these winds are expected tomorrow 
  afternoon and evening.

* Impacts...These winds combined with a wintry mix of 
  precipitation may result in a few downed trees...tree limbs 
  and also result 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.

&&

$$

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580 
WWUS71 KBOX 010809
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
409 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017

MAZ022-011615-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-170402T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170402T0000Z/
Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown
409 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017

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

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. The Wind
Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Location...Cape Cod.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...The strongest winds will come in two rounds. The first
  early this morning with a second likely stronger round this 
  afternoon and early evening.

* Impacts...These winds combined with pockets of heavy rain may 
  lead to a few downed trees...tree limbs and isolated 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.

&&

$$

MAZ024-011615-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170402T0000Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
409 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017

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

* Location...Nantucket.

* Winds...Northeast 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...The strongest winds will come in two rounds. The first
  early this morning with a second round this afternoon and early
  evening.

* Impacts...Winds this strong may knock down a few trees...tree 
  limbs and result in isolated 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.

&&

$$

MAZ013-016>021-RIZ002>007-011615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.170401T0809Z-170402T0000Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth 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, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
409 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* Location...Much of Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts.

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...The strongest of these winds are expected this
  afternoon and evening.

* Impacts...These winds combined with a wintry mix of 
  precipitation may result in a few downed trees...tree limbs 
  and also result 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.

&&

$$

MAZ023-RIZ008-011615-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-170402T0000Z/
Dukes MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and New Shoreham
409 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* Location...Marthas Vineyard and Block Island.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing...The strongest winds will occur in two rounds. The first
  this morning with a second likely stronger round this afternoon
  and early evening.

* Impacts...These winds combined with pockets of heavy rain may 
  lead to a few downed trees...tree limbs and 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.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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115 
WWUS71 KBOX 011433
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1033 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017

MAZ022-012245-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170402T0000Z/
Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown
1033 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017

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

* Location...Cape Cod.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...The strongest winds will come in two rounds. The 
  first early this morning with a second likely stronger round 
  this afternoon and early evening.

* Impacts...These winds combined with pockets of heavy rain may 
  lead to a few downed trees...tree limbs and isolated 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.

&&

$$

MAZ024-012245-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170402T0000Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
1033 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017

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

* Location...Nantucket.

* Winds...Northeast 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...The strongest winds will come in two rounds. The 
  first early this morning with a second round this afternoon 
  and early evening.

* Impacts...Winds this strong may knock down a few trees...tree 
  limbs and result in isolated 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.

&&

$$

MAZ013-016>021-023-RIZ002>008-012245-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-170402T0000Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Dukes 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, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Vineyard Haven, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
1033 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* Location...Much of Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts.

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...The strongest of these winds are expected this 
  afternoon and evening.

* Impacts...These winds combined with a wintry mix of 
  precipitation may result in a few downed trees...tree limbs 
  and also result 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.

&&

$$

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300 
WWUS71 KBOX 011809
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
209 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017

MAZ022-020000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170402T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-170402T0000Z/
Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown
209 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* Location...Cape Cod.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...strong winds begin to slacken after sunset.

* Impacts...These winds combined with a wintry mix of 
  precipitation may result in a few downed trees...tree limbs 
  and also result 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.

&&

$$

MAZ024-020000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170402T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-170402T0000Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
209 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* Location...Nantucket.

* Winds...Northeast 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...strong winds begin to slacken after sunset.

* Impacts...These winds combined with a wintry mix of 
  precipitation may result in a few downed trees...tree limbs 
  and also result 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.

&&

$$

MAZ013-016>021-023-RIZ002>008-020000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-170402T0000Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Dukes 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, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Vineyard Haven, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
209 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* Location...Much of Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 mph.

* Timing...strong winds begin to slacken with sunset.

* Impacts...These winds combined with a wintry mix of 
  precipitation may result in a few downed trees...tree limbs 
  and also result 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.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 31, 3:48 AM EDTWinter Storm WarningBOXEssex, Franklin, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk and 1 more36 hr
Mar 31, 3:48 AM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXHampden, Worcester31 hr
Mar 31, 3:50 AM EDTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth42 hr
Mar 31, 3:51 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX12 hr
Mar 31, 4:03 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXNantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth14 hr
Mar 31, 4:03 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth26 hr
Mar 31, 4:04 PM EDTStorm WarningBOX24 hr

Nearby

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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.