Alert archive / Massachusetts / Wind Advisories in 2017

Wind Advisory 15, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 3, 2017Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Apr 3, 2017, 3:55 PM EDT for Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Apr 4, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 3, 2017, 3:55 PM EDT (19:55 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 4, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 4, 2017, 3:01 PM EDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

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

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:01 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Chatham, MA (KCHH), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 39 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 2017-04-03Temperature 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 2017-04-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -30 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1709 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-30 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
83 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

644 
WWUS71 KBOX 031955
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
355 PM EDT Mon Apr 3 2017

MAZ022-040400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.170404T1400Z-170404T2200Z/
Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown
355 PM EDT Mon Apr 3 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM EDT Tuesday.

* Location...Cape Cod.

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

* Timing...mid morning into early evening Tuesday.

* Impacts...These winds may result in a few downed trees or 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.

&&

$$

MAZ023-024-040400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.170404T1400Z-170404T2000Z/
Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket
355 PM EDT Mon Apr 3 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM EDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM to 4 PM EDT Tuesday.

* Location...Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket

* Winds...Southeast 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...mid morning into late afternoon Tuesday.

* Impacts...These winds may result in a few downed trees or 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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4 follow-up statements
793 
WWUS71 KBOX 040158
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
958 PM EDT Mon Apr 3 2017


MAZ022-041000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.170404T1200Z-170404T2200Z/
Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown
958 PM EDT Mon Apr 3 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* Location...Cape Cod.

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

* Timing...strongest winds mid morning Tuesday into early evening
  Tuesday.

* Impacts...These winds may result in a few downed trees or 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.

&&

$$

MAZ023-024-041000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.170404T1200Z-170404T2000Z/
Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket
958 PM EDT Mon Apr 3 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* Location...Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket

* Winds...Southeast 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...the strongest winds will be from mid morning into late
  afternoon Tuesday.

* Impacts...These winds may result in a few downed trees or 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.

&&

$$
584 
WWUS71 KBOX 040736
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
336 AM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

MAZ022-041545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.170404T1200Z-170404T2100Z/
Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown
336 AM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

* Location...Cape Cod.

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

* Timing...strongest winds after 8 am this morning into mid 
  afternoon before gradually diminishing.

* Impacts...These winds may result in a few downed trees or 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.

&&

$$

MAZ023-024-041545-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.170404T1200Z-170404T1900Z/
Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket
336 AM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

* Location...Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket

* Winds...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...strongest winds after 8 am this morning into mid 
  afternoon before gradually diminishing.

* Impacts...These winds may result in a few downed trees or 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.

&&

$$

Frank

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997 
WWUS71 KBOX 041522
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1122 AM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

MAZ022-042100-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-170404T2100Z/
Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown
1122 AM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Location...Cape Cod.

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

* Timing...Strongest winds into mid afternoon, before gradually 
  diminishing.

* Impacts...These winds may result in a few downed trees or 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.

&&

$$

MAZ023-024-041900-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-170404T1900Z/
Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket
1122 AM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Location...Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket

* Winds...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Strongest into mid afternoon, before gradually 
  diminishing.

* Impacts...These winds may result in a few downed trees or 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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www.weather.gov/boston

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551 
WWUS71 KBOX 041901
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
301 PM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

MAZ022-042015-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-170404T2100Z/
Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown
301 PM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Wind
Advisory.

Wind gusts will remain less than 35 mph this evening.

$$

MAZ024-042100-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-170404T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0016.170404T1901Z-170404T2100Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
301 PM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* Location...Nantucket

* Winds...Southeast 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Winds gradually diminish this evening.

* Impacts...These winds may result in a few downed trees or 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.

&&

$$

MAZ023-042015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-170404T1900Z/
Dukes MA-
Including the city of Vineyard Haven
301 PM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Wind gusts will remain less than 35 mph this evening.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 3, 3:51 AM EDTGale WarningBOX40 hr
Apr 3, 3:51 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX25 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.