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Wind Advisory 17, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

May 13, 20176 counties in Massachusetts; Washington County, Rhode Island

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at May 13, 2017, 3:46 PM EDT for 6 counties in Massachusetts; Washington County, Rhode Island. It took effect at May 13, 2017, 11:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 23 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 13, 2017, 3:46 PM EDT (19:46 UTC)
In effect from
May 13, 2017, 11:00 PM EDT
Expired
May 14, 2017, 10:00 PM EDT
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Essex County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Washington County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:47 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, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 68 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 2017-05-13Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2017-05-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -39 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
693 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
22 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-39 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-29 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

388 
WWUS71 KBOX 131946
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
346 PM EDT Sat May 13 2017

MAZ007-019-022>024-RIZ008-140400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0017.170514T0300Z-170515T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
346 PM EDT Sat May 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT
Sunday.

* Location...Eastern Massachusetts coastline from Cape Ann
  southward to Nantucket including Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard and
  Block Island.

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

* Timing...from 11 pm Saturday to 8 pm Sunday.

* Impacts...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.


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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Nocera
6 follow-up statements
796 
WWUS71 KBOX 140322
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1122 PM EDT Sat May 13 2017

MAZ007-019-022>024-RIZ008-141130-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170515T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
1122 PM EDT Sat May 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* Locations...include Eastern Massachusetts coastline from Cape 
  Ann southward to Nantucket including Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard 
  and Block Island.

* Winds...Northerly 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...from 11 pm Saturday to 8 pm Sunday.

* Impacts...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.

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
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You can follow us on Twitter at
@NWSBoston
965 
WWUS71 KBOX 140749
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
349 AM EDT Sun May 14 2017

MAZ007-019-022>024-RIZ008-141600-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170515T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
349 AM EDT Sun May 14 2017

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

* Locations...include Eastern Massachusetts coastline from Cape 
  Ann southward to Nantucket including Cape Cod, Marthas 
  Vineyard and Block Island.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds occur this morning and afternoon and then
  diminish early this evening.

* Impacts...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.

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
699 
WWUS71 KBOX 141514
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1114 AM EDT Sun May 14 2017

MAZ007-019-022>024-RIZ008-142315-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170515T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
1114 AM EDT Sun May 14 2017

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

* Locations...include Eastern Massachusetts coastline from Cape 
  Ann southward to Nantucket including Cape Cod, Marthas 
  Vineyard and Block Island.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds occur this afternoon and then diminish
  by early evening.

* Impacts...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.

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
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You can follow us on Twitter at
@NWSBoston
008 
WWUS71 KBOX 142003
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
403 PM EDT Sun May 14 2017

MAZ007-019-022>024-RIZ008-150000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170515T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
403 PM EDT Sun May 14 2017

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

* Locations...include Eastern Massachusetts coastline from Cape 
  Ann southward to Nantucket including Cape Cod, Marthas 
  Vineyard and Block Island.

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

* Timing...Strongest winds occur this afternoon and then 
  diminish by early evening.

* Impacts...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.

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
576 
WWUS71 KBOX 142317
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
717 PM EDT Sun May 14 2017

MAZ007-019-022>024-RIZ008-150200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170515T0200Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
717 PM EDT Sun May 14 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* Locations...include Eastern Massachusetts coastline from Cape 
  Ann southward to Nantucket including Cape Cod, Marthas 
  Vineyard and Block Island.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds occur this afternoon and then 
  diminish by early evening.

* Impacts...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.

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
653 
WWUS71 KBOX 150201
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1001 PM EDT Sun May 14 2017

MAZ007-019-022>024-RIZ008-150315-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170515T0200Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
1001 PM EDT Sun May 14 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have dropped below WIND ADVISORY criteria. However,
overnight, infrequent northerly gusts of 30 to 40 mph can be 
expected along the Eastern Massachusetts coastline especially for
shoreline communities out along the Cape and Islands.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 13, 4:34 AM EDTGale WarningBOX45 hr
May 13, 4:34 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX11 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Massachusetts, 2017Wind Advisories in Rhode Island, 2017Every wind advisory 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.