Alert archive / Massachusetts / Wind Advisories in 2017
Wind Advisory 17, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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.
- 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
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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston Nocera
6 follow-up statements
796 WWUS71 KBOX 140322 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1122 PM EDT Sat May 13 2017 MAZ007-019-022>024-RIZ008-141130- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170515T0000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 1122 PM EDT Sat May 13 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... * Locations...include Eastern Massachusetts coastline from Cape Ann southward to Nantucket including Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard and Block Island. * Winds...Northerly 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...from 11 pm Saturday to 8 pm Sunday. * Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston 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 www.facebook.com/NWSBoston 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. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 4:34 AM EDT | Gale Warning | BOX | 45 hr | |
| May 13, 4:34 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 11 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.