Alert archive / Massachusetts / Wind Advisories in 2017
Wind Advisory 19, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Aug 29, 2017, 4:37 AM EDT for Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Aug 30, 2017, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 5 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2017, 4:37 AM EDT (08:37 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 30, 2017, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 30, 2017, 7:25 AM EDT
- In force
- 5 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 08:43 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 00:00Z, 8.6 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1042 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -25 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 30 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
977 WWUS71 KBOX 290837 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 437 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017 MAZ022-023-291645- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.170830T0600Z-170830T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 437 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * Location...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard * Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Late tonight through early Wednesday afternoon. * Impacts...Loose objects like trash cans may be blow around. Small tree limbs and branches may be downed, causing 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. && $$ MAZ024-291645- /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.A.0001.170830T0600Z-170830T1800Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 437 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from late tonight through Wednesday afternoon. * Location...Nantucket * Winds...Northeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible. * Timing...Late tonight into early Wednesday afternoon. * Impacts...The potential exists for trees and power lines to be knocked down, causing power outages and property damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means the potential exists for a damaging wind event. These strong winds are capable of downing trees and power lines, as well causing property damage. If a high wind warning is issued, stay inside and away from windows. && $$ 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
5 follow-up statements
507 WWUS71 KBOX 291438 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1038 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017 MAZ022-023-292245- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.170830T0600Z-170830T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 1038 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * Location...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard * Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Late tonight through early Wednesday afternoon. * Impacts...Loose objects like trash cans may be blow around. Small tree limbs and branches may be downed, causing 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. && $$ MAZ024-292245- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.A.0001.170830T0600Z-170830T1800Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 1038 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * Location...Nantucket * Winds...Northeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible. * Timing...Late tonight into early Wednesday afternoon. * Impacts...The potential exists for trees and power lines to be knocked down, causing power outages and property damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means the potential exists for a damaging wind event. These strong winds are capable of downing trees and power lines, as well causing property damage. If a high wind warning is issued, stay inside and away from windows. && $$ 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
730 WWUS71 KBOX 291954 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 354 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017 MAZ024-300400- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0001.170830T0600Z-170830T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.170830T0600Z-170830T1800Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 354 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Wednesday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Location...Nantucket * Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Late tonight into early Wednesday afternoon. * Impacts...The potential exists for trees and power lines to be knocked down, causing power outages and property damage. 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. && $$ MAZ022-023-300400- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.170830T0600Z-170830T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 354 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * Location...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard * Winds...Northeast 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Late tonight through early Wednesday afternoon. * Impacts...Loose objects like trash cans may be blow around. Small tree limbs and branches may be downed, causing isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
779 WWUS71 KBOX 300302 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1102 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017 MAZ022-023-301115- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.170830T0600Z-170830T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 1102 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * Location...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard * Winds...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Late tonight through early Wednesday afternoon. * Impacts...Loose objects like trash cans may be blow around. Small tree limbs and branches may be downed, causing 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. && $$ MAZ024-301115- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.170830T0600Z-170830T1800Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 1102 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * Location...Nantucket * Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Late tonight into early Wednesday afternoon. * Impacts...The potential exists for trees and power lines to be knocked down, causing power outages and property damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
742 WWUS71 KBOX 300715 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 315 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2017 MAZ022-023-300815- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-170830T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 315 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Wind Advisory. $$ MAZ024-301515- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-170830T1800Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 315 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * Location...Nantucket * Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Timing...this afternoon. * Impacts...The potential exists for trees and power lines to be knocked down, causing power outages and property damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
176 WWUS71 KBOX 301125 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 725 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2017 MAZ024-301230- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-170830T1800Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 725 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Wind Advisory. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 3:57 AM EDT | High Surf Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket | 40 hr |
| Aug 29, 4:00 AM EDT | Gale Warning | BOX | 38 hr | |
| Aug 29, 4:00 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 4 days | |
| Aug 29, 4:00 AM EDT | Storm Warning | BOX | 19 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.