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Wind Advisory 19, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

August 29, 2017Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Chatham, MA at 00:00Z on 2017-08-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2017-08-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -25 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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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.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 29, 3:57 AM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket40 hr
Aug 29, 4:00 AM EDTGale WarningBOX38 hr
Aug 29, 4:00 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX4 days
Aug 29, 4:00 AM EDTStorm WarningBOX19 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Massachusetts, 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.