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Wind Advisory 23, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 30, 20175 counties in Rhode Island; 13 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Oct 30, 2017, 4:15 AM EDT for 5 counties in Rhode Island; 13 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Oct 30, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 30, 2017, 4:15 AM EDT (08:15 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 30, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 30, 2017, 5:00 PM EDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Essex County, MA, Franklin County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Worcester County, MA, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, Newport County, RI, Providence County, RI, Washington County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:19 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, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 127 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 2017-10-30Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2017-10-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 190 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
822 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
190 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
230 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

504 
WWUS71 KBOX 300815
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
415 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

CTZ002>004-MAZ003-004-010>012-026-RIZ001>008-301615-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-171030T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0023.171030T1200Z-171030T2100Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA-
Northern Worcester MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, 
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, 
Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
415 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM EDT
this afternoon. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled.

* Locations...Northern Connecticut, Rhode Island and most of
  Massachusetts away from the Berkshires. 

* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Through the afternoon hours.

* Impacts...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property is likely
with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take
action to secure loose outdoor objects.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ006-007-014>016-018-019-021>024-301615-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0023.171030T1200Z-171030T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Lawrence, Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, 
Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
415 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

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

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM EDT
this afternoon.

* Locations...eastern Massachusetts.

* Winds...Southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph this
  morning. By the late morning hours, winds will be out of the 
  southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. 

* Timing...Strongest winds will occur this morning, another round
  of blustery conditions will occur this afternoon. 

* Impacts...Damage to trees, power lines, and property is
  expected, especially given that trees remain fully leafed. Power
  outages are expected. Take action to secure loose outdoor
  objects. Avoid walking or driving near trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property is likely
with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take
action to secure loose outdoor objects.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ005-013-017-020-301615-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0023.171030T1200Z-171030T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Foxborough, Norwood, 
Taunton, Fall River, and New Bedford
415 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

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

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM EDT
this afternoon.

* Locations...Eastern Massachusetts.

* Winds...Southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph this
  morning. By the late morning hours, winds will be out of the
  southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds will occur this morning, another round
  of blustery conditions will occur this afternoon. 

* Impacts...Damage to trees, power lines, and property is
  expected, especially given that trees remain fully leafed. Power
  outages are expected. Take action to secure loose outdoor
  objects. Avoid walking or driving near trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property is likely
with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take
action to secure loose outdoor objects.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ002-008-009-301615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-171030T2100Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Blandford
415 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Locations...East slope of Berkshires. 

* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing...Into this afternoon.

* Impacts...Strong winds will lead to some downed trees, tree 
  limbs and power lines, especially where trees are still fully 
  leafed. This will also result in scattered to numerous power 
  outages. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property is likely
with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take
action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at
www.weather.gov/boston

You can follow us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/NWSBoston

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@NWSBoston
4 follow-up statements
556 
WWUS71 KBOX 301011
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
611 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

MAZ006-007-014>016-018-019-021>024-301815-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0023.171030T1200Z-171030T2100Z/
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Lawrence, Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, 
Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
611 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the High
Wind Warning.

* Locations...Eastern Massachusetts.

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

* Timing...Blustery conditions will occur this afternoon.

* Impacts...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property is likely
with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take
action to secure loose outdoor objects.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ005-013-017-020-301815-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0023.171030T1200Z-171030T2100Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Foxborough, Norwood, 
Taunton, Fall River, and New Bedford
611 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the High
Wind Warning.

* Locations...Eastern Massachusetts.

* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Blustery conditions will occur this afternoon.

* Impacts...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property is likely
with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take
action to secure loose outdoor objects.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ002-008-009-301815-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-171030T2100Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Blandford
611 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Locations...East slope of Berkshires.

* Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Into this afternoon.

* Impacts...Strong winds will lead to some downed trees, tree 
  limbs and power lines, especially where trees are still fully 
  leafed. This will also result in scattered to numerous power 
  outages. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property is likely
with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take
action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ003-004-010>012-026-RIZ001>008-301815-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0023.171030T1200Z-171030T2100Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA-
Northern Worcester MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, 
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, 
Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
611 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

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

* Locations...Northern Connecticut, Rhode Island and most of 
  Massachusetts away from the Berkshires.

* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Through the afternoon hours.

* Impacts...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property is likely
with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take
action to secure loose outdoor objects.

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
453 
WWUS71 KBOX 301434
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1034 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

MAZ002-008-009-302100-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-171030T2100Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Blandford
1034 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Locations...East slope of Berkshires.

* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Into this afternoon.

* Impacts...Strong winds will lead to some downed trees, tree 
  limbs and power lines, especially where trees are still fully 
  leafed. This will also result in scattered to numerous power 
  outages. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property is likely
with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take
action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ006-007-014>016-018-019-021>024-302100-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-171030T2100Z/
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Lawrence, Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, 
Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
1034 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

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

* Locations...Eastern Massachusetts.

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

* Timing...Blustery conditions will occur this afternoon.

* Impacts...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property is likely
with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take
action to secure loose outdoor objects.

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.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ003>005-010>013-017-020-026-RIZ001>008-302100-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-171030T2100Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA-
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Southern Bristol MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, 
Framingham, Lowell, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, 
Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford,
Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
1034 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

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

* Locations...Northern Connecticut, Rhode Island and most of 
  Massachusetts away from the Berkshires.

* Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Through the afternoon hours.

* Impacts...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property is likely
with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take
action to secure loose outdoor objects.

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
089 
WWUS71 KBOX 301717
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
117 PM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

MAZ002-008-009-302100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-171030T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-171030T2100Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Blandford
117 PM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* Locations...Western Massachusetts.

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

* Timing...Blustery conditions will occur this afternoon.

* Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree 
  limbs and branches, possibly 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.

&&

$$

MAZ006-007-014>016-018-019-021>024-302100-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-171030T2100Z/
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Lawrence, Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, 
Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
117 PM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

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

* Locations...Eastern Massachusetts.

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

* Timing...Blustery conditions will occur this afternoon.

* Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree 
  limbs and branches, possibly 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.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ003>005-010>013-017-020-026-RIZ001>008-302100-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-171030T2100Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA-
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Southern Bristol MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, 
Framingham, Lowell, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, 
Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford,
Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
117 PM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

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

* Locations...Northern Connecticut, Rhode Island and most of 
  Massachusetts away from the Berkshires. 

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

* Timing...Through the afternoon hours.

* Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree 
  limbs and branches, possibly 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.

&&

$$
834 
WWUS71 KBOX 302110
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
510 PM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-302215-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-171030T2100Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, 
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, 
Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, 
Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, 
Nantucket, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
510 PM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds continue to slowly diminish as of 5 pm and will further
subside after sunset. Therefore the wind advisory has been allowed
to expire.

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 29, 10:05 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningBOXBristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington6 hr
Oct 30, 1:19 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningBOXWashington27 hr
Oct 30, 3:58 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningBOXBristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington3 hr
Oct 29, 8:30 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire10 hr
Oct 29, 11:04 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Worcester6 hr
Oct 29, 11:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXDukes, Nantucket77 min
Oct 30, 12:24 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningBOXBristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk3 hr
Oct 30, 2:16 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningBOXWorcester23 hr
Oct 30, 2:26 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningBOXMiddlesex, Norfolk, Worcester3 hr
Oct 30, 2:40 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket4 hr
Oct 30, 3:05 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningBOXBristol115 min
Oct 30, 4:07 AM EDTGale WarningBOX16 hr
Oct 30, 4:08 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningBOXBristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk112 min
Oct 30, 4:21 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningBOXMiddlesex, Norfolk, Worcester3 hr
Oct 30, 6:07 AM EDTStorm WarningBOX7 hr
Oct 30, 9:01 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningBOXWorcester12 hr
Oct 30, 7:43 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX30 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.