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Wind Advisory 30, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 24, 20175 counties in Rhode Island; 10 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Dec 24, 2017, 2:58 AM EST for 5 counties in Rhode Island; 10 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Dec 25, 2017, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 24, 2017, 2:58 AM EST (07:58 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 25, 2017, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 25, 2017, 4:39 PM EST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Bristol County, MA, Essex County, MA, Franklin County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex 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), 43 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:58 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, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 145 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 2017-12-24Temperature 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 2017-12-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 586 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
872 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
586 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
590 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

069 
WWUS71 KBOX 240758
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
258 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

MAZ022>024-RIZ008-241600-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0003.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0011.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
258 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 4 PM EST Monday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...Cape Cod and the Islands.

* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing...Monday morning into 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 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 are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ019>021-RIZ006-007-241600-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0030.171225T1500Z-171226T0000Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
258 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* Location...South coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island. 

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

* Timing...Monday morning into Monday evening.

* Impacts...Potential for downed tree limbs and branches. 
  Isolated power outages possible.

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-MAZ002>018-026-RIZ001>005-241600-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0030.171225T1800Z-171226T0000Z/
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-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol 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, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
and Bristol
258 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* Location...All of Southern New England except south coastal
  Massachusetts and Rhode Island including Cape Cod and the
  Islands.

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

* Timing...Midday Monday into Monday Evening. 

* Impacts...Potential for downed tree limbs and branches. 
  Isolated power outages possible.

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

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

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@NWSBoston
6 follow-up statements
986 
WWUS71 KBOX 241557
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1057 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

MAZ022>024-RIZ008-250000-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0011.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
1057 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST
MONDAY...

* Location...Cape Cod and the Islands.

* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing...Monday morning into 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 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 are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ019>021-RIZ006-007-250000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0030.171225T1500Z-171226T0000Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
1057 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* Location...South coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

* Winds...West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Monday morning into Monday evening.

* Impacts...Potential for downed tree limbs and branches. 
  Isolated power outages possible.

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-MAZ002>018-026-RIZ001>005-250000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0030.171225T1800Z-171226T0000Z/
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-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol 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, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
and Bristol
1057 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* Location...All of Southern New England except south coastal 
  Massachusetts and Rhode Island including Cape Cod and the 
  Islands.

* Winds...West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Midday Monday into Monday Evening.

* Impacts...Potential for downed tree limbs and branches. 
  Isolated power outages possible.

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
638 
WWUS71 KBOX 242107
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
407 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

MAZ019>021-RIZ006-007-250515-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0030.171225T1500Z-171226T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.HW.W.0011.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
407 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 4 PM EST Monday. The
Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Location...Coastal Plymouth and Bristol Counties in
  Massachusetts and Newport and Washington Counties in Rhode
  Island.

* Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Monday morning and 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 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 are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ022>024-RIZ008-250515-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0011.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
407 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST
MONDAY...

* Location...Cape Cod and the Islands.

* Winds...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing...Monday morning into 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 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 are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>018-026-RIZ001>005-250515-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0030.171225T1800Z-171226T0000Z/
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-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol 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, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
and Bristol
407 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* Location...All of Southern New England except along the south
  coast. 

* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Midday Monday into Monday Evening.

* Impacts...Potential for downed tree limbs and branches. 
  Isolated power outages possible.

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
248 
WWUS71 KBOX 250223
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
923 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

MAZ019>024-RIZ006>008-251030-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0011.171225T1200Z-171225T2100Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, 
Nantucket, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
923 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* Location...South coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island,
  including Cape Cod and the Islands.

* Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing...Monday morning into 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 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 are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>018-026-RIZ001>005-251030-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0030.171225T1500Z-171226T0000Z/
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-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol 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, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
and Bristol
923 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* Location...All of Southern New England except along the south
  coast, Cape Cod and the Islands.

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

* Timing...Monday morning into Monday evening.

* Impacts...Potential for downed tree limbs and branches. 
  Isolated power outages possible.

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
748 
WWUS71 KBOX 250839
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
339 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

MAZ007-251645-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0030.171225T1500Z-171226T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.HW.W.0011.171225T1500Z-171226T0300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the city of Gloucester
339 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS 
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EST
this evening. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Location...Coastal Essex County Massachusetts particularly Cape
  Ann.

* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...This morning into evening.

* Impacts...Potential for downed tree limbs and branches. 
  Isolated power outages 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 are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ022>024-RIZ008-251645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0011.171225T1500Z-171226T0300Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
339 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS 
EVENING...

* Location...Cape Cod and the Islands.

* Winds...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing...This morning into evening.

* 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 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 are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ019>021-RIZ006-007-251645-
/O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0011.171225T1500Z-171225T2100Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
339 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* Location...South coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing...This morning into 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 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 are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>018-026-RIZ001>005-251645-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0030.171225T1500Z-171226T0000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western 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-
Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Chesterfield, Blandford,
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
and Bristol
339 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS 
EVENING...

* Location...All of interior Southern New England away from the
  coast. 

* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing...This morning into evening. 

* Impacts...Potential for downed tree limbs and branches. 
  Isolated power outages possible.

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
597 
WWUS71 KBOX 251524
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1024 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

MAZ007-022>024-RIZ008-252330-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-171226T0300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
1024 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* Location...Cape Cod and the Islands.

* Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing...Through this evening.

* 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 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 are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ019>021-RIZ006-007-252100-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-171225T2100Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
1024 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Location...South coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

* Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing...Through this evening.

* 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 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 are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>018-026-RIZ001>005-252330-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-171226T0000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western 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-
Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Chesterfield, Blandford,
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
and Bristol
1024 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* Location...All of interior Southern New England away from the 
  coast.

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

* Timing...Through this evening.

* Impacts...Potential for downed tree limbs and branches. 
  Isolated power outages possible.

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

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@NWSBoston
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NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
439 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

MAZ022>024-260500-
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Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
439 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until midnight EST tonight. The High
Wind Warning has been cancelled.

* Location...Cape Cod and the Islands.

* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Timing...Through this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ007-RIZ008-252245-
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Eastern Essex MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester and New Shoreham
439 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds have diminished and will remain below 30 mph.

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>018-026-RIZ001>005-252245-
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Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western 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-
Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Chesterfield, Blandford,
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
and Bristol
439 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Wind
Advisory.

Winds have diminished and will remain below 30 mph.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 24, 2:58 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXNewport, Washington38 hr
Dec 24, 3:03 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXProvidence33 hr
Dec 24, 2:55 AM ESTGale WarningBOX67 hr
Dec 24, 2:55 AM ESTStorm WarningBOX38 hr
Dec 24, 3:03 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningBOXEssex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester33 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.